Older people and stroke: a machine learning approach to personalize the rehabilitation of gait.

Journal: Frontiers in aging
Published Date: May 22, 2025

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Stroke is a significant global public health challenge, ranking as the second leading cause of death after heart disease. One of the most debilitating consequences for stroke survivors is the restriction of mobility and walking, which greatly impacts their quality of life. The scientific literature extensively details the characteristics of post-stroke gait, which differs markedly from physiological walking in terms of speed, symmetry, balance control, and biomechanical parameters. This study aims to analyze the gait parameters of stroke survivors, considering the type of stroke and the affected cerebral regions, with the goal of identifying specific gait biomarkers to facilitate the design of personalized and effective rehabilitation programs.

Authors

  • Elvira Maranesi
    Clinical Unit of Physical Rehabilitation, IRCCS INRCA, Ancona, Italy.
  • Federico Barbarossa
    Scientific Direction, IRCCS INRCA, 60124 Ancona, Italy.
  • Leonardo Biscetti
    Unit of Neurology, IRCCS INRCA, Ancona, Italy.
  • Marco Benadduci
    Scientific Direction, IRCCS INRCA, 60124 Ancona, Italy.
  • Elisa Casoni
    Clinical Unit of Physical Rehabilitation, IRCCS INRCA, Ancona, Italy.
  • Ilaria Barboni
    Clinical Unit of Physical Rehabilitation, IRCCS INRCA, Ancona, Italy.
  • Fabrizia Lattanzio
    Laboratorio di Bioinformatica, Bioingegenria e Domotica, Istituto Nazionale di Riposo e Cura per Anziani, Ancona, Italy.
  • Lorenzo Fantechi
    Clinical Unit of Nuclear Medicine, IRCCS INRCA, 60127 Ancona, Italy.
  • Daniela Fornarelli
    Unit of Nuclear Medicine, IRCCS INRCA, Ancona, Italy.
  • Enrico Paci
    Unit of Radiology, IRCCS INRCA, Ancona, Italy.
  • Sara Mecozzi
    Unit of Neuroradiology, IRCCS INRCA, Ancona, Italy.
  • Manuela Sallei
    Unit of Neuroradiology, IRCCS INRCA, Ancona, Italy.
  • Mirko Giannoni
    Unit of Neuroradiology, IRCCS INRCA, Ancona, Italy.
  • Giuseppe Pelliccioni
    Neurology Unit, IRCCS INRCA, Ancona, Italy.
  • Giovanni Renato Riccardi
    Clinical Unit of Physical Rehabilitation, IRCCS INRCA, Ancona, Italy.
  • Valentina Di Donna
    Clinical Unit of Physical Rehabilitation, IRCCS INRCA, Fermo, Italy.
  • Roberta Bevilacqua
    Laboratorio di Bioinformatica, Bioingegenria e Domotica, Istituto Nazionale di Riposo e Cura per Anziani, Ancona, Italy.

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