Influence of dual task and frailty on gait parameters of older community-dwelling individuals

Conclusions: Gait parameters are more affected by the DT, especially in the frail older subjects. The reduction in GS in the FG is associated with lower grip strength and lower scores in the MMSE. The GS was able to discriminate the older adults in the three levels of frailty, being an important measure of the functional capacity in this population.

Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia - November 5, 2014 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research