Is the Prioritization of Postural Control Altered in Conditions of Postural Threat in Younger and Older Adults?

Autor: Brown, Lesley A., Sleik, Ryan J., Polych, Melody A., Gage, William H.
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Zdroj: Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences & Medical Sciences; Dec2002, Vol. 57 Issue 12, pM785-M792, 8p, 6 Diagrams, 2 Charts
Abstrakt: Presents a study that determined if the prioritization of postural control over secondary task performance is altered in younger and older adults under different conditions of postural threat. Effects of different types of cognitive tasks on postural control; Comparison of the cognitive resources required between older and young adults; Disadvantages of having impaired postural control.
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