New research indicates that as people age, their bodies prioritize walking stability over efficiency, leading to slower, more tiring movement and a higher risk of falls.
New research indicates that some sauropod dinosaurs, particularly when young, could stand upright on their hind legs to reach food, deter threats, or attract mates.
A clinical trial found that a personalized adjustment to walking gait can significantly reduce knee osteoarthritis pain and slow cartilage damage, offering a non-pharmacological treatment option.
A clinical trial found that personalized gait retraining, involving a small change in foot angle while walking, reduced knee osteoarthritis pain and slowed cartilage degradation.