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ArticleFrontiers in aging neuroscience2021

Dual-Task Exercise to Improve Cognition and Functional Capacity of Healthy Older Adults.

Naina Yuki Vieira Jardim, Natáli Valim Oliver Bento-Torres, Victor Oliveira Costa, Josilayne Patricia Ramos Carvalho, Helen Tatiane Santos Pontes, Alessandra Mendonça Tomás, Marcia Consentino Kronka Sosthenes, Kirk I Erickson, João Bento-Torres, Cristovam Wanderley Picanço Diniz

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Article in Frontiers in aging neuroscience, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 55 papers, 5 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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55 citing papers in PubMed, 5 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 79 citations in OpenAlex.

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  20. Exergame-based cognitive-motor integrated training: A novel approach to improving physical functions in older adults.Hong Kong physiotherapy journal : official publication of the Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association Limited = Wu li chih liao · 2026
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Naina Yuki Vieira JardimNeurodegeneration and Infection Research Laboratory, Institute of Biological Science/João de Barros Barreto University Hospital, Federal University of Pará, Belém, Brazil.
Natáli Valim Oliver Bento-TorresNeurodegeneration and Infection Research Laboratory, Institute of Biological Science/João de Barros Barreto University Hospital, Federal University of Pará, Belém, Brazil.
Victor Oliveira CostaNeurodegeneration and Infection Research Laboratory, Institute of Biological Science/João de Barros Barreto University Hospital, Federal University of Pará, Belém, Brazil.
Josilayne Patricia Ramos CarvalhoNeurodegeneration and Infection Research Laboratory, Institute of Biological Science/João de Barros Barreto University Hospital, Federal University of Pará, Belém, Brazil.
Helen Tatiane Santos PontesNeurodegeneration and Infection Research Laboratory, Institute of Biological Science/João de Barros Barreto University Hospital, Federal University of Pará, Belém, Brazil.
Alessandra Mendonça TomásNeurodegeneration and Infection Research Laboratory, Institute of Biological Science/João de Barros Barreto University Hospital, Federal University of Pará, Belém, Brazil.
Marcia Consentino Kronka SosthenesNeurodegeneration and Infection Research Laboratory, Institute of Biological Science/João de Barros Barreto University Hospital, Federal University of Pará, Belém, Brazil.
Kirk I EricksonDepartment of Psychology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States.
João Bento-TorresNeurodegeneration and Infection Research Laboratory, Institute of Biological Science/João de Barros Barreto University Hospital, Federal University of Pará, Belém, Brazil.
Cristovam Wanderley Picanço DinizNeurodegeneration and Infection Research Laboratory, Institute of Biological Science/João de Barros Barreto University Hospital, Federal University of Pará, Belém, Brazil.
Universidade Federal do Pará · BRUniversity of Pittsburgh · US

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundIt has been suggested that physical inactivity and lack of stimulating cognitive activity are the two most significant modifiable risk factors to impair cognitive function. Although many studies that investigated the cognitive effects of physical exercise and cognitive stimuli in dual-task conditions showed improved cognitive performance, others have not confirmed these findings. The main aim of the present work is to analyze the effects of a dual-task multimodal physical exercise training, at moderate intensity, and cognitive stimulation on cognitive and physical function in healthy older adults.

methodsThis clinical trial was registered on the Brazilian Registry of Clinical Trials (RBR-9zrx3d). Here we tested the effects of a dual-task multimodal physical exercise training, at moderate intensity, on cognitive and physical function and quality of life in community dwelling older adults. The training protocol included 24 group sessions, 2/week, per 75 min. Cognition was assessed using CANTAB automated neuropsychological tests and Functional Capacity to Exercise tests. Performance was compared from baseline to post intervention and to a non-exercise control group using Mixed Linear Model for repeated measures.

resultsControl (CG) and dual-task (DTEx) groups progressed differentially over time on performance of episodic memory, sustained visual attention, functional mobility, cardiorespiratory fitness, lower limbs strength resistance, agility, quality of life and dual-task performance with significant improved DTEx performance. Control group did not show any significant changes on these tests except for showing a reduction in dual-task performance.

conclusionWe suggest that the dual-task combination of multisensory cognitive stimulation and multimodal moderate physical exercise training, twice a week, may be adopted as an effective program to reduce progression of age-related cognitive decline and improve physical fitness and quality of life on healthy older adults. CLINICAL

trial registrationBrazilian Registry of Clinical Trials: https://ensaiosclinicos.gov.br/rg/RBR-9zrx3d -UTN code: U1111-1233-6349.

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agedcognitive dysfunctiondual-task exercisehealthy agingneuropsychological testsphysical fitnessphysical therapy modalitiesrehabilitation

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PMCPMC7928356
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