The Effect of a Multiple Modality Mind-Motor Exercise Intervention on Single and Dual-Task Gait, Balance, and Executive Function, in Community Dwelling Older Adults with a Subjective Cognitive Complaint: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Abstract
Cognitive decline disorders are becoming increasingly prevalent, with older adults at increased risk. Combined exercise has been recently explored as an intervention to help to prevent the decline, however cognitive activation in combination with physical activity has yet to be explored. Therefore, the purpose of the study is to determine the effects of multiple modality exercise programs in combination with a mind-motor task and their effects on mobility and cognitive variables. A total of (n=89) older adults (55+ yrs), with subjective cognitive complaints participated in a multiple modality exercise class, three days a week over six months, with the intervention group performing an additional mind-motor exercise. Significant differences were observed in gait variables, with not significant changes in balance or executive function. Multiple-Modality exercise with mind-motor training does yield physiological improvements as well as mobility