Posture, Balance, and Gait: Assessment Techniques and Rehabilitation Strategies—2nd Edition
A special issue of Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology (ISSN 2411-5142). This special issue belongs to the section "Kinesiology and Biomechanics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 13
Special Issue Editors
Interests: physiotherapy; human balance; gait analysis; neurological rehabilitation; ergonomics; fall prevention; motor control; geriatrics; sensorimotor integration; clinical education in physiotherapy
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Interests: physiotherapy; rehabilitation; gait analysis; biomechanics; musculoskeletal disorders; kinesiology; human movement science; exercise science; motion analysis; injury biomechanics
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Following the success of our first edition, we are delighted to launch the 2nd Edition of Posture, Balance, and Gait: Assessment Techniques and Rehabilitation Strategies. The elements highlighted constitute core components of human movement, essential for maintaining mobility, independence, and quality of life. Their impairment—whether due to ageing, neurological conditions, or injury—they can have a profound impact on daily functioning and well-being.
Recent progress in assessment methods and rehabilitation approaches offers promising pathways to better understand, monitor, and enhance these functions. In this edition, we aim to gather a rich collection of original research, reviews, and case studies that present innovative solutions and interdisciplinary perspectives.
We are particularly keen to publish research contributions on
- Novel tools and technologies for posture, balance, and gait assessment;
- Mechanisms of postural control and balance;
- Rehabilitation strategies for neurological and musculoskeletal conditions;
- Fall prevention programs and ergonomic interventions;
- Integration of wearable devices, virtual reality, and other technologies in rehabilitation.
Our goal is to provide an international platform for advancing clinical practice, encouraging interdisciplinary dialogue, and fostering innovation in this important area of healthcare. We look forward to your contributions and to building on the momentum created by the first edition.
Best regards,
Prof. Dr. Vasiliki Sakellari
Prof. Dr. George Gioftsos
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- physiotherapy
- human balance
- gait analysis
- neurological rehabilitation
- ergonomics
- fall prevention
- sensorimotor integration
- motor control
- geriatrics
- clinical education
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