@article{ref1,
title="The effects of a divided-attention timed stepping accuracy task on balance, strength, endurance and functional performance in healthy older adults: a pilot study",
journal="Journal of aging and physical activity",
year="2019",
author="Leach, Susan J. and Maring, Joyce R. and Costello, Ellen",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="1-8",
abstract="The study aim was to investigate whether a 6-week Divided-Attention Stepping Accuracy Task (DATSAT) intervention improved the primary outcome measure, Maximal Step Length (MSL), other balance measures [Berg Balance Scale, Timed Up and Go (TUG)], leg strength, endurance (6-Minute Walk Test) and functional tasks in 15 community dwelling healthy older adults (CHOA) (x̄ age 71.5, female 46.7%) compared to 15 CHOA in a Bike and Strength (B&S) program (x̄ age 73.8, female 33.3%). Participants trained 3 x per week, 30-60 minutes per session. Stepping group differences were significant for all measures. B&S group improved in MSL (anterior, lateral), strength and 1 functional task. Stepping group outperformed B&S group in TUG and MSL posterior. B&S group outperformed Stepping group in 2 strength measures. Exertion scores were lower for the Stepping group. Overall, DATSAT training resulted in more within-group improvements and 2 between-group measures with less perceived effort and shorter intervention times.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1063-8652",
doi="10.1123/japa.2018-0010",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/japa.2018-0010"
}