Earlier and greater hand pre ‐shaping in the elderly: a study based on kinematic analysis of reaching movements to grasp objects

ConclusionsTo perform accurate prehension, elderly people have an earlier peak tangential velocity point than young adults. This allows for a longer adjustment time for reaching and grasping movements and for reducing errors in object prehension by opening the hand and fingers wider. Elderly individuals gradually modify their strategy based on previous successes and failures during daily living to compensate for their decline in dexterity and operational capabilities.

Source: Psychogeriatrics - February 28, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Yoshiki Tamaru, Yasuo Naito, Takashi Nishikawa Tags: Original Article Source Type: research