Postural regulation is organized in hierarchical and stereotypic patterns and requires the integration of afferent information from the visual, vestibular, and proprioceptive systems. It is negatively affected by neurological pathologies, muscle tone, and sensitivity deficits (e.g., vestibular, cerebellum, and visual). When subjects present such pathologies, they are liable to fall which can engender dramatic consequences on their physical integrity. Stimulation techniques of the sensorial and motor functions in a rehabilitation context are likely to improve and help restoring postural function.

Moreover, postural regulation can also be positively influenced by training. Indeed, in a working or a sporting context, highly skilled subjects are subjected to having a performant postural control since there is a close relationship between postural and motor skill, specific training developing specific postural skills.

We invite authors to submit original research and review articles developing rehabilitation and training techniques in order to restore or improve postural control in pathological, frail, and sportsmen subjects. We are especially interested in articles that explain the mechanisms involved in the restoration or improvement of the postural function especially by focusing on the sensory information and/or its central integration as well as on the motor output.

Potential topics include, but are not limited to:

• Development and testing of novel and effective rehabilitation techniques of the postural function
• Development and testing of the specific training of the postural function
• Concepts of rehabilitation or improvement of the vestibular system
• Concepts of rehabilitation or improvement of proprioception
• Concepts of improvement in the integration of visual information
• Identification of the central adaptations related to rehabilitation techniques and/or the specific training
• Identification of improvement of the motor output of the postural system
• Exploration of the effects of physical activity and sports in pathological and healthy sedentary or sportsmen subjects on postural control
• Exploration of postural behavior in ageing and acute/chronic disease populations such as stroke, Parkinson's disease, and concussion
• Exploration of physiological and pathophysiological components engaged in balance and posture