Gait and Balance Analysis in Parkinson’s Disease
A special issue of Brain Sciences (ISSN 2076-3425). This special issue belongs to the section "Neurodegenerative Diseases".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 April 2026 | Viewed by 35
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Gait and balance impairments are common features of Parkinson’s Disease (PD), which contribute significantly to falls, reduced mobility, and reduced quality of life. Since the early 20th century, clinicians have observed the characteristic shuffling gait and postural instability in PD patients, but only in recent decades have technological advances enabled precise quantification and deeper understanding of these deficits.
This Special Issue aims to consolidate interdisciplinary research exploring the mechanisms, assessment tools, and therapeutic interventions targeting gait and balance dysfunction in PD. We welcome contributions from neurology, biomechanics, rehabilitation sciences, and wearable technology development, with a focus on both early detection and longitudinal monitoring.
Cutting-edge research featured includes machine learning models trained on inertial sensor data to predict fall risk, neuroimaging studies linking basal ganglia degeneration to gait variability, and randomized trials evaluating cueing strategies and deep brain stimulation effects on postural control. The issue also highlights novel frameworks for remote gait assessment and the integration of digital biomarkers into clinical practice.
We are soliciting original research and review articles.
Dr. Timothy Adam Thrasher
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- Parkinson’s disease
- gait
- postural instability
- falls
- rehabilitation
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