An external focus of attention enhances balance learning in older adults

Abstract Studies with young adults have shown that an external focus of attention (i.e., on the movement effect) results in more effective motor learning and greater automaticity than an internal focus (i.e., on one's own body movements). The present study examined whether instructions inducing...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Gait & posture 2010-10, Vol.32 (4), p.572-575
Hauptverfasser:	Chiviacowsky, Suzete, Wulf, Gabriele, Wally, Raquel
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aged Aged, 80 and over Attention - physiology Balance Feedback, Psychological Female Focus of attention Humans Male Middle Aged Motor learning Older adults Orthopedics Postural Balance - physiology Task Performance and Analysis
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