The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy

The Korean Society of Physical Therapy (대한물리치료학회)
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The Effect of an Exercise Program on Activities of Daily Living (ADL), Balance and Cognition in Elderly individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease and Vascular Dementia

치매노인의 일상생활동작과 균형 및 인지능력에 대한 운동프로그램의 효과

  • Son, Ho-Hee (Department of Physical Therapy, College of Rehabilitation Science, Daegu University) ;
  • Oh, Jung-Lim (Department of Physical Therapy, Daewon University College) ;
  • Park, Rae-Joon (Department of Physical Therapy, College of Rehabilitation Science, Daegu University)
  • 손호희 (대구대학교 재활과학대학 물리치료학과) ;
  • 오정림 (대원과학대학 물리치료과) ;
  • 박래준 (대구대학교 재활과학대학 물리치료학과)
  • Received : 2009.12.02
  • Accepted : 2010.02.08
  • Published : 2010.02.25
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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of our study was to evaluate the effects of an exercise program on activities of daily living (ADL), balance and cognition in elderly individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia. Methods: Thirty-two patients with mild to moderate cognitive impairment were assigned to one of two groups: an exercise group (n=16) and a control group (n=16). The exercise group carried on regular exercise for 60 minutes a day, 4-5 times per week for 8 weeks. The exercise group participated in an exercise program (treadmill training and physical training). ADL, balance and cognitive function were evaluated before and at the end of the program using the Korean modified Bathel Index (K-MBI), the Functional independence measure (FIM), the Berg balance scale (BBS), the Balance performance monitor (BPM), and the Mini mental state examination (MMSE) in both groups. Results: There were significant exercise-induced improvements in ADL and Balance from pre to post tests; but not in MMSE. Conclusion: Exercise programs can improve ADL and balance in elderly with Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia.

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