Advancements in Gait Rehabilitation: Innovative Approaches and Clinical Insights

A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Clinical Rehabilitation".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 December 2025 | Viewed by 64

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Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation, Gifu University of Health Science, 2-92 Hi-gashiuzura, Gifu 500-8281, Japan
Interests: sarcopenia; swallowing therapy; physical therapy; early mobilization; early rehabilitation

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Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Tokushima University Hospital, 2-50-1 Kuramoto, Tokushima 770-8503, Japan
Interests: intensive care; invasive mechanical ventilation; musculoskeletal rehabilitation; nutrition and metabolism; ultrasound in critical care
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Department of Medical Contribution, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Aichi Shukutoku University, Nagakute, Japan
Interests: nutrition; heart failure; flail; physical therapy; sarcopenia; early rehabilitation

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue focuses on cutting-edge advances in gait rehabilitation, with the aim of highlighting innovative treatment strategies, emerging technologies, and evidence-based clinical practice. Gait disorders have a significant impact on mobility and quality of life in diverse patient populations, including those with neurological, musculoskeletal, and age-related conditions. Recent innovations such as early mobilization in the ICU, robot-assisted training, virtual reality environments, wearable sensors, and AI-driven feedback systems are revolutionizing gait disorder assessments and intervention approaches. Furthermore, personalized, data-driven treatment plans are improving treatment outcomes and promoting long-term recovery. This Special Issue invites the submission of papers that explore multidisciplinary perspectives, clinical trials, and the implementation of novel protocols. By blending technological innovations and clinical insights, this Special Issue aims to advance both research and practice in gait rehabilitation.

Topics this Special Issue will cover include the following:

The epidemiology of NAFLD;

The role of genetics in the development of NAFLD;

Biochemical changes associated with NAFLD;

Diagnostic approaches, including omics biomarkers;

Interventions for NAFLD.

Dr. Shinichi Watanabe
Dr. Nobuto Nakanishi
Dr. Yuki Iida
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • sarcopenia
  • swallowing therapy
  • physical therapy
  • early mobilization
  • early rehabilitation
  • robot-assisted gait training
  • neurorehabilitation
  • wearable sensors

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