Duals tasks have similar effect on reaction time in young and independent older adults
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https://doi.org/10.5902/2236583437138Keywords:
Reaction Time, Cognition, Aging, Motor performance, VelocityAbstract
Introduction: In the daily routine we are requested to perform simultaneous tasks, which characterize a dual-task condition. In these situations one task may influence performance of another. The dual task may influence motor responses latencies, which can limit performance of motor actions in older people. Objective: To analyze the effects of interference tasks on the youth reaction time and independent elderly. Methods: Participants in this study were 27 young (26 ± 8 years old) and 27 older adults (77 ± 5 years old). The reaction time was evaluated in the simple condition, while performing countdown aloud, and while listening to music. Results: The reaction time is more impaired in the counting task. The effects of dual task were similar in the two groups. Conclusions: A dual task requiring attention, as the task of counting, negatively affects reaction time performance in young and older adults, while listening to music passively had no effect on reaction time. These results can serve as a basis for inclusion of dual task in motor and cognitive activities in movement therapy or rehabilitation in the elderlyDownloads
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