Open AccessNeuroimaging of Mobility in Aging: A Targeted Review
Author(s) -
Roee Holtzer,
Nancy E. Epstein,
Jeannette R. Mahoney,
Meltem İzzetoğlu,
Helena M. Blumen
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
the journals of gerontology series a
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.134
H-Index - 189
eISSN - 1758-535X
pISSN - 1079-5006
DOI - 10.1093/gerona/glu052
Subject(s) - neuroimaging , neuroscience , white matter , functional magnetic resonance imaging , psychology , magnetic resonance imaging , diffusion mri , physical medicine and rehabilitation , functional neuroimaging , brain aging , cognition , gait , prefrontal cortex , medicine , radiology
The relationship between mobility and cognition in aging is well established, but the relationship between mobility and the structure and function of the aging brain is relatively unknown. This, in part, is attributed to the technological limitations of most neuroimaging procedures, which require the individual to be immobile or in a supine position. Herein, we provide a targeted review of neuroimaging studies of mobility in aging to promote (i) a better understanding of this relationship, (ii) future research in this area, and (iii) development of applications for improving mobility.
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