Advancing Gait Analysis: Integrating Multimodal Neuroimaging and Extended Reality Technologies
Vera Gramigna,
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Arrigo Palumbo,
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Giovanni Di Perri
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et al.
Bioengineering,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12(3), P. 313 - 313
Published: March 19, 2025
The
analysis
of
human
gait
is
a
cornerstone
in
diagnosing
and
monitoring
variety
neuromuscular
orthopedic
conditions.
Recent
technological
advancements
have
paved
the
way
for
innovative
methodologies
that
combine
multimodal
neuroimaging
eXtended
Reality
(XR)
technologies
to
enhance
precision
applicability
analysis.
This
review
explores
state-of-the-art
solutions
an
advanced
approach,
multidisciplinary
concept
integrates
neuroimaging,
extended
reality
technologies,
sensor-based
methods
study
locomotion.
Several
wearable
modalities
such
as
functional
near-infrared
spectroscopy
(fNIRS)
electroencephalography
(EEG),
commonly
used
monitor
analyze
brain
activity
during
walking
explore
neural
mechanisms
underlying
motor
control,
balance,
adaptation,
were
considered.
XR
including
virtual,
augmented,
mixed
reality,
enable
creation
immersive
environments
analysis,
real-time
simulation,
movement
visualization,
facilitating
comprehensive
assessment
locomotion
its
biomechanical
dynamics.
approach
enhances
understanding
by
examining
both
cerebral
aspects,
offering
insights
into
brain–musculoskeletal
coordination.
We
highlight
potential
provide
real-time,
high-resolution
data
improved
clinical
decision-making
rehabilitation
strategies.
Additionally,
we
address
challenges
integrating
these
fusion,
computational
demands,
scalability.
concludes
proposing
future
research
directions
leverage
artificial
intelligence
further
optimize
imaging
applications
ultimately
driving
their
translation
from
laboratory
settings
practice.
synthesis
underscores
transformative
approaches
personalized
medicine
patient
outcomes.
Language: Английский
Online chasing action recruits both mirror neuron and mentalizing systems: A pilot fNIRS study
Peng Zhang,
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Shuyuan Feng,
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Qihan Zhang
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et al.
Acta Psychologica,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
248, P. 104363 - 104363
Published: June 21, 2024
Engaging
in
chasing,
where
an
actor
actively
pursues
a
target,
is
considered
crucial
activity
for
the
development
of
social
skills.
Previous
studies
have
focused
predominantly
on
understanding
neural
correlates
chasing
from
observer's
perspective,
but
mechanisms
underlying
real-time
implementation
action
remain
poorly
understood.
To
gain
deeper
insights
into
this
phenomenon,
current
study
employed
functional
near-infrared
spectroscopy
(fNIRS)
techniques
and
novel
interactive
game.
In
game,
participants
(N
=
29)
were
tasked
to
engage
behavior
by
controlling
on-screen
character
using
gamepad,
with
goal
catching
virtual
partner.
specifically
examine
brain
activations
associated
nature
we
included
two
additional
actions:
following
path
partner
free
moving
without
specific
pursuit
goal.
The
results
revealed
that
actions
elicited
activation
broad
overlapping
network
regions,
including
temporoparietal
junction
(TPJ),
medial
prefrontal
cortex
(mPFC),
premotor
(PMC),
primary
somatosensory
(SI),
motor
(M1).
Crucially,
these
regions
found
be
modulated
type
interaction,
greater
connectivity
during
interaction
than
interactions.
These
findings
suggested
both
MNS,
encompassing
such
as
PMC,
M1
SI,
mentalizing
system
(MS),
involving
TPJ
mPFC,
contribute
execution
online
actions.
Thus,
present
represents
initial
step
toward
future
investigations
roles
MNS
MS
Language: Английский
A Systematic Review of Cortical Excitability during Dual-Task in Post-Stroke Patients
Soyi Jung,
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Chang-Sik An
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Physical therapy rehabilitation science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(2), P. 71 - 80
Published: June 30, 2024
Objective:
Stroke
is
a
leading
cause
of
disability
worldwide,
often
leaving
survivors
with
significant
cognitive
and
motor
impairments.Dual-task
(DT),
which
involves
performing
tasks
simultaneously,
can
influence
brain
activation
patterns
functional
recovery
in
stroke
patients.Design:
A
systematic
review
Methods:
Following
PRISMA
guidelines,
databases
including
MEDLINE,
CINAHL,
Embase,
Web
Science
were
searched
for
studies
assessing
cortical
via
near-infrared
spectroscopy
(fNIRS)
during
DT
performance
patients.Studies
selected
based
on
predefined
eligibility
criteria,
focusing
changes
hemodynamic
responses
their
correlation
task
performance.Results:
Eight
met
the
inclusion
criteria.Findings
indicate
that
leads
to
increased
prefrontal
cortex
(PFC),
premotor
(PMC),
posterior
parietal
(PPC),
suggesting
an
integrated
response
managing
concurrent
demands.However,
did
not
consistently
translate
improved
outcomes,
highlighting
complex
relationship
between
rehabilitation
success.Conclusions:
interventions
may
enhance
neuroplasticity
post-stroke
patients,
but
activity
remains
requires
further
investigation.Tailored
programs
consider
individual
neurophysiological
capacities
are
recommended
optimize
outcomes.
Language: Английский
Cholinergic nucleus degeneration and its association with gait impairment in Parkinson’s disease
Xiaodan Zhang,
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Mateng Wang,
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S Lee
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et al.
Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
21(1)
Published: July 18, 2024
Abstract
Background
The
contribution
of
cholinergic
degeneration
to
gait
disturbance
in
Parkinson’s
disease
(PD)
is
increasingly
recognized,
yet
its
relationship
with
dopaminergic-resistant
parameters
has
been
poorly
investigated.
We
investigated
the
association
between
comprehensive
and
nucleus
PD.
Methods
This
cross-sectional
study
enrolled
84
PD
patients
69
controls.
All
subjects
underwent
brain
structural
magnetic
resonance
imaging
assess
gray
matter
density
(GMD)
volume
(GMV)
nuclei
(Ch123/Ch4).
Gait
under
single-task
(ST)
dual-task
(DT)
walking
tests
were
acquired
using
sensor
wearables
group.
compared
morphology
performance
groups
examined
their
association.
Results
exhibited
significantly
decreased
GMD
GMV
left
Ch4
controls
after
reaching
HY
stage
>
2.
Significant
correlations
observed
multiple
bilateral
Ch123/Ch4.
After
testing
correction,
Ch123/Ch4
was
associated
shorter
stride
length,
lower
velocity,
longer
stance
phase,
smaller
ankle
toe-off
heel-strike
angles
both
ST
DT
condition.
For
1–2,
there
no
significant
Ch123/4,
only
right
side
corrected
parameters.
However,
as
progressed
2,
showed
performance,
more
extensive
side.
Conclusions
Our
demonstrated
progressive
impairment
across
different
stages
PD,
highlighting
potential
lateralization
nuclei’s
impact
on
impairment.
These
findings
offer
insights
for
design
implementation
future
clinical
trials
investigating
treatments
a
promising
approach
address
impairments
Language: Английский
Long COVID patients’ brain activation is suppressed during walking and severer symptoms lead to stronger suppression
Gengbin Chen,
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Quan Liu,
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Jialin Chen
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et al.
European Archives of Psychiatry and Clinical Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 30, 2024
Language: Английский
Differences in cortical activation characteristics between younger and older adults during single/dual-tasks: A cross-sectional study based on fNIRS
Chaojie Kan,
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Shizhe Zhu,
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Ren Zhuang
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et al.
Biomedical Signal Processing and Control,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
99, P. 106945 - 106945
Published: Sept. 23, 2024
Language: Английский
Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy as a noninvasive neuroimaging technique to measure cerebral perfusion in microgravity
Elsevier eBooks,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 83 - 99
Published: Nov. 1, 2024
Language: Английский
A Systematic Review of Cortical Excitability during Dual-Task in Post-Stroke Patients
Soyi Jung,
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Chang-Sik An
No information about this author
Physical therapy rehabilitation science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(2), P. 213 - 222
Published: June 30, 2024
Objective:
Stroke
is
a
leading
cause
of
disability
worldwide,
often
leaving
survivors
with
significant
cognitive
and
motor
impairments.Dual-task
(DT),
which
involves
performing
tasks
simultaneously,
can
influence
brain
activation
patterns
functional
recovery
in
stroke
patients.Design:
A
systematic
review
Methods:
Following
PRISMA
guidelines,
databases
including
MEDLINE,
CINAHL,
Embase,
Web
Science
were
searched
for
studies
assessing
cortical
via
near-infrared
spectroscopy
(fNIRS)
during
DT
performance
patients.Studies
selected
based
on
predefined
eligibility
criteria,
focusing
changes
hemodynamic
responses
their
correlation
task
performance.Results:
Eight
met
the
inclusion
criteria.Findings
indicate
that
leads
to
increased
prefrontal
cortex
(PFC),
premotor
(PMC),
posterior
parietal
(PPC),
suggesting
an
integrated
response
managing
concurrent
demands.However,
did
not
consistently
translate
improved
outcomes,
highlighting
complex
relationship
between
rehabilitation
success.Conclusions:
interventions
may
enhance
neuroplasticity
post-stroke
patients,
but
activity
remains
requires
further
investigation.Tailored
programs
consider
individual
neurophysiological
capacities
are
recommended
optimize
outcomes.
Language: Английский