Comparison of the Effects of Motor and Cognitive Dual Task Exercises on Fall Risk, Balance, and Gait

This study aimed to compare the effects of motor and cognitive dual-task exercise programs on fall risk, balance, and gait performance in older adults residing in nursing homes.The main question it aims to answer is: An eight-week motor or cognitive dual-task exercise program did not provide additional benefits over standard single-task exercise in improving fall risk, balance, or gait performance in nursing home residents. All interventions were administered for approximately 40 minutes per session, three times per week, for eight weeks. Assessments were conducted before and after the intervention using the Five-Repetition Sit-to-Stand Test, 2-Minute Walk Test, Single-Leg Stance Test, Timed Up and Go (TUG) Test, Tinetti Balance and Gait Scale, and Functional Reach Test.

Inclusion Criteria: * residing in nursing homes who were aged between 65 and 95 years * Individuals able to walk independently * Individuals who are literate * Individuals willing to participate in the study * Individuals cognitively capable of understanding and performing the required assessments and exercises. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with malignancy * Individuals with osteoporosis * Individuals with a history of fracture * Individuals with coagulation disorders * Individuals with an active infection * Individuals with orthostatic hypotension * Individuals with pacemaker implantation