Terry Gorst
University of Plymouth
11 Papers
33 Citations
Terry Gorst is an academic researcher from University of Plymouth. The author has contributed to research in topics: Balance (ability) & Stroke. The author has an hindex of 5, co-authored 11 publications.
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Papers
The prevalence, distribution, and functional importance of lower limb somatosensory impairments in chronic stroke survivors: a cross sectional observational study.
Terry Gorst,Alison Rogers,Stewart C. Morrison,Mary Cramp,Joanne Paton,Jenny Freeman,Jon Marsden +6 more
TL;DR: Lower limb somatosensory impairments are present in the majority of chronic stroke survivors and differ widely across modalities, and Deficits of foot and ankle proprioception are most strongly associated with reported falls.
“A non-person to the rest of the world”: experiences of social isolation amongst severely impaired people with multiple sclerosis
TL;DR: Personalised psychosocial support, with improved ease of access, focused on helping people with severe multiple sclerosis regain a sense of self and their place in the world may ease social isolation.
Foot and ankle impairments affect balance and mobility in stroke (FAiMiS): the views and experiences of people with stroke
Terry Gorst,Alison Lyddon,Jon Marsden,Joanne Paton,Stewart C. Morrison,Mary Cramp,Jenny Freeman +6 more
TL;DR: Foot and ankle impairments such as pain, altered somatosensory input and weakness significantly contribute to problems with community ambulation, balance and fear of falling in people with chronic stroke.
Introducing the Parkinson's KinetiGraph into Routine Parkinson's Disease Care: A 3-Year Single Centre Experience.
Thea Dominey,Angie A Kehagia,Terry Gorst,Emma Pearson,Fiona Murphy,Emma King,Camille Carroll +6 more
TL;DR: In an effort to provide timely clinical input for people with Parkinson’s disease in the face of increasing demand and resource limitation in the UK based service, remote management in place of clinic appointment is introduced, including the use of the Parkinson's KinetiGraph (PKG™), a wrist-worn device that provides a continuous measure of movement.
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Effects of the site and extent of plantar cutaneous stimulation on dynamic balance and muscle activity while walking.
TL;DR: Findings suggest that the site of stimulation of the plantar foot cutaneous receptors may increase postural instability during walking and should be considered in the design of insoles that aim to improve balance and reduce falls risk.
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