Utilization of central nervous system resources for preparation and performance of complex walking tasks in older adults

IntroductionWalking in the home and community often involves performance of complex walking tasks. Understanding the control of such tasks is crucial to preserving independence and quality of life in older adults. However, very little research has been conducted in this area. Here we assess the ex...

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Main Authors: David J Clark, Dorian K Rose, Sarah A Ring, Eric C Porges
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2014-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fnagi.2014.00217/full