A multi-modal exercise intervention that improves cognitive function and physical performance, elderly with mobility-related disability: a randomized controlled trial

CANLI S., Ozyurda F.

JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE AND PHYSICAL FITNESS, vol.60, no.7, pp.1027-1033, 2020 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 60 Issue: 7
  • Publication Date: 2020
  • Doi Number: 10.23736/s0022-4707.20.10286-x
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE AND PHYSICAL FITNESS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, CAB Abstracts, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Veterinary Science Database
  • Page Numbers: pp.1027-1033
  • Keywords: Cognition, Disabilities, Exercise, Elderly, Psychomotor performance, OLDER-ADULTS, PHYSIOTHERAPY, THERAPY, HEALTH, IMPACT, YOGA, CARE
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Physical exercise interventions have showed improvement on cognitive performance and mobility of old people. However, the results regarding the inclusion of cognitive activities into exercise were not evaluated simultaneously. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the effect of multimodal exercise program on cognitive function and physical performance in elderly people with mobility disabilities.