@article{ref1,
title="The effects of virtual kayak paddling exercise on postural balance, muscle performance, and cognitive function in older adults with mild cognitive impairment: a randomized controlled trial",
journal="Journal of aging and physical activity",
year="2019",
author="Choi, Wonjae and Lee, Seungwon",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="1-10",
abstract="Deterioration of physical and psychological health is an important issue in older adults aged 65 years or more. This study aimed to determine whether a virtual kayak paddling (VKP) exercise could improve postural balance, muscle performance, and cognitive function in older adults with mild cognitive impairment. Sixty participants were randomly assigned to the VKP (<i>n</i> = 30) or control group (<i>n</i> = 30). Participants in the VKP group performed the paddling exercise in a virtual environment for 60 min twice a week for 6 weeks, whereas those in the control group performed home exercises. Postural balance (<i>p</i> < .05), muscle performance (<i>p</i> < .05), and cognitive function (<i>p</i> < .05) were significantly improved in the VKP group and were superior to those in the control group (<i>p</i> < .05). Thus, the findings indicate that VKP exercise improves postural balance, muscle performance, and cognitive function in older adults with mild cognitive impairment.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1063-8652",
doi="10.1123/japa.2018-0020",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/japa.2018-0020"
}