title: [Gait and balance disturbances of common age-associated neurologic diseases].
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.
authors.forename: Christian
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Schlenstedt
authors.forename: Walter
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Maetzler
mesh_terms: D000058:Accidental Falls / Q000517:prevention & control; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D005260:Female; D020233:Gait Disorders, Neurologic / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D015577:Geriatric Assessment / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019636:Neurodegenerative Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D015837:Vestibular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*