Abstract
Cross-sectional studies have shown an association between the severity of age-related white matter change (ARWMC) and lower body motor function. However, the association between prevalent ARWMC and incident deterioration of balance and gait remains insufficiently investigated. This study investigates if the degree of prevalent ARWMC has a differential effect on lower body motor function as it changes over time, hypothesizing that individuals with more severe baseline white matter pathology experience greater clinical deterioration independent of potential confounders. This is of clinical relevance: given the increasing use of neuroimaging, incidental white matter pathology is common; being able to delineate natural trajectories of balance and gait function given ARWMC may improve patient advice and help optimize allocation of care.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Cerebrovascular diseases (Basel, Switzerland) |
Vol/bind | 35 |
Udgave nummer | 6 |
Sider (fra-til) | 544-53 |
Antal sider | 10 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 2013 |