The effect of rhythmic movement on physical and cognitive functions among cognitively healthy older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Ma, Chifen; Li, Mengyuan; Li, Ruyue; Wu, Chao

doi:10.1016/j.archger.2022.104837

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“…Of these five studies, three [37,39,40] observed statistically significant improvements, and another study [33] only observed an improvement in the Physical Component Summary. Similar results are found in several systematic reviews such as that by Ma et al [60] in which they explored the beneficial effects of rhythmic movement interventions on quality of life, but only in cognitively healthy older adults over the age of 60 years; despite these results, these authors recommended further studies with larger population samples, where the gender ratio is balanced, and follow-up is conducted over a prolonged period; the review by Fatkulina et al [61] reported an improved quality of life in women diagnosed with breast cancer after dance/movement therapy; and the review by Lötzke et al [62] revealed the positive effects on quality of life after an Argentine tango-based intervention in patients with Parkinson's disease. In contrast to the previously mentioned results, this systematic review and meta-analysis found one study [38] that did not report positive changes in quality of life.…”

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The Impact of Rhythmic Physical Activity on Mental Health and Quality of Life in Older Adults with and without Cognitive Impairment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Sánchez-Alcalá,

Aibar-Almazán,

Afanador-Restrepo

et al. 2023

JCM

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(1) Background: Nowadays, it is essential to implement new non-pharmacological strategies, such as rhythmic physical activity, to improve mental health and quality of life in both individuals experiencing normal brain aging and those with cognitive impairment. Therefore, the objective of this study is to identify the effects of rhythmic physical activity interventions on mental health and quality of life in older adults, with or without mild cognitive impairment; (2) Methods: We conducted a systematic review with a meta-analysis, searching the Pubmed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Cochrane Plus databases using specific keywords. We selected studies that included rhythmic physical activity as the primary intervention for patients aged 65 and above, with or without cognitive impairment. We assessed the methodological quality of the articles using the PEDro scale; (3) Results: Out of 961 identified studies, we included 11 in this review, all of which employed rhythmic physical activity as an intervention. The selected studies consistently measured depression, anxiety, and quality of life; (4) Conclusions: This review demonstrates that rhythmic physical activity can effectively improve depression, anxiety, and quality of life in older adults, whether or not they have mild cognitive impairment. However, it is worth noting that while we have identified beneficial outcomes, the evidence supporting the use of rhythmic physical activity in enhancing depression, anxiety, and quality of life in older adults with or without mild cognitive impairment remains somewhat limited.

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The Impact of Rhythmic Physical Activity on Mental Health and Quality of Life in Older Adults with and without Cognitive Impairment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Sánchez-Alcalá,

Aibar-Almazán,

Afanador-Restrepo

et al. 2023

JCM

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“…Age span of participants included in the reviews varied from 55 to 94 years. Most studies ( n = 11) investigated the effects of aerobic exercise on cognition [ 7 , 13 , 14 , 45 – 48 , 50 – 52 , 54 ]. Three studies investigated the effects of mind body exercise on cognition [ 9 , 32 , 39 ], two analysed the effects of resistance exercise [ 8 , 49 ] and five investigated the effects of mixed exercise interventions [ 10 , 39 – 41 , 53 ] (Table 1 ).…”

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“…Processing speed and attention were reported in five and three studies respectively. Ma et al [ 13 ] reported analyses for global cognition and memory but it was unclear if memory data was reported as mean differences or standardised mean differences so only data for global cognition was analysed.…”

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“…resistance. combination) Executive functioning Chronic -0.05 # -0.21 0.1 0.08 Jiang et al, 2022 [ 47 ] Aerobic Executive functioning Chronic ,365 ,179 ,550 0,09 Loprinzi et al, 2019 [ 48 ] Aerobic (exercise immediatly prior to memory test) Memory Acute -0.53 -0.88 -0.18 0.18 Loprinzi et al, 2019 [ 48 ] Aerobic (exercise during memory test) Memory Acute -0.93 -1.76 -0.15 0.41 Ma et al, 2023 [ 13 ] Aerobic Global cognition Chronic ,460 ,040 ,880 0,21 Martins et al, 2022 [ 49 ] Resistance Global cognition Chronic ,940 ,200 1,680 0,38 Roig et al, 2013 [ 14 ] Aerobic (long-term exercise) Memory (short-term memory) Chronic 0.1 -0.03 0.23 0.07 Roig ...…”

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“…Global cognition was investigated in 5 studies and pooled data resulted in a moderate positive effect of exercise on cognition (d = 0.43; SE = 0,11; p < 0,001) [ 8 , 13 , 40 , 49 , 52 ].…”

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Mind body exercise improves cognitive function more than aerobic- and resistance exercise in healthy adults aged 55 years and older – an umbrella review

Blomstrand,

Tesan,

Nylander

et al. 2023

Eur Rev Aging Phys Act

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Exercise is often cited as a major factor contributing to improved cognitive functioning. As a result, the relationship between exercise and cognition has received much attention in scholarly literature. Systematic reviews and meta-analyses present varying and sometimes conflicting results about the extent to which exercise can influence cognition. The aim of this umbrella review was to summarize the effects of physical exercise on cognitive functions (global cognition, executive function, memory, attention, or processing speed) in healthy adults ≥ 55 years of age.Methods An umbrella review of systematic reviews with meta-analyses investigating the effect of exercise on cognition was performed. Databases (CINAHL, Cochrane Library, MEDLINE, PsycInfo, Scopus, and Web of Science) were searched from inception until June 2023 for reviews of randomized or non-randomised controlled trials. Full-text articles meeting the inclusion criteria were reviewed and methodological quality assessed. Overlap within included reviews was assessed using the corrected covered area method (CCA). A random effects model was used to calculate overall pooled effect size with sub-analyses for specific cognitive domains, exercise type and timing of exercise.Results Database searches identified 9227 reviews. A total of 20 met the inclusion criteria. They were based on 332 original primary studies. Overall quality of the reviews was considered moderate with most meeting 8 or more of the 16 AMSTAR 2 categories. Overall pooled effects indicated that exercise in general has a small positive effect on cognition (d = 0.22; SE = 0.04; p < 0.01). Mind–body exercise had the greatest effect with a pooled effect size of (d = 0.48; SE = 0.06; p < 0.001). Exercise had a moderate positive effect on global cognition (d = 0.43; SE = 0,11; p < 0,001) and a small positive effect on executive function, memory, attention, and processing speed. Chronic exercise was more effective than acute exercise. Variation across studies due to heterogeneity was considered very high.Conclusions Mind–body exercise has moderate positive effects on the cognitive function of people aged 55 or older. To promote healthy aging, mind–body exercise should be used over a prolonged period to complement other types of exercise. Results of this review should be used to inform the development of guidelines to promote healthy aging.Trial registration PROSPERO (CDR 42022312955).

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Effects of Dalcroze Eurhythmics Exercise Versus Multicomponent Exercise on Physical and Cognitive Function, and Falls in Older Adults: The EPHYCOS Randomized Controlled Trial

Hars,

Fernandez,

Herrmann

et al. 2024

Advanced Biology

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Currently, robust evidence is lacking to support one exercise type over another in the prevention of physical and cognitive decline and falls among older adults, primarily because of the lack of comparative trials of proven interventions. Therefore, a 12‐month randomized, single‐blind, comparative effectiveness trial is conducted, in which 142 older adults at high risk for falls are randomized (1:1) to receive an evidence‐based Dalcroze Eurhythmics (DE) exercise program (once weekly, group‐based) or an evidence‐based multicomponent (MULTI) exercise program incorporating balance, functional, and strength training activities (twice weekly, group‐ and home‐based), for 12 months. The primary outcome is gait variability under dual‐task at 12 months. At 12 months, the DE group has significant improvements compared with MULTI group on gait under both dual‐task (adjusted β for stride variability: −2.3, 95%CI, −3.1 to −1.4; p < 0.001) and single‐task, and on a variety of secondary physical and cognitive/executive function outcomes. The adjusted hazard ratio for falls is 0.58 (95%CI, 0.37 to 0.93) for the DE group compared with MULTI group. In conclusion, DE exercise is more effective than MULTI exercise in improving physical and cognitive function and reducing falls in older adults. The mechanisms underlying DE exercise‐induced benefits remain to be fully elucidated.

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The effect of rhythmic movement on physical and cognitive functions among cognitively healthy older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Cited by 8 publications

References 96 publications

The Impact of Rhythmic Physical Activity on Mental Health and Quality of Life in Older Adults with and without Cognitive Impairment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

The Impact of Rhythmic Physical Activity on Mental Health and Quality of Life in Older Adults with and without Cognitive Impairment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Mind body exercise improves cognitive function more than aerobic- and resistance exercise in healthy adults aged 55 years and older – an umbrella review

Effects of Dalcroze Eurhythmics Exercise Versus Multicomponent Exercise on Physical and Cognitive Function, and Falls in Older Adults: The EPHYCOS Randomized Controlled Trial

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