Motor Behavior

Evaluation of upper extremity motor performance and cognitive functions in older adults following cognitive-coordination exercises: Effects of life kinetic training

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Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

Shohre Mardasangi Dulabi 1
Mehdi Rafeie Broujeni 2
Shahram Lenjannejadian 3

1 PhD Student in Motor Learning and Control, Department of Sports Sciences, University of Isfahan, Iran

2 Associate Professor of Motor Behavior, Department of Sports Sciences, University of Isfahan, Isfahan

3 Associate Professor of Sport Biomechanics, Department of Sports Sciences, University of Isfahan

https://doi.org/10.22089/mbj.2025.18414.2230
Abstract
Background and pupose: Reduced daily activity in older adults leads to declining motor function in the upper extremities, increasing dependence on others. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effect of Life Kinetik coordination-cognitive training on upper limb motor function and cognitive performance in older adults.
Methods: This quasi-experimental study was conducted on 30 elderly women. Participants were purposively selected and randomly assigned to either an experimental or a control group. The training program lasted 12 weeks, with pre- and post-tests administered. A dynamometer, pegboard test, finger-to-nose test, arm stability test, and Tower of London test were used to measure grip strength, manual dexterity, coordination, arm stability, and executive functions, respectively. Analysis of variance with repeated measures was useded to analyze the data.
Results: The results revealed a significant interaction effect between time and group on muscle strength, manual dexterity, arm stability, motor coordination, and executive function scores. Post-hoc tests indicated that, in within-group comparisons, the experimental group showed significant improvement after training compared to baseline. In between-group comparisons, the experimental group performed significantly better than the control group.
Conclusion: Life Kinetik training appears to be an effective and practical intervention combining coordinated motor activities and cognitive challenges to improve upper limb motor function and executive performance in older adults.

Keywords

Cognitive-Coordination
Elderly
Executive functions
Motor performance
Upper extremity

Subjects

Motor Behavior

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 01 November 2025

  • Receive Date 29 August 2025
  • Revise Date 29 September 2025
  • Accept Date 26 October 2025

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