Effects of dual-task training on balance and executive functions in Parkinson's disease: a pilot study

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2015

Authors

Ângela Fernandes (Author) FEUP; Nuno Rocha (Author) Other; Rubim Santos (Author) Other; João Manuel R. S. Tavares (Author) FEUP

Journal

Title: Somatosensory & Motor Research

Vol. 32 No. 3

Pages: 122-127

ISSN: 0899-0220

Publisher: INFORMA HEALTHCARE

Indexing

ISI Web of Knowledge - 32 Citations

ISI Web of Science

Scopus - 35 Citations

Scientific classification

FOS: Medical and Health sciences

CORDIS: Health sciences ; Technological sciences

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00G-F50

DOI: 10.3109/08990220.2014.1002605

Abstract (EN): The aim of this study was to analyze the efficacy of cognitive-motor dual-task training compared with single-task training on balance and executive functions in individuals with Parkinson's disease. Fifteen subjects, aged between 39 and 75 years old, were randomly assigned to the dual-task training group (n = 8) and single-task training group (n = 7). The training was run twice a week for 6 weeks. The single-task group received balance training and the dual-task group performed cognitive tasks simultaneously with the balance training. There were no significant differences between the two groups at baseline. After the intervention, the results for mediolateral sway with eyes closed were significantly better for the dual-task group and anteroposterior sway with eyes closed was significantly better for the single-task group. The results suggest superior outcomes for the dual-task training compared to the single-task training for static postural control, except in anteroposterior sway with eyes closed.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 6