Comparison of temporal spatial parameters of gait during the execution of TUG associated with a dual task in young adults

Authors

  • José Adolfo Menezes Garcia Silva unesp rio claro
  • Ariane Diane Morais Nunes unesp marilia
  • Flora Isabel Ramalho Leite Reis
  • Carlos Norberto Fischer
  • Marcelo Tavella Navega

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5585/conssaude.v12n1.3793

Keywords:

Biomechanics, Gait, Postural balance.

Abstract

Introduction: Biomechanical analysis of gait can be used effectively to identify changes in movement patterns and functional decline. Objective: To analyze the effect of dual task on gait spatio-temporal variables. Methods: The sample was made up of 32 subjects of both genders aged between 18 and 25 years. The test Timed Up and Go was performed under two conditions: original form and associated with a cognitive task (verbalize backwards the months of the year). We evaluated the total execution time, number of steps, cadence, time spent to lift, average speed and variability of the step time. Results: Significant changes were observed with the addition of the cognitive task in many gait spatio-temporal variables analyzed. Conclusion: The tests showed that the increase of cognitive tasks during walking may lead to changes in the performance of this task.

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Published

2013-04-04

How to Cite

1.
Silva JAMG, Nunes ADM, Reis FIRL, Fischer CN, Navega MT. Comparison of temporal spatial parameters of gait during the execution of TUG associated with a dual task in young adults. Cons. Saúde [Internet]. 2013 Apr. 4 [cited 2024 Jul. 2];12(1):62-9. Available from: https://periodicos.uninove.br/saude/article/view/3793

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Section

Applied Sciences