Forward and Backward Walking Exercise on Physical and Cognitive Functions

Atlas University

Status: Completed

Conditions: Healthy Volunteers

Treatments: Other: Forward walking; Other: Backward walking

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06604416

edaserenkarakaya

Details and patient eligibility

About

To investigate the acute effects of forward and backward walking exercise on physical functions such as static and dynamic balance and cognitive functions such as attention, concentration, memory, processing speed, visual structuring skills, calculation and orientation.

Full description

This study is planned to investigate the acute effects of forward and backward walking on physical functions such as static and dynamic balance and cognitive functions such as attention, concentration, memory, processing speed, visual structuring skills, calculation and orientation. 50 healthy individuals were randomly divided into three groups for the study. The groups were divided into Backward Walking Exercise Group (GYE) (n=17), Forward Walking Exercise Group (FWE) (n=16) and Control Group (CG)(n=17). Before treatment for all three groups; sociodemographic and clinical data with the sociodemographic information form, physical activity levels with the International Physical Activity Survey Short Form, pain severity with the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), fatigue levels with the Borg Scale, the person's selective attention capacity and skills, processing speed and general executive processing abilities. Stroop Test with TBAG Form to evaluate executive functions such as working memory, complex attention, planning and set shifting, with Trail Making Test, evaluation of dynamic balance, neuromuscular control and movement asymmetries with Y-Balance Test, static balance, postural stability evaluation on One Leg It was evaluated with the Standing Test. The GYE group completed a 25-minute backward walking exercise session, the FWE group completed a 25-minute forward walking exercise session, and the control group completed a 30-minute sitting rest between evaluation tests. After the exercises, there were significant differences in parameters such as attention, processing speed, concentration and maintenance of attention, working memory, planning, static and dynamic balance, and in the comparison between groups, significant differences were found in static balance and postural control (p<0.05). It was observed that individuals in the backward walking group showed better improvements in some parameters after walking. However, these results need to be supported by future studies.

Enrollment: 50 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 25 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• To be between the ages of 18-25,
• To be able to communicate verbally and in written Turkish,
• Not complaining of pain in any part of the body during physical activity,
• Performing a normal walking pattern without compensatory movements.

Exclusion criteria

• Participants participating in a routine exercise program
• History of upper or lower extremity pathology or injury in the last 6 months
• Diagnosed neurological disease
• Diagnosed cognitive impairment
• Having a diagnosed orthopedic disease
• Using a walking aid
• Inadequate cardiovascular fitness
• Dyspnea on exertion
• Contraindication to walking
• Receiving medical treatment that causes imbalance.

Trial design

50 participants in 3 patient groups

Backward walking exercise group

Description:

Healthy subjects aged 18-25 years were included in the study. Cognitive and physical function assessments were performed face-to-face by a physiotherapist before and after backward walking exercise. In addition, assessments during the exercise were performed by the same physiotherapist. Assessments were made immediately before and immediately after the walking exercise. All assessments were supervised by the physiotherapist.

Treatment:

Other: Backward walking

Forward walking exercise group

Description:

Healthy subjects aged 18-25 years were included in the study. Cognitive and physical function assessments were performed face-to-face by a physiotherapist before and after forward walking exercise. In addition, assessments during the exercise were performed by the same physiotherapist. Assessments were made immediately before and immediately after the walking exercise. All assessments were supervised by the physiotherapist.

Treatment:

Other: Forward walking

Control group

Description:

Participants did not perform any walking exercise. Cognitive and physical function assessments were performed before and after the assessment tests, with 30 minutes of rest in between.