ArticleAnnals of biomedical engineering2025
Utilizing Rhythmic Haptic Cueing in Arm Swing Training to Improve Gait Speed Among Older Adults.
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- Real-Time Foot Height Estimation and Activity Classification Using a Foot-Mounted IMU Implemented on a Smartphone.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Smart Sensor-Driven Gait Rehabilitation Walker Using Machine Learning for Predictive Home-Based Therapy.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- A Wearable Haptic Feedback System for Arm-Swing Amplitude Modulation During Overground Walking in Older Adults.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Modulating arm swing via haptic cueing alters interlimb neural coupling in older adults.Frontiers in physiology · 2025Article
- The Effects of Real-Time Haptic Feedback on Gait and Cognitive Load in Older Adults.IEEE transactions on neural systems and rehabilitation engineering : a publication of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society · 2025Article
- Sophisticated use of upper limb haptic interactions during adaptive locomotion.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Review
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Abstract
purposeCurrent gait rehabilitation protocols for older adults typically attempt to effect changes in leg movements, while the role of arm movements is often ignored despite evidence of the neurological coupling of the upper and lower extremities. In the present work, we examine the effectiveness of a novel wearable haptic cueing system that targets arm swing to improve various gait parameters in older adults.
methodsTwenty participants (
resultsThe presentation of the haptic cues significantly altered arm swing cycle time resulting in an increase in gait speed of 18.2% when arm cycle time was decreased and a 12.3% decrease in gait speed when arm cycle time was lengthened. The response to haptic cues was immediate, emphasizing the tight coupling of the arm and legs in the production of gait. Spatiotemporal analysis revealed improvements in gait parameters and symmetry metrics, indicating enhanced coordination between limbs when using tactile cues. Subjective evaluations further supported the system's potential for gait training.
conclusionThe results reveal the significant potential of the haptic cueing system to modulate gait through arm swing manipulation, leveraging interlimb neural coupling. This aligns with the growing need for home-based gait training solutions, particularly for the older population, and presents a novel approach that could be integrated into current gait rehabilitation practices.
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