Effects of Square-Stepping Exercise on cognitive function in early geriatric rehabilitation: A randomized controlled explorative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The aim of the explorative study was to evaluate the effect of Square-Stepping Exercise (SSE) on cognitive function compared to conventional physiotherapy (cPT) in early geriatric rehabilitation. A training effect of SSE on cognitive function particularly on executive functions was expected.

Methods

This explorative study was conducted in the department of early geriatric rehabilitation in a general hospital. Fifty-eight inpatients (27 female), with a median age of 79.1 (range: 63-90) were randomized to the control group (CG, n = 29) or the intervention group (IG, n = 29). CG received cPT five days per week during their hospital stay. For the IG, SSE replaced cPT for at least six sessions throughout the hospital stay, alternating with cPT. Executive function was a

SUBMITTER: Franzel K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12768348 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature