ArticleAging clinical and experimental research2023
Evaluation of balance and executive function relationships in older individuals.
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- The association between dynamic balance and executive function: Which dynamic balance test has the strongest association with executive function? A systematic review and meta-analysis.Current neurology and neuroscience reports · 2024Pooled it
- Global Cognition and Inhibition as Predictors of Dynamic Balance in Aging Populations: A Cross-Sectional Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Instrumental Activities of Daily Living in Neurocognitive Disorders: Determinants and Clinical Implications for Health Promotion.Brain sciences · 2025Article
- Cognitive performance, sleep quality and physical activity as predictors of functional mobility in older adults.Frontiers in aging neuroscience · 2025Article
- Cognitive functions explain discrete parameters of normal walking and dual-task walking, but not postural sway in quiet stance among physically active older people.BMC geriatrics · 2024Article
- Effects of square dance exercise on cognitive function in elderly individuals with mild cognitive impairment: the mediating role of balance ability and executive function.BMC geriatrics · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundExecutive function is an important cognitive factor in gait and balance control. Weakening of balance system components and executive functions due to aging may affect walking and balance and increase the risk of falling.
aimsThe present study aimed to investigate the relationship between balance and executive function in older individuals and the contributions of physical activity and depression to this relationship.
methodsA total of 84 healthy individuals aged 60 and over were included in the study. In the study, the Timed Up and Go Test (TUG), Mini Balance Evaluation Systems Test (Mini-BESTest), Digit Symbol Substitution Test (DSST), Trail Making Test A and B (TMT A and TMT B), Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (PASE), and Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) were applied.
resultsThe Mini-BESTest and TUG correlated with DSST, TMT A, and TMT B. GDS was correlated with TUG. PASE was correlated with Mini-BESTest and TUG. Executive functions differed according to education level; DSST, TMT B, and GDS were effective in fall history. DISCUSSION: There was a significant relationship between balance and executive function. It was found that balance and walking speed increased as executive function skills increased. Depression and physical activity are associated with balance and gait speed.
conclusionsBalance and executive functions are related to each other, and physical activity and depression contribute to this relationship. In order to protect against the negative effects of aging, cognitive and physical training can be performed to prevent balance and executive function declines.
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