Frontal brain activation changes due to dual-tasking under partial body weight support conditions in older adults with multiple sclerosis

Abstract Background Gait impairments present while dual-tasking in older adults with multiple sclerosis (MS) have been associated with an increased risk of falls. Prior studies have examined prefrontal cortex (PFC) activity using functional near infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) while dual-tasking in ol...

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Main Authors: Gioella Chaparro, Julia M. Balto, Brian M. Sandroff, Roee Holtzer, Meltem Izzetoglu, Robert W. Motl, Manuel E. Hernandez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-06-01
Series:Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12984-017-0280-8