Age-Related Differences in Arm and Trunk Responses to First and Repeated Exposure to Laterally Induced Imbalances

Age-Related Differences in Arm and Trunk Responses to First and Repeated Exposure to Laterally Induced Imbalances

The objective of this study was to examine age-related differences in arm and trunk responses during first and repeated step induced balance perturbations. Young and older adults received 10 trials of unpredictable lateral platform translations. Outcomes included maximum arm and trunk displacement w...

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Main Authors: Ruth Y. Akinlosotu, Nesreen Alissa, John D. Sorkin, George F. Wittenberg, Kelly P. Westlake
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-08-01
Series:Brain Sciences
Subjects:
balance
falls
fear of falling
arm movement
postural perturbation
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/10/9/574

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