Further evidence for age-related deficits in human postural function

• Published in: Journal of vestibular research Vol. 9; no. 4; pp. 261 - 264
• Main Authors: Matheson, A J, Darlington, C L, Smith, P F
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Netherlands 01.01.1999
• Subjects: Accidental Falls - prevention & control; Adult; Age Factors; Aging - physiology; Analysis of Variance; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Postural Balance - physiology; Posture - physiology; Sex Factors; Space life sciences

The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of aging on postural function in human subjects. Subjects aged 18-39 years (n = 24), 40-59 years (n = 24) and 60 years or older (n = 27) were tested for postural stability using an electronic balance platform. There was a significant increa...