Summary
PROJECT SUMMARY/ABSTRACT Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) is a fatal, progressive, incurable neurodegenerative tauopathy. Falls resulting from gait and balance impairments are a cardinal feature of the disease and occur in all PSP syndromes. Currently, detection of these abnormalities relies on largely subjective clinical examination and scales. There are no standardized ways to quantify specific features of gait and balance impairments in PSP. Diagnostic, and prognostic tests focusing on patient relevant outcomes such as gait related disability are needed. Motion analysis technology can b
