The impact of aerobic combined strength and balance exercise on cognitive function in patients with cognitive impairment no dementia

Abstract

Objective To evaluate the effects of aerobic combined strength and balance exercise on cognitive function and satisfaction in patients with cognitive impairment no dementia. Methods Four hundred and twenty patients with cognitive impairment no dementia were divided into control group (200 cases) and experimental group (220 cases) by random digits table method. The control group received general health education and rehabilitation training. The experimental group received aerobic combined strength and balance exercise. The patients were assessed with Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) to evaluate their cognition before training, as well as after training. And the patients' satisfaction with the questionnaire was evaluated. Results The total scores of MoCA, scores of name, attention, language, memory and directionafter training were (23.47±2.38), (2.77±0.42), (5.09±0.86), (2.50±0.65), (3.42±0.68), (5.03±0.10) points in the experimental group, and (21.20±2.55), (2.31±0.76), (4.71±1.10), (2.35±0.70), (2.23±0.81), (4.48±0.96) points in the control group, and there were significant differences,P 0.05. The scores of satisfaction in the experimental group was significantly higher than that in the control group: (49.33±1.57) points vs. (48.20±2.14) points,P<0.01. Conclusion The application of aerobic combined strength and balance exercise could improve the cognitive function and patients' satisfaction. Key words: Stroke; Cognitive impairment with no dementia; Aerobic exercise; Strength exercise; Cognitive function