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ArticleFrontiers in psychology2020

Correlation Between Cognition and Balance Among Middle-Aged and Older Adults Observed Through a Tai Chi Intervention Program.

Tao Xiao, Lin Yang, Lee Smith, Paul D Loprinzi, Nicola Veronese, Jie Yao, Zonghao Zhang, Jane Jie Yu

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Article in Frontiers in psychology, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 17 papers.

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8 authors at 8 institutions in 5 countries.

Tao XiaoCollege of Mathematics and Statistics, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China.
Lin YangCancer Epidemiology and Prevention Research, Alberta Health Services, Calgary, AB, Canada.
Lee SmithCambridge Centre for Sport and Exercise Sciences, Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, United Kingdom.
Paul D LoprinziDepartment of Health, Exercise Science and Recreation Management School of Applied Sciences, The University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS, United States.
Nicola VeroneseGeriatrics Division, Department of Medicine-DIMED, University of Padova, Padua, Italy.
Jie YaoSchool of Humanities and Social Sciences, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen, China.
Zonghao ZhangCollege of Physical Education, Soochow University, Suzhou, China.
Jane Jie YuDepartment of Sports Science and Physical Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
Alberta Health Services · CAAnglia Ruskin University · GBChinese University of Hong Kong · CNHarbin Institute of Technology · CNShenzhen University · CNSoochow University · CNUniversity of Mississippi · USUniversity of Padua · IT

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAge-associated decline in cognition and balance may cause severe ability loss for daily living activities among middle-aged and older adults. The relationship between cognition and balance in this aging population remains to be explored.

objectiveThe present study Is exploratory in nature and aimed to examine the relationship between balance (both static and dynamic components) and global cognitive function among middle-aged and older adults through Tai Chi (TC) practice as a research avenue.

methodsA short-term (12 weeks) intervention of TC was conducted among middle-aged and older adults in the community setting. Global cognitive function (using the Chinese version of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment score (MoCA) and balance (i.e., one leg standing test score; Timed Up and Go Test score, TUGT) of all participants were assessed before and after the intervention. Age, body mass index (BMI), sex, and physical fitness variables (Chair Stand Test, CST; the 6-Meter Walk Test, 6MWT) were also collected as confounding factors.

resultsSignificant moderator effects of baseline CST on the association between the dichotomized baseline MoCA score and the baseline left leg balance score (

conclusionCognitive function and balance are interrelated in middle-aged and older adults. The association between global cognitive function and balance Is moderated by strength of lower limbs. The change scores of cognitive function and balance introduced by TC training were found to be positively correlated. Future research Is warranted to further confirm the cause-effect relationship of cognitive function and balance and its influencing factors among middle-aged and older adults utilizing intervention studies with larger sample sizes.

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alternative exercisecognitionequilibriumpostural controlTai Chi

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