Abstract
1 Data on the effect of an antihistamine (triprolidine 10 mg) on visuo-motor co-ordination and dynamic visual acuity were used to establish interactions between these skills. Analysis of covariance and principal component analysis were used.
2 The analyses suggested two main effects—an effect on the activity of the neuromuscular system and one which impaired ability to anticipate target movement.
3 Detection of impaired performance by any task may have wider implications to the effectiveness of the individual than that obviously suggested by the skill itself.
Keywords: visual motor co-ordination, dynamic visual acuity, triprolidine antihistamine
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