Gait and Balance Features in Patients with Movement Disorders and Healthy Subjects

Dear Colleagues,

The prevalence of gait asymmetry and balance dysfunctions increases with age, and is associated with the higher incidence of falls seen in the elderly population and patients with movement disorders. These falls are associated with significant morbidity and mortality, and the underlying physiological mechanisms of gait and balance motor disabilities are poorly understood. 

For this Special Issue, we are seeking basic or clinical full-length research or review articles discussing all aspects of gait asymmetry and balance abnormalities, both in patients with movement disorders and in healthy subjects. Since most gait and balance disorders involve multiple contributing factors, we also encourage contributors to submit articles concerning the factors that contribute to gait and balance abnormalities in PD, such as cognitive function.

Dr. Arun Singh
Guest Editor

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