Neurorehabilitation of Gait and Balance Disorders
A special issue of Healthcare (ISSN 2227-9032).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2024 | Viewed by 1650
Special Issue Editors
Interests: mobility and stability in neurological disorders; stroke recovery; muscle-tendon properties; muscle synergies
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Gait and balance disorders are a group of medical conditions that affect the ability to walk and balance, and can lead to a decrease in physical functioning and quality of life. They also create a significant healthcare burden as they are associated with increased hospitalization, morbidity, and mortality. Neurorehabilitation of gait and balance disorders is a specialized form of rehabilitation that aims to restore a patient's mobility and balance, through a combination of medical, physical and cognitive interventions.
This Special Issue aims to exploring the latest advances in research and treatment of gait and balance disorders, with a particular focus on evidence-based interventions and strategies for optimizing gait and balance outcomes. This includes studies on the diagnosis, assessment and treatment of gait and balance disorders, as well as studies focused on the psychological and social aspects of living with gait and balance disorders, such as stigma, social isolation, and depression.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but not limited to) neurobiological and biomechanical approaches to gait and balance disorders, clinical assessment and management of these disorders, and effectiveness of exercise and technology-based approaches in gait and balance rehabilitation.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Prof. Dr. Nikos Aggelousis
Dr. Georgios Giarmatzis
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- rehabilitation
- neurological diseases
- falls
- mobility
- elderly
- gait analysis
- exercise
- orthotics
- robotic-assisted
- social participation
