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    Area of Science:

    • Neuroscience
    • Human Motor Control
    • Gerontology

    Background:

    • Sensorimotor function declines with age, impacting daily activities.
    • Bilateral control of isometric forces in aging populations is under-researched.
    • Understanding age-related changes in bimanual coordination is crucial.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the effects of aging on bimanual isometric force control.
    • To compare force coordination, symmetry, accuracy, and variability between young and older adults.

    Main Methods:

    • An isometric force tracking task was employed.
    • Participants (young and older adults) applied equal force with both hands.
    • Mixed-design ANOVA analyzed group differences in performance metrics.

    Main Results:

    • Older adults exhibited reduced between-hand force correlation and bilateral symmetry.
    • The older group showed lower accuracy and greater force variability compared to younger adults.
    • These age-related differences were more pronounced during time-varying force tasks.

    Conclusions:

    • Aging significantly impairs bimanual isometric force control, affecting coordination and symmetry.
    • Force variability and accuracy deficits in older adults are exacerbated during dynamic tasks.
    • Hand contribution to total force may be influenced by individual hand force exertion variability.