Neural Connectivity and Multisensory Integration in Balance Control: Age-Related Structural and Functional Adaptations.

Nooshin Rajaeian

Department of Kinesiology, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, USA, [email protected] of Kinesiology, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, USA, [email protected]. · pubmed

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Abstract

Aging commonly leads to balance problems, yet the neural processes driving this decline remain unclear. Recent structural, resting-state, and EEG combined with virtual reality (VR) studies suggest that age-related instability stems from reduced flexibility in combining visual, vestibular, and somatosensory cues rather than from losses in any single system. These findings indicate that diminished neural adaptability is a key contributor to balance impairment and point toward specific network-level mechanisms that future interventions may target.

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Research summary

Diminished neural adaptability contributes to balance impairment in aging individuals. The paper addresses the underlying neural mechanisms related to balance control, which is crucial for understanding and potentially mitigating age-related decline in mobility and independence.

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