Life expectancy, particularly in developed countries, has significantly increased over the last century. Therefore, there is a new need toimprove the quality of life of the elderly. Investigating age-related modifications of motor control is particularly important in this aspect due to the significant reduction in quality of life these motor control changes bring about.

Edited by Silvestro Micera, theMotor Control in the Elderlyseries recently published inJournal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabliltaionaims to highlight some of the current, interesting and more promising research in the field of age-related modifications of motor control
strategies. Articles in the series focus on how ageing affects thegenerationandcontrolof upper limb
movements, different aspects involved in thecoordination between upper
and lower extremities during waking,benefits of physical
activity on postureand the effects ofincreased cognitive efforts on walking. To view all articles published in the series clickhereor for for further information please read Dr Micera’s articleUnderstanding age-related modifications of motor control strategies.

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Anne Braae
Assistant Editor, Independent Journals