Influence of cognitive tasks on static balance in healthy subjects
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https://doi.org/10.5585/conssaude.v15n2.6463Keywords:
Postural Balance, Posture, Cognition, Attention.Abstract
Introduction: The postural control depends on the integrated action of sensory and motor systems. Attention is also a requirement for the maintenance of postural control. The increase of attentional demand in dual-task situations possibly entails postural sway. Objective: Compare the influence of a visual cognitive task with a mathematical task on static balance in healthy subjects. Methods: Cross-sectional study with a group of 20 healthy adults. The stabilometric evaluations (open and closed eyes) were performed during the execution of cognitive tasks (Stroop Test and countdown) and in the control situation (without cognitive task). Oscillations of the center of pressure were collected and analyzed in this study. Results: There was significant results in the effects achieved in the mathematical task compared to other situations (increased area and center of pressure sway). The other effect size comparisons didn´t show significant difference.Downloads
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2016-10-06
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Castro ML de, Godinho MM, Oliveira LAF de, Santos CO, Grecco LAC, Pasini Neto H. Influence of cognitive tasks on static balance in healthy subjects. Cons. Saúde [Internet]. 2016 Oct. 6 [cited 2024 Dec. 22];15(2):273-80. Available from: https://periodicos.uninove.br/saude/article/view/6463
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