The purpose of this study was (1) to investigate changes in gait, balance, fine motor function, and muscle tone, and (2) to find out if there is a correlation between muscle tone/presence of paratonia and motor function (gross and fine) in mild and moderate dementia.Three groups of participants were included in the study: healthy elderly (n=60), participants with mild dementia (n=31) and participants with moderate dementia (n=31). Measurements of fine motor function, balance, gait, presence of paratonia and muscle tone measurements were performed.
Age range
65 Years
Sex
ALL
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walking speed
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 3 years
step regularity
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 3 years
mediolateral jerk
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 3 years
anteroposterior jerk
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 3 years
Fine motor function
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 3 years
presence of paratonia
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 3 years
MyotonPRO measurement of muscle tone
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 3 years