Gait characteristics in patients with major depression performing cognitive and motor tasks while walking

Radovanović, Saša; Jovičić, Milica; Marić, Nadja P.; Kostić, Vladimir

doi:10.1016/j.psychres.2014.02.001

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“…Gait of depressed patients has been shown to be characterized by more of a lifting motion of the leg (Sloman et al, 1982 ), reduced stride length, and longer stride cycle duration compared to healthy controls (Lemke et al, 2000 ). Several studies evaluating gait dynamics have also shown a significant association between increased swing time variability, a marker of gait unsteadiness, and diagnosis of major depressive disorder (Hausdorff et al, 2004 ; Radovanović et al, 2014 ), depressive symptoms (Herman et al, 2005 ; Brandler et al, 2012 ), and fear of falling (Herman et al, 2005 ).…”

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Can Tai Chi and Qigong Postures Shape Our Mood? Toward an Embodied Cognition Framework for Mind-Body Research

Osypiuk

Thompson

Wayne

2018

Front. Hum. Neurosci.

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Dynamic and static body postures are a defining characteristic of mind-body practices such as Tai Chi and Qigong (TCQ). A growing body of evidence supports the hypothesis that TCQ may be beneficial for psychological health, including management and prevention of depression and anxiety. Although a variety of causal factors have been identified as potential mediators of such health benefits, physical posture, despite its visible prominence, has been largely overlooked. We hypothesize that body posture while standing and/or moving may be a key therapeutic element mediating the influence of TCQ on psychological health. In the present paper, we summarize existing experimental and observational evidence that suggests a bi-directional relationship between body posture and mental states. Drawing from embodied cognitive science, we provide a theoretical framework for further investigation into this interrelationship. We discuss the challenges involved in such an investigation and propose suggestions for future studies. Despite theoretical and practical challenges, we propose that the role of posture in mind-body exercises such as TCQ should be considered in future research.

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confidence: 99%

Can Tai Chi and Qigong Postures Shape Our Mood? Toward an Embodied Cognition Framework for Mind-Body Research

Osypiuk

Thompson

Wayne

2018

Front. Hum. Neurosci.

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“…The results found in the present study partially corroborate , which found a significant difference between depressed and nondepressed elderlies only in DTC and in DT tests with greater complexity. Moreover, Radovanović et al 41 found changes in few gait variables (gait cycle time and double support time) of depressive patients, and they also observed a prioritization of attention to gait during the more complex task (gait + subtraction of 7+ carrying a tray with a glass of water). It is possible that the relatively simple DT protocol used in the present study did not generate an enough cognitive demand to impair performance in MDD patients.…”

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Dual task in healthy elderly, depressive and Alzheimer’s disease patients

Ferreira

Araújo

Oliveira

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J. bras. psiquiatr.

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Objective To investigate whether the DT performance can be affected by the diagnosis of major depressive disorder (MDD) and Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Methods Cross-sectional data with 108 individuals [Healthy (HE) = 56, MDD =19, AD = 33] aged 60 and older of both sexes diagnosis with AD, MDD, and HE without a clinical diagnosis of mental disorders, residents of the city of Rio de Janeiro. DT performance, was measured by mean velocity (m/s), DT cost and the number of evoked words (DTanimals). One-way ANOVA was used to compare groups. In addition, a logistic regression was used to verify the association between the performance in the DT variables and the risk of MD and AD, controlled by age and scholarity. Results There was a significant difference between the HE and AD groups in the DT variables. The worst performance in the DTC and DTanimals variables increased risk of AD, regardless of age and scholarity (DTC, OR = 5.6, 95% CI = 1.4-22.2, p = 0.01 and DTanimals, OR = 3.6, 95% CI = 0.97-14.0, p = 0.05). Conclusion The ability to perform two tasks simultaneously appears to be impaired in patients with Alzheimer’s disease, and unaffected by the major depressive disorder.

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“…Dual-task paradigms were also employed to investigate the influence of concurrent cognitive tasks on gait. Both gait speed [23] and variability in gait characteristics of depressed patients while performing cognitive tasks were affected more than healthy subjects [71].…”

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From Emotions to Mood Disorders: A Survey on Gait Analysis Methodology

Deligianni

Guo

Yang

2019

IEEE J. Biomed. Health Inform.

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Mood disorders affect more than 300 million people worldwide and can cause devastating consequences. Elderly people and patients with neurological conditions are particularly susceptible to depression. Gait and body movements can be affected by mood disorders, and thus they can be used as a surrogate sign, as well as an objective index for pervasive monitoring of emotion and mood disorders in daily life. Here we review evidence that demonstrates the relationship between gait, emotions and mood disorders, highlighting the potential of a multimodal approach that couples gait data with physiological signals and home-based monitoring for early detection and management of mood disorders. This could enhance self-awareness, enable the development of objective biomarkers that identify high risk subjects and promote subject-specific treatment.

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Gait characteristics in patients with major depression performing cognitive and motor tasks while walking

Cited by 35 publications

References 51 publications

Can Tai Chi and Qigong Postures Shape Our Mood? Toward an Embodied Cognition Framework for Mind-Body Research

Can Tai Chi and Qigong Postures Shape Our Mood? Toward an Embodied Cognition Framework for Mind-Body Research

Dual task in healthy elderly, depressive and Alzheimer’s disease patients

From Emotions to Mood Disorders: A Survey on Gait Analysis Methodology

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