Executive Function and Postural Control in Young Adults
Raileanu, Francesca
2019
- The current study explored the relationship between cognitive load and postural control in young adults using a dual task paradigm. The purpose of the study was to test whether performing a cognitive task produces changes in sway measures. We also tested whether a non-executive function task differentially affects sway compared to an executive function task. Lastly, we wanted to explore if ... read moretasks requiring specific executive function subcomponents (inhibition, updating, switching) differentially affect sway. Participants performed 4 different cognitive tasks (Processing Speed Task, Stroop task, N-Back Task, Switching-Task) on a foam surface, and on a firm surface. The study also included a baseline, in which participants held a tablet while standing on a firm surface, and on a foam surface. Results showed that there was a statistically significant difference in terms of sway measures between baseline and processing speed, and baseline and executive function tasks. We also found that the Switching-Task and the Stroop Task differentially affected sway measures.read less
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