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Effects of combined physical and cognitive training on fall prevention and risk reduction in older persons with mild cognitive impairment: a randomized controlled study.

Donald S LipardoWilliam Wai Nam Tsang
Published in: Clinical rehabilitation (2020)
There was no significant difference among groups on fall rate and risks of falling post-intervention. Dynamic balance was improved with combined physical and cognitive training and cognitive training alone. Further research with a larger sample size is needed to establish whether or not the interventions are effective.
Keyphrases
  • mild cognitive impairment
  • physical activity
  • cognitive decline
  • virtual reality
  • mental health
  • randomized controlled trial
  • community dwelling
  • middle aged
  • risk assessment
  • human health