A Half-Mile Walk Decreases Visual Acuity in Active Older People

The influence of a half-mile walk on the visual acuity of older people who engaged in physical activity was examined. 91 elderly people of both sexes (20 men, 71 women; M age = 69 yr., SD = 6) participated. All were assessed before and after the half-mile walking test for visual acuity (Snellen Opto...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Perceptual and motor skills 2010-06, Vol.110 (3_suppl), p.1013-1014
Hauptverfasser:	de Oliveira Filho, Ciro Winckler, Dias, Roges Ghidini, Tavares, Graziela Morgana Silva, Santos, Gilmar Moraes, Mazo, Giovana Zarpellon
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aged Aged, 80 and over Aging - physiology Eyes & eyesight Female Heart Rate - physiology Humans Male Middle Aged Older people Physical Fitness - physiology Postural Balance - physiology Studies Visual Acuity - physiology Walking Walking - physiology
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Zusammenfassung:	The influence of a half-mile walk on the visual acuity of older people who engaged in physical activity was examined. 91 elderly people of both sexes (20 men, 71 women; M age = 69 yr., SD = 6) participated. All were assessed before and after the half-mile walking test for visual acuity (Snellen Optotype Scale) and heart rate. The data indicated a significant decrease in visual acuity as a result of the half-mile test.
ISSN:	0031-5125 1558-688X
DOI:	10.2466/pms.110.C.1013-1014