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Subtle Changes in How You Walk May Signal Parkinson's Nearly 7 Years Early

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A STUDY has found that subtle changes in gait can be detected by sensors up to 7 years before a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease, paving the way for early detection of the disease.

·Zagreb, Croatia
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A recent scientific study by researchers from the University of New South Wales in Australian Sydney showed that minor changes in the movement of arms during walking may be an early indicator of Parkinson ' s disease, which can be detected nearly seven years before diagnosis.

·Syrian Arab Republic (the)
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The way you move your arms when you walk can reveal a lot. Scientists have discovered a link to Parkinson's disease years before it is diagnosed.

A recent study conducted by Australian researchers upsets our understanding of early detection of Parkinson's disease. By analyzing movement data from portable sensors, the scientific team has identified subtle alterations in walking mechanics up to seven years before the official appearance of clinical symptoms. These findings, published in ... Read more The article The micro-changes of walking anticipate the diagnosis of Parkinson's seven-year…

A subtle change in how to move your arms during walking can be one of the first signs associated with Parkinson's disease, appearing almost seven years before the diagnosis. The discovery was pointed out by a study published on August 8 in the scientific journal Journal of Neural Transmission. The researchers identified that people [...]

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Science Alert broke the news in Canberra, Australia on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
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