Systematically Increased External Loads Secured Inferior to Younger and Older Adults' Center of Mass Improves Postural Control without Compromising Functional Motor Performance.

Few studies have investigated the effect of external loads secured inferior to the center of mass (COM) on postural control and motor performance in younger and older adults. In the present study, we investigated the effect of systematically increased external loads secured inferior to the COM on young (N = 15, age [years]: M = 26.67, 45) and older adults' (N = 15, age [years]: M = 67.

The Effects of Texting, Sitting Surface Stability, and Balance Training on Simulated Driving Performance and Perceived Workload in Young and Older Drivers.

It has been shown that texting degrades driving performance, but the extent to which this is mediated by the driver's age and postural stability has not been addressed. Hence, the present study examined the effects of texting, sitting surface stability, and balance training in young and older adults' driving performance. Fifteen young (mean age = 24.