This study explores Parkinson's Disease (PD), a condition affecting movement, especially walking. PD can make it hard to walk steadily, increasing the risk of falling. This project looks into how listening to sounds, called auditory cueing, can help people with PD improve their walking. The study will use a small device, like a smartphone, to play sounds while participants walk, and sensors to check how they walk.
Participants will visit a lab at Northumbria University for tests and walks. They'll wear a smartphone and headphones, and walk in a loop while listening to music or beeps that guide their steps. The study checks if personalizing the sounds helps improve walking.
- Participation takes about 1 hour in a lab setting.
- Participants must be able to walk without help.
- The study involves listening to sounds while walking and answering questions about the experience.
Participation involves answering questions and walking while listening to sounds. The study aims to make walking safer for people with PD by tailoring sounds to individual needs.