The aims of this narrative review are to provide scientific support to characterize the postural
instability commonly observed in Parkinson's disease (PD), and to emphasize how bottom …

One in 3 community-dwelling adults older than 65 years will fall at least once each year. 1
Age-related foot problems, including foot pain caused by local factors (ie, structural …

New treatments based on peripheral stimulation of the sensory-motor system have shown to
be promising in rehabilitation strategies for patients with neurological disorders, including …

Objective To investigate the effect of a 16-week Tai Chi practice on strength, tactile
sensation, kinesthesia, and static postural control among older adults of different age …

Reduced plantar foot sensation, postural instability, and gait difficulties are characteristic of
Parkinson´ s disease patients. A systematic review was carried out to determine the effect of …

Ankle complex proprioception and plantar sole sensitivity have been separately reported to
be essential sensory components in balance control among the elderly. However, their inter …

Balance relies on several types of sensory information, including somatosensory senses
such as touch and position sense (proprioception). As these senses decline in older adults …

Purpose To investigate the immediate effects of wearing novel sensory-stimulating textured
insoles on balance and gait in 41 people with multiple sclerosis (pwMS). Materials and …

Background Pharmacotherapy is the first-line treatment option for Parkinson's disease, and
levodopa is considered the most effective drug for managing motor symptoms. However …

Subjects with Parkinson's Disease (PD) display different motor and non-motor symptoms.
Different therapies have been shown to be effective, such as plantar foot stimulation, which …