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Locomotion Research Laboratory Featured on Inside Edition

Inside Edition visited the Locomotion Research Laboratory to highlight our research on preventing slips and falls among older adults in the bathroom.

Living Longer, Falling Harder

As the risk of devastating falls grows with an aging U.S. population, ASU researchers work with volunteers to design safer bathrooms. 

Markey Olson Dissertation Defense

Announcing the PhD Dissertation Defense of Markey Olson

Title: Effect of Deep Brain Stimulation of the Pedunculopontine Nucleus on Gait, Balance,…

How can we utilise technology to enhance preventive healthcare and what incentives could drive behavioural changes among potential future patients?

Arizona PBS Interview – Preventing Falls for Older Adults

Click below to see Dr. Lockhart’s interview with Ted Simons on Arizona Horizon!

MyACTome acquired by Healthcare Outcomes Performance Co.

Phoenix-based Healthcare Outcomes Performance Co. has acquired MyACTome, a Valley…

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How AI is changing Medical Research

Read this article, featuring Dr. Thurmon Lockhart, to learn how…

GeorgiaTech Neuro Seminar

Dr. Lockhart will be presenting his research as a part of the GT Neuro Seminar Series. 

Join at 11:15 AM EST on February 14, 2022.

Dr. Lockhart interview with PBS

Watch Dr. Lockhart’s interview with PBS about his app, The Lockhart Monitor.

Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls

Biomechanics researchers are using a special slip simulator to study ways to reduce worker injuries associated with tripping and falling.Originally published:Mar 7 2012 – 10:45am

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Lockhart Monitor App - Now Published

The Lockhart Monitor uses a mobile phone to assess walking velocity and postural stability, offering a quick and accessible way to evaluate balance and mobility outside of a traditional…

The Right Way to Fall, According to Science

BY THE EDITORS OF MEN’S HEALTH Wednesday, January 6, 2016, 3:40 pmFalling on your ass. In theory, it sounds hilarious. It’s…

Canes, walkers linked to higher risk of falls (Janice Neumann)

Walkers and canes can be lifesavers for older people, but a new study highlights the downside of using them without training.

“A lot of older adults seem to struggle with their walking aids …