| Older adults show age-related decreases in the performance of postural tasks under dual-task conditions. |
| The limited literature available suggests a trend towards larger dual-task costs (i.e., decreased performance in one or both tasks) in children compared with young adults. |
| More studies comparing several age groups within the same paradigm are needed to obtain a conclusive picture of the development of postural dual-task ability across the lifespan. |
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