Effects of two different dual-task training protocols on gait, balance, and cognitive function in community-dwelling older adults: a 24-week randomized controlled trial

• Published in: PeerJ (San Francisco, CA) Vol. 11; p. e15030
• Main Authors: Trombini-Souza, Francis, de Moura, Vitória Thaysa Gomes, da Silva, Lucas Willian Nunes, Leal, Iara Dos Santos, Nascimento, Cleber Anderson, Silva, Paloma Sthefane Teles, Perracini, Monica Rodrigues, Sacco, Isabel Cn, de Araújo, Rodrigo Cappato, Nascimento, Marcelo de Maio
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States PeerJ. Ltd 21.04.2023; PeerJ Inc
• Subjects: Activities of Daily Living; Aged; Analysis; Biomechanics; Clinical Trials; Cognition; Cognitive Disorders; Dual task; Exercise Therapy - methods; Gait; Geriatrics; Humans; Independent Living; Postural Balance; Rehabilitation; Cognition; Gait; Postural balance; Dual task

Although alternating dual-task (ADT) training is functionally easier for older adults, a large part of the motor and cognitive tasks is simultaneously performed, especially during activities of daily living that require maintaining body balance. To evaluate the effects of mixed dual-task training on...