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Assessment of the Dynamic Gait Index with and without Cognitive Load in Elderly Non-fallers

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Aims: Most of the rehabilitation assessments concentrate on a unidimensional approach which focuses on challenging and measuring either the executive function (cognitive) components of the task or on its motor components of fallers. This study aimed to assess dynamic balance tasks with and without cognitively load in elderly non-fallers. Methods: Totally 30 elderly participants with age of 65.57 ± 4.00 were included in the study. Non fallers were be screened with the help of Timed Up and Go – Cognitive test. After the screening, dynamic balance was assessed using Dynamic Gait Index on two consecutive days, without and with cognitive task. The Cognitive load was given by Controlled Oral Word Association Test. Results: The results showed that there was significant difference (p<0.01) with the scores of dynamic gait index with cognitive load. Conclusion: The dynamic balance will be significantly affected when elderly non-fallers are cognitively loaded.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17874736

Authors: Dr. Meghana Mukesh, Dr. S. Nandhakumar, Dr. Tittu Thomas James

Institutions: National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Ramaiah Institute of Technology

Language: English

Topic: Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention

Subfield: Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7114809682

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