Influences of a Dual-task on Elderly Community Residentsʼ Gait Parameter Values
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- Iida Kouhei
- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Science, Kyoto Tachibana University
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- Murata Shin
- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Science, Kyoto Tachibana University
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- Iuchi Toshiki
- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Science, Kyoto Tachibana University
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- Suzuki Keita
- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Science, Kyoto Tachibana University
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- Nakajima Aya
- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Science, Kyoto Tachibana University
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- Nakajima Daiki
- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Science, Kyoto Tachibana University
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- Nakamura Aoi
- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Science, Kyoto Tachibana University
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- Shiraiwa Kayoko
- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Science, Kyoto Tachibana University
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- Abiko Teppei
- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Science, Kyoto Tachibana University
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- Anami Kunihiko
- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Science, Kyoto Tachibana University
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- Madoba Katsuyuki
- Department of Rehabilitation, Kyoto Hakuaikai Hospital
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- Horie Jun
- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Science, Kyoto Tachibana University
Bibliographic Information
- Other Title
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- 二重課題が地域在住高齢者の歩行パラメータに及ぼす影響
- ニジュウ カダイ ガ チイキ ザイジュウ コウレイシャ ノ ホコウ パラメータ ニ オヨボス エイキョウ
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Abstract
<p>This study aimed to clarify the influences of a dual-task on elderly community residentsʼgait parameter values. The gait parameter values of 35 elderly females were compared between single-task (ST: walking as usual) and dual-task (DT: walking while performing a mental calculation) walking. The gait velocity, cadence, and step and stride lengths were markedly reduced with significant increases in the durationsofthestance phase and double-support when performing DT compared with ST. On examiningtheir percentages, the step and stride lengths decreased to 89.9 and 90.9%, respectively, while the durations of the stance phase and double-support increased to 166.6 and 200.0%, respectively. There were no significant differences in the step width or toe angle. Based on the results, decreases in the cadence and step and stride lengths, as well as increases in the durations of the stance phase and double-support, may influence the gait velocity when performing DT, and the latter may be associated particularly closely with a reduced gait velocity.</p>
Journal
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- Japanese Journal of Health Promotion and Physical Therapy
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Japanese Journal of Health Promotion and Physical Therapy 6 (3), 127-131, 2016
Japan Society of Health Promotion and Physical Therapy
