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ArticleBrain sciences2024

Gait Characteristics during Dual-Task Walking in Elderly Subjects of Different Ages.

Nenad Nedović, Fadilj Eminović, Vladana Marković, Iva Stanković, Saša Radovanović

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Article in Brain sciences, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 12 papers, 3 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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5 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Nenad NedovićCollege of Health Sciences, Academy of Applied Studies Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia.ORCID 0000-0002-2863-7623
Fadilj EminovićFaculty of Special Education and Rehabilitation, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia.
Vladana MarkovićNeurology Clinic, Clinical Center of Serbia, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia.
Iva StankovićNeurology Clinic, Clinical Center of Serbia, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia.
Saša RadovanovićInstitute for Medical Research, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia.ORCID 0000-0002-6468-5219
University of Belgrade · RSTechnical College of Applied Sciences · RS

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundIn older age, walking ability gradually decreases due to factors including impaired balance, reduced muscle strength, and impaired vision and proprioception. Further, cognitive functions play a key role during walking and gradually decline with age. There is greater variability in gait parameters when the demands during walking increase, in dual- and multiple-task situations. The aim of this study was to analyze gait parameters while performing a demanding cognitive and motor dual task in three different age-related healthy elderly subject groups.

methodA total of 132 healthy individuals (54 males, 78 females) were divided into three groups-55 to 65, 66 to 75, and 76 to 85 years. The subjects performed a basic walking task, dual motor task, dual mental task, and combined motor and mental task while walking. The gait parameters cycle time, stride length, swing time, and double support time were noted, as well as the variability of those parameters.

resultsCycle time was longer and stride length was shorter in the >76-year-old group than in the 51-65-year-old group in all test conditions. A comparison of all three groups did not show a significant difference in swing time, while double support time was increased in the same group.

conclusionsChanges are observed when gait is performed simultaneously with an additional motor or cognitive task. Early detection of gait disorders can help identify elderly people at increased risk of falls. Employing a dual-task paradigm during gait assessment in healthy elderly subjects may help identify cognitive impairment early in the course of the disturbance.

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agingdual taskgait cyclehealthy elderlymultiple taskstride cycle

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