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K Hashizume1, H Nagasaki, H Ito

  • 1Faculty of Health & Sports Sciences, Osaka University.

Nihon Ronen Igakkai Zasshi. Japanese Journal of Geriatrics
|May 1, 1994
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Aging adults often exhibit a "hastened tap" (HT), a rhythmic movement difficulty where tapping deviates faster than the stimulus. This finding suggests potential extrapyramidal motor dysfunction parallels between normal aging and Parkinson's disease.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Gerontology
  • Motor Control

Context:

  • Rhythmic motor control is crucial for daily activities.
  • Aging is associated with various motor changes, but characteristic difficulties are not fully understood.
  • The finger-tapping test is a common tool for assessing motor function.

Purpose:

  • To identify a characteristic rhythmic movement difficulty associated with aging.
  • To investigate the prevalence of this difficulty across different age groups.
  • To explore potential links between aging-related motor changes and Parkinson's disease.

Summary:

  • A finger-tapping test was administered to 1,514 healthy participants (18-89 years).
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  • hastened tap

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  • (HT), defined as tapping >3 msec faster than the stimulus at 4 or 5 Hz, was identified as characteristic of aging.
  • HT prevalence increased with age, exceeding 35% in individuals in their 60s and 70s, and over 50% in those over 80.

    • Impact:

    • This study highlights a specific motor deficit in normal aging.
    • The findings suggest a potential overlap in motor control mechanisms between aging and Parkinson's disease.
    • It provides a basis for further research into age-related motor dysfunction and potential interventions.