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Correlation Between Executive Function and Walk While Crossing Over an Obstacle Under Different Gait Phases
1Department of Physical Therapy, COMWEL Donghae Hospital, Donghae, Korea.
Dementia and Neurocognitive Disorders
|November 29, 2023
Summary
Walking while crossing obstacles can predict cognitive decline. Stance time during obstacle negotiation significantly correlates with executive functions, highlighting its potential for early detection in older adults.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Neuroscience
- Biomechanics
Background:
- Dual-tasking, like obstacle negotiation, shows promise for identifying early cognitive decline.
- Assessing gait during complex tasks may reveal subtle changes related to cognitive function.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the correlation between obstacle crossing gait parameters and executive functions.
- To validate the use of obstacle walking tasks for predicting early cognitive decline in the elderly.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 48 elderly individuals.
- Assessment of executive functions using Trail Making Test and Stroop test.
- Dual walking tests included gait speed, cadence, stance time, and gait cycle time during obstacle crossing.
Main Results:
- Significant correlations were found between executive function and gait variables (stance time, cadence, gait cycle time) during obstacle crossing (p<0.05).
- Stance time demonstrated significant correlations with most executive functions (p<0.05).
Conclusions:
- Observing the post-obstacle-crossing phase and stance time is crucial when assessing executive function during obstacle walking.
- Gait analysis during obstacle negotiation may serve as a valuable tool for early cognitive decline prediction.
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