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A study of brain and muscle activity during walking

Published: 1 July 2009

Human walking is a complex activity that involves the 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 two hours.

Date: Monday 29 June to Friday 28 September, 2009
Venue: Kingston Centre Gait Lab (Cheltenham)

If you are interested in taking part in this study and want further information contact:
Name: Nic Blackah
Telephone: +61 3 9265 1370
Email: nicholas.blackah@southernhealth.org.au