Does dual-task training improve fear of falling and reaction time in older adults?

In 2013, De Bruin, et. al., conducted study aimed to develop a combined motor-cognitive training program for elderly individuals and to evaluate the feasibility of recruiting and retaining participants. Additionally, the study sought to assess the effects of the intervention on gait characteristics. This pilot study employed a randomized controlled trial design conducted in an assisted living facility. Participants were randomly assigned to either a … Continue reading Does dual-task training improve fear of falling and reaction time in older adults?

What are the temporal changes in foot rollover during walking after a year-long exercise regimen in postmenopausal women?

In 2011, a randomized controlled trial was conducted by Monteiro, et. al., to evaluate the impact of a 12-month exercise program on the temporal characteristics of foot rollover during walking in postmenopausal women, based on plantar pressure data. The study involved 121 postmenopausal women aged 41 to 77 years, who were randomly recruited from the community. Participants were divided into exercise and control groups and … Continue reading What are the temporal changes in foot rollover during walking after a year-long exercise regimen in postmenopausal women?