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politics1 month ago•6 min saved

Ex-Capitol Officer Sues Blaze Media Over Jan. 6 Pipe-Bomb Allegation

A former Capitol Police officer, Shauni Kerkhoff, now with the CIA, filed a defamation lawsuit in Virginia against Blaze Media and two reporters, alleging they used a flawed gait-analysis to falsely claim she planted pipe bombs outside the RNC and DNC the night before Jan. 6, 2021. The DOJ did not support the pipe-bomber theory, and the suit argues the reporting spurred conspiracy theories, threats, and an FBI probe. Kerkhoff seeks unspecified damages; Blaze has not commented publicly.

via Politico|

#blaze-media #capitol-police #defamation

health9 months ago•4 min saved

Small Walking Technique Changes May Alleviate Knee Osteoarthritis Pain

A study shows that subtle, personalized adjustments to foot positioning during walking can reduce knee pain and slow cartilage breakdown in osteoarthritis patients, offering a noninvasive treatment option that may delay the need for surgery.

via Medical Xpress|

#cartilage-degeneration #foot-angle-adjustment #gait-analysis

health2 years ago•6 min saved

"Detecting Early Dementia Through Curve Walking Analysis"

A new study has found that difficulty walking a curved path may be an indicator of early cognitive decline. Researchers used gait analysis to test for cognitive impairment and found that individuals with mild cognitive impairment showed distinctive changes in their walking patterns compared to healthy controls, particularly during curved walking. The study suggests that integrating gait analysis with traditional cognitive assessments can provide a more comprehensive understanding of an individual's cognitive and physical health, enabling earlier detection of cognitive decline and personalized care plans. This holistic approach aims to improve the quality of life for patients and their families by allowing for timely intervention and management of cognitive decline.

via Medical News Today|

#alzheimers-disease #cognitive-decline #early-detection

health2 years ago•5 min saved

"Detecting Early Cognitive Decline Through Curve Walking Analysis"

Researchers have found that curved path walking is more revealing of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in older adults than traditional straight path walking tests, with 31 out of 50 gait markers showing greater disparities for the MCI group during curve walking. Using a depth camera, the study quantitatively compared the performance of healthy older adults and those with MCI, offering new insights for early detection. This research emphasizes the importance of incorporating more natural and complex walking tests into clinical assessments to better identify early stages of neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s Disease.

via Neuroscience News|

#alzheimers-disease #cognitive-decline #elderly

health-research2 years ago•4 min saved

"Detecting Early Cognitive Decline Through Curved Walking Analysis"

A study suggests that curved path walking can effectively detect early cognitive decline in older adults by analyzing gait impairments, offering a non-invasive, cost-effective tool for early diagnosis and intervention. Researchers used a depth camera to compare the performance of healthy older adults versus those with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in straight and curve walking, finding that curve walking resulted in greater challenges for the MCI group and outperformed straight walking in detecting MCI. The study's findings indicate that curved path walking may be more sensitive to detect mild cognitive dementia, complementing cognitive assessments and aiding in early diagnosis and management.

via SciTechDaily|

#cognitive-decline #early-diagnosis #gait-analysis

health-and-wellness2 years ago•4 min saved

"High-Tech 'Fit Finder' Reveals Surprising Insights on Feet and Gait"

The Fit Finder at Road Runner Sports is a high-tech tool that creates a digital 3D model of your foot and analyzes your gait to suggest models that suit your needs. The Fit Finder helped the author discover that her pronation issues were caused by flexible ankles, her feet were uneven, and she was wearing the wrong shoe size. With the help of a store associate, she was able to find the right shoe and a custom orthotic. While the Fit Finder wasn't a magic solution, it helped her learn more about her feet and gait, and figure out ways to make her life less difficult, shoe-wise.

via Well+Good|

#athletic-shoes #fit-finder #footwear