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Participants needed for study to identify brain waves involved in the control of walking

Published: 20 May 2009

Human walking is a complex activity which involves coordination of different body parts and integration of different signals by the brain. Brain control mechanisms of walking in healthy humans as well as those with gait disorders are not clearly defined. This study will use a novel approach to investigate how initiation of walking is organised and planned by the brain in healthy humans and those suffering from walking impairments.

All testing will take place during a single session at the Kingston Centre Gait Laboratory, Cheltenham. Participants will wear a cap used to record brain signals while they initiate walking. An electrode will also be placed on the leg to record muscle signals showing the start of movement. The testing will take approximately 2 hours. If you are aged 18-40 or over 55 and would like more information about participating in the study please contact us.

For further information contact:
Name: Mehrnaz Shoushtarian
Telephone: +61 3 9265 1523
Email: mehrnaz.shoushtarian@southernhealth.org.au