SIMULTANEOUS DUAL-TASK TRAINING (MOTOR-COGNITIVE) EFFECT ON DYNAMIC BALANCING CHANGES IN THE ELDERLY Nahdiah Purnamasari1,*, Intan Maharani Putri1, Andi Rahmaniar1, Nurul Fauziah Arifin1
Universitas Hasanuddin
Abstract
Objective: Dual-task training is one of a training method that combines two activities at once at the same time. Basically, each individual can do more than one activity, but it becomes difficult when they enter old age which is characterized by changes in functions of physical, cognitive, emotional, psychosocial and sexual. Changes in old age can result in an increased risk of falling caused by disturbances in walking patterns and body balance. This study aims to find out the impact of dual-task training on the dynamic balance in the elderly.
Method: This study used the pre-experimental research design with one group pre-test and post-test. The subjects are the active elderly group in Posbindu Batara Hati Mulia Gowa who do not undergo any special treatments (under bed rest). The total sample of 14 individuals was given dual-task training 3 times a week throughout 4 weeks. Measurement of the dynamic balance was using the Berg Balance Scale.
Result: The results showed that 14 respondents who were given dual-task training had an impact on dynamic balance in the elderly with significant value paired sample t-test p= 0.0000 (<0.05).
Conclusion: There is an impact of dual-task training (motor-cognitive) on the dynamic balance for the elderly.
