title: Effects of dual-task training on balance and executive functions in Parkinson's disease: A pilot study.
abstract: The aim of this study was to analyze the efficacy of cognitive-motor dual-task training compared with single-task training on balance and executive functions in individuals with Parkinson's disease. Fifteen subjects, aged between 39 and 75 years old, were randomly assigned to the dual-task training group (n = 8) and single-task training group (n = 7). The training was run twice a week for 6 weeks. The single-task group received balance training and the dual-task group performed cognitive tasks simultaneously with the balance training. There were no significant differences between the two groups at baseline. After the intervention, the results for mediolateral sway with eyes closed were significantly better for the dual-task group and anteroposterior sway with eyes closed was significantly better for the single-task group. The results suggest superior outcomes for the dual-task training compared to the single-task training for static postural control, except in anteroposterior sway with eyes closed.
authors: Escola Superior da Tecnologia de Saúde do Instituto Politécnico do Porto, Área Científica de Terapia Ocupacional, Centro de Estudos de Movimento e Actividade Humana , Vila Nova de Gaia , Portugal .
authors: Ângela
authors: Â
authors: Fernandes
authors: Nuno
authors: N
authors: Rocha
authors: Rubim
authors: R
authors: Santos
authors: João Manuel R S
authors: JM
authors: Tavares
mesh_terms: D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D003072:Cognition Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D056344:Executive Function / Q000502:physiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009460:Neurologic Examination; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D010300:Parkinson Disease / Q000150:complications; D010865:Pilot Projects; D004856:Postural Balance / Q000502:physiology*; D011312:Pressure; D012678:Sensation Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D018709:Statistics, Nonparametric; D016896:Treatment Outcome
keywords: Balance; Parkinson's disease; dual-task training; executive functions