The goal of this interventional clinical trial is to investigate the effects of breathing exercises added to balance training on cognitive function in individuals aged 65 years and older.
The main questions it aims to answer are:
Do breathing exercises affect cognition? Do different breathing exercises affect cognition in different ways?
Researchers will administer two different breathing protocols and evaluate cognition before and after each protocol.
Participants will take part in an 8-week program consisting of sessions that include 30 minutes of balance-based exercises and 15 minutes of breathing exercises. Sessions will be held twice weekly under the supervision of a physical therapist.
Adults aged 65 years and older
Able to walk independently
Suitable for light to moderate physical activity
Willing and able to attend 2 sessions per week for 8 weeks
Underwent surgery within the last 6 months
Currently participating in another structured rehabilitation program
Neurological disorders that significantly restrict mobility (e.g., Parkinson's disease, stroke)