ABSTRACT
The study of postural control spans diverse disciplines that include computer science, engineering, mathematics, medicine, pharmacology, physiology, and robotics. The influence of the aging neuromuscular system on postural control and mobility lies at an intersection of these and other disciplines. The typical trajectories of the age-related anatomical and physiological changes have been well characterized. In some cases, these changes are compounded by pathology. Collectively, age-related changes give rise to postural and mobility problems that can exert a considerable impact on quality of life issues, in general, and fall-related morbidity and mortality, in particular.
