Abstract
Previous research has examined the relationship between physical activity, aging and cognition however; the recommended exercise prescription for enhancing cognition in older adults remains unclear. PURPOSE: The purpose of the investigation was to assess the relationship between sensory integration with static and dynamic balance and executive function in community dwelling older adults without cognitive impairment. METHODS: Twenty-five females and thirteen males (61.0 + 7.6 y) completed the investigation. The modified Clinical Test of Sensory Integration and Balance (m-CTSIB) and the Senior Fitness Test 8-foot up-and-go were used to assess static and dynamic balance. Executive function was assessed using the IntegNeuro switching of attention and verbal interference tasks. RESULTS: Pearson correlations were analyzed between static and dynamic balance and measures of executive function. No significant relationships were found between static balance and executive function measures. In contrast, the analyses indicated significant relationships between the 8-foot up-and-go and all executive function measures (r range .36 to .45, ps <0.05). Further, the analyses indicated a significant relationship between dynamic balance with visual impairment and verbal interference tasks (r range .33 to .34, ps <0.05). CONCLUSIONS: The results of the investigation suggest dynamic balance may be more relevant than static balance in relation to executive function in older adults. Further investigation is warranted.
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