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December 5, 2025SportsOpen Access

Cognition, Physical Performance, and Fall-Related Mobility Outcomes in Healthy Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study

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FMFederica MarmondiVFVittoria FerrandoRCROBERTO CODELLA

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Overview

Cross-sectional study shows links between physical fitness and cognitive outcomes in older adults, suggesting early markers of cognitive vulnerability.

Key Points

  • Cognition is significantly related to physical performance in community-dwelling older adults, enhancing mobility and independence.
  • Associations observed between physical fitness measures and cognitive outcomes, including the Trail Making Tests and Timed Up & Go Test.
  • Cross-sectional study involved assessment of strength, endurance, balance, and cognitive performance, with 34 participants aged 60 or older.
  • Findings highlight the importance of targeting lower-limb strength and balance to improve cognitive resilience in aging populations.

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Marmondi et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6932313d8e51979591dceebfhttps://doi.org/10.3390/sports13120429
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