Influence of Dual Task Training in Indoor Versus Outdoor Environment on Physical Function and Social Activity among Elderly.

Abstract

The existential reality of elderly is that their physical efficiency is challenged as per their changes in living
environment and degree of socialization. Numerous elements of every task performed unconsciously to
intervene dual task (cognitive & motor or motor & motor) and so dual task activity training is essential.
Aim: To find the influence of dual task activity training in indoor versus outdoor environment on physical
activity and social activity self-efficacy measure among elderly.
Objectives: a) To study the influence of dual task training in indoor environment on physical function
& social activity self-efficacy measures among elderly. b) To study the influence of dual task training in
outdoor environment on physical function & social activity self-efficacy measures among elderly. c) To
compare the influence of dual task training in indoor & outdoor environment on physical function & social
activity self-efficacy measures among elderly.
Material and Method: Group A subjects were treated in indoor (closed) environment and Group B subjects
were treated in outdoor (open) environment with 38 subjects under each group. The duration of training
intervention in each group is 60 minutes per session of exercise program including warm up & cool about
period administered twice per week for 12 weeks duration. The pre-test measures was recorded on the first
day at the start of treatment and the post-test measures after 12 weeks duration from the start of intervention
for statistical analysis.
Results: The study predicted significant results of outdoor dual task activity with relation to timed 10 meter
walk test promoting physical function and motivation to participate in social activities.