Deterioration of basic coordinative parameters defines life quality of elderly

Arch Gerontol Geriatr. 2009 Sep-Oct;49(2):212-214. doi: 10.1016/j.archger.2008.07.015. Epub 2008 Nov 14.

Abstract

The objective of the studies was to analyze the level of deterioration of basic coordinative parameters and to derive the present correlation. 180 female participants with no neurological disorders and limb surgery were studied by means of flamingo, kinesthetic differentiation, spatial orientation and reaction to signals tests. t-test for un-paired data and Pearson correlation analyses were performed. Nonlinear gradual deterioration of studied parameters in function of age was observed. The correlation between postural balance, kinesthetic differentiation, and reaction to signals was observed. The obtained results indicate that significant correlation between the coordinative parameters may influence daily life functioning. It has also been shown that decline of the basic coordinative parameters can be driven be neurodegenerative processes and environmental factors such as high calorie intake, physical and mental inactivity, toxins and/or infectious agents.

MeSH terms

  • Aged / physiology*
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Aging / physiology
  • Female
  • Geriatric Assessment
  • Humans
  • Kinesthesis*
  • Middle Aged
  • Postural Balance*
  • Quality of Life*