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Living Longer, Falling Harder
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…
HOPCo Announces Acquisition of Digital Health Platform, MyACTome
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.
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…
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
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…
Science says…Safety first!
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…