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¹Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.

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Summary

Older adults show impaired motor learning, retention, and skill transfer in the lower extremities during walking. These age-related differences in motor skills are dependent on visual feedback.

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Adaptation Ageing Consolidation Elderly Functional task

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Biomechanics

Background:

Normal aging impacts motor skill learning and retention, but typically spares skill transfer in the upper extremities.
Limited research exists on age-related motor learning and transfer in the lower extremities, especially concerning the role of visual feedback.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the effects of aging on motor learning, retention, and interlimb transfer during walking.
To determine the influence of visual feedback on age-related motor skill differences in the lower extremities.

Main Methods:

Forty-four participants (24 young, 20 older adults) learned a novel gait pattern on a treadmill over two days.
Gait learning, retention, and interlimb transfer were assessed with and without visual feedback.

Main Results:

Older adults demonstrated reduced motor learning, retention, and interlimb transfer compared to younger adults.
Age-related differences diminished when visual feedback was removed, indicating its crucial role.

Conclusions:

Aging impairs lower-extremity motor learning, retention, and transfer during walking, particularly when visual feedback is present.
Findings suggest potential implications for gait rehabilitation strategies in older adults, including those with stroke or other geriatric conditions.