Falls occur primarily in elderly individuals, with an annual incidence of about 20.8% in this population group in China, and have become the first cause of injury-related deaths in people aged 65 years and over.Balance ability is an important ability for the elderly to maintain body posture.Good balance ability helps to prevent falls in the elderly.Therefore, it is necessary to understand the factors involved in sensory input, central integration and motor output that affect the balance ability of the elderly and the underlying mechanisms for medical professionals be more knowledgeable about the role played by balance ability in falls of the elderly and timely and targeted intervention, thus effectively reducing the risk and incidence of falls in the elderly.

Accidental falls; Balance ability; Risk factors