Attentional Focus can affect Sway in Postural and Supra-postural Tasks in Community-Dwelling Older Adults
Background. Previous studies have shown that postural stability can be enhanced by directing performers’ attention to the effects of their movements (external focus), rather than to the body movements producing the effect (internal focus). Objectives. This study aimed to investigate the effects of a...
Main Authors: | Tayebeh Baniasadi, Mehdi Namazizadeh, Mahmoud Sheikh |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Owjj Andishan Pasargad
2018-10-01
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Series: | Annals of Applied Sport Science |
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Online Access: | http://aassjournal.com/article-1-577-en.html |
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