Cognitive part 3

Question 1

Which medical condition is linked to dementia?

Answer 1

Cardiovascular risk factors
HTN precursor to cognitive impairment

Question 2

Which is more effective - aerobic or strength training to improve cognitive benefits?

Answer 2

aerobic training > strength training

Question 3

What is the Otago Exercise Program?

Answer 3

Seires of 17 strength and balance exercises
= ** Long duration exercise program ( 6 to 12 months)

Question 4

When is the PT management phase and self management phase in the Otago Exercise Program?

Answer 4

First 8 weeks = PT management phase
9 weeks and beyond: Self-management phase with monthly phone calls

Question 5

1 Drawback of Otago Exercise program

Answer 5

Has not been researched using participants with cognitive impairment

Question 6

donepezil (Aricept) effect on gait

Answer 6

mild AD: group increased speed; CoV stride time decreased but not significant
MCI older adults: significant reduction in dual-task cost during gait; improved gait speed but not significant

Question 7

NMDA receptor antagonist:
memantine (Namenda) effect on gait

Answer 7

Significant decrease in CoV stride time compared to
aricept

Question 8

This pharmological intervention improves
Balance, muscle strength, and gait

Answer 8

Vitamin D

Question 9

This type of training contributes functional plasticity associated with executive function

Answer 9

Resistance training