scholarly journals Ground Kayak Paddling Exercise Improves Postural Balance, Muscle Performance, and Cognitive Function in Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Randomized Controlled Trial

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 ◽  
pp. 3909-3915 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wonjae Choi ◽  
Seungwon Lee
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Mild Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Postural Balance ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Muscle Performance ◽  
Randomized Controlled

The Effects of Virtual Kayak Paddling Exercise on Postural Balance, Muscle Performance, and Cognitive Function in Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Randomized Controlled Trial

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (6) ◽  
pp. 861-870 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wonjae Choi ◽  
Seungwon Lee
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Mild Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Postural Balance ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Muscle Performance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Physical And Psychological Health

Deterioration of physical and psychological health is an important issue in older adults aged 65 years or more. This study aimed to determine whether a virtual kayak paddling (VKP) exercise could improve postural balance, muscle performance, and cognitive function in older adults with mild cognitive impairment. Sixty participants were randomly assigned to the VKP (n = 30) or control group (n = 30). Participants in the VKP group performed the paddling exercise in a virtual environment for 60 min twice a week for 6 weeks, whereas those in the control group performed home exercises. Postural balance (p < .05), muscle performance (p < .05), and cognitive function (p < .05) were significantly improved in the VKP group and were superior to those in the control group (p < .05). Thus, the findings indicate that VKP exercise improves postural balance, muscle performance, and cognitive function in older adults with mild cognitive impairment.

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