Comparison of postural control in older adults under different dual-task conditions: A cross-sectional study.

Journal: Journal of bodywork and movement therapies
Published Date: Dec 19, 2020

Abstract

BACKGROUND: and purpose: Performing a cognitive task while maintaining postural stability, known as "dual-task" condition, can increase the cognitive demand and reduce the postural control capacity. The inability to allocate attention to postural control under dual-task conditions may lead to balance impairments, particularly in older adults. The present study aimed to compare the effects of different dual-task conditions of backward counting (BC) and visual attention (VA) on older adults' postural balance performance.

Authors

  • Alireza Motealleh
    Physical Therapy Department, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran; Rehabilitation Sciences Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran. Electronic address: motealleh@sums.ac.ir.
  • Ehsan Sinaei
    Rehabilitation Sciences Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran. Electronic address: e_sinaee@sums.ac.ir.
  • Elham Nouraddinifard
    Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
  • Iman Rezaei
    Physical Therapy Department, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran; Rehabilitation Sciences Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran. Electronic address: irezaei@sums.ac.ir.

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