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ArticleEuropean review of aging and physical activity : official journal of the European Group for Research into Elderly and Physical Activity2024

Effect of a juggling-based physical activity on postural stability, reaction time, and attention focus in older adults: a randomized crossover study.

Jakub Malik, Natalia Główka, Wojciech Jelonek, Rafał Stemplewski, Janusz Maciaszek

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Article in European review of aging and physical activity : official journal of the European Group for Research into Elderly and Physical Activity, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT06108713 (The Effect of Juggling Training on Some Cognitive Functions and Coordination Abilities in Older People.), which is not on this map. Cited by 5 papers.

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The Effect of Juggling Training on Some Cognitive Functions and Coordination Abilities in Older People.

TypeinterventionalSponsorPoznan University of Physical EducationRan2021 to 2023Enrolled46ConditionsAging, Cognitive ChangeArmsAddition of juggling
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Jakub MalikDepartment of Physical Activity and Health Promotion Science, Poznan University of Physical Education, Królowej Jadwigi 27/39, 61-871, Poznan, Poland. malik@awf.poznan.pl.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5633-1672
Natalia GłówkaDepartment of Sports Dietetics, Poznan University of Physical Education, Królowej Jadwigi 27/39, 61-871, Poznan, Poland.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8449-7162
Wojciech JelonekDepartment of Neuromuscular Physiotherapy, Poznan University of Physical Education, Królowej Jadwigi 27/39, 61-871, Poznan, Poland.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3747-9233
Rafał StemplewskiDepartment of Digital Technologies in Physical Activity, Poznan University of Physical Education, Królowej Jadwigi 27/39, 61-871, Poznan, Poland.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0260-6378
Janusz MaciaszekDepartment of Physical Activity and Health Promotion Science, Poznan University of Physical Education, Królowej Jadwigi 27/39, 61-871, Poznan, Poland.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8425-5921

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Abstract

backgroundIn the aging society, more attention is paid to the promotion of forms of physical activity that can improve postural stability and cognitive functioning. In this context, the importance of combined exercises, requiring simultaneous physical and cognitive involvement, is emphasized. Juggling seems to be a form of activity that is both cognitively and physically demanding. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of additional juggling exercise on postural stability and cognitive abilities in healthy, physically active older adults.

methodsTwenty-six healthy and physically active older adults (70.08±4.40 years old) were included in a randomized crossover study. The addition of juggling three times a week during four weeks was the main intervention (one period), while the control phase included four weeks with no addition of juggling (second period). Measurements of postural stability and cognitive abilities were performed before and after each period. For the purpose of postural stability assessment, a velocity of center of pressure with root mean square, area 95 percentile, medio-lateral and anterior-posterior range of motion were measured. Center of pressure signals were obtained using an AccuGait™ System force plate in three conditions: free standing, dual-task and limits of stability. The Vienna Test System was used for the assessment of selected cognitive abilities. A battery of reaction time tests and Cognitrone test were used for this purpose.

resultsA significant interaction effect of intervention and time was observed in the postural stability dual-task condition in the root mean square of the center of pressure velocity in the advantage of the juggling period (medio-lateral: F=14.83, p<.01, ƞ

conclusionsThe results of this study indicate that the implementation of juggling activity in everyday life may have positive effects on cognitive abilities and postural stability in healthy, physically active older adults, but the true effect may be low to moderate.

trial registrationThe study was registered retrospectively (30.10.2023) at ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06108713).

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