Citation

Pothier K, Kaushal N, Vrinceanu T, Lussier M, Bailly N, Comte F, Vu TTM, Berryman N, Bherer L. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2022; 20(1): e762.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2022, MDPI: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute)

DOI

10.3390/ijerph20010762

PMID

36613083

Abstract

The application of interventions to enhance mobility in ecological settings remain understudied. This study was developed to evaluate the feasibility of training methods in a community centre and to evaluate their impact on mobility outcomes. Fifty-four participants were randomized to one of three 12-week training programs (three times/week): aerobic (AE), gross motor abilities (GMA) or cognitive (COG). Feasibility was evaluated by calculating adherence, feedback from participants and long-term participation. The impact of these interventions on mobility was assessed by comparing pre- and post-program on Timed-up-and-go (TUG) and spontaneous walking speed (SWS) performances.

RESULTS showed relatively high rates of adherence (85.1%) and long-term participation (66.7%), along with favorable feedbacks. SWS significantly improved in COG (0.10 ± 0.11 m.s(-1); p = 0.004) and AE (0.06 ± 0.11 m.s(-1); p = 0.017) groups, and TUG performance was maintained in all groups.

RESULTS of this feasibility study demonstrated successful implementation of physical and cognitive training programs, encouraging the development of real-world applications.

Language: en

Keywords

cognitive training; community centre; feasibility study; physical interventions; walking speed