[Gait and balance disturbances of common age-associated neurologic diseases]

Dtsch Med Wochenschr. 2016 Sep;141(20):1441-1444. doi: 10.1055/s-0042-112082. Epub 2016 Oct 4.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Gait and balance disturbances are age-related and lead to injuries, reduced mobility and loss of independence. This overview discusses established and new clinical features and pathophysiological aspects of common age-related neurological gait and balance disorders.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Accidental Falls / prevention & control
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Evidence-Based Medicine
  • Female
  • Gait Disorders, Neurologic / diagnosis*
  • Gait Disorders, Neurologic / therapy*
  • Geriatric Assessment / methods
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Neurodegenerative Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Neurodegenerative Diseases / therapy*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Vestibular Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Vestibular Diseases / therapy*