Using dual-task gait to recognize Alzheimer's disease and mild cognitive impairment: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Gait is a potential diagnostic tool for detecting mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer's disease (AD). Nevertheless, little attention has been paid to arm movements during walking, and there is currently no consensus on gait asymmetry. Therefore, in this study, we aimed to determine whether arm motion and gait asymmetry could be utilized for identifying MCI and AD.

Methods

In total, 102 middle-aged and elderly individuals were included in the final analysis and were assigned to the following three groups: AD (n = 27), MCI (n = 35), and a normal control group (n = 40). Gait and cognitive assessments were conducted for all participants. Gait detection included a single-task gait with free-speed walking and a dual-task gait with adding a

SUBMITTER: Li Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10770261 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature