The effect of single-task and dual-task balance exercise programs on balance performance in adults with osteoporosis: a randomized controlled preliminary trial

2016 ◽  
Vol 27 (11) ◽  
pp. 3271-3278 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. E. Konak ◽  
S. Kibar ◽  
E. S. Ergin
Keyword(s):  
Dual Task ◽  
Balance Performance ◽  
Exercise Programs ◽  
Single Task ◽  
Preliminary Trial ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Balance Exercise

scholarly journals Influence of a Cell-Phone Conversation on Balance Performance in Women with Fibromyalgia: A Cross-Sectional Descriptive Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Santos Villafaina ◽  
Narcis Gusi ◽  
Sandra Rodriguez-Generelo ◽  
Juan de Dios Martin-Gallego ◽  
Juan Pedro Fuentes-García ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dual Task ◽  
Cell Phone ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Balance Performance ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dual Task Condition ◽  
Single Task ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Anterior Posterior

Background. Altered balance is a common and debilitating symptom of fibromyalgia. Previous studies have investigated balance under single-task conditions that do not reflect real-life situations. The present study evaluated the impact of a simultaneous cell-phone conversation on balance performance in a case-control cohort from Spain. Methods. A cross-sectional case-control study was performed in 34 women recruited from local self-help organizations and university facilities (n = 18 fibromyalgia cases; n = 16 healthy, pain-free controls). Participants performed the 30 s postural stability test, as implemented in the Biodex Balance System, under two conditions: (a) as a single task and (b) as a dual task, i.e., while holding a simultaneous cell-phone conversation with a technician. Intergroup differences in dual task costs were calculated. Findings. Compared with controls, women with fibromyalgia showed higher dual-task costs in balance variables, such as overall sway (pp value = 0.039) and anterior/posterior sway (p value = 0.007). In the dual-task condition, overall (p value = 0.004) and anterior/posterior (p value = 0.012) sway indices significantly decreased in women with fibromyalgia but not in controls. Interpretation. In women with fibromyalgia, balance performance was adversely impacted by the holding of a simultaneous cell-phone conversation. The inability to conduct two tasks simultaneously may be related to reduced attention and may increase the risk of falling in this population.

scholarly journals To Compare the Effect Between Two Different Priorities Dual Task Balance Training in Older Adults with Balance Impairment

2020 ◽  
pp. 238-250
Author(s):  
Meenakshi Verma ◽  
Supriya Awasthi ◽  
Bhavna Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Dual Task ◽  
Balance Training ◽  
Training Group ◽  
Balance Performance ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Single Task ◽  
Balance Impairment ◽  
Task Training ◽  
Dual Task Training

<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Background </strong>and Purpose: Balance is controlled through a complex process involving sensory, visual, vestibular and cerebral functioning which get affected by various neurological disorders such as fall. The purpose of the study was to compare the efficiency of three different balance training strategies in an effort to understand the mechanisms underlying training-related changes in dual task balance performance of older adults with balance impairment.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Methods:</strong> 45 older adults with balance impairment were recruited and randomly assigned to three groups. Group one received single task balance training, group two received dual task training balance training under fixed priority, group three received dual task balance training under variable priority. Subjects received one-hour individualized training sessions, five times in a week for two weeks. Berg balance scale and time up and go test were the outcome measure and their scores for all groups were taken prior and after the training.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Results:</strong> One-way analysis of variance was used to analyse the difference among the balance improvement in Group one, two and three. And the results revealed that post intervention scores were highly significant (p£ 0.05) in group two and group three performed better than group one.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Conclusion:</strong> In conclusion, dual task training is effective in improving balance under dual task context in older adults with balance impairment, and single task training may not generalize to balance performance under dual task conditions.</p>

scholarly journals Measurement of Centre of Pressure Using the Wii Balance Board in Older Adults with Simulated Visual Impairment

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 658-658
Author(s):  
Berkley Petersen ◽  
Karen Li ◽  
Caitlin Murphy ◽  
Aaron Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Cognitive Load ◽  
Dual Task ◽  
Postural Stability ◽  
Centre Of Pressure ◽  
Balance Performance ◽  
Single Task ◽  
Eyes Closed ◽  
Math Task ◽  
Hearing Acuity

Abstract Postural stability is a complex skill dependent upon the coordination of motor, sensory and cognitive systems. The purpose of this project was therefore to explore how older adults’ balance performance is impacted by increased cognitive load, hearing loss, and simulated vision loss. Twenty-eight older adults between the ages of 50 and 93 years (M = 73.86, SD = 10.43) were tested. Participants underwent standard sensory acuity and cognitive functioning tests. The balance trials varied as a function of cognitive load and visual challenge resulting in five conditions: (1) eyes closed, (2) normal vision clear goggles (NV) (3) simulated low vision (20/80) goggles (LV) (4) LV and math task, (5) NV and math task. Postural stability was assessed with three key center of pressure parameters: total path length (TPL), anterior-posterior amplitude (APA) and medial-lateral amplitude (MLA). A mixed-model ANOVA using hearing acuity as a covariate revealed significant effects of complexity in sway amplitude: (APA: p &lt; .017; MLA: p &lt; .020), while TPL approached significance (p &lt; .074). T-tests revealed significant (p &lt; .05) decreases in balance performance across all 3 centre of pressure parameters when comparing single task NV to dual-task NV, NV vs. eyes closed and single task NV vs. LV dual-task. There were significant positive correlations between hearing acuity and balance (MLA) under single task NV (r = .491) and LV conditions (r = .497). Results suggest the attentional demands from increased cognitive load and sensory loss lead to decreases in older adults’ single- and dual-task balance performance.

Home-based interventions improve trained, but not novel, dual-task balance performance in older adults: A randomized controlled trial

2017 ◽  
Vol 52 ◽  
pp. 147-152 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suleeporn Wongcharoen ◽  
Somporn Sungkarat ◽  
Peeraya Munkhetvit ◽  
Vipul Lugade ◽  
Patima Silsupadol
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Dual Task ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Balance Performance ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Home Based

scholarly journals Balance performance maintained during dual-task condition with a cognitive task across menstrual cycle

Neurology ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 91 (23 Supplement 1) ◽  
pp. S6.1-S6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meng Ni ◽  
Joseph Hazzard ◽  
Pamela Smith
Keyword(s):  
Menstrual Cycle ◽  
Task Performance ◽  
Dual Task ◽  
Cognitive Task ◽  
Task Condition ◽  
Balance Performance ◽  
Dual Task Condition ◽  
Single Task ◽  
Dual Task Performance ◽  
Task Conditions

BackgroundDual-task, performing a balance task and a cognitive task simultaneously, has been used as sport-related concussion assessment tool. However, the effect of dual task on balance performance remains controversial. Also, the fluctuation of hormone across menstrual cycle on balance and dual-task performance has not been fully examined.ObjectiveTo examine (1) the effect of dual task on balance performance, (2) the interaction of female sex hormonal level, balance, and dual-task performance.DesignA cohort study.SettingA laboratory of concussion research and services.ParticipantsA group of 49 healthy female college-aged students (age = 21.6 ± 2.0 years).Main outcome measuresThe Stability Evaluation Test (SET) protocol, Balance error scoring system (BESS) test and postural sway velocity (deg/sec) by using VSR SPORT force plate. Three auditory mathematics questions were given for each condition of the SET test. Two single-task conditions were provided, including balance only and math only. Balance test and math questions were given simultaneously during the dual-task condition.ResultsThere was no significantly statistically difference in BESS or sway velocity between single and dual task. However, the performance of math calculation is better in dual-task comparing to the single task (math only), with an 8%–12% higher rate of accuracy, but it didn't reach a statistical significance. The rate of accuracy during the dual task didn't vary among menstrual phases.ConclusionsBalance performance was maintained under dual-task conditions and fluctuation of female sex hormones across the menstrual cycle may not affect working memory and executive function. These findings are potentially clinically applicable to detecting balance deficits and cognitive alterations in female concussed individuals. Future studies are needed to investigate the underlying mechanism of balance maintenance and attention dividend under dual-task conditions.

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