paper
2016
A. Schaettin et. al.
Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience
Top Paper
Senso-Study
Adaptations of Prefrontal Brain Activity, Executive Functions, and Gait in Healthy Elderly Following Exergame and Balance Training: A Randomized-Controlled Study
The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of exergame training with the Senso in healthy seniors. The focus was on the effects on brain activity (in the prefrontal cortex), on cognitive functions (especially executive functions) and on gait. Study participants were randomly assigned to either the training group or the control group. The intervention group performed a training session on the Senso three times per week for eight weeks. The duration of a training session was 30 minutes and included four training games ("Balloon", "Step", "Space", "Season"). The control group completed conventional balance training during this time. Twenty-seven seniors participated in the study. Results showed improvements in brain activity in prefrontal brain areas (measured by EEG) as well as in cognitive functions (divided attention, working memory, cognitive flexibility) and gait (walking speed, stride length, cadence) after training with the Senso. Conventional balance training also resulted in improvements, but in fewer functions.