Age-Related Changes of Postural Control: Effect of Cognitive Tasks

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Authors

Itshak Melzer · Kaye Academic College of Education

N. Benjuya · Ben-Gurion University of the Negev

J. Kaplanski · Kaye Academic College of Education

Abstract

Both alterations (cognitive and base of support) have a substantially greater effect on the elderly than on the young. The older subjects decreased their body sway by activating a cocontraction strategy of postural control around the ankle joint, probably because of the danger to their postural stability.

Topics & Keywords

Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation Effects of Vibration on Health

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Gerontology

Volume 47, Issue 4, pp. 189-194

DOI: 10.1159/000052797

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