Alteração de Equilíbrio na Doença de Alzheimer: Um Estudo Transversal

Abstract

Goals. We examine relations between imbalance, cognitive deficits and functional dependence in patients with probable clinical diagnosis of Alzheimer disease. Method. We used the Scale Functional Balance of Berg, the test Timed Up and Go in the classic form and two variations, the Mini-Mental State Examination, the Brief Battery of Cognitive Tracing and the questionnaire of Functional Activities of Pfeffer. We enrolled 16 patients (75.2 ± 1.6 years) in the moderate phase of the illness. Results. The test of correlation of Pearson found correlation of moderate magnitude between the comparisons (0.3 <r <0.7, p <0.05), reflecting cognitive and motor interference in the balance, and deficits functional secondary. Conclusion. Our data showed that there are tonic motor and cognitive disorders that generate alterations of balance and functional and instrumental activities of daily life, and that these variables are positively correlated, causing impact on the independence of the patient.