Why does older adults' balance become less stable when walking and performing a secondary task? Examination of attentional switching abilities
Previous research using dual-task paradigms indicates balance-impaired older adults (BIOAs) are less able to flexibly shift attentional focus between a cognitive and motor task than healthy older adults (HOA). Shifting attention is a component of executive function. Task switch tests assess executiv...
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Main Authors: | Hawkes,T.D., Siu,K., Silsupadol,P., Woollacott,M.H. |
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2015
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