Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s disease affects how people move, often impacting gait, balance, posture and fine motor control. These changes can be subtle, fluctuate over time and vary widely between individuals, making them difficult to fully capture through observation alone. As the condition progresses, challenges with movement can increase the risk of falls and reduce confidence in daily activities.

LEVEL supports Parkinson’s disease research and care by enabling objective measurement of movement using smartphones and wearable sensors. Our work focuses on understanding how Parkinson’s affects whole-body movement as well as fine motor actions, including hand tremor. By translating movement into meaningful, measurable signals, LEVEL helps clinicians and researchers gain clearer insight into how mobility changes over time and how these changes relate to function and fall risk.

By providing consistent and repeatable movement assessment, LEVEL aims to complement existing clinical care and research efforts. Our approach supports a deeper understanding of movement patterns in Parkinson’s disease and contributes to more informed, evidence-based decisions focused on maintaining mobility, safety and independence.