Effect of age on performance of task with spatial conflict

Rita M. Patterson, Robert Longnecker, Janice Knebl, Nicoleta Bugnariu

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Abstract

We investigated the effect of aging during a dual task paradigm involving a postural and cognitive task. We measured postural sway and performance in a virtual environment. Older adults had increased response times and decreased accuracy compared to younger adults. Compared to young adults, older adults displayed a tighter control of the center of pressure, decreased sway in standing, while performing the spatial conflict task. This suggests that older adults either prioritize postural control over the cognitive task or they adopt a strategy of intentionally decreasing sway to facilitate performance. Results support balance-retraining protocols that start with single tasks and progress to more difficult multiple tasks.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2013 International Conference on Virtual Rehabilitation, ICVR 2013
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
Pages22-26
Number of pages5
ISBN (Print)9781479907748
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2013
Event2013 10th International Conference on Virtual Rehabilitation, ICVR 2013 - Philadelphia, PA, United States
Duration: 26 Aug 201329 Aug 2013

Publication series

Name2013 International Conference on Virtual Rehabilitation, ICVR 2013

Other

Other2013 10th International Conference on Virtual Rehabilitation, ICVR 2013
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityPhiladelphia, PA
Period26/08/1329/08/13

Keywords

  • Balance
  • Spatial conflict
  • Virtual reality

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