نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی
نویسندگان
1 گروه رفتار حرکتی، واحد اصفهان(خوراسگان)، دانشگاه آزاد اسلامی، اصفهان، ایران.
2 گروه علوم ورزشی ، واحد نجف آباد، دانشگاه آزاد اسلامی، نجف آباد، ایران
3 گروه فیزیولوژی ورزشی، واحد اصفهان(خوراسگان)، دانشگاه آزاد اسلامی، اصفهان، ایران.
کلیدواژهها
عنوان مقاله English
نویسندگان English
Abstract
Introduction: Aging is one of the most significant issues in global societies. Due to the effects of aging on balance and cognitive function, and the lack of regular participation in physical activity, this study aimed to investigate the effects of game-based training on balance and cognition in elderly women.
Methods: This experimental and applied study was single-blind and included a control group. The participants were 40 elderly women aged 65 to 75, selected through convenience sampling and randomly assigned to either an intervention or control group. Both groups participated in their respective training programs for 8 weeks. The difference between the two groups was that the intervention group engaged in game-based training, while the control group performed conventional exercise. The tools used in this study were the Berg Balance Test and the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA).
Results: Based on multivariate and univariate ANCOVA analyses, conventional exercise had a greater effect on improving balance in elderly women compared to game-based training. However, game-based training showed a greater effect on enhancing cognitive performance than conventional exercise.
Conclusion: Game-based training not only improved balance and cognitive function but also created a joyful social environment among the participants. According to participant feedback, the atmosphere of the game-based sessions was significantly more engaging and enjoyable than conventional training sessions, leading to increased enjoyment, motivation, and adherence to exercise programs among the elderly.
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