title: Effects of feedback-based balance and core resistance training vs. Pilates training on cognitive functions in older women with mild cognitive impairment: a pilot randomized controlled trial.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  There is limited research about beneficial effects of physical activity in older adults suffering from mild cognitive impairment (MCI).
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  The aim of the study was to provide preliminary evidence on the effects of two types of non-aerobic training on cognitive functions in older women suffering from MCI.
  
  
  METHODS
  Twenty-eight participants aged 66-78 years with MCI were randomly assigned to a combined balance and core resistance training group (n = 14) or to a Pilates group (n = 14).
  
  
  RESULTS
  Following completion of the 8-week exercise programme, both groups showed significant improvements in global and specific cognitive domains.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Findings suggest that non-aerobic training should be further explored as a beneficial intervention for older adults suffering from MCI.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychology, Centre for Croatian Studies, University of Zagreb, Borongajska cesta 83d, 10 000, Zagreb, Croatia. zgreblo@hrstud.hr.
authors.forename: Zrinka
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Greblo Jurakic
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychology, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, J. J. Strossmayer University of Osijek, Osijek, Croatia.
authors.forename: Valerija
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Krizanic
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Health Study, University of Primorska, Isola, Slovenia.|Laboratory for Motor Control and Motor Behavior, S2P, Science to Practice, Ltd., Ljubljana, Slovenia.
authors.forename: Nejc
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Sarabon
authors.affiliation: Motor Control and Human Performance Laboratory, School of Kinesiology, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia.|Research Unit, Motus Melior Ltd., Zagreb, Croatia.
authors.forename: Goran
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Markovic
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003071:Cognition / Q000502:physiology*; D060825:Cognitive Dysfunction / Q000628:therapy*; D026241:Exercise Movement Techniques / Q000379:methods*; D005246:Feedback; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D057194:Intention to Treat Analysis; D010865:Pilot Projects; D055070:Resistance Training / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
keywords: Cognitive functions; Exercise; Mild cognitive impairment; Physical activity