Functional Assessment of Balance and Gait

Berg, Katherine; Norman, Kathleen E.

doi:10.1016/s0749-0690(18)30197-6

Cited by 153 publications

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“…Static and dynamic balance: Berg Balance Scale (BERG) 24 is composed by 14 tasks related to daily life and each item has one ordinal scale of five alternatives which vary from 0 to 4 points, with a total of 56 points. The higher the score, the better is the performance.…”

Section: Functional Capacitymentioning

confidence: 99%

Treadmill training as an augmentation treatment for Alzheimer?s disease: a pilot randomized controlled study

Arcoverde

Deslandes²,

Moraes

et al. 2014

Arq. Neuro-Psiquiatr.

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Objective: To assess the effect of aerobic exercise on the cognition and functional capacity in Alzheimer's disease (AD) patients. Method: Elderly (n=20) with mild dementia (NINCDS-ADRDA/CDR1) were randomly assigned to an exercise group (EG) on a treadmill (30 minutes, twice a week and moderate intensity of 60% VO 2max ) and control group (GC) 10 patients. The primary outcome measure was the cognitive function using Cambridge Cognitive Examination (CAMCOG). Specifics instruments were also applied to evaluate executive function, memory, attention and concentration, cognitive flexibility, inhibitory control and functional capacity. Results: After 16 weeks, the EG showed improvement in cognition CAMCOG whereas the CG declined. Compared to the CG, the EG presented significant improvement on the functional capacity. The analysis of the effect size has shown a favorable response to the physical exercise in all dependent variables. Conclusion: Walking on treadmill may be recommended as an augmentation treatment for patients with AD.Keywords: Alzheimer's disease, aerobic exercise, physical training, cognitive function, functional capacity. RESUMOObjetivo: Avaliar o efeito do exercício aeróbio na cognição e na capacidade funcional em pacientes com Doença de Alzheimer (DA). Método: Idosos (n=20) com demência leve ((NINCDS-ADRDA/CDR1) foram randomizados em grupo exercício (GE) na esteira (30 minutos, 2 vezes por semana e intensidade moderada de 60% VO 2max )e grupo controle (GC) 10 pacientes. A medida principal foi a função cognitiva através do Cambridge Cognitive Examination (CAMCOG). Instrumentos específicos também foram aplicados para avaliar a função executiva, atenção e concentração, flexibilidade cognitiva, controle inibitório e capacidade funcional. Resultados: Após 16 semanas, o GE mostrou melhora na cognição CAMCOG enquanto o CG declinou. Comparado ao GC, o GE apresentou melhora significativa na capacidade funcional. A análise do tamanho de efeito mostrou resposta favorável do exercício físico em todas as variáveis dependentes. Conclusão: Caminhar na esteira pode ser recomendado como um tratamento adicional para pacientes com doença de Alzheimer.Palavras-chave: doença de Alzheimer, exercício aeróbio, treinamento físico, função cognitiva, capacidade funcional.

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Section: Functional Capacitymentioning

confidence: 99%

Treadmill training as an augmentation treatment for Alzheimer?s disease: a pilot randomized controlled study

Arcoverde

Deslandes²,

Moraes

et al. 2014

Arq. Neuro-Psiquiatr.

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“…The target time period to complete this test for older adults with a good level of independence is between 8 and 10 s. The advantages of the test are that it is simple, requires simple tools, is quick to perform (less than 20 s including prior instructions), and can be performed by participants who use assistive devices such as a walker, cane, or crutches. The procedure was experimentally tested and found to be a highly reliable tool to measure balance function [21]. The 3MDW test was used to determine the number of steps (at self-selected walking speeds) and the distance the participant can walk in 3 min [21].…”

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“…The procedure was experimentally tested and found to be a highly reliable tool to measure balance function [21]. The 3MDW test was used to determine the number of steps (at self-selected walking speeds) and the distance the participant can walk in 3 min [21]. The test was performed in a quiet, obstacle-free outdoor area, 60 m long and 5 m wide.…”

Section: Evaluation Proceduresmentioning

confidence: 99%

Elderly Persons with Intellectual Disability: A Study of Clinical Characteristics, Functional Status, and Sensory Capacity

Carmeli

Merrick²,

Kessel³

et al. 2003

The Scientific World JOURNAL

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Longer life expectancy is resulting in increasing numbers of elderly adults with intellectual disability (ID).There has been the question whether persons with ID demonstrate early signs of aging before the general population. The aim of this study was to determine if persons with ID (with and without Down syndrome) showed premature aging changes compared with a control group.Elderly persons (n = 24, average age of 61) from one residential care center in Israel and younger adults from another center (n = 37, average age of 45) were compared with elderly residents without ID in an independent living facility. The study considered demographic data, medical data, anthropometric measurements, body fat and body mass index, flexibility, and sensorimotor function tests.The results showed that the persons with ID had basically similar body composition to that of persons without ID, however, the functional performance of elderly adults with ID was more impaired.We postulate that the slower functioning responses may be explained by a less physically active lifestyle, that may accelerate the onset of disease and result in symptoms associated with aging that are detrimental to health. It is therefore important that persons with ID participate in physical activity and exercises in order to promote health and prevent disease. KEYWORDS

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“…The oldest, and one that is still performed, is Romberg's test (10), Other examples are the Tinetti Balance and Gait test (11) and the Berg Functional Balance Scale (12). They are easy to perform but have the problems of ceiling effects and poor specificity (13).…”

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confidence: 99%

Postural function in idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus before and after shunt surgery: A controlled study using computerized dynamic posturography (EquiTest)

Lundin¹,

Ledin²,

Wikkelsø³

et al. 2013

Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery

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Functional Assessment of Balance and Gait

Cited by 153 publications

References 49 publications

Treadmill training as an augmentation treatment for Alzheimer?s disease: a pilot randomized controlled study

Treadmill training as an augmentation treatment for Alzheimer?s disease: a pilot randomized controlled study

Elderly Persons with Intellectual Disability: A Study of Clinical Characteristics, Functional Status, and Sensory Capacity

Postural function in idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus before and after shunt surgery: A controlled study using computerized dynamic posturography (EquiTest)

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