Influence of cognitive function on postural control in physically independent older women: a time and time-frequency domain analysis
Cognitive status influences postural control in physically independent older women. Time domain measures, particularly sway velocity, were sensitive to poorer balance among those with cognitive impairment, while time-frequency parameters did not differentiate cognitive groups. These findings highlight the importance of incorporating cognitive screening into balance assessment and fall-prevention strategies in aging populations.
Authors
- Alexandre Roberto Marcondes Pelegrinelli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2666-4705)
- Anderson da Silva Honorato (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8798-1830)
- Rubens Alexandre da Silva (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6879-436X)
- Fabiana Cristina Scherer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5051-6193)
- Bruna Gomes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3349-927X)
- Vanessa Suziane Probst (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1483-5319)
- Denilson de Castro Teixeira
- Emily C. Smith (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0411-9984)
- Moura, Felipe Arruda, 1982-
- Camila Santiago Vieira [UNIFESP] Pereira
- Jeff Scott Coombes
Institutions
- Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (CA)
- Universidade Estadual de Londrina (BR)
- The University of Queensland (AU)
- Luxembourg Institute of Health (LU)
- Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia de Santa Catarina (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Geriatrics
- Published
- 2026-01-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-026-06982-1
- Primary Topic
- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00