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@ARTICLE{Thiel:278920,
      author       = {Thiel, Ulrich and Halfpaap, Nicole and Labott, Berit K and
                      Herold, Fabian and Langhans, Corinna and Heinrichs, Kristinn
                      and Müller, Patrick and Müller, Notger G and Hökelmann,
                      Anita},
      title        = {{E}ffect of a {S}ix-{M}onth {D}ance {I}ntervention on
                      {P}ostural {C}ontrol and {F}all-{R}elated {O}utcomes in
                      {O}lder {A}dults with {M}ild {C}ognitive {I}mpairment: {A}
                      {R}andomized {C}ontrolled {T}rial.},
      journal      = {Geriatrics},
      volume       = {10},
      number       = {3},
      issn         = {2308-3417},
      address      = {Basel},
      publisher    = {MDPI},
      reportid     = {DZNE-2025-00646},
      pages        = {67},
      year         = {2025},
      abstract     = {Older adults with mild cognitive impairment often exhibit
                      reduced postural control and increased fall risk. As
                      fall-related injuries consume substantial healthcare
                      resources, the development of fall-preventive interventions
                      is of public health relevance. This study aims to
                      investigate the effects of a six-month dance intervention on
                      postural control and fall-related measures in older adults
                      with mild cognitive impairment.In this randomized controlled
                      trial, 55 participants were allocated to either an
                      intervention group or a control group. The intervention
                      group performed two 90-min dance training sessions per week
                      for six months, while the control group maintained their
                      usual activities of daily living. Postural control was
                      operationalized via balance performance, which was measured
                      with the Sensory Organization Test and the Limits of
                      Stability Test. Neuromuscular function of the lower
                      extremities was assessed via muscle contraction velocity
                      using tensiomyography. Fear of falling was quantified with
                      the Falls Efficacy Scale, and participants reported fall
                      history over the past year. It was hypothesized that older
                      adults with mild cognitive impairment participating in the
                      six-month dance training would show significantly greater
                      improvements in postural control and fall-related outcomes
                      than those in the control group.A mixed analysis of variance
                      (time × group) revealed no significant improvements in
                      balance performance or neuromuscular function following the
                      dance intervention (p > 0.05). However, several main effects
                      for time were observed in the Sensory Organization Test,
                      Limits of Stability Test, and muscle contraction velocity.
                      Scores on the Falls Efficacy Scale improved significantly in
                      the intervention group, reflecting reduced fear of falling,
                      although only shown by a paired-samples t-test (t(23)=
                      2.276, p = 0.032, d = 0.465).This study did not provide
                      evidence that a six-month dance intervention improves
                      postural or neuromuscular functions. However, it cannot be
                      ruled out that such null findings are related to confounding
                      factors, such as insufficient training specificity or
                      duration. Nonetheless, the fear of falling was significantly
                      reduced in the intervention group, suggesting potential
                      benefits for perceived fall risk in older adults with mild
                      cognitive impairment.},
      keywords     = {aging (Other) / cognitive dysfunction (Other) / exercise
                      therapy (Other) / postural balance (Other) / rehabilitation
                      (Other)},
      cin          = {AG Müller},
      ddc          = {610},
      cid          = {I:(DE-2719)1310003},
      pnm          = {353 - Clinical and Health Care Research (POF4-353)},
      pid          = {G:(DE-HGF)POF4-353},
      typ          = {PUB:(DE-HGF)16},
      pubmed       = {pmid:40407574},
      pmc          = {pmc:PMC12101311},
      doi          = {10.3390/geriatrics10030067},
      url          = {https://pub.dzne.de/record/278920},
}