Mis Zahra Malvandi, Mr Shahab Parvin Pour, Mis Marziyeh Balali, Mis Zahra Entezari,
Volume 100, Issue 100 (10-2020)
Abstract
The purpose of this research was to investigate the effect of manipulation of task constraints on functional indicators and cognitive status of the elderly. In this research, 30healthy elderly were randomly selected and placed in two intervention and control groups. Analysis of covariance was used to evaluate the homogeneity of the slope of the regression line and to compare the mean of the pre-test and post-test data. Data analysis was done using SPSS software. The results showed that the application of the exercise protocol for manipulation of task constraints improved strength(P=0.006), cardiovascular endurance(P=0.010), agility(P=0.001), composition(P=0.003) and Mental status(P=0.002) of the elderly in the intervention group. In addition, the results indicate that the flexibility of the control group decreased significantly from the pre-test to the post-test(P=0.007). The results of the analysis of covariance by removing the effect of the pre-test showed that the body composition variable did not differ significantly from the pre-test to the post-test stage(P=0.264). It seems that exercises with the manipulation of task constraints are effective on the performance and cognitive indicators of the elderly. Therefore, it is suggested to consider the exercises with the manipulation of task constraints to improve the quality of life of the elderly.
