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ZumBeat: Evaluation of a Zumba Dance Intervention in Postmenopausal Overweight Women. Sports (Basel) 2016; 4:sports4010005. [PMID: 29910253 PMCID: PMC5968936 DOI: 10.3390/sports4010005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2015] [Revised: 01/18/2016] [Accepted: 01/19/2016] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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Physical inactivity is a major public health concern since it increases individuals’ risk of morbidity and mortality. A subgroup at particular risk is postmenopausal overweight women. The aim of this study was to assess the feasibility and effect of a 12-week ZumBeat dance intervention on cardiorespiratory fitness and psychosocial health. Postmenopausal women with a body mass index (BMI) >30 kg/m2 or a waist circumference >94 cm who were not regularly physically active were asked to complete a 12-week ZumBeat dance intervention with instructed and home-based self-training sessions. Before and after the intervention, peak oxygen consumption (VO2peak) was assessed on a treadmill; and body composition and several psychometric parameters (including quality of life, sports-related barriers and menopausal symptoms) were investigated. Of 17 women (median age: 54 years; median BMI: 30 kg/m2) enrolled in the study, 14 completed the study. There was no apparent change in VO2peak after the 12-week intervention period (average change score: −0.5 mL/kg/min; 95% confidence interval: −1.0, 0.1); but, quality of life had increased, and sports-related barriers and menopausal symptoms had decreased. A 12-week ZumBeat dance intervention may not suffice to increase cardiorespiratory fitness in postmenopausal overweight women, but it increases women’s quality of life.
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Gajewski PD, Falkenstein M. Physical activity and neurocognitive functioning in aging - a condensed updated review. Eur Rev Aging Phys Act 2016; 13:1. [PMID: 26865880 PMCID: PMC4748322 DOI: 10.1186/s11556-016-0161-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2015] [Accepted: 01/17/2016] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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This condensed review gives an overview about two methodological approaches to study the impact of physical activity on cognition in elderly, namely cross-sectional studies and randomized controlled intervention studies with pre- and post-measures. Moreover, this review includes studies investigating different types of physical activity and their relation to cognitive functions in older age. Behavioral data are considered but the main focus lies on neuroscientific methods like event-related potentials (ERPs) and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI).
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- Patrick D Gajewski
- Leibniz Research Centre for Working Environment and Human Factors (IfADo), Ardeystr. 67, D-44139 Dortmund, Germany
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- Leibniz Research Centre for Working Environment and Human Factors (IfADo), Ardeystr. 67, D-44139 Dortmund, Germany ; Institute for Working, Learning and Aging, Bochum, Germany
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Machacova K, Vankova H, Volicer L, Veleta P, Holmerova I. Dance as Prevention of Late Life Functional Decline Among Nursing Home Residents. J Appl Gerontol 2015; 36:1453-1470. [PMID: 26320145 DOI: 10.1177/0733464815602111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Late life deterioration of functional status is associated with adverse health outcomes and increased cost of care. This trial was conducted to determine whether dance-based intervention could reverse functional decline among nursing home (NH) residents. A total of 189 residents of seven NHs in the Czech Republic were randomly assigned to intervention and control groups. More detailed data were collected in a subsample of 52 participants. Intervention consisted of 3-month dance-based exercise. Functional status was assessed by the get-up-and-go test, basic activities of daily living (ADL), instrumental activities of daily living (IADL), and senior fitness tests (SFTs). Participants in the control group experienced a significant decline in get-up-and-go test, IADL, and in four of the six SFTs. The intervention proved to be effective in preventing this deterioration and improved chair stand test and chair sit-and-reach test. The findings indicate that a relatively simple dance-based exercise can slow down deterioration of functional status in NH residents.
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- Katerina Machacova
- 1 Charles University in Prague, Centre of Expertise in Longevity and Long-term Care (CELLO-ILC-CZ), Faculty of Humanities, Czech Republic
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- 1 Charles University in Prague, Centre of Expertise in Longevity and Long-term Care (CELLO-ILC-CZ), Faculty of Humanities, Czech Republic.,2 Charles University in Prague, Third Faculty of Medicine, Czech Republic
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- 2 Charles University in Prague, Third Faculty of Medicine, Czech Republic.,3 University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
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- 1 Charles University in Prague, Centre of Expertise in Longevity and Long-term Care (CELLO-ILC-CZ), Faculty of Humanities, Czech Republic
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- 1 Charles University in Prague, Centre of Expertise in Longevity and Long-term Care (CELLO-ILC-CZ), Faculty of Humanities, Czech Republic
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McNeely ME, Duncan RP, Earhart GM. Impacts of dance on non-motor symptoms, participation, and quality of life in Parkinson disease and healthy older adults. Maturitas 2015; 82:336-41. [PMID: 26318265 DOI: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2015.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2015] [Revised: 08/04/2015] [Accepted: 08/07/2015] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Evidence indicates exercise is beneficial for motor and non-motor function in older adults and people with chronic diseases including Parkinson disease (PD). Dance may be a relevant form of exercise in PD and older adults due to social factors and accessibility. People with PD experience motor and non-motor symptoms, but treatments, interventions, and assessments often focus more on motor symptoms. Similar non-motor symptoms also occur in older adults. While it is well-known that dance may improve motor outcomes, it is less clear how dance affects non-motor symptoms. This review aims to describe the effects of dance interventions on non-motor symptoms in older adults and PD, highlights limitations of the literature, and identifies opportunities for future research. Overall, intervention parameters, study designs, and outcome measures differ widely, limiting comparisons across studies. Results are mixed in both populations, but evidence supports the potential for dance to improve mood, cognition, and quality of life in PD and healthy older adults. Participation and non-motor symptoms like sleep disturbances, pain, and fatigue have not been measured in older adults. Additional well-designed studies comparing dance and exercise interventions are needed to clarify the effects of dance on non-motor function and establish recommendations for these populations.
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- M E McNeely
- Program in Physical Therapy, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO 63108, USA; Department of Neurology, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO 63108, USA.
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- Program in Physical Therapy, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO 63108, USA; Department of Neurology, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO 63108, USA.
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- Program in Physical Therapy, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO 63108, USA; Department of Anatomy & Neurobiology, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO 63108, USA; Department of Neurology, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO 63108, USA.
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Bamidis PD, Fissler P, Papageorgiou SG, Zilidou V, Konstantinidis EI, Billis AS, Romanopoulou E, Karagianni M, Beratis I, Tsapanou A, Tsilikopoulou G, Grigoriadou E, Ladas A, Kyrillidou A, Tsolaki A, Frantzidis C, Sidiropoulos E, Siountas A, Matsi S, Papatriantafyllou J, Margioti E, Nika A, Schlee W, Elbert T, Tsolaki M, Vivas AB, Kolassa IT. Gains in cognition through combined cognitive and physical training: the role of training dosage and severity of neurocognitive disorder. Front Aging Neurosci 2015; 7:152. [PMID: 26300772 PMCID: PMC4528297 DOI: 10.3389/fnagi.2015.00152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 96] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2015] [Accepted: 07/24/2015] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Physical as well as cognitive training interventions improve specific cognitive functions but effects barely generalize on global cognition. Combined physical and cognitive training may overcome this shortcoming as physical training may facilitate the neuroplastic potential which, in turn, may be guided by cognitive training. This study aimed at investigating the benefits of combined training on global cognition while assessing the effect of training dosage and exploring the role of several potential effect modifiers. In this multi-center study, 322 older adults with or without neurocognitive disorders (NCDs) were allocated to a computerized, game-based, combined physical and cognitive training group (n = 237) or a passive control group (n = 85). Training group participants were allocated to different training dosages ranging from 24 to 110 potential sessions. In a pre-post-test design, global cognition was assessed by averaging standardized performance in working memory, episodic memory and executive function tests. The intervention group increased in global cognition compared to the control group, p = 0.002, Cohen’s d = 0.31. Exploratory analysis revealed a trend for less benefits in participants with more severe NCD, p = 0.08 (cognitively healthy: d = 0.54; mild cognitive impairment: d = 0.19; dementia: d = 0.04). In participants without dementia, we found a dose-response effect of the potential number and of the completed number of training sessions on global cognition, p = 0.008 and p = 0.04, respectively. The results indicate that combined physical and cognitive training improves global cognition in a dose-responsive manner but these benefits may be less pronounced in older adults with more severe NCD. The long-lasting impact of combined training on the incidence and trajectory of NCDs in relation to its severity should be assessed in future long-term trials.
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- Panagiotis D Bamidis
- Laboratory of Medical Physics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Institute of Psychology and Pedagogy, Clinical and Biological Psychology, Ulm University, Ulm Germany
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- Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychology Unit, 1st and 2nd Department of Neurology, Medical School, National Kapodistrian University of Athens Athens, Greece
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- Laboratory of Medical Physics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Laboratory of Medical Physics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Laboratory of Medical Physics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Laboratory of Medical Physics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Laboratory of Medical Physics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Thessaloniki, Greece ; Greek Association of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders, Thessaloniki Greece
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- Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychology Unit, 1st and 2nd Department of Neurology, Medical School, National Kapodistrian University of Athens Athens, Greece
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- Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychology Unit, 1st and 2nd Department of Neurology, Medical School, National Kapodistrian University of Athens Athens, Greece
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- Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychology Unit, 1st and 2nd Department of Neurology, Medical School, National Kapodistrian University of Athens Athens, Greece
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- Laboratory of Medical Physics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Thessaloniki, Greece ; Greek Association of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders, Thessaloniki Greece
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- Laboratory of Medical Physics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Thessaloniki, Greece ; Cognitive Psychology and Neuropsychology Lab, Department of Psychology, City College, The University of Sheffield International Faculty, Thessaloniki Greece
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- Laboratory of Medical Physics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Thessaloniki, Greece ; Greek Association of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders, Thessaloniki Greece
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- Laboratory of Medical Physics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Thessaloniki, Greece ; Greek Association of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders, Thessaloniki Greece
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- Laboratory of Medical Physics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Laboratory of Medical Physics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Laboratory of Medical Physics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychology Unit, 1st and 2nd Department of Neurology, Medical School, National Kapodistrian University of Athens Athens, Greece
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- Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychology Unit, 1st and 2nd Department of Neurology, Medical School, National Kapodistrian University of Athens Athens, Greece
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- Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychology Unit, 1st and 2nd Department of Neurology, Medical School, National Kapodistrian University of Athens Athens, Greece
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- Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychology Unit, 1st and 2nd Department of Neurology, Medical School, National Kapodistrian University of Athens Athens, Greece
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University of Regensburg Regensburg, Germany
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- Clinical Psychology and Clinical Neuropsychology, University of Konstanz Konstanz, Germany
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- Greek Association of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders, Thessaloniki Greece ; 3rd Department of Neurology, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Cognitive Psychology and Neuropsychology Lab, Department of Psychology, City College, The University of Sheffield International Faculty, Thessaloniki Greece
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- Institute of Psychology and Pedagogy, Clinical and Biological Psychology, Ulm University, Ulm Germany
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Maintaining older brain functionality: A targeted review. Neurosci Biobehav Rev 2015; 55:453-77. [DOI: 10.1016/j.neubiorev.2015.06.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 132] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2015] [Revised: 06/01/2015] [Accepted: 06/03/2015] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Clark D, Schumann F, Mostofsky SH. Mindful movement and skilled attention. Front Hum Neurosci 2015; 9:297. [PMID: 26190986 PMCID: PMC4484342 DOI: 10.3389/fnhum.2015.00297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2014] [Accepted: 05/09/2015] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Bodily movement has long been employed as a foundation for cultivating mental skills such as attention, self-control or mindfulness, with recent studies documenting the positive impacts of mindful movement training, such as yoga and tai chi. A parallel “mind-body connection” has also been observed in many developmental disorders. We elaborate a spectrum of mindfulness by considering ADHD, in which deficient motor control correlates with impaired (disinhibited) behavioral control contributing to defining features of excessive distractibility and impulsivity. These data provide evidence for an important axis of variation for wellbeing, in which skillful cognitive control covaries with a capacity for skillful movement. We review empirical and theoretical literature on attention, cognitive control, mind wandering, mindfulness and skill learning, endorsing a model of skilled attention in which motor plans, attention, and executive goals are seen as mutually co-defining aspects of skilled behavior that are linked by reciprocal inhibitory and excitatory connections. Thus, any movement training should engage “higher-order” inhibition and selection and develop a repertoire of rehearsed procedures that coordinate goals, attention and motor plans. However, we propose that mindful movement practice may improve the functional quality of rehearsed procedures, cultivating a transferrable skill of attention. We adopt Langer’s spectrum of mindful learning that spans from “mindlessness” to engagement with the details of the present task and contrast this with the mental attitudes cultivated in standard mindfulness meditation. We particularly follow Feldenkrais’ suggestion that mindful learning of skills for organizing the body in movement might transfer to other forms of mental activity. The results of mindful movement training should be observed in multiple complementary measures, and may have tremendous potential benefit for individuals with ADHD and other populations.
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- Dav Clark
- D-Lab, University of California, Berkeley Berkeley, CA, USA ; Berkeley Institute for Data Science, University of California, Berkeley Berkeley, CA, USA
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- Laboratoire Psychologie de la Perception, Université Paris Descartes Paris, France
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- Center for Neurodevelopmental Medicine and Research, Kennedy Krieger Institute Baltimore, MD, USA ; Departments of Neurology and Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Baltimore, MD, USA
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Foster PP. Role of physical and mental training in brain network configuration. Front Aging Neurosci 2015; 7:117. [PMID: 26157387 PMCID: PMC4477154 DOI: 10.3389/fnagi.2015.00117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2014] [Accepted: 06/01/2015] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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It is hypothesized that the topology of brain networks is constructed by connecting nodes which may be continuously remodeled by appropriate training. Efficiency of physical and/or mental training on the brain relies on the flexibility of networks' architecture molded by local remodeling of proteins and synapses of excitatory neurons producing transformations in network topology. Continuous remodeling of proteins of excitatory neurons is fine-tuning the scaling and strength of excitatory synapses up or down via regulation of intra-cellular metabolic and regulatory networks of the genome-transcriptome-proteome interface. Alzheimer's disease is a model of “energy cost-driven small-world network disorder” with dysfunction of high-energy cost wiring as the network global efficiency is impaired by the deposition of an informed agent, the amyloid-β, selectively targeting high-degree nodes. In schizophrenia, the interconnectivity and density of rich-club networks are significantly reduced. Training-induced homeostatic synaptogenesis-enhancement, presumably via reconfiguration of brain networks into greater small-worldness, appears essential in learning, memory, and executive functions. A macroscopic cartography of creation-removal of synaptic connections in a macro-network, and at the intra-cellular scale, micro-networks regulate the physiological mechanisms for the preferential attachment of synapses. The strongest molecular relationship of exercise and functional connectivity was identified for brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). The allele variant, rs7294919, also shows a powerful relationship with the hippocampal volume. How the brain achieves this unique quest of reconfiguration remains a puzzle. What are the underlying mechanisms of synaptogenesis promoting communications brain ↔ muscle and brain ↔ brain in such trainings? What is the respective role of independent mental, physical, or combined-mental-physical trainings? Physical practice seems to be playing an instrumental role in the cognitive enhancement (brain ↔ muscle com.). However, mental training, meditation or virtual reality (films, games) require only minimal motor activity and cardio-respiratory stimulation. Therefore, other potential paths (brain ↔ brain com.) molding brain networks are nonetheless essential. Patients with motor neuron disease/injury (e.g., amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, traumatism) also achieve successful cognitive enhancement albeit they may only elicit mental practice.
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- Philip P Foster
- Department of Nano Medicine and Biomedical Engineering, The Brown Foundation, Institute of Molecular Medicine for the Prevention of Human Diseases, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston - Medical School Houston, TX, USA ; Pulmonary, Sleep and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston - Medical School Houston, TX, USA
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Wilbur S, Meyer HB, Baker MR, Smiarowski K, Suarez CA, Ames D, Rubin RT. Dance for Veterans: A complementary health program for veterans with serious mental illness. Arts Health 2015. [DOI: 10.1080/17533015.2015.1019701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Noice T, Noice H, Kramer AF. Theatre Arts for Improving Cognitive and Affective Health. ACTIVITIES, ADAPTATION & AGING 2015. [DOI: 10.1080/01924788.2015.994440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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McNeely ME, Duncan RP, Earhart GM. A comparison of dance interventions in people with Parkinson disease and older adults. Maturitas 2015; 81:10-6. [PMID: 25771040 DOI: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2015.02.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2015] [Accepted: 02/19/2015] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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It is important for our aging population to remain active, particularly those with chronic diseases, like Parkinson disease (PD), which limit mobility. Recent studies in older adults and people with PD suggest dance interventions provide various motor benefits. The literature for dance in PD is growing, but many knowledge gaps remain, relative to what is known in older adults. The purpose of this review is to: (1) detail results of dance intervention studies in older adults and in PD, (2) describe limitations of dance research in these populations, and (3) identify directions for future study. Generally, a wide variety of dance styles have been investigated in older adults, while a more limited subset has been evaluated in PD. Measures vary widely across studies and a lack of standardized outcomes measures hinders cross-studies comparisons. Compared to the dance literature in older adults, there is a notable absence of evidence in the PD literature in outcome domains related to cardiovascular health, muscle strength, body composition, flexibility, and proprioception. As a whole, the dance literature supports substantial and wide-ranging benefits in both populations, but additional effort should be dedicated to well-designed comparative studies using standardized outcome measures to identify optimal treatment programs.
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- M E McNeely
- Program in Physical Therapy, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO 63108, USA; Department of Neurology, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO 63108, USA.
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- Program in Physical Therapy, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO 63108, USA; Department of Neurology, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO 63108, USA
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- Program in Physical Therapy, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO 63108, USA; Department of Anatomy & Neurobiology, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO 63108, USA; Department of Neurology, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO 63108, USA
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Dhami P, Moreno S, DeSouza JFX. New framework for rehabilitation - fusion of cognitive and physical rehabilitation: the hope for dancing. Front Psychol 2015; 5:1478. [PMID: 25674066 PMCID: PMC4309167 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2014.01478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2014] [Accepted: 12/01/2014] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Neurorehabilitation programs are commonly employed with the goal to help restore functionality in patients. However, many of these therapies report only having a small impact. In response to the need for more effective and innovative approaches, rehabilitative methods that take advantage of the neuroplastic properties of the brain have been used to aid with both physical and cognitive impairments. Following this path of reasoning, there has been a particular interest in the use of physical exercise as well as musical related activities. Although such therapies demonstrate potential, they also have limitations that may affect their use, calling for further exploration. Here, we propose dance as a potential parallel to physical and music therapies. Dance may be able to aid with both physical and cognitive impairments, particularly due to it combined nature of including both physical and cognitive stimulation. Not only does it incorporate physical and motor skill related activities, but it can also engage various cognitive functions such as perception, emotion, and memory, all while done in an enriched environment. Other more practical benefits, such as promoting adherence due to being enjoyable, are also discussed, along with the current literature on the application of dance as an intervention tool, as well as future directions required to evaluate the potential of dance as an alternative therapy in neurorehabilitation.
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- Prabhjot Dhami
- Department of Biology, York UniversityToronto, ON, Canada
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- Rotman Research Institute at Baycrest HospitalToronto, ON, Canada
- Department of Psychology, University of TorontoToronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Biology, York UniversityToronto, ON, Canada
- Department of Psychology, Centre for Vision Research, York UniversityToronto, ON, Canada
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On the bimanual integration of proprioceptive information. Exp Brain Res 2015; 233:1273-88. [PMID: 25618007 DOI: 10.1007/s00221-015-4205-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2014] [Accepted: 01/14/2015] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Proprioception can be defined as the sense for body movement and position. While most sensory information can be successfully integrated across hemispheres, little is known about the bilateral integration of proprioceptive information. In two behavioural experiments, we investigated whether estimates of the position of one hand are influenced by simultaneous proprioceptive information from the other hand. We further investigated whether such putative bimanual proprioceptive integration would differ between expert dancers and non-dancer controls. Either one hand or both hands were passively moved to novel positions, and participants indicated the perceived location of the index finger tip of the designated target hand, by orienting a visible laser beam mounted on a cap. Synchronized bimanual movements compared to unimanual movements significantly improved proprioceptive position sense. In particular, we found a bias reduction to perceive the target hand's index finger tip as shifted away from the midline in the bimanual condition, compared to the unimanual condition. Expert dancers, in contrast, did not show this change in proprioceptive position sense after bimanual movements. We suggest that bimanual movements may improve proprioception due to interhemispheric integration in controls, but not in expert dancers.
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Mahoney JR, Dumas K, Holtzer R. Visual-Somatosensory Integration is Linked to Physical Activity Level in Older Adults. Multisens Res 2015; 28:11-29. [PMID: 26152050 PMCID: PMC4830421 DOI: 10.1163/22134808-00002470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/06/2023]
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Studies examining multisensory integration (MSI) in aging consistently demonstrate greater reaction time (RT) facilitation in old compared to young adults, but often fail to determine the utility of MSI. The aim of the current experiment was to further elucidate the utility of MSI in aging by determining its relationship to physical activity level. 147 non-demented older adults (mean age 77 years; 57% female) participated. Participants were instructed to make speeded responses to visual, somatosensory, and visual-somatosensory (VS) stimuli. Depending on the magnitude of the individuals' RT facilitation, participants were classified into a MSI or NO MSI group. Physical activity was assessed using a validated physical activity scale. As predicted, RTs to VS stimuli were significantly shorter than those elicited to constituent unisensory conditions. Multisensory RT facilitation was a significant predictor of total number of physical activity days per month, with individuals in the NO MSI group reporting greater engagement in physical activities compared to those requiring greater RT facilitation.
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- Jeannette R. Mahoney
- The Department of Neurology, Division of Cognitive and Motor Aging, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA
- Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA
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- Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA
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- The Department of Neurology, Division of Cognitive and Motor Aging, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA
- Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA
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Differential modulation of motor cortex plasticity in skill- and endurance-trained athletes. Eur J Appl Physiol 2014; 115:1107-15. [DOI: 10.1007/s00421-014-3092-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2014] [Accepted: 12/18/2014] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Weinberg L, Hasni A, Shinohara M, Duarte A. A single bout of resistance exercise can enhance episodic memory performance. Acta Psychol (Amst) 2014; 153:13-9. [PMID: 25262058 DOI: 10.1016/j.actpsy.2014.06.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2013] [Revised: 05/15/2014] [Accepted: 06/25/2014] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Acute aerobic exercise can be beneficial to episodic memory. This benefit may occur because exercise produces a similar physiological response as physical stressors. When administered during consolidation, acute stress, both physical and psychological, consistently enhances episodic memory, particularly memory for emotional materials. Here we investigated whether a single bout of resistance exercise performed during consolidation can produce episodic memory benefits 48 h later. We used a one-leg knee extension/flexion task for the resistance exercise. To assess the physiological response to the exercise, we measured salivary alpha amylase (a biomarker of central norepinephrine), heart rate, and blood pressure. To test emotional episodic memory, we used a remember-know recognition memory paradigm with equal numbers of positive, negative, and neutral IAPS images as stimuli. The group that performed the exercise, the active group, had higher overall recognition accuracy than the group that did not exercise, the passive group. We found a robust effect of valence across groups, with better performance on emotional items as compared to neutral items and no difference between positive and negative items. This effect changed based on the physiological response to the exercise. Within the active group, participants with a high physiological response to the exercise were impaired for neutral items as compared to participants with a low physiological response to the exercise. Our results demonstrate that a single bout of resistance exercise performed during consolidation can enhance episodic memory and that the effect of valence on memory depends on the physiological response to the exercise.
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Noice T, Noice H, Kramer AF. Participatory arts for older adults: a review of benefits and challenges. THE GERONTOLOGIST 2014; 54:741-53. [PMID: 24336875 PMCID: PMC4229893 DOI: 10.1093/geront/gnt138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 92] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2013] [Accepted: 10/10/2013] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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This article reviews the scientific literature on the enhancement of healthy aging in older adults through active participation in the arts. Methodologies and conclusions are described for studies of dance, expressive writing, music (singing and instrumental), theatre arts, and visual arts including documentation of mental/physical improvements in memory, creativity, problem solving, everyday competence, reaction time, balance/gait, and quality of life. In addition to these gains in measures of successful aging, the article also provides (in a Supplementary Appendix) some selected examples of arts engagement for remedial purposes. Finally, it offers suggestions for expanding inquiry into this underinvestigated corner of aging research.
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- Tony Noice
- Department of Theatre, Elmhurst College, Elmhurst, Illinois.
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- Department of Psychology, Elmhurst College, Elmhurst, Illinois
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- Department of Psychology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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Demers M, Thomas A, Wittich W, McKinley P. Implementing a novel dance intervention in rehabilitation: perceived barriers and facilitators. Disabil Rehabil 2014; 37:1066-72. [PMID: 25163831 DOI: 10.3109/09638288.2014.955135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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PURPOSE To identify clinicians' perceptions regarding the facilitators and barriers to the use of dance in rehabilitation. METHODS This study used a qualitative descriptive design. Three focus groups were conducted with clinicians across three purposively selected rehabilitation centers. Data were analyzed using thematic content analysis. RESULTS Fourteen allied health-care professionals (six occupational therapists, six physical therapists, and two social workers) with previous dance experience participated in this study. Four main themes emerged from the analysis representing the personal and organizational factors influencing on the implementation of dance interventions: (1) Clinician's dance experience and training, (2) Interest and personal beliefs towards using dance as a potential intervention, (3) Support from the organization of the institution, and (4) Available resources. Although each site was different, the main factors acting as barriers and facilitators were similar for all three sites. CONCLUSION The identification of the barriers and facilitators to implementing dance in rehabilitation is the first step to support the translation of knowledge about dance. A tailored approach designed for clinicians and managers should address the main barriers to knowledge use about dance, as a potential rehabilitation modality for individuals with disabilities. IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATION Personal and organizational factors can act simultaneously as barriers and facilitators to the implementation of a dance intervention. Lack of time for professional development and lack of support from the organization are the main barriers to the uptake of knowledge about dance in rehabilitation. A knowledge translation strategy addressing the barriers to knowledge use is helpful for clinicians and managers facilitating the implementation of dance in rehabilitation settings.
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- Marika Demers
- School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, McGill University , Montreal, Quebec , Canada
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Marquez DX, Bustamante EE, Aguiñaga S, Hernandez R. BAILAMOS: Development, Pilot Testing, and Future Directions of a Latin Dance Program for Older Latinos. HEALTH EDUCATION & BEHAVIOR 2014; 42:604-10. [PMID: 25108538 DOI: 10.1177/1090198114543006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Older Latinos have low rates of physical activity (PA) and poor health outcomes. Focus groups and a single group, pre-post 3-month pilot of a culturally appropriate Latin dance program (BAILAMOS) were conducted among older, inactive Latinos with a self-identified mobility limitation. Nine themes emerged from focus groups, including cultural influences of dance and barriers to dancing. In the pilot intervention, 9 of 13 older Latinos completed the program and attended 85% of the sessions. Self-reported PA significantly increased (p < .05; d = 1.39), but daily accelerometer-assessed PA decreased for moderate-intensity PA (p = .18; d = 0.29). Participants reported significantly greater enjoyment of PA (p < .05; d = 0.61) and improved physical quality of life (p = .23; d = 0.31). Improvements in mobility (p = .15; d = 0.56) and aspects of cognition were demonstrated. The BAILAMOS program appears to be feasible, culturally appropriate, and has the potential to improve psychosocial determinants of PA, self-reported PA, and aspects of health.
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Notarnicola A, Maccagnano G, Pesce V, Di Pierro S, Tafuri S, Moretti B. Effect of teaching with or without mirror on balance in young female ballet students. BMC Res Notes 2014; 7:426. [PMID: 24996519 PMCID: PMC4102331 DOI: 10.1186/1756-0500-7-426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2013] [Accepted: 06/27/2014] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Background In literature there is a general consensus that the use of the mirror improves proprioception. During rehabilitation the mirror is an important instrument to improve stability. In some sports, such as dancing, mirrors are widely used during training. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the use of a mirror on balance in young dancers. Sixty-four young dancers (ranging from 9–10 years) were included in this study. Thirty-two attending lessons with a mirror (mirror- group) were compared to 32 young dancers that attended the same lessons without a mirror (non-mirror group). Balance was evaluated by BESS (Balance Error Scoring System), which consists of three stances (double limb, single limb, and tandem) on two surfaces (firm and foam). The errors were assessed at each stance and summed to create the two subtotal scores (firm and foam surface) and the final total score (BESS). The BESS was performed at recruitment (T0) and after 6 months of dance lessons (T1). Results The repeated measures ANOVA analysis showed that for the BESS total score there is a difference due to the time (F = 3.86; p < 0.05). No other differences due to the group or to the time of measurement were found (p > 0.05). The analysis of the multiple regression model showed the influence of the values at T0 for every BESS items and the dominance of limb for stability on an unstable surface standing on one or two legs. Conclusions These preliminary results suggest that the use of a mirror in a ballet classroom does not improve balance acquisition of the dancer. On the other hand, improvement found after 6 months confirms that at the age of the dancers studied motor skills and balance can easily be trained and improved.
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- Angela Notarnicola
- Course of Motor and Sports Sciences, Department of Neuroscience and Organs of Sense, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Study of Bari, Lungomare Starita 1, 70123 Bari, Italy.
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Bamidis P, Vivas A, Styliadis C, Frantzidis C, Klados M, Schlee W, Siountas A, Papageorgiou S. A review of physical and cognitive interventions in aging. Neurosci Biobehav Rev 2014; 44:206-20. [PMID: 24705268 DOI: 10.1016/j.neubiorev.2014.03.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 204] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2013] [Revised: 03/14/2014] [Accepted: 03/25/2014] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Weigmann K. Why exercise is good for your brain: A closer look at the underlying mechanisms suggests that some sports, especially combined with mental activity, may be more effective than others. EMBO Rep 2014; 15:745-8. [PMID: 24942284 DOI: 10.15252/embr.201439051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Coubard OA, Ferrufino L, Nonaka T, Zelada O, Bril B, Dietrich G. One month of contemporary dance modulates fractal posture in aging. Front Aging Neurosci 2014; 6:17. [PMID: 24611047 PMCID: PMC3933810 DOI: 10.3389/fnagi.2014.00017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2013] [Accepted: 01/27/2014] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Understanding the human aging of postural control and how physical or motor activity improves balance and gait is challenging for both clinicians and researchers. Previous studies have evidenced that physical and sporting activity focusing on cardiovascular and strength conditioning help older adults develop their balance and gait and/or decrease their frequency of falls. Motor activity based on motor-skill learning has also been put forward as an alternative to develop balance and/or prevent falls in aging. Specifically dance has been advocated as a promising program to boost motor control. In this study, we examined the effects of contemporary dance (CD) on postural control of older adults. Upright stance posturography was performed in 38 participants aged 54-89 years before and after the intervention period, during which one half of the randomly assigned participants was trained to CD and the other half was not trained at all (no dance, ND). CD training lasted 4 weeks, 3 times a week. We performed classical statistic scores of postural signal and dynamic analyses, namely signal diffusion analysis (SDA), recurrence quantification analysis (RQA), and detrended fluctuation analysis (DFA). CD modulated postural control in older trainees, as revealed in the eyes closed condition by a decrease in fractal dimension and an increase in DFA alpha component in the mediolateral plane. The ND group showed an increase in length and mean velocity of postural signal, and the eyes open a decrease in RQA maximal diagonal line in the anteroposterior plane and an increase in DFA alpha component in the mediolateral plane. No change was found in SDA in either group. We suggest that such a massed practice of CD reduced the quantity of exchange between the subject and the environment by increasing their postural confidence. Since CD has low-physical but high-motor impact, we conclude that it may be recommended as a useful program to rehabilitate posture in aging.
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- The Neuropsychological Laboratory, CNS-FedParis, France
- Groupe de Recherche Apprentissage et Contexte, Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences SocialesParis, France
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- Research Institute of Health and Welfare, Kibi International UniversityTakahashi, Okayama, Japan
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- Facultad de Medicina Dr. Aurelio Melean, Universidad Mayor de San SimonCochabamba, Bolivia
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- Groupe de Recherche Apprentissage et Contexte, Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences SocialesParis, France
- Techniques et Enjeux du Corps, Université Paris DescartesParis, France
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- Groupe de Recherche Apprentissage et Contexte, Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences SocialesParis, France
- Techniques et Enjeux du Corps, Université Paris DescartesParis, France
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De Oliveira TCG, Soares FC, De Macedo LDED, Diniz DLWP, Bento-Torres NVO, Picanço-Diniz CW. Beneficial effects of multisensory and cognitive stimulation on age-related cognitive decline in long-term-care institutions. Clin Interv Aging 2014; 9:309-20. [PMID: 24600211 PMCID: PMC3933247 DOI: 10.2147/cia.s54383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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The aim of the present report was to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of multisensory and cognitive stimulation on improving cognition in elderly persons living in long-term-care institutions (institutionalized [I]) or in communities with their families (noninstitutionalized [NI]). We compared neuropsychological performance using language and Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) test scores before and after 24 and 48 stimulation sessions. The two groups were matched by age and years of schooling. Small groups of ten or fewer volunteers underwent the stimulation program, twice a week, over 6 months (48 sessions in total). Sessions were based on language and memory exercises, as well as visual, olfactory, auditory, and ludic stimulation, including music, singing, and dance. Both groups were assessed at the beginning (before stimulation), in the middle (after 24 sessions), and at the end (after 48 sessions) of the stimulation program. Although the NI group showed higher performance in all tasks in all time windows compared with I subjects, both groups improved their performance after stimulation. In addition, the improvement was significantly higher in the I group than the NI group. Language tests seem to be more efficient than the MMSE to detect early changes in cognitive status. The results suggest the impoverished environment of long-term-care institutions may contribute to lower cognitive scores before stimulation and the higher improvement rate of this group after stimulation. In conclusion, language tests should be routinely adopted in the neuropsychological assessment of elderly subjects, and long-term-care institutions need to include regular sensorimotor, social, and cognitive stimulation as a public health policy for elderly persons.
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- Thaís Cristina Galdino De Oliveira
- Laboratory of Investigations in Neurodgeneration and Infection, Biological Sciences Institute, University Hospital João de Barros Barreto, Belém, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Investigations in Neurodgeneration and Infection, Biological Sciences Institute, University Hospital João de Barros Barreto, Belém, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Investigations in Neurodgeneration and Infection, Biological Sciences Institute, University Hospital João de Barros Barreto, Belém, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Investigations in Neurodgeneration and Infection, Biological Sciences Institute, University Hospital João de Barros Barreto, Belém, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Investigations in Neurodgeneration and Infection, Biological Sciences Institute, University Hospital João de Barros Barreto, Belém, Brazil ; College of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy, Federal University of Pará, Belém, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Investigations in Neurodgeneration and Infection, Biological Sciences Institute, University Hospital João de Barros Barreto, Belém, Brazil
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Rehfeld K, Hökelmann A, Lehmann W, Blaser P. Auswirkungen einer Tanz- und Kraft-Ausdauer-Intervention auf kognitive Fähigkeiten älterer Menschen. ZEITSCHRIFT FÜR NEUROPSYCHOLOGIE 2014. [DOI: 10.1024/1016-264x/a000124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Mentale und körperliche Gesundheit sind eng verbunden mit einem erfolgreichen Altern. Diese Studie untersucht die Auswirkungen eines Tanztrainings im Vergleich zu einem Kraft-/Ausdauertraining sowie der Kombination beider auf die fluide Intelligenz, die allgemeine Intelligenz und das Arbeitsgedächtnis älterer Menschen (M=68 ± 4.16 Jahre). 95 Senioren wurden in folgenden Gruppen randomisiert: 1. Tanz, 2. Sport, 3. Tanz und Sport. Die Gruppe Tanz und die Gruppe Sport trainierten 90 Minuten, die Gruppe Tanz und Sport 180 Minuten für 15 Monate. Die Ergebnisse zeigen signifikante Leistungssteigerungen in allen gemessenen Merkmalen in den drei Gruppen. Post Hoc Vergleiche verdeutlichen, dass sich die Leistungssteigerungen zwischen den Gruppen signifikant nicht unterscheiden. Körperliche Bewegung jeglicher Art trägt zum erfolgreichen Altern bei.
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- Kathrin Rehfeld
- Institut für Sportwissenschaft, Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg
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- Institut für Sportwissenschaft, Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg
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- Institut für Sportwissenschaft, Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg
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Foster PP. How does dancing promote brain reconditioning in the elderly? Front Aging Neurosci 2013; 5:4. [PMID: 23447744 PMCID: PMC3581818 DOI: 10.3389/fnagi.2013.00004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2013] [Accepted: 02/02/2013] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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- Philip P Foster
- The Brown Foundation, Department of NanoMedicine and Biomedical Engineering, Institute of Molecular Medicine for the Prevention of Human Diseases, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Houston, TX, USA ; Division of Pulmonary, Sleep Medicine, and Critical Care, Department of Internal Medicine, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Houston, TX, USA
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Novelty Interventions to Enhance Broad Cognitive Abilities and Prevent Dementia. PROGRESS IN BRAIN RESEARCH 2013; 207:403-34. [DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-444-63327-9.00017-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 85] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The chapter reviews the evidence in support of the idea that cognitive functions can benefit from listening to music or making music and how this evidence might be used to stabilize cognitive aging and prevent or diminish cognitive decline. The beneficial effects are more or less direct (e. g., for auditory perception) or indirect (e. g., for arousal and motivation). The core functions engaged during music listening or music making are executive functions that include attention, working memory, planning, and motor control. These functions are mainly controlled by neural networks located in the frontal cortex, the brain area that undergoes strongest decline in volume with increasing age. In this paper it is argued that this shrinkage of the frontal cortex or the natural course of the decline in frontal brain volume can be counteracted by engaging frontal executive functions through music listening and making. However, current experimental data supporting beneficial effects of music listening and music making is scarce. Therefore, well controlled randomized control group experiments are urgently needed.
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- Lutz Jäncke
- University Zurich, Institute of Psychology, Department Neuropsychology
- University Research Priority Program „Dynamic of Healthy Aging”
- International Normal Aging and Plasticity Imaging Center (INAPIC)
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