UCLPartners Centre for Neurorehabilitation Symposium: The Neurorehabilitation of Walking
Why do we as humans walk? What are the benefits of being on two feet and therefore what is the impact of walking impairment on people with neurological conditions? We have brought together experts in the field to explore these questions and advances in technologies to assess and manage walking impairment.
Topics and speakers:
- Why we walk – Shane O’Mara, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
- Neuroscience physiology of gait – TBC
- Gait assessment – gait laboratory technologies – TBC
- Biomechanics of gait – Adam Shortland, Kings College London, UK
- Wearable devices, self-management and monitoring – Lisa Alcock
- Devices technologies / exoskeletons / robotics – Herman Kingma
- Pharmacological interventions – Francois Bethoux, Cleveland Clinic Ohio USA
- Fear of falling – Toby Elmers
- Functional gait disorders in people with LTNCs - Glen Nielson, St Georges, University of London
Attendance: £100
- If attending in person – Basement Lecture Theatre, 33 Queen Square, London WC1N 3BG
- If attending virtually – Zoom link will be sent via email closer to the event.
Contact: cnr@ucl.ac.uk
Further information
Ticketing
Ticketed and Pre-booking essential
Cost
Free
Open to
All
Availability
Yes