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Effects Of Aging On Vibration Detection Thresholds At Various Body Regions, Meg Stuart, A Bulent Turman, Jacqueline Shaw, Natalie Walsh, Vincent Nguyen
Effects Of Aging On Vibration Detection Thresholds At Various Body Regions, Meg Stuart, A Bulent Turman, Jacqueline Shaw, Natalie Walsh, Vincent Nguyen
Bulent Turman
Background
The ability to detect sinusoidal vibrations on the skin surface is dependent on the activation of two classes of receptors. The density of such receptors varies across the skin surface and is a factor in determining the sensory acuity of each skin area. However, the acuity of many sensory systems is known to deteriorate with advancing age. The aim of this study was to determine if vibrotactile sensibility of several skin surfaces deteriorated equally with advancing age.
Methods
Vibration detection thresholds for two frequencies of vibration (30 Hz and 200 Hz) were determined using a method of limits protocol, …