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Abstract
To compare functions of the upper extremity between the elderly and young adults, 72 participants were recruited into the study. All participants were divided into 4 groups: aged 25 to 35 years, 60 to 69 years, 70 to 79 years, and 80 years and older. Participants were tested on the ability to perform activities with their upper limb by using the upper extremity performance test for the elderly (TEMPA [Test D'évaluation Des Membres Supérieurs Des Personnes Âgées]). A Kruskal-Wallis test with post hoc Bonferroni test was also used in this study to compare the results between groups. The results show that the ability to perform activities with the upper limb in young adults is significantly different from that of the elderly. Also, the study illustrates that there is a notable difference in unilateral hand function and bilateral hand function. The difference in upper extremity function has statistical significance between the elderly and young adults.
为了比较老年人和年轻人的上肢功能，研究人员招募了72名参与者。所有参与者分为4组:年龄在25 - 35岁、60 - 69岁、70 - 79岁和80岁及以上。通过老年人上肢运动能力测试(TEMPA [test D' samuresdes members supsamrieurs Des Personnes Âgées]，对参与者进行上肢活动能力的测试。本研究还采用Kruskal-Wallis检验和事后Bonferroni检验来比较组间结果。结果表明，青壮年的上肢活动能力与老年人有显著差异。此外，研究还表明，单侧手功能与双侧手功能存在显著差异。老年人与年轻人上肢功能差异有统计学意义。
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Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation, (TGR) is a peer-reviewed journal that presents clinical, basic, and applied research, as well as theoretic information, consolidated into a clinically relevant format and provides a resource for the healthcare professional practicing in the area of geriatric rehabilitation. TGR provides useful, treatment-related information written by and for specialists in all aspects of geriatric care. Each issue focuses on a specific topic, providing dependable hands-on tips and techniques.
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