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The analysis found that such training significantly improved spatiotemporal gait parameters like speed, cadence, and stride length during dual-task conditions compared to passive or active controls.
Journal of Neurology · 5 authors, 4 centres
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The analysis found that such training significantly improved spatiotemporal gait parameters like speed, cadence, and stride length during dual-task conditions compared to passive or active controls.
The primary outcomes assessed were spatiotemporal gait parameters during dual-task walking. Meta-analyses revealed that motor-cognitive training significantly increased dual-task gait speed, cadence, and stride length compared to controls. The training also reduced dual-task cost on gait speed. No significant effects were found for gait variability or double support time. Results for the Timed Up and Go cognitive (TUG cog) were mixed. Limitations included a small number of included studies, variability in intervention protocols, and a general lack of reporting on cognitive task performance. The findings suggest motor-cognitive training can improve specific dual-task gait parameters, which is clinically relevant given gait speed's importance as a biomarker.