Publications by authors named "Faisal D Shaikh"
Introduction: The purpose of this study was to determine if demographic variables and measures of cognitive function, functional mobility, self-reported balance self-efficacy, and self-reported physical activity can predict gait speed variability during single-task walking (STGSCV), during cognitive-motor dual-tasking (DTGSCV), and dual-task effect on gait speed variability (DTEGSCV) in older adults.
Methods: In 62 older adults, demographics were recorded and cognitive function (including the Montreal Cognitive Assessment, MoCA), functional mobility, balance self-efficacy (Activities-specific Balance Confidence Scale, ABC), and self-reported physical activity (Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly, PASE) were assessed. Three linear regression models were used to determine whether the functional mobility tests, PASE score, ABC score, and tests of cognitive function predicted gait speed variability outcomes (STGSCV, DTGSCV, DTEGSCV), with demographics included as covariates.
Background: Dual-task (DT) testing reflects real-world walking demands in older adults but is not always feasible to perform in clinic. Whether clinical measures that predict single-task (ST) performance also predict DT performance or dual-task effects (DTEs) has not been fully explored.
Research Question: What are the relationships between cognitive performance, functional mobility, and self-reported physical activity and balance confidence and ST and DT Gait Speed and Cognitive Reaction Time, as well as DTEs on Gait Speed (DTE) and Cognitive Reaction Time (DTE), in older adults?
Methods: Sixty-two older adults (71.
Introduction: Everyday walking often involves walking with divided attention (i.e., dual-tasking).
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