Effect of combined aquatic and cognitive training on quality of life, fall self-efficacy, and motor performance in aged with varying cognitive status: a proof-of-concept study

Journal of Exercise Rehabilitation
Mahnoosh Salari NahandBrandon S Shaw

Abstract

With the increasing number of aged individuals, research pertaining to their cognitive functions and physical-motor has become exponentially imperative. The purpose of the study was to investigate the effect com-bined aquatic and cognitive training on quality of life (QoL), fall self-effi-cacy and motor performance (static and dynamic balance) in aged with varying cognitive status levels. Thirty participants were assigned to a high cognitive status group (n=10), low cognitive status group (n=10), or nonintervention control group (n=10). Participants completed a 6-week motor-cognitive training regime with increasing intensity. QoL, fall self-efficacy, static balance, and dynamic balance were assessed. Preliminary results suggest proof-of-concept significant (P<0.05) im-provements were found in both the high and low cognitive status groups for static and dynamic balance and fall self-efficacy. However, QoL was only found to be significantly improved in the low cognitive status group. Aqua training along with cognitive training can effectively be used to prevent falls in the elderly and to improve their physical-motor perfor-mance. However, when attempting to improve QoL, the cognitive status of the individual should be considered.

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