THE INTERFERENCE OF DUAL TASKING IN POSTURAL CONTROL IN THE ELDERLY: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS BETWEEN EXERCISE MODALITIES
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https://doi.org/10.56238/arev7n12-169Keywords:
Elderly, Postural Balance, Accidents due to Falls, Physical Exercise, Dual TaskingAbstract
Postural control in older adults can be influenced by the simultaneous performance of motor and cognitive tasks, a condition that often increases the risk of falls. This study aimed to compare the influence of dual tasking on postural balance and the risk of falling among older adults practicing traditional exercise modalities and older adults participating in a modality that integrates dual tasking with kinesiotherapy. This is a comparative, analytical, cross-sectional study conducted with a non-probabilistic sample of 40 older adults aged 65 years or older who are regular attendees at a community center. Forty older adults enrolled in different activities were randomly selected, forming two groups: (G1) 20 elderly individuals practicing traditional kinesiotherapy (single-task) and (G2) 20 elderly individuals practicing dual-task training protocols performed in a group and incorporating dual motor and cognitive task demands during the execution of the exercises. All modalities evaluated were performed twice a week, lasting 50 minutes each, and required regular participation for at least six months. Postural balance and fall risk were assessed using the Time Up and Go (TUG) test in three conditions: conventional, with a cognitive task, and with a motor task. The results allowed us to identify differences in functional performance between the groups, suggesting that modalities with dual-task stimuli can positively influence postural control ability under simultaneous demands. These findings reinforce the relevance of motor-cognitive strategies for the prevention of falls in older adults.
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