Physical activity and cognition: A narrative review

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dc.contributor.authorFurlong, Bridget
dc.contributor.authorVas, Asha K.
dc.contributor.authorLuedtke, Anna
dc.date.accessioned2022-10-27T19:07:46Z
dc.date.available2022-10-27T19:07:46Z
dc.date.issued2020
dc.descriptionArticle originally published by Indian Journal of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy - An International Journal, 14(1), 62–67. English. Published online 2020. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijpot.v14i3.9667.
dc.description.abstractIntroduction. Cognitive rehabilitation programs have traditionally focused on mental strategies targeting executive-functions, memory, and language. However, researchers are increasingly exploiting avenues to enhance benefits of cognitive training to facilitate neuroplasticity through integrative therapies.en_US
dc.description.abstractPurpose. The aim of this paper is to provide an overview of the evidence that supports addition of physical activity into traditional cognitive rehabilitation, creating a more integrated treatment approach. Specifically, the evidence focuses on increased levels of Brain-Derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a specific growth factor in neuroplasticity, following physical activity.
dc.description.abstractMethod. This narrative review chose a representative sample of the evidence that informs cognitive gains as a result of physical activity, with an emphasis on BDNF. A comprehensive review of the literature was conducted across PubMed, Cinahl, and PsycInfo, and a representative sample of the evidence was selected that informs the effects of physical activity on cognition, as well as the relationship with BDNF.
dc.description.abstractConclusion. The review supports the addition of physical activity into cognitive rehabilitation programs to enhanced cognition in clinical populations. However, more evidence is needed to support the duration and type of activity that would produce the most benefit.
dc.identifier.citationThis is the published version of an article that is available at https://doi.org/10.37506/ijpot.v14i3.9667. Recommended citation: Furlong, B., Vas, A. K., & Luedtke, A. (2020). Physical activity and cognition: A narrative review. Indian Journal of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy - An International Journal, 14(1), 62–67. This item has been deposited in accordance with publisher copyright and licensing terms and with the author’s permission.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/11274/14161
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.37506/ijpot.v14i3.9667
dc.language.isoen_USen_US
dc.publisherIndian Journal of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapyen_US
dc.rights.holderCopyright (c) 2020 Bridget Furlong , Asha K. Vas, Anna Luedtke
dc.rights.licenseCC-BY-NC 4.0
dc.subjectBDNFen_US
dc.subjectBrain injuryen_US
dc.subjectCognitionen_US
dc.subjectCognitive rehabilitationen_US
dc.subjectPhysical activityen_US
dc.titlePhysical activity and cognition: A narrative reviewen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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