The Role of Physical Activity on Cognitive Functions in Aged Patients with Alzheimer's disease: A Systematic Review

Background: Alzheimer Disease (AD) is neurodegenerative pathology, and he is a primary cause of cognitive disorders and motor dysfunction in aged patients worldwide. Despite the enormous research funding in this context, there are no effective treatment for stopping definitely the progression of this disease. Recent studies provide the neuroprotective impacts of physical activity (PA) in AD patients with cognitive impairments. The aim of this study was to systematically review the effects of physical activity (PA) on cognitive functions in patients with AD. Most of funding results provide evidence and suggest that physical activity have a positive affects in cognitive functions in AD. The prevention of Alzheimer disease may be based on various types of interventions such as nutrition, musical-therapy and patients life style to slow down the progression of the disease.

Author(s): Gaied Chortane O, Boumiza S, Khalifa R and Gaied ChortaneS

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