Components of postural dyscontrol in the elderly: A review

Fay B. Horak; Charlotte L. Shupert; Alar Mirka

doi:10.1016/0197-4580(89)90010-9

Components of postural dyscontrol in the elderly: A review

Fay B. Horak, Charlotte L. Shupert, Alar Mirka

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Abstract

The concept of a generalized aging effect on a generalized balance mechanism is discussed, and an alternative, multicomponent approach to understanding the heterogeneity of postural dyscontrol in the elderly is presented. Neural sensorimotor components of normal postural control mechanisms are identified and discussed. The effects of Parkinson's disease, hemiplegia, cerebellar degeneration, peripheral vestibular loss, and other disorders on the components of postural control are summarized. Quantitative posturography is advocated to detect preclinical manifestation of multiple musculoskeletal and neuromuscular pathologies and reduced compensatory abilities in posturally unstable elderly adults.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	727-738
Number of pages	12
Journal	Neurobiology of Aging
Volume	10
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0197-4580(89)90010-9
State	Published - 1989
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Aging
Ataxia
Falls
Neurologic disorders
Posture
Sensorimotor performance

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Neuroscience
Aging
Developmental Biology
Clinical Neurology
Geriatrics and Gerontology

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