Influence of exercise on cognitive processing of older woman during dual-task balance: sixteen case reports
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https://doi.org/10.20338/bjmb.v14i01.160Keywords:
motor-cognitive task, balance, physical performance, older adultsAbstract
BACKGROUND: Older adults require special attention during cognitive-motor tasks since automatic postural control is reduced.
AIM: To analyze the effect of physical exercise on dual-task processing of healthy older women performing standing balance.
METHOD: Sixteen healthy older women were assessed in a quiet standing position with eyes open/closed (single-task, EO, and EC) and with a cognitive task (dual-task, DT) using a Wii Balance Board. All individuals performed training (aerobic, strength, and virtual reality exercises) at moderate effort. Center of pressure (CoP) anteroposterior and mediolateral displacement were analyzed over time pre- and post-training. The Wilcoxon test was used to compare pre- and post-training.
RESULTS: Greater variability in CoP was observed pre- compared to post-training. In the DT, there was a significance decrease in post-training variability compared to pre-training (p<0.01).
CONCLUSION: Physical exercise programs for older adults may contribute to simultaneously improving motor-cognitive performances, associated with improvement in the divided attention.
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