Nora Fritz

Nora Fritz is an Associate Professor at Wayne State University's Physical Therapy Program. She leads the Neuroimaging and Neurorehabilitation Laboratory (NNL), focusing on cognitive-motor interactions in neurodegenerative diseases like Multiple Sclerosis and Huntington's disease. Her research integrates neuroimaging techniques (MRI, fNIRS) with wearable sensors and clinical assessments.

• Department: Physical Therapy Program
• Lab: Neuroimaging and Neurorehabilitation Laboratory (NNL)

Her work examines how cognitive factors influence mobility impairments and develops exercise interventions to improve functional outcomes. Recent studies highlight backward walking assessments, fatigability metrics, and ambulatory cognitive testing.

Google Scholar publications from 2025 reveal cutting-edge research in:

• Cognitive compensation strategies
• Dual-task performance in Parkinson's
• Neuroimaging of fear-of-falling mechanisms
• Smartphone-based cognitive assessments
• Backward walking interventions