Impaired Stabilisation of Orthostatic Cerebral Oxygenation is Associated with Slower Gait Speed: Evidence from The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing.

John D O'ConnorMatthew D L O'ConnellSilvin P KnightLouise NewmanOrna A DonoghueRose Anne Kenny

Published in: The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences (2021)

This study reported evidence for impaired recovery of orthostatic cerebral oxygenation depending on gait speed in community-dwelling older adults. Future work assessing NIRS as a clinical tool for monitoring the relationship between gait speed and cerebral regulation is warranted.

Keyphrases

subarachnoid hemorrhage
cerebral palsy
cerebral ischemia
brain injury
cerebral blood flow
general practice
primary care