The effect of a psychomotor intervention on electroencephalography and neuropsychological performances in older adults with and without mild cognitive impairment

Abstract

Aim The aim of this pilot study was to examine the acute effect of a psychomotor intervention (PMI) on auditory‐verbal memory, emotional state, and electrocortical activity recorded by electroencephalography on subjectively healthy older adults (sHE) and older adults diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCIs). Methods Eleven MCIs and 11 sHE underwent a single 45‐min PMI. Resting state electroencephalography, the Rey Auditory‐Verbal Learning Test, MoodMeter®, and the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule were compared between groups and pre‐ and post‐PMI. Results Electroencephalography current source density and activity within the theta frequency band were higher in MCIs than in sHE at baseline, and brain frequency had a tendency to decrease in MCIs after training. Both groups showed improvement on the auditory‐verbal memory test. Only among MCIs were there increases in perceived physical state and psychological strain and an improvement in negative affect. Conclusions Our findings suggest that acute psychomotor activity may be more effective for MCIs than for sHE. It supports the notion that PMI does have functional influences on the central nervous level and therefore might prevent and treat cognitive, psychological, and psychiatric symptoms of people with mild cognitive impairment.

Can a Whole-Body Vibration Program Potentialize the Benefits of a Psychomotor Intervention Program in Community-Dwelling Older Adults At Risk of Falling? A Randomized Controlled Trial

“…Concerning the adherence rate and tolerability, few ICM studies were carried out over 24-weeks, three times per week, in community dwellings. In this line, compared to our EGs, the 24-week study of Boa Sorte Silva et al [23] showed a lower mean adherence (83.3% vs. 70%), and higher values to reach the exercise intensity in the original Borg RPE scale (13.1 vs. [15][16][17]. The prediction of compensatory sessions in case of health problems may be an effective strategy in reducing absenteeism.…”

“…In this way, a psychomotor intervention program directed at older adults may present promising results for cognitive and physical function [17][18][19], and can be considered an ICM intervention. Psychomotor therapy uses movement and corporality as the main resources to optimize physical, cognitive, affective, and perceptual skills through physical activity and functional body movements [17].…”

“…In this way, a psychomotor intervention program directed at older adults may present promising results for cognitive and physical function [17][18][19], and can be considered an ICM intervention. Psychomotor therapy uses movement and corporality as the main resources to optimize physical, cognitive, affective, and perceptual skills through physical activity and functional body movements [17]. However, given that a psychomotor intervention traditionally does not reach great intensities or perform an impact training, it is not expected to promote great bene ts in body composition factors.…”

Effect of combined physical–cognitive training on the functional and cognitive capacity of older people with mild cognitive impairment: a randomized controlled trial

“…Based on the findings by Allen et al [ 60 ], the enhancements in physical health observed among the participants in this study could be attributed to older adults’ ability to perform dual activities with less difficulty due to practice. Additionally, psychomotor training seems to have favorable effects on the central nervous system, which could favor cognitive, psychological, and psychiatric treatments in people with MCI [ 61 ].…”

Benefits of Two 24-Week Interactive Cognitive–Motor Programs on Body Composition, Lower-Body Strength, and Processing Speed in Community Dwellings at Risk of Falling: A Randomized Controlled Trial

“…In this way, a psychomotor intervention program directed at older adults may present promising results for physical and cognitive functions [ 17 , 18 , 19 ] and can be considered an ICM intervention. Psychomotor therapy uses movement and corporality as the main resources to optimize physical, cognitive, affective, and perceptual skills through physical activity and functional body movements [ 17 ], in which reaching high-intensity training or performing high-impact exercises are not concerns. However, the potential effects of this therapy on body composition and physical and cognitive functions are still poorly known given the lack of studies, and its potential to reduce the risk of falls should be further explored.…”