Which obstacle attributes place additional demands on higher-level cognitive function in patients with Parkinson's disease?

Background: Previous reports show that patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) rely on prefrontal activation to compensate for impaired motor function during complex activities such as obstacle negotiation. However, the influence of the properties of …

Prefrontal cortex activation during obstacle negotiation: What's the effect size and timing?

Background: Obstacle negotiation is a daily activity that requires the integration of sensorimotor and cognitive information. Recent studies provide evidence for the important role of prefrontal cortex during obstacle negotiation. We aimed to explore …