Dual-task improvement of older adults after treadmill walking combined with blood flow restriction of low occlusion pressure: the effect on the heart-brain axis.
J Neuroeng Rehabil
; 21(1): 116, 2024 Jul 12.
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| ID: mdl-38997727
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
This study explored the impact of one session of low-pressure leg blood flow restriction (BFR) during treadmill walking on dual-task performance in older adults using the neurovisceral integration model framework.METHODS:
Twenty-seven older adults participated in 20-min treadmill sessions, either with BFR (100 mmHg cuff pressure on both thighs) or without it (NBFR). Dual-task performance, measured through light-pod tapping while standing on foam, and heart rate variability during treadmill walking were compared.RESULTS:
Following BFR treadmill walking, the reaction time (p = 0.002) and sway area (p = 0.012) of the posture dual-task were significantly reduced. Participants exhibited a lower mean heart rate (p < 0.001) and higher heart rate variability (p = 0.038) during BFR treadmill walking. Notably, BFR also led to band-specific reductions in regional brain activities (theta, alpha, and beta bands, p < 0.05). The topology of the EEG network in the theta and alpha bands became more star-like in the post-test after BFR treadmill walking (p < 0.005).CONCLUSION:
BFR treadmill walking improves dual-task performance in older adults via vagally-mediated network integration with superior neural economy. This approach has the potential to prevent age-related falls by promoting cognitive reserves.Palabras clave
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Caminata
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Frecuencia Cardíaca
Límite:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Neuroeng Rehabil
Asunto de la revista:
ENGENHARIA BIOMEDICA
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NEUROLOGIA
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REABILITACAO
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Taiwán
Pais de publicación:
Reino Unido