The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy

The Korean Society of Physical Therapy (대한물리치료학회)
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Physiological Changes with Aging

노화(Aging)에 따른 생리학적 변화

  • Kim Suhn-Yeop (Dept. of Physical Therapy, Andong Junior College) ;
  • Yi Seung-Ju (Dept. of Physical Therapy, Andong Junior College)
  • 김선엽 (안동전문대학 물리치료과) ;
  • 이승주 (안동전문대학 물리치료과)
  • Published : 1993.08.01
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Abstract

The purpose of this literature review was to identify the physiological changes with aging. The results of this renew were to follows : We have seen a wide variety of such changes in the cells and in all organ systems. 1. At least 40 percent of people over 65 will die of cardiac disease, 15 percent of cerebrovascular disease, and possibly another 5 percent of other types of vascular impairment. 2. The increase rigidity of the thoracic wall and the decreased strength of the expiratory muscles decrease the propulsive effectiveness of the cough. 3. The density of capillaries per motor units is decreased. 4. Starting before age 40 in both sexes there is a shift from an increase in bone mass to a progressive decrease. 5. Histologic studies show a lim age-correlated decrease in the number of Pacini's. Merkel's, and Meissner's corpuscles.

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