scholarly journals Effects of 2-Year Cognitive–Motor Dual-Task Training on Cognitive Function and Motor Ability in Healthy Elderly People: A Pilot Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 86 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emiko Morita ◽  
Hisayo Yokoyama ◽  
Daiki Imai ◽  
Ryosuke Takeda ◽  
Akemi Ota ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Dual Task ◽  
Motor Ability ◽  
Healthy Elderly ◽  
Task Training ◽  
Dual Task Training ◽  
Healthy Elderly People

scholarly journals 32 Effect of Dual Task Training Regarding to Postural Stability in the Healthy Elderly

2019 ◽  
Vol 48 (Supplement_4) ◽  
pp. iv9-iv12
Author(s):  
Anyamanee Yingyongyudha ◽  
Thanakorn Ramrong ◽  
Piyatip Yodkue ◽  
Korawit Jamjit ◽  
Pawaris Suchart ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dual Task ◽  
Postural Stability ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Postural Instability ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Healthy Elderly ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Task Training ◽  
Dual Task Training ◽  
Experimental Group

Abstract Introduction Postural instability problem in the elderly is associated the cognitive impairment. The ageing process is directly linked to impairments in postural stability. Dual task activity is a commonplace to most activities of daily living. The elderly who has a postural instability and cognitive decline that are mechanisms which lead to an increased risk of falls in the elderly. Objective To investigate the effect of dual task training on postural stability in the healthy elderly. Methods The sixty-six healthy elderly were selected based on the inclusion criteria. With randomized 33 participants in each experimental and control group. The experimental group received dual task training for 6 weeks delivered three days per week. The control group received education for postural stability and aerobic exercise. Their postural stability was assessed using the Mini-BESTest in before and after training. Results The score of the Mini-BESTest compare between before and after 6 weeks were significantly different in postural stability and cognitive from that before in experimental group (p<0.001). Conclusions The finding support the dual task training program can improve postural stability in the elderly. Therefore, the dual task training program should be implemented with the elderly to be a choice of exercises for the elderly with postural instability.

scholarly journals Gamified Dual-Task Training for Individuals with Parkinson Disease: An Exploratory Study on Feasibility, Safety, and Efficacy

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (23) ◽  
pp. 12384
Author(s):  
Lee-Kuen Chua ◽  
Yu-Chen Chung ◽  
David Bellard ◽  
Laura Swan ◽  
Nicole Gobreial ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Parkinson Disease ◽  
Dual Task ◽  
Physical Therapists ◽  
Training Condition ◽  
Training Conditions ◽  
Perceived Disability ◽  
Task Training ◽  
Dual Task Training ◽  
Task Oriented

Objectives: The feasibility and safety of the use of neurorehabilitation technology (SMARTfit® Trainer system) by physical therapists in implementing a gamified physical-cognitive dual-task training (DTT) paradigm for individuals with Parkinson disease (IWPD) was examined. Additionally, the efficacy of this gamified DTT was compared to physical single-task training (STT), both of which were optimized using physio-motivational factors, on changes in motor and cognitive outcomes, and self-assessed disability in activities of daily living. Methods: Using a cross-over study design, eight participants with mild-to-moderate idiopathic PD (including one with mild cognitive impairment) completed both training conditions (i.e., gamified DTT and STT). For each training condition, the participants attended 2–3 sessions per week over 8.8 weeks on average, with the total amount of training being equivalent to 24 1 h sessions. A washout period averaging 11.5 weeks was inserted between training conditions. STT consisted of task-oriented training involving the practice of functional tasks, whereas for gamified DTT, the same task-oriented training was implemented simultaneously with varied cognitive games using an interactive training system (SMARTfit®). Both training conditions were optimized through continual adaptation to ensure the use of challenging tasks and to provide autonomy support. Training hours, heart rate, and adverse events were measured to assess the feasibility and safety of the gamified DTT protocol. Motor and cognitive function as well as perceived disability were assessed before and after each training condition. Results: Gamified DTT was feasible and safe for this cohort. Across participants, significant improvements were achieved in more outcome measures after gamified DTT than they were after STT. Individually, participants with specific demographic and clinical characteristics responded differently to the two training conditions. Conclusion: Physical therapists’ utilization of technology with versatile hardware configurations and customizable software application selections was feasible and safe for implementing a tailor-made intervention and for adapting it in real-time to meet the individualized, evolving training needs of IWPD. Specifically in comparison to optimized STT, there was a preliminary signal of efficacy for gamified DTT in improving motor and cognitive function as well as perceived disability in IWPD.

scholarly journals Dual-Task Training Affect Cognitive and Physical Performances and Brain Oscillation Ratio of Patients With Alzheimer’s Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elnaz Parvin ◽  
Fatemeh Mohammadian ◽  
Sadegh Amani-Shalamzari ◽  
Mahdi Bayati ◽  
Behnaz Tazesh
Keyword(s):  
Alzheimer’S Disease ◽  
Alzheimer's Disease ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Physical Performance ◽  
Dual Task ◽  
Visual Stimulation ◽  
Cognitive Status ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Task Training ◽  
Dual Task Training

This study aimed to investigate the effect of 12 weeks of dual-task training on cognitive status, physical performance, and brain oscillation of patients with Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Twenty-six AD patients were randomly assigned to two groups, the training group (TG) and control group (CG). TG executed progressive combined exercises with visual stimulation twice a week for 12 weeks. Training included muscle endurance, balance, flexibility, and aerobic exercises with eyes closed and opened. Brain oscillation on electroencephalography (EEG) and a series of physical, cognitive, and mental tests were taken before and post-intervention. There was a significant improvement after training protocol in cognitive function, particularly in short-term and working memory, attention, and executive function (p < 0.01). Besides, there were substantial improvements in depression status (GDS scale), aerobic fitness (6 min walking), flexibility (chair sit and reach) functional ability (chair stand, timed up and go test), strength (knee extensions, preacher biceps curl, handgrip) in TG compared to CG. These signs of progress were associated with a significant increase (p < 0.05) in the frequency of brain oscillation and a decrease in the theta/alpha ratio. In addition to physical performance, the regular combined training with visual stimulation improves brain health as indicated by improving cognitive function and reducing the theta/alpha ratio.Clinical Trial Registration: Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials (IRCT) https://www.irct.ir/, identifier IRCT20190504043468N1—August 5, 2020.

No. 191 Effects of Listening to Music on the Self-Efficacy for Exercise in Healthy Elderly People: A Pilot Study

PM&R ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (8) ◽  
pp. S131-S132
Author(s):  
Hiromi Sakai ◽  
Naoto Kamide ◽  
Osamu Ito ◽  
Masahiro Kohzuki
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
The Self ◽  
Healthy Elderly ◽  
Healthy Elderly People
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