The Relationship of Cognitive Functions with Physical Fitness Parameters, Balance, and Fall Risk in Older Adults

Süleyman Korkusuz; Büşra Seçkinoğulları Korkusuz; Öznur Yiğit

Makale detayları

The Relationship of Cognitive Functions with Physical Fitness Parameters, Balance, and Fall Risk in Older Adults

Yazarlar:

Süleyman Korkusuz | Büşra Seçkinoğulları Korkusuz | Öznur Yiğit

Yayıncı:

Hacettepe University

Ana Başlıklar:

Odyoloji

Dergi:

Hacettepe Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Dergisi Vol.12 Issue 2, pp.571-583

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

8/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001356503

pISSN:

2528-9918

Anahtar kelimeler:

Özet:

 Objectives: This study examines the effects of cognitive parameters on physical fitness, balance, and fall risk. Materials and Methods: The study included 79 older adults. Cognitive functions of older adults were assessed using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment Scale MoCA and Clock Drawing Test CDT. The Berg Balance Scale BBS was used to assess balance and fall risk, and the Senior Fitness Test SFT was used to assess physical fitness parameters PFP. According to MoCA, individuals were included in the Mild Cognitive Impairment n38 and Normal Cognitive Level n41 groups. Results: The mean age of individuals in the Mild Cognitive Impairment group was 71.50  4.41, while the mean age of individuals in the Normal Cognitive Level group was 70.48  4.57. In our study, individuals with mild cognitive impairment were found to have worse balance scores and physical fitness parameter scores, except for lower and upper extremity flexibility and aerobic endurance. While a significant relationship was noted between MoCA and balance as well as fall risk, no relationship was found between CDT and the balance score. Furthermore, no association between the CDT and any physical fitness parameter was found, despite a good correlation between the MoCA and several physical fitness parameters. Conclusion: In conclusion, it was shown that global cognition in geriatric individuals is related to balance and PFP, such as agility, upper and lower extremity strength.

 Objectives: This study examines the effects of cognitive parameters on physical fitness, balance, and fall risk. Materials and Methods: The study included 79 older adults. Cognitive functions of older adults were assessed using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment Scale MoCA and Clock Drawing Test CDT. The Berg Balance Scale BBS was used to assess balance and fall risk, and the Senior Fitness Test SFT was used to assess physical fitness parameters PFP. According to MoCA, individuals were included in the Mild Cognitive Impairment n38 and Normal Cognitive Level n41 groups. Results: The mean age of individuals in the Mild Cognitive Impairment group was 71.50  4.41, while the mean age of individuals in the Normal Cognitive Level group was 70.48  4.57. In our study, individuals with mild cognitive impairment were found to have worse balance scores and physical fitness parameter scores, except for lower and upper extremity flexibility and aerobic endurance. While a significant relationship was noted between MoCA and balance as well as fall risk, no relationship was found between CDT and the balance score. Furthermore, no association between the CDT and any physical fitness parameter was found, despite a good correlation between the MoCA and several physical fitness parameters. Conclusion: In conclusion, it was shown that global cognition in geriatric individuals is related to balance and PFP, such as agility, upper and lower extremity strength.

 Objectives: This study examines the effects of cognitive parameters on physical fitness, balance, and fall risk. Materials and Methods: The study included 79 older adults. Cognitive functions of older adults were assessed using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment Scale MoCA and Clock Drawing Test CDT. The Berg Balance Scale BBS was used to assess balance and fall risk, and the Senior Fitness Test SFT was used to assess physical fitness parameters PFP. According to MoCA, individuals were included in the Mild Cognitive Impairment n38 and Normal Cognitive Level n41 groups. Results: The mean age of individuals in the Mild Cognitive Impairment group was 71.50  4.41, while the mean age of individuals in the Normal Cognitive Level group was 70.48  4.57. In our study, individuals with mild cognitive impairment were found to have worse balance scores and physical fitness parameter scores, except for lower and upper extremity flexibility and aerobic endurance. While a significant relationship was noted between MoCA and balance as well as fall risk, no relationship was found between CDT and the balance score. Furthermore, no association between the CDT and any physical fitness parameter was found, despite a good correlation between the MoCA and several physical fitness parameters. Conclusion: In conclusion, it was shown that global cognition in geriatric individuals is related to balance and PFP, such as agility, upper and lower extremity strength.

 Objectives: This study examines the effects of cognitive parameters on physical fitness, balance, and fall risk. Materials and Methods: The study included 79 older adults. Cognitive functions of older adults were assessed using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment Scale MoCA and Clock Drawing Test CDT. The Berg Balance Scale BBS was used to assess balance and fall risk, and the Senior Fitness Test SFT was used to assess physical fitness parameters PFP. According to MoCA, individuals were included in the Mild Cognitive Impairment n38 and Normal Cognitive Level n41 groups. Results: The mean age of individuals in the Mild Cognitive Impairment group was 71.50  4.41, while the mean age of individuals in the Normal Cognitive Level group was 70.48  4.57. In our study, individuals with mild cognitive impairment were found to have worse balance scores and physical fitness parameter scores, except for lower and upper extremity flexibility and aerobic endurance. While a significant relationship was noted between MoCA and balance as well as fall risk, no relationship was found between CDT and the balance score. Furthermore, no association between the CDT and any physical fitness parameter was found, despite a good correlation between the MoCA and several physical fitness parameters. Conclusion: In conclusion, it was shown that global cognition in geriatric individuals is related to balance and PFP, such as agility, upper and lower extremity strength.

Makale detayları

The Relationship of Cognitive Functions with Physical Fitness Parameters, Balance, and Fall Risk in Older Adults

Yazarlar:

Süleyman Korkusuz | Büşra Seçkinoğulları Korkusuz | Öznur Yiğit

Yayıncı:

Hacettepe University

Ana Başlıklar:

Odyoloji

Dergi:

Hacettepe Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Dergisi Vol.12 Issue 2, pp.571-583

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

8/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001356503

pISSN:

2528-9918

cognitive function

physical fitness

postural balance

falls

older adults

Sayı

Makale detayları

The Relationship of Cognitive Functions with Physical Fitness Parameters, Balance, and Fall Risk in Older Adults

Yazarlar: Süleyman Korkusuz | Büşra Seçkinoğulları Korkusuz | Öznur Yiğit

Yayıncı: Hacettepe University

Ana Başlıklar: Odyoloji

Dergi: Hacettepe Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Dergisi Vol.12 Issue 2, pp.571-583

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 8/2025

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2001356503

pISSN: 2528-9918

cognitive function

physical fitness

postural balance

falls

older adults

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Süleyman Korkusuz | Büşra Seçkinoğulları Korkusuz | Öznur Yiğit

Yayıncı:

Hacettepe University

Ana Başlıklar:

Odyoloji

Dergi:

Hacettepe Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Dergisi Vol.12 Issue 2, pp.571-583

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

8/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001356503

pISSN:

2528-9918