Clinical Validity of the DANU Sports System for Gait and Balance Assessment in Parkinson's Disease
This observational study aims to explore the use of the DANU Smart Socks for gait and balance assessment in people with Parkinson's (PwP). The study will compare walking and balance outcomes produced by DANU from people with Parkinson's (PwP) and a group of healthy individuals of similar age. The project aims to investigate if the gait and balance data collected are linked to measures of Parkinson's symptoms such as disease progression and cognitive abilities. Gait and balance outcomes will be obtained through one observational laboratory visit.
• PD stages I-III (Hoehn and Yahr Rating Scale)
• Able to attend Northumbria University, Newcastle Upon Tyne for study visits.
• Able to walk and stand unassisted for a minimum of 2-minutes.
• Aged 50 years old or over
• Ability to attend Northumbria University, Newcastle Upon Tyne for study visits.
• Aged 50 years old or over.
• Able to walk and stand unassisted for a minimum of 2-minutes.