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M M Wickremaratchi1, J G Llewelyn.
Abstract
A decline in the main sensory modalities is well reported to occur with ageing. This article outlines the normal pathways involved in touch sensation and includes a review of available evidence relating to the study of ageing and touch. The authors try to use what is known about the neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of ageing to explain the impact on some broad functional deficits seen in the elderly population. The importance of understanding how the normal ageing process affects touch sensation is emphasised.Mesh:
Year: 2006 PMID: 16679466 PMCID: PMC2563781 DOI: 10.1136/pgmj.2005.039651
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Postgrad Med J ISSN: 0032-5473 Impact factor: 2.401