Effects of Dual-Task Training on Gait Parameters in Elderly Patients with Mild Dementia

This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of dual-task training (DTT) compared to single-task training (STT), on gait parameters in elderly patients with mild dementia (MD). Twenty-four elderly patients with MD were randomly assigned to the DTT (<i>n</i> = 13) or the STT group (&...

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Autores principales:	Dong-Kyun Koo, Tae-Su Jang, Jung-Won Kwon
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Publicado:	MDPI AG 2021
Materias:	mild dementia gait analysis dual task Medicine R
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:9974c00b05a14eb4ba0208dd47a335ba2021-11-25T17:43:59ZEffects of Dual-Task Training on Gait Parameters in Elderly Patients with Mild Dementia10.3390/healthcare91114442227-9032https://doaj.org/article/9974c00b05a14eb4ba0208dd47a335ba2021-10-01T00:00:00Zhttps://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/9/11/1444https://doaj.org/toc/2227-9032This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of dual-task training (DTT) compared to single-task training (STT), on gait parameters in elderly patients with mild dementia (MD). Twenty-four elderly patients with MD were randomly assigned to the DTT (<i>n</i> = 13) or the STT group (<i>n</i> = 11). The DTT group performed a specific cognitive-motor DTT, while the STT group received only motor task training. Both training sessions lasted 8 weeks, with a frequency of 3 days per week, and the cognitive functions and gait parameters were measured. A statistically significant interaction effect was found between the two groups in stride length, stride velocity, cadence, step length, swing phase, stance phase, and double support phase (<i>p</i> < 0.05). After 8 weeks, the DTT group showed significant improvement in spatiotemporal parameters, except for the kinematic parameters (<i>p</i> < 0.05). In the between-group analysis, the DTT group showed more improvement than the STT group in stride velocity, step length, swing phase, stance phase, and double support (<i>p</i> < 0.05). These findings suggest that improvements in spatiotemporal gait parameters after DTT are reported in patients with MD. Our results can guide therapists to include dual tasks in their gait rehabilitation programs for the treatment of mild dementia.Dong-Kyun KooTae-Su JangJung-Won KwonMDPI AGarticlemild dementiagait analysisdual taskMedicineRENHealthcare, Vol 9, Iss 1444, p 1444 (2021)
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description	This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of dual-task training (DTT) compared to single-task training (STT), on gait parameters in elderly patients with mild dementia (MD). Twenty-four elderly patients with MD were randomly assigned to the DTT (<i>n</i> = 13) or the STT group (<i>n</i> = 11). The DTT group performed a specific cognitive-motor DTT, while the STT group received only motor task training. Both training sessions lasted 8 weeks, with a frequency of 3 days per week, and the cognitive functions and gait parameters were measured. A statistically significant interaction effect was found between the two groups in stride length, stride velocity, cadence, step length, swing phase, stance phase, and double support phase (<i>p</i> < 0.05). After 8 weeks, the DTT group showed significant improvement in spatiotemporal parameters, except for the kinematic parameters (<i>p</i> < 0.05). In the between-group analysis, the DTT group showed more improvement than the STT group in stride velocity, step length, swing phase, stance phase, and double support (<i>p</i> < 0.05). These findings suggest that improvements in spatiotemporal gait parameters after DTT are reported in patients with MD. Our results can guide therapists to include dual tasks in their gait rehabilitation programs for the treatment of mild dementia.
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author	Dong-Kyun Koo Tae-Su Jang Jung-Won Kwon
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title	Effects of Dual-Task Training on Gait Parameters in Elderly Patients with Mild Dementia
title_short	Effects of Dual-Task Training on Gait Parameters in Elderly Patients with Mild Dementia
title_full	Effects of Dual-Task Training on Gait Parameters in Elderly Patients with Mild Dementia
title_fullStr	Effects of Dual-Task Training on Gait Parameters in Elderly Patients with Mild Dementia
title_full_unstemmed	Effects of Dual-Task Training on Gait Parameters in Elderly Patients with Mild Dementia
title_sort	effects of dual-task training on gait parameters in elderly patients with mild dementia
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Effects of Dual-Task Training on Gait Parameters in Elderly Patients with Mild Dementia

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