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September 10, 2025Frontiers in Aging NeuroscienceOpen Access

Neuromotor functions across the lifespan: percentiles from 6 to 80 years

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TKTanja H. KakebeekeJCJon CaflischACAziz Chaouch

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Overview

Observational analysis shows neuromotor functions vary by age in individuals, highlighting the role of BMI.

Key Points

  • Neuromotor functions display significant changes throughout the lifespan, particularly with marked increases in early childhood.
  • Motor performance peaked on average one year later for males compared to females, indicating sex differences in development.
  • Higher body mass index was linked to reduced balance and gross motor functions, demonstrating the impact of BMI on neuromotor abilities.
  • The age of peak performance and the decline rate varied among tasks, emphasizing the diverse nature of motor function development.

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Kakebeeke et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1ae6654b1d3bfb60e5f8fhttps://doi.org/10.3389/fnagi.2025.1543408
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