What is it about?
The risk of falling increases with aging. Physical exercise shows beneficial effects on the risk of falling, but the results are unknown when associated with cognitive activity dual-task (DT). We evaluate the impact of one Exercise Program (OEP) plus DT cognitive activity on the risk of falling in older adults. Thirty-six older adults (83.5±5.7 years) were evaluated at pre- and post 12 weeks. The risk of falling for the groups that practiced physical exercise (with or without DT) was considerably lower compared to the older adults that had not practiced physical exercise.
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Why is it important?
A Program of physical exercise can reduce the risk of falling due to improved functionality, but adding the dual task also improves cognitive capacity in older adults.
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Writing this article was an opportunity to strengthen ties with international researchers in addition to collaborating with the field of exercise and physical activity, as the results demonstrate the advantages of assiduous practice for healthy aging.
Pedro Abdalla
Universidade de Sao Paulo Campus de Ribeirao Preto
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This page is a summary of: Otago Exercise Program Plus Cognitive Dual-task can Reduce Fall Risk,
Improve Cognition and Functioning in Older Adults, Current Aging Science, March 2023, Bentham Science Publishers,
DOI: 10.2174/1874609815666220827143753.
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