Physical Activity Improves Verbal and Spatial Memory in Older Adults with Probable Mild Cognitive Impairment: A 6-Month Randomized Controlled Trial
Table 1
Variablea
BAT ()
AT ()
RT ()
Total
Mean (SD)
Mean (SD)
Mean (SD)
Mean (SD)
Age, years
75.1 (3.6)
75.6 (3.6)
73.9 (3.4)
74.9 (3.5)
Height, cm
158.2 (7.3)
159.2 (5.9)
158.7 (7.0)
158.7 (6.7)
Weight, kg
66.4 (14.0)
64.8 (12.8)
65.2 (10.7)
65.4 (12.4)
Physical activity scale for the elderly
133.2 (78.1)
121.6 (52.9)
151.8 (74.9)
135.2 (69.52)
Education, No (%)
Less than grade 9
0 (0)
2 (2.3)
0 (00
2 (2.3)
Grade 9 to 12 without certificate or diploma
5 (5.8)
3 (3.5)
2 (2.3)
10 (11.6)
High school certificate or diploma
7 (8.1)
7 (8.1)
7 (8.1)
21 (24.4)
Trades or professional certificate or diploma
5 (5.8)
2 (2.3)
3 (3.5)
10 (11.6)
University certificate or diploma
8 (9.3)
8 (9.3)
8 (9.3)
24 (27.9)
University degree
3 (3.5)
8 (9.3)
8 (9.3)
19 (22.1)
Geriatric depression scaleb
1.0 (1.8)
1.1 (1.8)
1.4 (2.0)
1.2 (1.8)
Functional comorbidities indexc
2.6 (2.2)
2.9 (1.5)
3.0 (1.9)
2.8 (1.8)
Instrumental activities of daily livingd
7.8 (0.5)
7.8 (0.5)
7.7 (0.8)
7.8 (0.6)
Montreal cognitive assessmente
22.5 (2.8)
22.2 (2.8)
21.4 (3.4)
22.1 (3.0)
Minimental state examinationf
27.1 (1.7)
27.4 (1.5)
27.0 (1.8)
27.2 (1.6)
Exercise class compliance, %
59 (14.8)
60 (18.7)
54 (14.7)
57 (16.1)
Abbreviations: BAT: balance and tone; AT: aerobic training; RT: resistance training. Unless otherwise indicated, data are expressed as mean (SD). Percentages (%) have been rounded and may not total 100. Maximum was 15 points. Maximum was 18 points. Maximum was 8 points. Maximum was 30 points. Maximum was 30 points.
