| Autor: |
Fry-Welch, Donna, Campbell, John, Foltz, Bridget, Macek, Robert |
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Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics; 2002, Vol. 20 Issue 3/4, p137-154, 18p, 2 Black and White Photographs, 4 Charts, 2 Graphs |
| Abstrakt: |
While age-related decreases in lower extremity kinesthesis have been reported, age-related changes in upper extremity kinesthesis are minimally documented. This study compares kinesthetic acuity and kinesthetic memory in younger and older adults and establishes test-retest reliability of the testing devices. Subjects included thirty-six normal 20-29-year-olds and thirty-six normal 60-69-year-olds. Kinesthetic acuity and kinesthetic memory were assessed using a ramp and stencil device, respectively. Younger subjects exhibited significantly lower thresholds for kinesthetic acuity than older subjects (p = 0.049), and less error on the kinesthetic memory test than older subjects (p < 0.000). [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER] |
| Databáze: |
Complementary Index |
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