Influence of exercise on cognitive processing of older woman during dual-task balance: sixteen case reports

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  • Ana Carolina Rodrigues Postgraduate Program of Health Sciences (PPGCS), State University of Montes Claros, Montes Claros/MG, Brazil; Physiotherapy, Faculty Santo Agostinho, Montes Claros/MG, Brazil; Postgraduate Program of Neurology (PPGN), Fluminense Federal University, Niteroi/RJ, Brazil - ana.mello@fasa.edu.br
  • Rodolpho Tinini Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Av. Universitária 1000, Universitário, Montes Claros/MG, Brazil
  • Valeska Gatica-Rojas Human Motor Control Laboratory, Department of Human Movement Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Interdisciplinary Excellence Research Program on Healthy Aging (PIEI-ES), Universidad de Talca, Av. Lircay S/N, Talca, Chile
  • Alfredo Mauricio Batista de Paula Postgraduate Program of Health Sciences (PPGCS), State University of Montes Claros, Montes Claros/MG, Brazil
  • Andre Luis Sena Guimarães Postgraduate Program of Health Sciences (PPGCS), State University of Montes Claros, Montes Claros/MG, Brazil
  • Renato Sobral Monteiro Junior Postgraduate Program of Health Sciences (PPGCS), State University of Montes Claros, Montes Claros/MG, Brazil; Postgraduate Program of Neurology (PPGN), Fluminense Federal University, Niteroi/RJ, Brazil; Departament of Physical Education, State University of Montes Claros, Av. Doutor Ruy Braga s/n, Vila Mauricéia, Montes Claros/MG, Brazil

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20338/bjmb.v14i01.160

Keywords:

motor-cognitive task, balance, physical performance, older adults

Abstract

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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Published

2020-04-01

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Rodrigues, A. C. de M. A., Tinini, R. C. dos R., Gatica-Rojas, V., de Paula, A. M. B. ., Guimarães, A. L. S., & Monteiro Junior, R. S. (2020). Influence of exercise on cognitive processing of older woman during dual-task balance: sixteen case reports. Brazilian Journal of Motor Behavior, 14(1), 14–23. https://doi.org/10.20338/bjmb.v14i01.160

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