Journal: Gerontology
Submission Deadline: July 31, 2025
Falls are a leading cause of injury and loss of independence in older adults, posing a significant challenge to public health. Maintaining balance and preventing falls is a multifaceted issue, influenced by factors ranging from musculoskeletal function and sensory feedback to environmental hazards and cognitive decline. This Call for Papers welcomes contributions that address the complex interplay of these factors, advancing our understanding and management of fall risk and balance disorders.
Recent advances in research have highlighted the critical roles of sensory deficits, proprioception, and motor control in fall risk. Innovative technologies, such as wearable sensors and intelligent assistive devices, have emerged to assess and mitigate fall risk. Additionally, there is growing interest in interventions that combine physical therapy, cognitive training, and environmental modifications to enhance balance and reduce falls in vulnerable populations.
This Call for Papers welcomes original research, reviews, and brief reports exploring the following themes:
- The role of sensory feedback and proprioception in maintaining balance.
- Neurocognitive contributions to fall risk and balance impairments.
- Novel methodologies for assessing fall risk, including wearable and remote sensing technologies.
- Innovations in fall prevention strategies, including rehabilitation and assistive devices.
- The impact of comorbidities such as neuropathy, stroke, and Parkinson’s disease on balance and fall risk.
- Community-level interventions and public health approaches to reducing falls in older adults.
Please select the option “Call for Papers: Fall and Balance” when submitting your manuscript and mention this Call for Papers in your cover letter.
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