The purpose of this study was to classify healthy older adults into an Agility-Based Multicomponent Training(AT) group and a Reactive Agili ty-Based Multicomponent Training(RAT) group, apply each training pr ogram for 10 weeks, and compare the effects...
The purpose of this study was to classify healthy older adults into an Agility-Based Multicomponent Training(AT) group and a Reactive Agili ty-Based Multicomponent Training(RAT) group, apply each training pr ogram for 10 weeks, and compare the effects on functional mobility and dual-task performance. The study aimed to propose an effective training program to improve these functions in older adults. A total of 32 adults aged 65 to 75 were randomly assigned to the AT group(n=16) or the R AT group(n=16), and each group participated in its respective 10-week training program. Changes in functional mobility(Timed Up and Go test, 4-Meter Walk test, 2-Minute Step test, Y-Balance test) and dual-task performance(Stepping-Trail Making Test) following the intervention wer e analyzed. The results are as follows: 1. As a result of applying the 10-week training program, both groups s howed significant improvement in the Timed Up and Go Test compared with pre-training, with the RAT group demonstrating a greater improve ment. 2. As a result of applying the 10-week training program, both groups s howed significant improvement in the 4-Meter Walk Test compared wit h pre-training, and the RAT group exhibited a greater improvement. 3. As a result of applying the 10-week training program, both groups s howed significant improvement in the 2-Minute Step Test. 4. As a result of applying the 10-week training program, both groups d emonstrated significant improvement in the Y-Balance Test. 5. As a result of applying the 10-week training program, the RAT grou p showed significant improvement in the Stepping-Trail Making Test c ompared with pre-training. The results of this study showed that both AT and RAT training programs were effective in improving functional mobility—including the Timed Up and Go test, 4-Meter Walk test, 2-Minute Step test, and Y-Balance test—among healthy older adults aged 65 to 75. In particular, the RAT program produced significant improvements not only in functional mobility but also in dual-task performance, as measured by the Stepping-Trail Making Test. These findings suggest that RAT training may serve as a more effective intervention for enhancing both functional mobility and dual-task performance in healthy older adults. Keywords: Older adults, Reactive agility, Functional mobility, Dual-task