Online Detection of Freezing of Gait in Parkinson’s Disease Patients: A Performance Characterization

Abstract

Freezing of gait (FOG) is a common gait deficit in advanced Parkinson's disease (PD). It is often a cause of falls, interferes with daily activities and significantly impairs quality of life. PD patients can be assisted by auditory cueing. In daily life cueing should be automatic during gait freeze.