Gait stability in peripheral artery disease: a phase-dependent analysis using gait tube methodology
GTS revealed phase-specific gait deficits in PAD, especially during weight acceptance and early stance, indicating a constrained, energy-conserving strategy that may elevate fall risk. By detecting critical instability phases, GTS can guide targeted physical therapy, assistive device use, and optimal timing for robotic or exoskeleton support-supporting personalized interventions and offering a sensitive tool for clinical gait stability assessment.
Authors
- Sara A. Myers (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2934-2624)
- Arash Mohammadzadeh Gonabadi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4535-0325)
- Iraklis I. Pipinos (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6873-6346)
- Farahnaz Fallahtafti
Institutions
- University of Nebraska at Omaha (US)
- Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital (US)
- Veterans Health Administration (US)
- VA Nebraska Western Iowa Health Care System (US)
- University of Nebraska Medical Center (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences
- Published
- 2026-02-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fresc.2026.1725201
- Primary Topic
- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- American Heart Association
- University of Nebraska Omaha
- National Institutes of Health
- Rehabilitation Research and Development Service