Aging causes a reorganization of cortical and spinal control of posture

Aging causes a reorganization of cortical and spinal control of posture

Classical studies in animal preparations suggest a strong role for spinal control of posture. In young adults it is now established that the cerebral cortex contributes to postural control of unperturbed and perturbed standing. The age-related degeneration and accompanying functional changes in the...

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Main Authors: Selma ePapegaaij, Wolfgang eTaube, Stéphane eBaudry, Egbert eOtten, Tibor eHortobágyi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2014-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience
Subjects:
Aging
Cerebral Cortex
fMRI
neuroplasticity
TMS
Postural control
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fnagi.2014.00028/full

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