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Table 1 Search terms: chronic physical activity and motor performance

From: Does physical activity benefit motor performance and learning of upper extremity tasks in older adults? – A systematic review

Level

Category

Search terms

1

Physical Activity

“physical activity” or “fitness” or “physical fitness” or “physical exercise” or “exercise” or “energy expenditure” or “sport” or “endurance”

 

+ connected

AND

2

Motor performance

“motor performance” or “motor task” or “motor skill” or “fine motor control” or “fine motor performance” or “dexterity” or “manual dexterity” or “force control” or “visuomotor* tracking” or “motor control” or “movement control” or “manual performance” or “grip force” or “finger movement” or “voluntary movement”

 

+ connected

AND

3

Older adults

“old* age” or “advanced age” or “old* adults” or “elderly” or “senior*” or “aging” or “ageing”