Does a 6-Month Multicomponent Training Improve Functional Capacity of Individuals With a Neurocognitive Disorder?

ABSTRACT: Abstract Regular physical activity and exercise have been proposed as non-pharmacological therapeutic approaches to prevent and manage neurocognitive disorders (NCD). Multicomponent training (MT) combining aerobics, strength, postural and balance exercises seem to be effective at improving individuals with NCD in their ability to independently perform activities of daily living (ADL). This quasi-experimental controlled trial aims to analyze the effects of a 6-month MT intervention on functional capacity of individuals diagnosed with NCD. Forty-three subjects (N Major NCD: 36) participated in the Body&Brain Project and were subdivided in exercise group (EG; N: 23; 75.09 ± 5.65 years; age range: 61-83) or a control group (CG; N:20; 81.90 ± 5.95 years; age range: 70-89). The EG was submitted

SUBMITTER: Ribeiro O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8681736 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature