Spatial variability during gait initiation while dual tasking is increased in individuals with mild cognitive impairment

• Main Authors: S. Boripuntakul, S. R. Lord, M. A.D. Brodie, S. T. Smith, P. Methapatara, N. Wongpakaran, Somporn Sungkarat
• Format: Journal
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Medicine; Nursing
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=84898836548&origin=inward; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/53834
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

Background: Gait initiation (GI) is a complex transition phase of gait that can induce postural instability. Gait impairment has been well documented in people with Alzheimer's disease, but it is still inconclusive in individuals with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). Previous studies have usual...