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Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP). Campus de Bauru. Faculdade de Ciências (FC) (Institutional affiliation from the last research proposal) Birthplace: Brazil
Associate professor at the Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP) - Faculty of Sciences - Department of Physical Education (Bauru - SP, Brazil) and professor of the graduate programs in Human Movement Sciences at the UNESP (Capes - 6) and Design (Capes - 5). He has a degree in Physical Education (2004) and s master's degree in Human Motor Sciences (2007) from the UNESP. He completed a double Ph.D. in Human Movement Science at the UNESP (2012) and at the Vrije University (Amsterdam, the Netherlands 2013). Also, he completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Physical Education at the UNESP (2015). He is the head of the Human Movement research Laboratory (MOVI-LAB) and the community project ATIVA PARKINSON. Also, he is a member of International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society, International Society for Posture and Gait Research, International Society of Biomechanics; Brazilian Society of Motor Behavior, Brazilian Society of Biomechanics. Currently, he is head of Ph.D. and Master's Program in Movement Sciences at UNESP, president of the Brazilian Society of Motor Behavior, and editor-in-chief of the Brazilian Journal of Motor Behavior. He performed a research internship abroad at the VU Amsterdam University - Amsterdam - The Netherlands, Purdue University - West Lafayette - The United States of America, University of Porto - Porto - Portugal and Medical Scool Hamburg - Hamburg - Germany. The underlying principle of his research endeavor has been to understand the neuromechanisms of human movements. Our group studies how human movement is planned and controlled, especially in the context of ageing, movement disorders and sports performance. Our research approach consists of a combination of experimental, interventional and clinical studies aiming at unraveling the interplay between neural, perceptual and motor systems and considering the organismic, task-related, and environmental constraints. These approaches are developed to promote prevention, diagnostic, intervention and rehabilitation programs for improving the daily-life function in the movement disorders population and to improve performance during sports practice. To achieve those aims, the studies employ neuromechanical (e.g., motion capture tools, EEG and EMG) and perceptual (e.g., eye-tracking) methodologies to understand human movement and related disorders. https://movilabunesp.come-mail: fabio.barbieri@unesp.br (Source: Lattes Curriculum)
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Individuals diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (PD) exhibit elevated levels of gait asymmetry in comparison to individuals who do not have the disease. This elevated gait asymmetry is characterized by disparities in step length and duration. This discrepancy may be attributed to altered brain activity and impaired sensorimotor integration, which can affect an individual's perception of mo…
This project aims to complement the activities developed within the study Unveiling gait asymmetry in patients with Parkinson's disease: from neural and motor mechanisms to rehabilitation - AsymmGait-Parkinson study (2022/02971-2). Two undergraduate research fellows will develop independent projects, with the following objectives: i) Undergraduate Research Project 1: to investigate the re…
The São Paulo State University (UNESP) is one of the largest and most important Brazilian universities, with outstanding performance in teaching, research, and extension of services to the community. Maintained by the state of São Paulo government, it is one of the three public universities with free education, along with USP (University of São Paulo) and Unicamp (State University of Camp…
Gait asymmetry, along with variability, is directly related to more severe gait impairments, such as freezing, falls, and stumbling, in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). Determining the neural mechanisms and causes of gait asymmetry in PD is relevant for the diagnosis and its pathogenesis. Also, considering that PD progression is related to motor asymmetry, knowing how to treat gait…
18 de abril de 2023 (terça-feira) 09h-17h: Escola de Biomecânica de Bauru 19 de abril de 2023 (quarta-feira) 09h30-17h: Workshops 18h30-19h: Cerimônia de abertura 19h-20h: Palestra de Abertura - ISB recommendations for foot motion analyses - Prof. Alberto Leardini20h-21h: Palestra Destaque Científico da SBB21h-22h: Recepção 20 de abril de 2023 (quinta-feira) 13h15-14h: Assembleia Geral SB…
Dr Jaap van Diëen is a professor at the Faculty of Behavioral and Movement Sciences, Neuromechanics at Vrije University Amsterdam, Netherlands, where his group investigates the effects of ageing, musculoskeletal and neurological disorders on human movement with as main focus the stability of posture and gait. His group goal is to contribute to prevention, treatment and rehabilitation with…
A range of motor and non-motor symptoms are present in Parkinson's disease (PD), including visual disturbance, cognitive decline, depression, and gait impairment. Addressing and managing these symptoms is important to ensure people with PD maintain a sufficient level of mobility and independence. People with PD at an increased risk of falls compared to the general older population due to …
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Gait disorders, such as asymmetries in spatiotemporal parameters, are considered one of the leading causes of disability in individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD). Initially, gait asymmetry can be attributed to unilateral motor degeneration, and its progression is associated with changes in motor cortex activity. Individuals with PD exhibit increased motor cortex activity as a compensa…
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a chronic and progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects approximately 1% of the population over 60 years of age and is characterized by the progressive occurrence of motor and non-motor symptoms, which end up causing difficulties in people's mobility and carrying out daily activities. The main objective of the study is to develop assistive technology …
The master's student will develop a research project aimed at evaluating the usability of assistive mobility technology resources, such as insoles and laser canes, in individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD). To this end, one or two assistive technologies will be developed based on the literature, such as insoles or a laser cane. These products will be tested using biomechanical instrume…
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Intermittent Normobaric Hypoxia (INH) has been considered a strategy to promote hematological and metabolic adaptations, enhancing the functionality of different tissues. However, due to the lower availability of oxygen to the brain, cognitive declines may occur during INH sessions, which needs to be better understood. This project will investigate the acute effects of INH on the prefront…
Postural instability is one of the most disabling symptoms of Parkinson's disease (PD). One factor contributing to this instability is the more pronounced asymmetry in postural control observed in people with PD compared to healthy older adults, particularly in more challenging postural tasks. Reducing postural control asymmetry in people with PD could be a potential pathway to improving …
Gait asymmetry is exacerbated in people with Parkinson's disease (PD) and can differentiate PD from other neurodegenerative diseases. Gait asymmetry has been related to a greater chance of falls, freezing, and stumbling due to worsening movement control and coordination of the most affected limb by the disease. Therefore, the determination of interventions that optimize the treatment of P…
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Postural asymmetry in individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD) is associated with increased instability and a higher risk of falls, especially under challenging balance conditions. Recent evidence suggests that this asymmetry is linked to altered patterns of cortical activation. Functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) has emerged as a promising technique for investigating cortical …
Intermittent Normobaric Hypoxia (INH) has been considered a strategy to promote hematological and metabolic adaptations, enhancing the functionality of different tissues. However, due to the lower availability of oxygen to the brain, cognitive declines may occur during INH sessions, which needs to be better understood. This project will investigate the acute effects of INH on the prefront…
Lower muscle oxygenation is a primary factor associated with loss of function and decline in skeletal muscle function in older adults, which can be attributed to age-related muscle atrophy. This phenomenon has been associated with diminished gait performance in older adults. However, the literature on the subject is limited, particularly in relation to the effects of treadmill exercise ve…
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Parkinson's Disease is characterized by a neurological dysfunction that can result in motor impairments, such as muscle rigidity, postural instability, resting tremor, and bradykinesia. These changes are accompanied by reduced activations of the gastrocnemius and tibialis anterior during swing phase of the gait cycle. People with PD reduce and poorly modulate the distal leg muscles activ…
Walking in a complex environment, such as turning during walking, can impair interlimb coordination and affect gait asymmetry, especially in people with Parkinson's disease (PD) which shows deficits in neuronal structures. In addition, cortical activity can play an essential role in turning due to the deficits in the central area of the brain in PD, which can cause asymmetries during turn…
People with Parkinson's disease (PD) show asymmetry during early stages of the disease, and may persist throughout its progression. Asymmetry in PD may help the diagnosis of the disease, as it differentiates it from other neurodegenerative diseases. Another factor that may influence gait initiation in people with PD is the decreasing in joint moments, caused by damage in muscle strength a…
(Only some records are available in English at this moment)