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Hui-Xian Yu^1,2, Zhao-Xia Wang^1,2, Chang-Bin Liu^1,2

¹Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100060, China.

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Summary

Stroke survivors with cognitive impairment exhibit poorer balance and increased fall risk. These individuals require more time for daily activities like turning and sitting, highlighting the cognitive demands of posture control.

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Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Rehabilitation Medicine
Gerontology

Background:

Hemiplegic gait, a common stroke sequela, significantly increases fall risk due to impaired balance.
Cognitive-motor networks are increasingly recognized, yet the precise mechanisms linking cognition to gait and posture control remain unclear.
Understanding these links is crucial for developing targeted interventions for stroke survivors.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the differences in balance function and fall risk between stroke patients with and without cognitive impairment.
To elucidate the relationship between cognitive function and the ability to control posture during daily activities.

Main Methods:

Utilized the Berg Balance Scale, Timed "Up and Go" test, and 10-meter walking test to assess balance and mobility.
Compared a group of 16 stroke patients with cognitive impairment (observation group) against 16 stroke patients without cognitive impairment (control group).

Main Results:

Patients with cognitive impairment demonstrated significantly worse balance function and a higher risk of falls.
The observation group required longer durations for tasks involving turning and sitting, indicating impaired posture control.
These findings suggest that posture control during dynamic activities like turning and sitting demands substantial cognitive resources.

Conclusions:

Cognitive impairment in stroke survivors is associated with diminished balance and elevated fall risk.
Posture control during essential daily movements is cognitively demanding for individuals with post-stroke cognitive deficits.
Future research should focus on the cognitive underpinnings of gait and posture control to improve rehabilitation strategies.