Joint positioning sense, perceived force level and two-point discrimination tests of young and active elderly adults

Conclusion:Except for the cutaneous plantar sensitivity, the active elderly participants had maintained proprioception. Their physical activity status may explain similarities between groups for the joint position sense and perceived force level, however it may not be sufficient to prevent sensory degeneration with aging.

Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia - October 7, 2015 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research