The role of dual-tasking, mindfulness, and rumination on gait in older adults with chronic pain

Key Points

• Poor gait performance correlates with increased rumination and chronic pain severity in older adults.
• Older adults engaging in dual-tasking showed a significant 30% increase in gait instability compared to mindfulness practices.
• Observational analysis of older adults with chronic pain found mindfulness to positively impact gait stability during dual-tasking activities.
• The findings highlight the need for therapeutic interventions focusing on mindfulness to improve mobility challenges in this population.