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Technological advances have enabled novel reactive balance approaches.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Objective<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>To synthesize the current approaches of technology-based perturbation interventions during walking and their effects on physical function in stroke, MS, and PD.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A literature search was conducted in PubMed, PEDro, and ScienceDirect for studies published from January 2014 to December 2025, supplemented by citation tracking and grey literature. Eligible studies included interventional studies utilizing technology-based perturbation during walking in stroke, MS, or PD.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Ten studies were included. Participants were diagnosed with stroke (n\u2009=\u200983, 42%), MS (n\u2009=\u200977, 39%), or PD (n\u2009=\u200938, 19%). Most interventions used treadmill-based perturbations to induce slips, trips, or lateral balance instability. Interventions comprised a median of nine sessions over three weeks (25\u2005min per session). Outcomes were grouped into four categories: clinical assessments, patient-reported outcomes, technology-based assessments, and assessments during walking training. Between-group differences compared to similar treatments without perturbation were inconsistent, but within-group improvements in walking speed, balance, and functional mobility were commonly reported. Adverse events were rare, and safety protocols were followed. Considerable heterogeneity in intervention protocols and outcome measures limited synthesis.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Technology-based perturbation training during walking may offer an alternative for improving physical function in stroke, MS, and PD. Evidence of superiority over non-perturbation interventions remains inconclusive due to heterogeneity and small samples. 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