Effects of individual progressive single- and dual-task training on gait and cognition among older healthy adults: a randomized-controlled comparison study

Tasvuran Horata E., ÇETİN S. Y., EREL S.

EUROPEAN GERIATRIC MEDICINE, vol.12, no.2, pp.363-370, 2021 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 12 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2021
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s41999-020-00429-5
  • Journal Name: EUROPEAN GERIATRIC MEDICINE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, EMBASE, MEDLINE
  • Page Numbers: pp.363-370
  • Keywords: Exercise training, Gait, Geriatrics, Older adults, Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation, MOBILITY, COORDINATION, PERFORMANCE, SPEED, FALLS, RISK, GO
  • Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Key summary pointsAim With this study, we aimed to compare the effects of single- and dual-task training on gait and cognition among healthy older individuals, which can be adjusted weekly according to the individual's functional performance. Findings According to the results of the study, the dual-task training group was better compared to the single-task training group in gait speed, cadence, and many cognitive variables. Recommendation Individual progressive dual-task training is an effective and useful method that improves gait performance and cognitive skills among older individuals. It is proposed to implement to maintain normal gait and cognitive function, and prevent possible gait and cognitive disabilities for healthy older individuals.