Does physical activity benefit motor performance and learning of upper extremity tasks in older adults? – A systematic review

Abstract Upper extremity motor performance declines with increasing age. However, older adults need to maintain, learn new and relearn known motor tasks. Research with young adults indicated that regular and acute physical activity might facilitate motor performance and motor learning processes. The...

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Main Authors: Lena Hübner, Claudia Voelcker-Rehage
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-09-01
Series:European Review of Aging and Physical Activity
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s11556-017-0181-7