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  "id": 4920496,
  "title": "Smart walker boosts walking efficiency and dynamic balance in older adults",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/smart-walker-boosts-walking-efficiency-and-dynamic-balance-in-older",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-09-01T19:20:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Medical Xpress",
    "slug": "medical-xpress",
    "url": "https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-09-smart-walker-boosts-efficiency-dynamic.html"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Researchers have evaluated a novel smart wheeled walker designed to enhance mobility and safety for aging populations. Published in JMIR Aging, the randomized crossover trial revealed that the smart wheeled walker significantly improved walking speed, reduced exertion and boosted dynamic balance compared with a traditional 4-wheeled rollator. The study was led by Dr. Phurichaya Werasirirat, Dr.…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}