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Cortical function, postural control, and gait
Author(s)Neil B Alexander, Jeffrey M Hausdorff
Journal titleJournals of Gerontology: Series A, Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences, vol 63A, no 12, December 2008
Pagespp 1325-1388 (Special section)
Sourcehttp://www.geron.org
KeywordsMobility ; Cognitive processes ; Falls ; Mental disorder ; Clinical surveys.
AnnotationThe link between cognition, gait and the potential for falls is being increasingly recognised; and the editors of this special section review some of the literature. In eight more articles, other experts present new data that further explore the mechanism underlying this link. Themes examined include: age-associated effects on dual tasks in relation to gait speed or health; executive function and balance; executive function and cognitive impairment; navigation; attention when carrying out another task when walking; the effect of competing attentional demands when walking; and the possibility of cognitive impairment and underlying mobility impairment. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-090605228 A
ClassmarkC4: DA: OLF: E: 3G

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