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[Motoricity in the aging human (author's transl)]
MMW, Munchener Medizinische Wochenschrift
|December 17, 1976
Summary
As people age, their motor skills naturally decline, leading to stiffer movements and more noticeable involuntary movements. This age-related motor decline can also impact cognitive functions.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Gerontology
- Human Physiology
Context:
- Motor function changes throughout the human lifespan.
- Aging is associated with alterations in motor control and coordination.
- Neurological conditions in middle and old age can exacerbate motor disturbances.
Purpose:
- To describe the natural changes in motoricity across different life stages.
- To highlight the impact of aging on associated movements, gesture, and motor efficiency.
- To note the co-occurrence of motor decline and psychic alterations in advanced age.
Summary:
- Human motoricity evolves across the lifespan.
- With aging, associated movements become less coordinated and stiffer, revealing underlying hyperkinesia.
- Significant declines in motor efficiency, including apraxia, abasia, and astasia, can occur, often accompanied by altered psychic performance.
Impact:
- Provides insight into age-related motor changes and their neurological underpinnings.
- Highlights the connection between motor decline and cognitive function in aging.
- Informs potential therapeutic strategies for maintaining motor function in older adults.