Effects of dual-task training on cognitive-motor learning and cortical activation: A non-randomized clinical trial in healthy young adults.

ABSTRACT: Dual-task (DT) training, which involves the simultaneous execution of cognitive and motor tasks, has been shown to influence task performance and cortical activation, yet evidence on the effects of DT training and cortical activation for complex postural control tasks remains limited. This study investigated the immediate and retention effects of a one-week DT training program on DT learning, performance in DT and single-task conditions, and activation in bilateral prefrontal (PFC) and vestibular cortices in healthy young adults. Eighteen individuals (age = 22.39 ± 1.73 years) participated in the study. The DT paradigm involved a dynamic stability platform (motor task) paired with either a simple or complex auditory reaction time (RT) task (cognitive). Participants completed 20-25 minutes

SUBMITTER: Surkar SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12061167 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature