DUAL-TASK TRAINING PROGRAM FOR OLDER ADULTS: BLENDING GAIT, VISUOMOTOR AND COGNITIVE TRAINING

Gait and cognitive impairments, which are common with ageing often coexist, causing a reduction in the levels of physical and mental activity and are prognostic of future adverse health events and falls. Multi-task training that simultaneously addresses both mobility and cognition benefit healthy ag...

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Published in:Innovation in aging 2017-07, Vol.1 (suppl_1), p.20-20
Main Author: Szturm, T.
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Language:English
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Summary:Gait and cognitive impairments, which are common with ageing often coexist, causing a reduction in the levels of physical and mental activity and are prognostic of future adverse health events and falls. Multi-task training that simultaneously addresses both mobility and cognition benefit healthy ageing are important to consider in gait rehabilitation. An exploratory Randomized Control Trial was conducted to describe the feasibility and acceptability of a dual-task treadmill walking programs delivered in the community, and to obtain preliminary data on the effectiveness of the Multi-task training intervention. Twenty-four community-dwelling older participants aged 70–85 and with history of falls were recruited. Outcome included measures of gait under single and dual task conditions. Dual task conditions included computerized visuomotor and visuospatial cognitive activities. Results demonstrated the feasibility of the dual-task treadmill training programs in the community, and the system’s ability to improve dual task gait and visuospatial cognitive functions.
ISSN:2399-5300
2399-5300
DOI:10.1093/geroni/igx004.077