Cognitive Integrated Motor Training (CM) to Improve Gait and Balance and Reduce Falls in Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment

Exclusion Criteria

• •Body weight over 135 kgs.
• •Uncontrolled or unstable seizure disorder.
• •Severe joint contracture or spasticity of the ankle that limits passive range of motion as determined by the team.
• •History of severe cardiac diseases such as myocardial infarction, coronary artery disease, cardiac arrhythmia, or congestive heart failure.
• •Neuromuscular or neurological pathologies (e.g., spinal cord injury, stroke) that will interfere with ambulation.
• •Uncontrolled or unstable orthostatic hypotension.
• •Pre-existing conditions resulting in significant disruption in alignment or function of the lower limb during standing.
• •History of injury or pathology to the lower limbs in the past 6 months or any medical issue precludes full weight-bearing and ambulation (e.g., orthopedic injuries).
• •Diplopia or nystagmus.
• •Walking speed from 10MWT \>0.8m/s.
• •Medications such as: steroids, benzodiazepines, and neuroleptics. The study doctor will review the medications with the participant.
• •clip to repair a cerebral aneurysm (broken blood vessel in the head), cardiac pace-maker, cochlear implants (internal hearing aids) or metal fragments or pieces in the eyes or any other part of the body.
• •non MRI compatible metal in any part of the body.
• •Medical clearance from a physician that it is medically unsafe to receive regular MRI.
• •Engage in the professions of painting or welding or other occupation that prevents me from getting a regular MRI.
• •claustrophobia (fear of enclosed spaces).
• •History of schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.