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Golan J, Thalacker-Mercer A, Hoddinott J. Feasibility, reliability, and validity of physical function tests and IADL survey questions in women living in rural, highland Ethiopia. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0288828. [PMID: 38923976 PMCID: PMC11207045 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0288828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2023] [Accepted: 06/07/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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Physical function is the physical ability to fulfill one's daily roles and responsibilities. Poor physical function is detrimental to health and income-generating activities. Unfortunately, there is a lack of validated methods to measure physical function in adult women in low- and middle-income countries, including Ethiopia, the locus of this study. This study evaluated the feasibility, reliability, and validity of physical tests, including the sit-to-stand (STS) and usual gait speed (UGS) and a context-appropriate instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) survey. The results of the STS were used to calculate a muscle quality index (MQI, STS accounting for body mass and leg length). Feasibility was ascertained qualitatively based on reports from the enumerators on their ability to administer the tests. Reliability was assessed by comparing the results of the tests and questions between each visit using either Cohen's κ or Pearson's ρ. The validity of MQI was assessed using relevant participant characteristics such as age and self-reported disability. The validity of the IADL was assessed using MQI. Study participants comprised 316 women between the ages of 18 and 45 years, living in rural Tigray, Ethiopia, who had previously participated in an impact evaluation of a safety net program. Over a one-week period, participants completed the STS and UGS tests and responded to the IADL survey questions three times. MQI was determined to be a feasible, reliable, and valid physical function test for women in rural, highland Ethiopia. UGS lacked feasibility and reliability; validity was not ascertained. The IADL questions were feasible and reliable, but validity was inconclusive. In rural Ethiopia, the MQI will be a valuable tool to develop interventions for improving physical function, which will have positive impacts on health and quality of life.
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- Jenna Golan
- Division of Nutritional Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, United States of America
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- Department of Cell, Development and Integrative Biology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, United States of America
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- Division of Nutritional Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, United States of America
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Casadei Donatelli D, Goodman-Palmer D, Odland ML, Agyapong-Badu S, da Cruz-Alves N, Rosenburg M, Hirschhorn LR, Greig C, Davies J, Barbosa do Nascimento V, Ferriolli E. Identification of the needs and priorities of older people and stakeholders in rural and urban areas of Santo Andre, Brazil. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0297489. [PMID: 38722852 PMCID: PMC11081258 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0297489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2023] [Accepted: 01/05/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND There are few data reporting the needs and priorities of older adults in Brazil. This hampers the development and/or implementation of policies aimed at older adults to help them age well. The aim of this study was to understand areas of importance, priorities, enablers and obstacles to healthy ageing as identified by older adults and key stakeholders in both urban and rural environments. METHODS Two locations were selected, one urban and one rural in the municipality of Santo André, in the metropolitan region of São Paulo (SP). Workshops for older adults (>60 y) and stakeholders were conducted separately in each location. The workshops incorporated an iterative process of discussion, prioritisation and ranking of responses, in roundtable groups and in plenary. Areas of commonality and differences between older adult and stakeholder responses were identified by comparing responses between groups as well as mapping obstacles and enablers to healthy ageing identified by older adults, to the priorities identified by stakeholder groups. The socio-ecologic model was used to categorise responses. RESULTS There were few shared responses between stakeholders and older adults and little overlap between the top ranked responses of urban and rural groups. With respect to areas of importance, both stakeholder groups ranked policies for older people within their top five reponses. Both older adult groups ranked keeping physically and mentally active, and nurturing spirituality. There was a marked lack of congruence between older adults' obstacles and enablers to healthy ageing and stakeholder priorities, in both urban and rural settings. Most responses were located within the Society domain of the socio-ecologic model, although older adults also responded within the Individual/ Relationships domains, particularly in ranking areas of most importance for healthy ageing. CONCLUSIONS Our results highlight substantial differences between older adults and stakeholders with respect to areas of importance, priorities, enablers and obstacles to healthy ageing, and point to the need for more engagement between those in advocacy and policymaking roles and the older people whose needs they serve.
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- Institute of Applied Health Research, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Applied Health Research, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, St Olav’s Hospital, Trondheim University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway
- Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom
- Malawi-Liverpool-Wellcome Trust Research Institute, Blantyre, Malawi
- Department of Public Health and Nursing, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
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- School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo (USP), Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo (USP), Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Medical Social Sciences and Havey Institute of Global Health, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, United States of America
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- School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
- MRC-Versus Arthritis Centre for Musculoskeletal Ageing Research, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
- NIHR Birmingham Biomedical Research Centre, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust and University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Applied Health Research, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Faculdade de Medicina, Laboratorio de Investigaçao Medica em Envelhecimento (LIM-66), Serviço de Geriatria, Hospital das Clinicas, Disciplina de Geriatria, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Tawiah P, Mensah PB, Gyabaah S, Adebanji AO, Konadu E, Amoah I. Gait speed and its associated factors among older black adults in Sub-Saharan Africa: Evidence from the WHO study on Global AGEing in older adults (SAGE). PLoS One 2024; 19:e0295520. [PMID: 38635683 PMCID: PMC11025960 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0295520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 04/20/2024] Open
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Gait speed is an essential predictor of functional and cognitive decline in older adults. The study aimed to investigate the gait speed of older adults in Ghana and South Africa and to determine its associated factors, as the Sub-Saharan representatives in the World Health Organization's Study on Global AGEing in Older Adults (SAGE). A secondary analysis of data from the SAGE study which consists of nationally representative data involving participants aged ≥50+ years with smaller samples of younger adults aged 18-49 years in Ghana and South Africa was conducted. SAGE study employed a multistage, stratified clustered sample design and involved the use of a standardised questionnaire to obtain participants' (n = 5808) demographic, anthropometric and gait speed information. The standard 4 metre-gait speed was used. Median gait speed for the study group, which comprised African/Black participants aged ≥50+ years was 0.769(Q1 = 0.571, Q3 = 0.952)m/s for males and 0.667 (Q1 = 0.500,Q3 = 0.833)m/s for females. For every unit increase in age, the odds of being in a higher-ranked gait speed category was 0.96(95%CI 0·96, 0·97, p<0.001) times that of the previous age. Females had odds of 0.55 (95%CI 0.50, 0.61, p<0.001) of recording higher gait speed, as compared to males. Rural dwellers had odds of 1.43 (95%CI 1.29, 1.58, p < 0.001) of being in a higher-ranked category of gait speed compared to urban dwellers. Underweight (OR = 0.85, 95%C1 = 0.73-1.00, p<0.05) and obesity (OR = 0.53, 95%CI = 0.46-0.61, p<0.001) were associated with slower gait speed. Amongst functional indices, the World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule (WHODAS) score was the biggest determinant of gait speed. Having a "Severe/Extreme" WHODAS score had the strongest association with gait speed (OR = 0.18, 95%CI = 0.14-0.23, p<0.001). These gait speed results provide an essential reference for older adults' care in Ghana and South Africa.
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- Phyllis Tawiah
- Department of Medicine, School of Medicine and Dentistry, College of Health Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
- University Hospital, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
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- Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
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- School of Public Health, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
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Fernández-Canosa S, Brocalero-Camacho A, Martínez-Medina A, Díez-Rodríguez E, Arias P, Oliviero A, Soto-León V. Fatigue insights from walking tests in spinal cord injury and multiple sclerosis individuals. Sci Rep 2024; 14:4761. [PMID: 38413793 PMCID: PMC10899186 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-55238-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2023] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 02/29/2024] Open
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In the last decade, fatigue in clinical populations has been re-conceptualized, including dimensions such as perceived fatigue (trait and state fatigue) and fatigability. The aim of this study was to evaluate different expressions of fatigue in Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) and Multiple Sclerosis (MS) participants compared to able-bodied controls, during activities of daily living, especially during gait. A total of 67 participants were included in this study (23 with SCI, 23 with MS, and 21 able-bodied controls). All participants performed two functional tests (6-Minute Walk Test and 10-Meter Walk Test) and they completed the Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS). The rate of trait fatigue was different between groups, with MS participants showing the highest rate. Moreover, scores on functional tests and state fatigue were different between groups after the tests. Our results indicate that trait fatigue and state fatigue in individuals with SCI and MS are different with respect to able-bodied population. Both SCI and MS groups experienced more trait fatigue than control group in daily life. In addition, walking tasks produced similar levels of state fatigue between healthy people and patients with MS/SCI. However, these tests induced longer-lasting levels of state fatigue in the patients.
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- FENNSI Group, Hospital Nacional de Parapléjicos, SESCAM, 45004, Toledo, Spain
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and INEF Galicia, NEUROcom (Neuroscience and Motor Control Group) and Biomedical Institute of A Coruña (INIBIC), Universidade da Coruña, 15179, A Coruña, Spain
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- FENNSI Group, Hospital Nacional de Parapléjicos, SESCAM, 45004, Toledo, Spain.
- Advanced Rehabilitation Unit, Hospital Los Madroños, 28690, Brunete, Spain.
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- FENNSI Group, Hospital Nacional de Parapléjicos, SESCAM, 45004, Toledo, Spain.
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Temporiti F, Galbiati E, Bianchi F, Bianchi AM, Galli M, Gatti R. Early sleep after action observation plus motor imagery improves gait and balance abilities in older adults. Sci Rep 2024; 14:3179. [PMID: 38326504 PMCID: PMC10850554 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-53664-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2023] [Accepted: 02/03/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024] Open
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Action observation plus motor imagery (AOMI) is a rehabilitative approach to improve gait and balance performance. However, limited benefits have been reported in older adults. Early sleep after motor practice represents a strategy to enhance the consolidation of trained skills. Here, we investigated the effects of AOMI followed by early sleep on gait and balance performance in older adults. Forty-five older adults (mean age: 70.4 ± 5.2 years) were randomized into three groups performing a 3-week training. Specifically, AOMI-sleep and AOMI-control groups underwent observation and motor imagery of gait and balance tasks between 8:00 and 10:00 p.m. or between 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. respectively, whereas Control group observed landscape video-clips. Participants were assessed for gait performance, static and dynamic balance and fear of falling before and after training and at 1-month follow-up. The results revealed that early sleep after AOMI training sessions improved gait and balance abilities in older adults compared to AOMI-control and Control groups. Furthermore, these benefits were retained at 1-month after the training end. These findings suggested that early sleep after AOMI may represent a safe and easy-applicable intervention to minimize the functional decay in older adults.
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- Federico Temporiti
- Physiotherapy Unit, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center - IRCCS, via Manzoni 56, Rozzano, Milan, Italy.
- Department of Electronic, Information and Bioengineering, Politecnico Di Milano, via Ponzio 34, Milano, Milan, Italy.
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- Physiotherapy Unit, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center - IRCCS, via Manzoni 56, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Physiotherapy Unit, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center - IRCCS, via Manzoni 56, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Electronic, Information and Bioengineering, Politecnico Di Milano, via Ponzio 34, Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Electronic, Information and Bioengineering, Politecnico Di Milano, via Ponzio 34, Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Physiotherapy Unit, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center - IRCCS, via Manzoni 56, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, via Rita Levi Montalcini 4, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy
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Jiroumaru T, Hyodo Y, Wachi M, Shichiri N, Ochi J, Fujikawa T. Relationship between walking speed, respiratory muscle strength, and dynamic balance in community-dwelling older people who required long-term care or support and used a daycare center. PeerJ 2023; 11:e16630. [PMID: 38144200 PMCID: PMC10749086 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.16630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 11/16/2023] [Indexed: 12/26/2023] Open
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Background Focusing on the relationship between frail older people and gait speed is vital to minimize the need for long-term care or increased support. The relationship between gait speed, respiratory muscle strength, and dynamic balance, is not well understood in older people requiring long-term care or support. Therefore, this study aimed to provide new insights into the relationship between gait speed, respiratory muscle strength, and dynamic balance in community-dwelling older people who required long-term care or support and used a daycare center. Methods This was a cross-sectional study of 49 community-dwelling older people (21 men, 28 women) aged ≥65 years who were certified as requiring long-term care or support under the Japanese system. The participants' maximal inspiratory pressure (PImax), maximal expiratory pressure (PEmax), walking speed (maximal and normal walking speed), and maximal double-step length test (MDST) results were recorded. The measurement data were evaluated using Pearson's correlation coefficient and multiple regression analysis. Results Pearson's correlation coefficient revealed correlations between PImax and the following: maximal walking speed (r = 0.606, p < 0.001), normal walking speed (r = 0.487, p < 0.001), and MDST (r = 0.435, p = 0.002). Correlations were also observed between PEmax and the following: maximal walking speed (r = 0.522, p < 0.001), normal walking speed (r = 0.467, p < 0.001), and MDST (r = 0.314, p = 0.028). Moreover, a correlation was found between MDST and both maximal walking speed and (r = 0.684, p < 0.001) and normal walking speed (r = 0.649, p < 0.001). The effect size was 0.379. Multiple regression analysis using a forced entry method with maximal walking speed as the dependent variable showed that maximal walking speed was significantly associated with MDST (p < 0.001) and PEmax (p = 0.036), with an effect size of 0.272. The model's adjusted coefficient of determination was 0.593 (p < 0.001). Multiple regression analysis using a forced entry method with normal walking speed as the dependent variable showed that normal walking speed was significantly associated with MDST (p < 0.001) and PEmax (p = 0.021), with an effect size of 0.272. The model's adjusted coefficient of determination was 0.497 (p < 0.001). Multiple regression analysis using a forced entry method with MDST as the dependent variable showed that MDST was significantly associated with PImax (p < 0.025), with an effect size of 0.243. The model's adjusted coefficient of determination was 0.148 (p = 0.017). Conclusions Respiratory muscle strength and dynamic balance were related to walking speed in older people requiring long-term care or support.
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- Takumi Jiroumaru
- Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health Sciences, Bukkyo University, Kyoto Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Kanazawa Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Clinic, Ritto, Shiga, Japan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health Sciences, Bukkyo University, Kyoto Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Health Sciences, Bukkyo University, Kyoto Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health Sciences, Bukkyo University, Kyoto Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health Sciences, Bukkyo University, Kyoto Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
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Kamasaki T, Otao H, Hachiya M, Tanaka S, Ochishi K, Shimokihara S, Maruta M, Han G, Akasaki Y, Hidaka Y, Tabira T. Association between Toe Pressure Strength in the Standing Position and Maximum Walking Speed in Older Adults. Ann Geriatr Med Res 2023; 27:338-345. [PMID: 37743683 PMCID: PMC10772338 DOI: 10.4235/agmr.23.0113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2023] [Revised: 09/07/2023] [Accepted: 09/13/2023] [Indexed: 09/26/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Considering concerns about conventional toe grip strength, we devised a method to measure toe pressure strength in the standing position, which is close to the actual motion. This study examined the association between toe pressure strength in the standing position and walking speed among older adults. METHODS This cross-sectional study included 150 community-dwelling older adults (81±8 years, 73% female) who participated in the physical fitness test. We analyzed the correlation between the participants' maximum walking speed and physical function. Furthermore, we performed regression analysis with the maximum walking speed as the dependent variable to examine the association with toe pressure strength in the standing position. We also examined the association between maximum walking speed and toe pressure strength in the standing position by introducing a covariate. RESULTS Correlation analysis revealed a significant positive correlation between maximum walking speed and toe pressure strength in the standing position, with a moderate effect size (r=0.48, p<0.001). Moreover, multiple regression analysis with covariates showed an association between maximum walking speed and toe pressure strength in the standing position (standardization factor=0.13, p<0.026). CONCLUSION Toe pressure strength in the standing position was associated with maximum walking speed. This finding clarifies the significance of assessing toe pressure strength in the standing position and suggests that enhanced toe pressure strength in the standing position may increase maximum walking speed.
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- Taishiro Kamasaki
- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Nishikyushu University, Kanzaki, Japan
- Doctoral Program of Clinical Neuropsychiatry, Graduate School of Health Sciences, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Nishikyushu University, Kanzaki, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Nishikyushu University, Kanzaki, Japan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Science, Reiwa Health Sciences University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Medical Corporation Ito Clinic Day-Care Rehabilitation, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Doctoral Program of Clinical Neuropsychiatry, Graduate School of Health Sciences, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, Japan
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
- Faculty of Medicine, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, Japan
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- Faculty of Medicine, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, Japan
- Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Health Sciences at Fukuoka, International University of Health and Welfare, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Tarumizu Chuo Hospital, Tarumizu, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Medical Corporation, Sanshukai, Okatsu Hospital, Kagoshima, Japan
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- Graduate School of Health Sciences, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, Japan
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Lanotte F, O’Brien MK, Jayaraman A. AI in Rehabilitation Medicine: Opportunities and Challenges. Ann Rehabil Med 2023; 47:444-458. [PMID: 38093518 PMCID: PMC10767220 DOI: 10.5535/arm.23131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024] Open
Abstract
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are increasingly able to learn from larger and more complex data, thus allowing clinicians and scientists to gain new insights from the information they collect about their patients every day. In rehabilitation medicine, AI can be used to find patterns in huge amounts of healthcare data. These patterns can then be leveraged at the individual level, to design personalized care strategies and interventions to optimize each patient's outcomes. However, building effective AI tools requires many careful considerations about how we collect and handle data, how we train the models, and how we interpret results. In this perspective, we discuss some of the current opportunities and challenges for AI in rehabilitation. We first review recent trends in AI for the screening, diagnosis, treatment, and continuous monitoring of disease or injury, with a special focus on the different types of healthcare data used for these applications. We then examine potential barriers to designing and integrating AI into the clinical workflow, and we propose an end-to-end framework to address these barriers and guide the development of effective AI for rehabilitation. Finally, we present ideas for future work to pave the way for AI implementation in real-world rehabilitation practices.
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- Francesco Lanotte
- Max Nader Lab for Rehabilitation Technologies and Outcomes Research, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Chicago, IL, United States
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Max Nader Lab for Rehabilitation Technologies and Outcomes Research, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Chicago, IL, United States
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Max Nader Lab for Rehabilitation Technologies and Outcomes Research, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Chicago, IL, United States
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, United States
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Sprague B, Zhu X, Rosso A, Verghese J, Delbaere K, Lipnicki D, Sachdev P, Ng T, Gwee X, Yap K, Kim KW, Han J, Oh D, Narazaki K, Chen T, Chen S, Brodaty H, Numbers K, Kochan N, Walker R, Paddick SM, Gureje O, Ojagbemi A, Bello T, Rosano C. Correlates of Gait Speed Among Older Adults From 6 Countries: Findings From the COSMIC Collaboration. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci 2023; 78:2396-2406. [PMID: 36975099 PMCID: PMC10692426 DOI: 10.1093/gerona/glad090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2022] [Indexed: 03/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Few studies have compared gait speed and its correlates among different ethnogeographic regions. The goals of this study were to describe usual and rapid gait speed, and identify their correlates across Australian, Asian, and African countries. METHODS We used data from 6 population-based cohorts of adults aged 65+ from 6 countries and 3 continents (N = 6 472), with samples ranging from 231 to 1 913. All cohorts are members of the Cohort Studies of Memory in an International Consortium collaboration. We investigated whether clinical (body mass index [BMI], hypertension, stroke, apolipoprotein status), psychological (cognition, mood, general health), and behavioral factors (smoking, drinking, physical activity) correlated with usual (N = 4 cohorts) and rapid gait speed (N = 3 cohorts) similarly across cohorts. Regression models were controlled for age, sex, and education, and were sex-stratified. RESULTS Age- and sex-standardized usual gait speed means ranged from 0.61 to 1.06 m/s and rapid gait speed means ranged from 1.16 to 1.64 m/s. Lower BMI and better cognitive function consistently correlated with faster gait speed in all cohorts. Less consistently, not having hypertension and greater physical activity engagement were associated with faster gait speed. Associations with mood, smoking, and drinking were largely nonsignificant. These patterns were not attenuated by demographics. There was limited evidence that the associations differed by sex, except physical activity, where the greater intensity was associated with usual gait among men but not women. CONCLUSIONS This study is among the first to describe the usual and rapid gait speeds across older adults in Africa, Asia, and Australia.
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- Briana N Sprague
- Department of Epidemiology, Graduate School of Public Health, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, Graduate School of Public Health, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, Graduate School of Public Health, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,USA
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- Department of Neurology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, New York, USA
- Department of Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, New York, USA
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- Falls, Balance and Injury Research Centre, Neuroscience Research Australia, Randwick, New South Wales, Australia
- School of Population Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA), University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Population Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Neuropsychiatric Institute, The Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Psychological Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Psychological Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Ng Teng Fong Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Neuropsychiatry, Seoul National University, Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, South Korea
- Department of Psychiatry, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
- Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Seoul National University College of Natural Sciences, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Neuropsychiatry, Seoul National University, Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, South Korea
- Department of Psychiatry, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Psychiatry, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
- Department of Psychiatry, SMG-SNU Boramae Medical Center, Seoul, South Korea
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- Center for Liberal Arts, Fukuoka Institute of Technology, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Sports and Health Research Center, Department of Physical Education, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Health Sciences, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA), University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA), University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA), University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Medicine, North Tyneside General Hospital, North Shields, UK
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- Translational and Clinical Research Institute; Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Department of Epidemiology, Graduate School of Public Health, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,USA
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Pietrzak B, Kujawa J, Lipert A. Depressive Disorders, Cognitive and Physical Function of Older People in Early Dementia Detection. Life (Basel) 2023; 13:2010. [PMID: 37895392 PMCID: PMC10608476 DOI: 10.3390/life13102010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2023] [Revised: 09/29/2023] [Accepted: 10/01/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Aging is associated with cognitive decline, leading to cognitive and physical impairments, which are risk factors for loss of independence and dementia development. Early diagnosis is beneficial for both, the patient and their family, to avoid long-term consequences. The aim of this study was to analyze the frequency of depressive disorders and their influence on cognitive and physical function of older people in early dementia detection. METHODS There were 852 patients, aged at least 60 years, from the Central Teaching Hospital. The study was conducted between September 2022 and June 2023. The qualified participants were examined using four tools: Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS), Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL), Timed Up and Go (TUG) and Schulman's Clock-Drawing Test. RESULTS Over one-third had depressive disorders. A relationship with p < 0.05 was observed between GDS and IADL: r = -0.61. A relationship with p > 0.05 was observed between GDS and TUG: r = -024. A relationship with p < 0.05 was observed between GDS and CDT: r = 0.74. CONCLUSIONS The first signs of depressive disorders in older people may be considered an indication for further diagnosis of dementia.
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- Beata Pietrzak
- Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Medical University of Lodz, 92-213 Lodz, Poland; (B.P.); (J.K.)
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- Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Medical University of Lodz, 92-213 Lodz, Poland; (B.P.); (J.K.)
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Medical University of Lodz, 92-213 Lodz, Poland
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Morawin B, Tylutka A, Bielewicz F, Zembron-Lacny A. Diagnostics of inflammaging in relation to sarcopenia. Front Public Health 2023; 11:1162385. [PMID: 37465171 PMCID: PMC10351926 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1162385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2023] [Accepted: 06/14/2023] [Indexed: 07/20/2023] Open
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One of the theories about aging focuses on the immune response and relates to the activation of subclinical and chronic inflammation. This study was designed to investigate the relationship between inflammation and sarcopenia and to evaluate the influence of lifestyle on the inflammatory profile. Finally, therapeutic strategies to counteract the pathophysiological effect of skeletal muscle aging were also indicated. One hundred seventy-three individuals aged 71.5 ± 6.8 years were divided into two groups: sarcopenia and probable sarcopenia (n = 39) and no sarcopenia (n = 134). Sarcopenia was assessed according to the algorithm of the European Working Group on Sarcopenia in the older adults 2. C-reactive protein (CRP) (p = 0.011) and CRP/albumin ratio (p = 0.030) as well as IL-1β (p = 0.002), cfDNA (p < 0.001) and bilirubin levels (p = 0.002) were significantly higher in the sarcopenia group as opposed to the no sarcopenia group. No significant differences were observed between groups in the concentration of TNFα (p = 0.429) and IL-6 (p = 0.300). An inverse correlation was found between gait speed and cfDNA (rs = -0.234, p < 0.01) and IL-1β (rs = -0.263, p < 0.01). The ROC analysis of cfDNA, CRP, IL-1β and bilirubin ranged from 0.6 to 0.7, which confirms the association between sarcopenia and inflammatory mediators and indicates high clinical usefulness of cfDNA and bilirubin in sarcopenia prediction. We also indicated a link between inflammation and fitness level in the older adult thereby providing evidence that lifestyle exercise should be a key therapeutic strategy in sarcopenia prevention.
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- Barbara Morawin
- Department of Applied and Clinical Physiology, Collegium Medicum University of Zielona Gora, Zielona Góra, Poland
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- Department of Applied and Clinical Physiology, Collegium Medicum University of Zielona Gora, Zielona Góra, Poland
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- Student Research Group, University of Zielona Gora, Collegium Medicum University of Zielona Gora, Zielona Gora, Poland
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- Department of Applied and Clinical Physiology, Collegium Medicum University of Zielona Gora, Zielona Góra, Poland
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Moreira BDS, Andrade ACDS, Bastone ADC, Torres JL, Braga LDS, Ygnatios NTM, Mambrini JVDM, Lima-Costa MF, Kirkwood RN. Home-based gait speed and the association with sociodemographic and anthropometric variables: A national study (ELSI-Brazil). Geriatr Nurs 2023; 51:400-407. [PMID: 37137188 DOI: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2023.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2023] [Revised: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 04/05/2023] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To investigate home-based gait speed performance for men and women stratified by age group and its associations with sociodemographic and anthropometric variables. METHODS Data from the 2nd wave of the Brazilian Longitudinal Study of Aging (ELSI-Brazil, 2019-2021) were used. Gait speed was tested twice at home over 3.0 meters at usual pace. Associations of sociodemographic and anthropometric variables with gait speed were evaluated using gamma regression. RESULTS Median gait speed value reduced with increasing age in both sexes [men: 0.70 m/s (50-59 years) to 0.53 m/s (≥80 years); women: 0.68 m/s (50-59 years) to 0.48 m/s (≥80 years)] and was significantly lower in women than men in the age groups of 60-69 and 70-79 years. Age group and education among men and age group, education, and waist circumference among women were significantly associated with gait speed. CONCLUSIONS Our findings may be helpful as reference values to identify mobility limitation among older Brazilians.
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- Bruno de Souza Moreira
- Núcleo de Estudos em Saúde Pública e Envelhecimento, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais e Fundação Oswaldo Cruz - Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
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- Programa de Pós-graduação em Saúde Coletiva, Instituto de Saúde Coletiva, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso, Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-graduação em Reabilitação e Desempenho Funcional, Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri, Diamantina, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Estudos em Saúde Pública e Envelhecimento, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais e Fundação Oswaldo Cruz - Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil; Programa de Pós-graduação em Saúde Pública, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Estudos em Saúde Pública e Envelhecimento, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais e Fundação Oswaldo Cruz - Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil; Programa de Pós-graduação em Saúde Pública, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Estudos em Saúde Pública e Envelhecimento, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais e Fundação Oswaldo Cruz - Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil; Centro Universitário Santa Rita, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Estudos em Saúde Pública e Envelhecimento, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais e Fundação Oswaldo Cruz - Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil; Programa de Pós-graduação em Saúde Coletiva, Instituto René Rachou, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Estudos em Saúde Pública e Envelhecimento, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais e Fundação Oswaldo Cruz - Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil; Programa de Pós-graduação em Saúde Pública, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- School of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Gomes DRDP, Santos LP, Gonzalez MC, Vieira ER, Bielemann RM. Changes in Physical Performance among Community-Dwelling Older Adults in Six Years. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:ijerph20085579. [PMID: 37107860 PMCID: PMC10138314 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20085579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2023] [Revised: 04/13/2023] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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Changes in physical performance (PP) occur with aging, and understanding the magnitude of these changes over time is important. This study evaluated changes in Gait Speed (GS) and Timed Up and Go (TUG) performance and their association with related factors among community-dwelling older adults over a period of five to six years. A cohort study of 476 older adults with baseline assessment conducted in 2014 and reassessment in 2019-2020 was carried out. Associations between PP changes over time and sociodemographic, behavioral, and health variables were evaluated using mixed linear models. Approximately 68% of the participants declined PP; 20% had no relevant change in GS and 9% in TUG time (sustained PP); 12% increased GS, and 23% decreased TUG time (improved PP). Being male (p = 0.023), living without a partner/separated (p = 0.035), higher education (p = 0.019), and alcohol consumption in the prior month (p = 0.045) were associated with decreased GS, while older age (p < 0.001), having lower socioeconomic status (p < 0.004), physical inactivity (p = 0.017), and being overweight (p = 0.007) were associated with increased TUG time. PP declined for most participants. Factors most strongly associated with PP decline are non-modifiable. The high prevalence of PP decline over time signals the importance of including physical tests in yearly health assessments.
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- Darlise Rodrigues dos Passos Gomes
- Post-Graduate Program in Food and Nutrition, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas 96075-630, Brazil; (M.C.G.); (R.M.B.)
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- Post-Graduate Program in Food and Nutrition, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas 96075-630, Brazil; (M.C.G.); (R.M.B.)
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199, USA;
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- Post-Graduate Program in Food and Nutrition, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas 96075-630, Brazil; (M.C.G.); (R.M.B.)
- Post-Graduate Program in Epidemiology, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas 96020-220, Brazil
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Functional Improvement and Satisfaction with a Wearable Hip Exoskeleton in Community-Living Adults. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:healthcare11050643. [PMID: 36900648 PMCID: PMC10000834 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11050643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2022] [Revised: 02/18/2023] [Accepted: 02/21/2023] [Indexed: 02/24/2023] Open
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Demand for wearable devices and supportive technology is growing as these devices have the potential to enhance physical function and quality of life in users. The purpose of this study was to investigate usability and satisfaction after performing functional and gait exercise with a wearable hip exoskeleton in community-living adults. A total of 225 adults residing in the local community participated in this study. All participants performed 40 min of exercise once with a wearable hip exoskeleton in various environments. The EX1, which functions as a wearable hip exoskeleton, was used. Physical function was assessed before and after exercise with the EX1. After completing exercise with the EX1, the usability and satisfaction questionnaires were evaluated. Gait speed, timed up and go test (TUG), and four square step test (FSST) showed statistically significant improvements after exercise with the EX1 in both groups (p < 0.05). In the 6 min walking test (6MWT), a significant increase was observed in the middle-aged group (p < 0.05). In the short physical performance battery (SPPB), there was a significant improvement in the old-aged group (p < 0.05). On the other hand, positive results in usability and satisfaction were noticed in both groups. These results demonstrate that a single session of exercise with the EX1 was effective in improving physical performance of both middle- and old-aged adults, with positive feedback from most of the participants.
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Onyeso OK, Odole AC, Scott DR, Akinrolie O, Kalu ME, Awosoga OA. Association between sociodemographic factors and mobility limitation among older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol. Syst Rev 2023; 12:19. [PMID: 36788639 PMCID: PMC9930347 DOI: 10.1186/s13643-023-02190-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2022] [Accepted: 02/08/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Mobility is an independent predictor of physical functionality, healthy ageing, and quality of life. Various literatures have associated mobility limitation in older adulthood with demographic and socioeconomic factors. Hence, we propose a systematic review and meta-analysis to synthesise the association between sociodemographic factors and mobility limitations in older adults. METHODS AND ANALYSES This protocol was written according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocols (PRISMA-P) guidelines. We will perform a comprehensive search of all observational studies that assessed the relationship between age, gender, race, place, education, income, occupation, social status, and walking distance, time, or speed. Electronic databases (MEDLINE, Web of Science, EMBASE, CINAHL, AgeLine, and SPORTDiscus) will be searched from inception to 28 February 2023. We will supplement the database search by manually searching the reference lists of all identified and relevant full-text articles. Two independent reviewers will be responsible for screening articles, data extraction, and assessment of bias. We will appraise the study quality and risk of bias using the Prediction Model Risk of Bias Assessment Tool (PROBAST). A meta-analysis will be considered if data from the selected studies are homogeneous, otherwise, a narrative synthesis of the extracted data will be presented. DISCUSSION Mobility limitation leads to frequent falls, dependency, morbidity, and death among older adults. This review is necessary, to identify and prioritise important sociodemographic factors during older adults' clinical assessment and policy development. It is the first phase of a multi-methods study seeking to develop a prognostic mobility trajectory for community-dwelling older adults. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION PROSPERO CRD42022298570.
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- Ogochukwu Kelechi Onyeso
- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, AB, Canada. .,Emerging Researchers and Professionals in Ageing-African Network, Abuja, Nigeria. .,Prentice Institute for Global Population and Economy, University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, AB, Canada.
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria
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- University of Lethbridge Library, Lethbridge, AB, Canada
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- Emerging Researchers and Professionals in Ageing-African Network, Abuja, Nigeria.,Applied Health Sciences, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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- Emerging Researchers and Professionals in Ageing-African Network, Abuja, Nigeria.,School of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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Petermann-Rocha F, Parra-Soto S, Cid V, Venegas P, Huidobro A, Ferreccio C, Celis-Morales C. The association between walking pace and grip strength and all-cause mortality: A prospective analysis from the MAUCO cohort. Maturitas 2023; 168:37-43. [PMID: 36442346 DOI: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2022.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2022] [Revised: 10/11/2022] [Accepted: 11/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This study investigated the individual and combined association of walking pace and grip strength with all-cause mortality in Chilean adults. STUDY DESIGN 8813 participants (54.6 % women) from the MAUCO population-based cohort were included in this prospective study. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Individual and combined associations of grip strength (normal or low grip) and walking pace (normal or slow walking) with all-cause mortality were investigated using Cox proportional-hazard models. Analyses were adjusted for sociodemographic, lifestyle, and health-related factors. RESULTS Over a median follow-up of 4.74 years, 151 and 206 participants included in the analyses of walking pace and grip strength died. Individuals with low grip strength had a risk of dying 2.40 times (95 % CI: 1.64 to 3.51) higher than their counterparts with normal grip strength. Similar results were identified for slow walkers (HR: 1.77 [95 % CI: 1.25 to 2.50]). When the two factors were combined and the associations investigated, individuals with normal walking pace but with low grip strength had a higher risk of all-cause mortality than those with normal walking pace and normal grip strength (HR: 3.56 [95 % CI: 1.99 to 6.36]). The associations remained even after including a 1- and 2-year landmark period in the analyses. CONCLUSIONS Slow walking pace and low grip strength were associated with a higher risk of mortality (both in isolation and combined). These factors might be early markers of all-cause mortality, and should be measured more frequently in middle-aged and older adults in clinical practice.
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- Fanny Petermann-Rocha
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Diego Portales, Santiago, Chile; BHF Cardiovascular Research Centre, School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health, University of Glasgow, United Kingdom.
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- BHF Cardiovascular Research Centre, School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health, University of Glasgow, United Kingdom; Department of Nutrition and Public Health, Universidad del Bío-Bío, Chillán 3780000, Chile
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- Facultad de Medicina, School of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Facultad de Medicina, School of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Católica del Maule, Talca, Chile
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- Facultad de Medicina, School of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- BHF Cardiovascular Research Centre, School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health, University of Glasgow, United Kingdom; Human Performance Lab, Education, Physical Activity and Health Research Unit, Universidad Católica del Maule, Talca 3466706, Chile
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Chung CM, Shin S, Lee Y, Lee DY. Determination of the Predictors with the Greatest Influence on Walking in the Elderly. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2022; 58:1640. [PMID: 36422178 PMCID: PMC9693411 DOI: 10.3390/medicina58111640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2022] [Revised: 11/07/2022] [Accepted: 11/08/2022] [Indexed: 08/26/2023]
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Background and Objectives: Previous studies have revealed that independent variables (lower extremity strength, postural control ability, and body composition) influence gait performance and variability, but the difference in the relative influence between these variables is unclear. Hence, this study determines the variable that is the most influential predictor of gait performance and variability among potential independent variables in the elderly. Materials and Methods: Seventy-eight subjects aged ≥60 years participated. For each subject, the gait variables and lower extremity muscle strength were measured using an accelerometer worn on both feet during a 6-minute walk and a manual force sensor, respectively. The static balance ability was measured through two force plates, and the body composition was measured by applying bioelectrical impedance analysis. Linear regression analyses were performed stepwise to determine whether these variables affect gait performance and variability. Results: After adjusting for sex and gait performance, the ankle strength, body fat mass, mean velocity in the medial-lateral direction, ankle plantar flexion strength, and girth were predictors of gait speed dorsiflexion, gait performance, swing width of the gait performance, walking speed, and gait variability, respectively. Conclusions: Overall, gait performance in the elderly is related to muscle strength, postural control, and body composition in a complex manner, but gait variability appears to be more closely related to ankle muscle strength. This study provides further evidence that muscle strength is important in motor function and stability.
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- Chul-Min Chung
- Research Institute of Human Ecology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea
- Neuromuscular Control Laboratory, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea
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- Research Institute of Human Ecology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea
- Neuromuscular Control Laboratory, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea
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- Research Institute of Human Ecology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea
- Neuromuscular Control Laboratory, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea
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- Research Institute of Human Ecology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea
- Neuromuscular Control Laboratory, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea
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Fukuoka Y, Katzman WB, Gladin A, Lane NE, Yoo JO. Factors associated with the 6-minute walk test performance in older adults with hyperkyphosis. Geriatr Nurs 2022; 47:95-99. [PMID: 35901578 PMCID: PMC9675409 DOI: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2022.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2022] [Revised: 07/01/2022] [Accepted: 07/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Age-related hyperkyphosis is associated with adverse health outcomes, such as falls, fractures, and mortality. However, few studies investigated the relationship between the severity of hyperkyphosis and physical endurance in older adults. This study examined whether a degree of hyperkyphosis curvature was independently associated with the 6-minute walk test (6MWT) distance. We analyzed the baseline data of 112 older adults aged 60-92 enrolled in the Specialized Center of Research (SCOR) Kyphosis trial. The majority of the sample had at least a college degree and were white. On average, participants walked 503.9 (SD 82.3) meters in 6 minutes. Multivariate regression results showed that the degree of hyperkyphosis curvature was not independently associated with the 6MWT distance, but taller height, lighter weight, and less prescription medication were significant predictors of better performance on the 6MWT distance. Validation of the study findings in a large, diverse older adult population is warranted.
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- Yoshimi Fukuoka
- Department of Physiological Nursing, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA.
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Pain Medicine, Kaiser Permanente Northern California, San Francisco Medical Center, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology and Immunology, School of Medicine, University of California, Davis, CA, USA
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- Department of Communication, University of California, Davis, CA, USA
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Jiang G, Wu X. Slower maximal walking speed is associated with poorer global cognitive function among older adults residing in China. PeerJ 2022; 10:e13809. [PMID: 35910770 PMCID: PMC9336608 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.13809] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2022] [Accepted: 07/07/2022] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Background Maintaining both walking speed and cognitive function is essential for active, healthy aging. This study investigated age-related differences in walking speed and global cognitive function with aging and the association between them among older adults residing in the developing country of China. Methods This cross-sectional study measured usual (UWS) and maximal walking speed (MWS) of participants for six meters. The Chinese version of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment was used to evaluate global cognition through in-person interviews. Analyses of variance were used to compare the differences in UWS, MWS, and global cognition between genders and age groups. Multiple linear regression models were used to determine the association between walking speed and global cognitive function. Results In total, 791 Chinese adults (252 men and 539 women) aged 60-89 years were included in this study. Markedly slowed UWS and worse global cognitive function scores were observed for both genders among adults ≥80 years of age. MWS slowed considerably in men ≥85 years of age and in women ≥80 years of age. There was a significant gender difference in MWS-with men walking faster than women-but not in UWS. Linear regression analysis adjusted for the confounding factors of gender, height, weight, years of education, and chronic disease indicated that MWS, but not UWS, was significantly associated with global cognitive function (β = 0.086, [0.177, 1.657], P = 0.015) such that slower maximal walking speed was associated with poorer cognitive performance. This association was statistically significant only for adults aged 75-79 years (β = 0.261 [0.647, 4.592], P = 0.010). Conclusion Walking speed was slower in the older age groups. Global cognitive function deteriorated markedly after 80 years of age. After controlling for confounding variables, slower MWS, but not UWS, was associated with poorer global cognitive function. MWS may serve as a potential indicator for earlier identification of poor cognition and motoric cognitive risk syndrome in an older Chinese population.
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- Guiping Jiang
- Shanghai University of Sport, School of Physical Education and Sport Training, Shanghai, China,Harbin University, School of Physical Education, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Shanghai University of Sport, School of Physical Education and Sport Training, Shanghai, China
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The Relationship between the Activity Balance Confidence and Mobility Tests among Older Adults in Indonesia. J Aging Res 2022; 2022:4140624. [PMID: 35832731 PMCID: PMC9273457 DOI: 10.1155/2022/4140624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2021] [Revised: 05/26/2022] [Accepted: 06/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Introduction. Unsteady gait, instability, and lower extremity muscle weakness are some of the risk factors for falls. Reduced balance is a further precursor of falls, and injuries adversely affect the instability. In doing an activity without losing their balance, confidence among older adults is also crucial because it will influence their mobility. Objectives. The objective of this study is to examine the association between activity balance confidence and functional mobility, including gait, balance, and strength, among older adults. Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted among older adults living in long-term care facilities and community dwellings. A total of 326 older adults (>60 years old) participated in this study from three provinces in Java Island, Indonesia. The inclusion criteria were older adults living independently and without obstacles in communication, who have no hearing loss, and who agreed to be respondents. The activity-specific balance confidence (ABC) scale determines the level of confidence. The participants were asked about their balance confidence not to lose their balance while doing 16 activities. The dependent variable is the mobility test, including a gait test using TUG (times up and go) to see how the subjects stand, walk, and turn around; a balance test (four stages); and a strength test (30-second chair stand). Results. The results of the ABC scale showed the respondents felt the most confidence not to lose their balance when they walk around the house (82.01%) and the less confidence when they stepped onto or off an escalator while holding onto a railing (37.7%). The gait, balance, and strength test revealed that 51.2% of the respondents showed an unsteady gait, 63.8% showed instability that felt awkward and unusual when standing on one leg, and 60.1% of the participants showed muscle weakness. The bivariate analysis significantly correlated the ABC scale test and all mobility tests. The older adult participants who are not confident will have 12.03 times higher the unstable result of the gait test, 8.4 times higher the unstable result of the balance test, and 7.47 times higher the less strength result of the strength test who are confident. Conclusion. Older adults who lack balance confidence showed significantly poorer results in mobility tests.
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Bae Y. Decreased Saccadic Eye Movement Speed Correlates with Dynamic Balance in Older Adults. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19137842. [PMID: 35805500 PMCID: PMC9266155 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19137842] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2022] [Revised: 06/21/2022] [Accepted: 06/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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This study aimed to determine the change in saccadic eye movement (SEM) speed according to age (young older; 65–72 years, middle older; 73–80 years, old older: over 81 years) in the elderly and identify the correlation between SEM speed and balance ability. We recruited 128 elderly individuals and measured their SEM speed and balance. The SEM speed was measured to allow the target to appear once every 2 s (0.5 Hz), twice per second (2 Hz), or thrice per second (3 Hz). The SEM performance time was 1 min with a washout period of 1 min. Balance ability was measured using the functional reach test (FRT), timed up-and-go test (TUG), and walking speed (WS). As age increased, FRT, TUG, and WS decreased and SEM speed was significantly decreased in old older than in young older adults at 3 HZ. In all participants, the 3 Hz SEM speed was significantly correlated with TUG and WS. Therefore, SEM speed may be inadequate or decreased in response to rapid external environmental stimuli and may be a factor that deteriorates the ability to balance in older adults.
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- Youngsook Bae
- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health Science, Gachon University, 191 Hambangmoe-ro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon 21936, Korea
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Tuvemo Johnson S, Anens E, Johansson AC, Hellström K. What Predicts Falls, and what are the Circumstances and Consequences of Falls in Community-Dwelling Older Adults Who Need Walking Aids or Home Help Service. Gerontol Geriatr Med 2022; 8:23337214221098900. [PMID: 35677675 PMCID: PMC9168864 DOI: 10.1177/23337214221098900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2022] [Revised: 03/25/2022] [Accepted: 04/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The objective was to analyze predictive variables for falls in older community-dwelling
adults who needed walking aids or home help service, to describe the circumstances and
consequences of falls and fall injuries, and to describe the activities preceding falls,
n = 175, mean age 83 years. Falls were self-reported monthly in a fall
calendar and were followed up by a telephone interview. A logistic regression analysis was
performed to investigate predictive baseline variables for falls. Injuries were reported
in 82 of the 185 fall events. Previous falls and a high level of education had a
significant association with falls odds ratios 1.9 (95% CI 1.3–2.7), and 2.7 (95% CI
1.4–5.3). Activities preceding the falls were classified according to the International
Classification of Functioning (ICF). Falls and fall injuries were most common while moving
around within the home and rising from sitting to standing.
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- Susanna Tuvemo Johnson
- Department of Women's and Childrens Health, Physiotherapy, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Women's and Childrens Health, Physiotherapy, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Women's and Childrens Health, Physiotherapy, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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Chan CK, Azah HN, Yeow CH, Goh SK, Ting HN, Salmah K. Effects of Squatting Speed and Depth on Lower Extremity Kinematics, Kinetics and Energetics. J MECH MED BIOL 2022. [DOI: 10.1142/s0219519422500324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Squatting has received considerable attention in sports and is commonly utilized in daily activities. Knowledge of the squatting biomechanics in terms of its speed and depth may enhance exercise selection when targeting for sport-specific performance improvement and injury avoidance. Nonetheless, these perspectives have not been consistently reported. Hence, this preliminary study intends to quantify the kinematics, kinetics, and energetics in squat with different depths and speeds among healthy young adults with different physical activity levels; i.e., between active and sedentary groups. Twenty participants were administered to squat at varying depths (deep, normal, and half) and speeds (fast, normal, and slow). Motion-capture system and force plates were employed to acquire motion trajectories and ground reaction force. Joint moment was obtained via inverse dynamics, while power was derived as a product of moment and angular velocity. Higher speeds and deeper squats greatly influence higher joint moments and powers at the hip ([Formula: see text]) and knee ([Formula: see text]) than ankle, signifying these joints as the prime movers with knee as the predominant contributor. These preliminary findings show that the knee-strategy and hip-strategy were employed in compensating speed and depth manipulations during squatting. In certain contexts, appreciating these findings may provide clinically relevant implications, from the performance and injury avoidance viewpoint, which will ameliorate the physical activity level of practitioners.
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- Chow-Khuen Chan
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Gimunová M, Sebera M, Kasović M, Svobodová L, Vespalec T. Spatio-Temporal Gait Parameters in Association with Medications and Risk of Falls in the Elderly. Clin Interv Aging 2022; 17:873-883. [PMID: 35663050 PMCID: PMC9156521 DOI: 10.2147/cia.s363479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2022] [Accepted: 04/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Purpose The aim of this study was to analyze factors affecting spatio-temporal gait parameters in elderly people of both genders and different ages with different risks of fall, fall history, and medications. Patients and Methods A total of 210 community-dwelling older adults (156 females, 54 males; mean age 72.84±6.26 years) participated in this study. To assess the risk of falls, the Downton Fall Risk Index was used. An additional question about medication intake (all prescribed drugs) was asked. To assess the spatio-temporal gait parameters, the Zebris FDM platform was used. Gait parameters and Downton Fall Risk Index, stratified by participants’ history of falls, multiple medication use (0/1/2+), gender, age, and medication categories, were statistically analyzed using the Mann–Whitney U-test and Kruskal–Wallis test. Results When comparing different medication categories, a Downton Fall Risk Index score indicating a high risk of falls was observed in the psychotropic medication category (3.56±1.67). A gait velocity suggesting a higher risk of falls (≤3.60 km/h) was observed in the psychotropic (2.85±1.09 km/h) and diabetes (2.80±0.81 km/h) medication categories, in the age groups 70–79 years (3.30±0.89 km/h) and 80+ years (2.67±0.88 km/h), and in participants using two or more medications (3.04±0.93 km/h). Conclusion The results of this study confirm previous observations and show that higher age and multiple medication negatively affect the gait, and that the higher risk of falls is associated with psychotropic and diabetes medication use. These results provide important information for future fall preventive programs for the elderly that would be especially beneficial for elderly people taking psychotropic and diabetes medication.
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- Marta Gimunová
- Department of Kinesiology, Faculty of Sport Studies, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic
- Correspondence: Marta Gimunová, Department of Kinesiology, Faculty of Sport Studies, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic, Tel +420 549 49 8398, Email
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- Department of Kinesiology, Faculty of Sport Studies, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Kinesiology, Faculty of Sport Studies, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic
- Department of General and Applied Kinesiology, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Gymnastics and Combatives, Faculty of Sport Studies, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic
- Incubator of Kinanthropology Research, Faculty of Sport Studies, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Kinesiology, Faculty of Sport Studies, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic
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Pau M, Mulas I, Putzu V, Asoni G, Viale D, Mameli I, Allali G. Functional mobility in older women with and without motoric cognitive risk syndrome: a quantitative assessment using wearable inertial sensors. JOURNAL OF GERONTOLOGY AND GERIATRICS 2022. [DOI: 10.36150/2499-6564-n259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Vasco V, Antunes AGP, Tikhanoff V, Pattacini U, Natale L, Gower V, Maggiali M. HR1 Robot: An Assistant for Healthcare Applications. Front Robot AI 2022; 9:813843. [PMID: 35198604 PMCID: PMC8860235 DOI: 10.3389/frobt.2022.813843] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2021] [Accepted: 01/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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According to the World Health Organization1,2 the percentage of healthcare dependent population, such as elderly and people with disabilities, among others, will increase over the next years. This trend will put a strain on the health and social systems of most countries. The adoption of robots could assist these health systems in responding to this increased demand, particularly in high intensity and repetitive tasks. In a previous work, we compared a Socially Assistive Robot (SAR) with a Virtual Agent (VA) during the execution of a rehabilitation task. The SAR consisted of a humanoid R1 robot, while the Virtual Agent represented its simulated counter-part. In both cases, the agents evaluated the participants’ motions and provided verbal feedback. Participants reported higher levels of engagement when training with the SAR. Given that the architecture has been proven to be successful for a rehabilitation task, other sets of repetitive tasks could also take advantage of the platform, such as clinical tests. A commonly performed clinical trial is the Timed Up and Go (TUG), where the patient has to stand up, walk 3 m to a goal line and back, and sit down. To handle this test, we extended the architecture to evaluate lower limbs’ motions, follow the participants while continuously interacting with them, and verify that the test is completed successfully. We implemented the scenario in Gazebo, by simulating both participants and the interaction with the robot3. A full interactive report is created when the test is over, providing the extracted information to the specialist. We validate the architecture in three different experiments, each with 1,000 trials, using the Gazebo simulation. These experiments evaluate the ability of this architecture to analyse the patient, verify if they are able to complete the TUG test, and the accuracy of the measurements obtained during the test. This work provides the foundations towards more thorough clinical experiments with a large number of participants with a physical platform in the future. The software is publicly available in the assistive-rehab repository4 and fully documented.
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- Valentina Vasco
- iCub Tech, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT), Genoa, Italy
- *Correspondence: Valentina Vasco, ; Alexandre G. P. Antunes,
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- iCub Tech, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT), Genoa, Italy
- *Correspondence: Valentina Vasco, ; Alexandre G. P. Antunes,
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- iCub Tech, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT), Genoa, Italy
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- iCub Tech, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT), Genoa, Italy
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- Human Sensing and Perception, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT), Genoa, Italy
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- iCub Tech, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT), Genoa, Italy
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The Correlation of Serum Myostatin Levels with Gait Speed in Kidney Transplantation Recipients. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19010465. [PMID: 35010726 PMCID: PMC8744722 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19010465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2021] [Revised: 12/27/2021] [Accepted: 12/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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The primary role of myostatin is to negatively regulate skeletal muscle growth. The gait speed is a noninvasive, reliable parameter that predicts cardiovascular risk and mortality. This study evaluated the relationship between serum myostatin concentrations and gait speeds in patients who had undergone kidney transplantation (KT). A total of 84 KT recipients were evaluated. A speed of less than 1.0 m/s was categorized into the low gait speed group. We measured serum myostatin concentrations with a commercial enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. KT recipients in the low gait speed group had significantly older age, as well as higher body weight, body mass index (BMI), skeletal muscle index, serum triglyceride levels, glucose levels, and blood urea nitrogen levels, lower estimated glomerular filtration rates and serum myostatin levels, a higher percentage of steroid use, and a lower proportion of mycophenolate mofetil use. Multivariable logistic regression analysis revealed that lower myostatin levels and lower frequency of mycophenolate mofetil use were independently associated with low gait speed. In multivariable stepwise linear regression analysis, myostatin levels were positively correlated with gait speeds, and age and BMI were negatively correlated with gait speeds. In the study, serum myostatin levels were significantly lower in the low gait speed group. Subjects in the low gait speed group also had greater BMI and older age.
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Conic RRZ, Geis C, Vincent HK. Social Determinants of Health in Physiatry: Challenges and Opportunities for Clinical Decision Making and Improving Treatment Precision. Front Public Health 2021; 9:738253. [PMID: 34858922 PMCID: PMC8632538 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2021.738253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2021] [Accepted: 10/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Physiatry is a medical specialty focused on improving functional outcomes in patients with a variety of medical conditions that affect the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, bones, joints, ligaments, and tendons. Social determinants of health (SDH) play a key role in determining therapeutic process and patient functional outcomes. Big data and precision medicine have been used in other fields and to some extent in physiatry to predict patient outcomes, however many challenges remain. The interplay between SDH and physiatry outcomes is highly variable depending on different phases of care, and more favorable patient profiles in acute care may be less favorable in the outpatient setting. Furthermore, SDH influence which treatments or interventional procedures are accessible to the patient and thus determine outcomes. This opinion paper describes utility of existing datasets in combination with novel data such as movement, gait patterning and patient perceived outcomes could be analyzed with artificial intelligence methods to determine the best treatment plan for individual patients in order to achieve maximal functional capacity.
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- Rosalynn R Z Conic
- Department of Family Medicine and Public Health, University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA, United States
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, United States
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, United States
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Laidig D, Jocham AJ, Guggenberger B, Adamer K, Fischer M, Seel T. Calibration-Free Gait Assessment by Foot-Worn Inertial Sensors. Front Digit Health 2021; 3:736418. [PMID: 34806077 PMCID: PMC8599134 DOI: 10.3389/fdgth.2021.736418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2021] [Accepted: 09/24/2021] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Walking is a central activity of daily life, and there is an increasing demand for objective measurement-based gait assessment. In contrast to stationary systems, wearable inertial measurement units (IMUs) have the potential to enable non-restrictive and accurate gait assessment in daily life. We propose a set of algorithms that uses the measurements of two foot-worn IMUs to determine major spatiotemporal gait parameters that are essential for clinical gait assessment: durations of five gait phases for each side as well as stride length, walking speed, and cadence. Compared to many existing methods, the proposed algorithms neither require magnetometers nor a precise mounting of the sensor or dedicated calibration movements. They are therefore suitable for unsupervised use by non-experts in indoor as well as outdoor environments. While previously proposed methods are rarely validated in pathological gait, we evaluate the accuracy of the proposed algorithms on a very broad dataset consisting of 215 trials and three different subject groups walking on a treadmill: healthy subjects (n = 39), walking at three different speeds, as well as orthopedic (n = 62) and neurological (n = 36) patients, walking at a self-selected speed. The results show a very strong correlation of all gait parameters (Pearson's r between 0.83 and 0.99, p < 0.01) between the IMU system and the reference system. The mean absolute difference (MAD) is 1.4 % for the gait phase durations, 1.7 cm for the stride length, 0.04 km/h for the walking speed, and 0.7 steps/min for the cadence. We show that the proposed methods achieve high accuracy not only for a large range of walking speeds but also in pathological gait as it occurs in orthopedic and neurological diseases. In contrast to all previous research, we present calibration-free methods for the estimation of gait phases and spatiotemporal parameters and validate them in a large number of patients with different pathologies. The proposed methods lay the foundation for ubiquitous unsupervised gait assessment in daily-life environments.
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- Daniel Laidig
- Control Systems Group, Technische Universität Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Physiotherapy, FH JOANNEUM University of Applied Sciences, Graz, Austria
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- Institute of Physiotherapy, FH JOANNEUM University of Applied Sciences, Graz, Austria
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- Vamed Rehabilitation Center Kitzbuehel, Kitzbuehel, Austria
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- Vamed Rehabilitation Center Kitzbuehel, Kitzbuehel, Austria
- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Rehabilitation Research, Vienna, Austria
- Hannover Medical School MHH, Clinic for Rehabilitation Medicine, Hannover, Germany
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- Department Artificial Intelligence in Biomedical Engineering, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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Combined effect of obesity and low physical performance on the incidence of hypertension in Chinese community-dwelling older population. J Hum Hypertens 2021; 35:970-977. [PMID: 33208838 DOI: 10.1038/s41371-020-00442-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2020] [Revised: 08/29/2020] [Accepted: 11/01/2020] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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The combination of having a low physical performance and obesity results in a vicious cycle, but the effect of this combination on the incidence of hypertension is still unknown. This article aims to examine the effect of obesity and low physical performance on the incidence of hypertension in older adults. The sample was comprised of 349 Chinese community-dwelling participants (199 women; mean age 66.30 ± 5.78 years) without hypertension at baseline. Obesity was defined as having a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 28 kg/m2. Participants scoring in the top 20% on the Timed Up and Go Test (TUGT) or in the slowest 20% of the 4-m walking test were defined as having a low physical performance. The outcome was new onset hypertension at the 1-year follow-up. We found that 89 (25.5%) of the 349 participants without hypertension at baseline had developed hypertension at their 1-year follow-up. After multivariate adjustments, it was found that the incidence of hypertension was associated with the combination of obesity and having a low physical performance (OR = 7.30, 95% CI = 1.36-39.11), but not solely with obesity (OR = 1.40, 95% CI = 0.68-2.88) or solely with low physical performance (OR = 0.98, 95% CI = 0.29-3.27). Hence, although obesity and low physical performance did not independently affect the incidence of hypertension after one year, the combination of the two can significantly increase the incidence of hypertension in Chinese community-dwelling older adults.
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Kang MG, Kang SJ, Roh HK, Jung HY, Kim SW, Choi JY, Kim KI. Accuracy and Diversity of Wearable Device-Based Gait Speed Measurement Among Older Men: Observational Study. J Med Internet Res 2021; 23:e29884. [PMID: 34633293 PMCID: PMC8546531 DOI: 10.2196/29884] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2021] [Revised: 07/21/2021] [Accepted: 08/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Background Gait speed measurements are widely used in clinical practice, as slow gait is a major predictor of frailty and a diagnostic criterion for sarcopenia. With the development of wearable devices, it is possible to estimate the gait speed in daily life by simply wearing the device. Objective This study aims to accurately determine the characteristics of daily life gait speed and analyze their association with sarcopenia. Methods We invited community-dwelling men aged >50 years who had visited the outpatient clinic at a tertiary university hospital to participate in the study. Daily life gait speed was assessed using a wearable smart belt (WELT) for a period of 4 weeks. Data from participants who wore the smart belt for at least 10 days during this period were included. After 4 weeks, data from a survey about medical and social history, usual gait speed measurements, handgrip strength measurements, and dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry were analyzed. Results A total of 217,578 daily life gait speed measurements from 106 participants (mean age 71.1, SD 7.6 years) were analyzed. The mean daily life gait speed was 1.23 (SD 0.26) m/s. The daily life gait speed of the participants varied according to the time of the day and day of the week. Daily life gait speed significantly slowed down with age (P<.001). Participants with sarcopenia had significantly lower mean daily life gait speed (mean 1.12, SD 0.11 m/s) than participants without sarcopenia (mean 1.23, SD 0.08 m/s; P<.001). Analysis of factors related to mean daily life gait speed showed that age and skeletal muscle mass of the lower limbs were significantly associated characteristics. Conclusions More diverse and accurate information about gait speed can be obtained by measuring daily life gait speed using a wearable device over an appropriate period, compared with one-time measurements performed in a laboratory setting. Importantly, in addition to age, daily life gait speed is significantly associated with skeletal muscle mass of the lower limbs.
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- Min-Gu Kang
- Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Bitgoeul Hospital, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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- Graduate School of Health Science and Management, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.,WELT Corp, Ltd, Seoul, Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- WELT Corp, Ltd, Seoul, Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Republic of Korea.,Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Freire Júnior RC, Pieruccini-Faria F, Porto JM, Montero-Odasso M, de Abreu DCC. Long-term living in unfavorable socioeconomic conditions impairs late-life gait performance. Arch Gerontol Geriatr 2021; 97:104526. [PMID: 34537514 DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2021.104526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2021] [Revised: 09/02/2021] [Accepted: 09/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Low socioeconomic status has been associated with individual health-related problems; however, no study has specifically investigated the impact of socioeconomic disparities on gait performance using an index that considers the population aggregation, as the Human Development Index (HDI). Thus, the aim of the present study was to assess gait parameters of older people living in cities with differences in socioeconomic conditions, identified by HDI. METHODS Cross-sectional design study conducted with a sample of 233 older people from two Brazilians regions: Coari, state of Amazonas, Brazil (n= 124, low-HDI-Bra) and Ribeirão Preto, state of São Paulo, Brazil (n= 109, very high-HDI-Bra). The gait performance was assessed by an electronic walkway, and the interest variables were gait speed, cadence, stride time, step length and stride width. RESULTS Low-HDI-Bra group presented worse gait performance as identified by slower gait speed (p = < .001), slower cadence (p = < .001), higher stride time (p = < .001), shorter step length (p = < .001), compared with the very high-HDI-Bra group. There was a positive association between HDI, and gait spend, cadence and step length, and there was a negative association between HDI and stride time and stride width. CONCLUSIONS Long-term exposure to socioeconomic inequalities found in low HDI cities may impair gait performance in late life. Such information may be relevant to create public politics that use the gait parameter based on the region where the people live.
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- Renato C Freire Júnior
- Laboratory of Assessment and Rehabilitation of Equilibrium. Department of Health Sciences, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil; Faculty of Physical Education and Physiotherapy, Federal University of Amazonas, Manaus, Brazil
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Geriatric Medicine, Parkwood Institute, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada; Gait and Brain Lab, Lawson Health Research Institute, London, ON, Canada
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- Laboratory of Assessment and Rehabilitation of Equilibrium. Department of Health Sciences, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Geriatric Medicine, Parkwood Institute, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada; Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada; Gait and Brain Lab, Lawson Health Research Institute, London, ON, Canada
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- Laboratory of Assessment and Rehabilitation of Equilibrium. Department of Health Sciences, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil.
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Pico AMP, Sánchez MJI, Tejedor FM, Acevedo RM. Toe Support Pattern as a New Predictive Factor Associated with Falls in Older People with Psychiatric Disorders. J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 2021; 111. [PMID: 34861691 DOI: 10.7547/20-135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Maintaining autonomy is one of the principal objectives for seniors and people with psychiatric disorders. Podiatric medical care can help them maintain autonomy. This work aimed to characterize and quantify the support of the toes in a psychiatric population by analyzing the influence of psychotropic medications and toe and foot support parameters on the prevalence of falls. METHODS We conducted a cross-sectional descriptive study in 67 participants (31 people with psychiatric disorders and 36 without diagnosed disorders [control population]). Toe support pattern was analyzed with a pressure platform. Variables were measured in static and dynamic loading and related to falls and psychotropic medication use. RESULTS The psychiatric population fell more than the control population and presented less toe-ground contact in static measurements, although it has more foot-ground contact time. Maximum toe pressure during toe-off is also less intensive in the psychiatric population and is related to people who take psychotropic medications. CONCLUSIONS Toe support pattern could be used as a predictive factor for falls and to improve stability in these populations.
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Mulas I, Putzu V, Asoni G, Viale D, Mameli I, Pau M. Clinical assessment of gait and functional mobility in Italian healthy and cognitively impaired older persons using wearable inertial sensors. Aging Clin Exp Res 2021; 33:1853-1864. [PMID: 32978750 PMCID: PMC7518096 DOI: 10.1007/s40520-020-01715-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2020] [Accepted: 09/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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AIM The main purpose of the present study was to verify the feasibility of wearable inertial sensors (IMUs) in a clinical setting to screen gait and functional mobility in Italian older persons. In particular, we intended to verify the capability of IMUs to discriminate individuals with and without cognitive impairments and assess the existence of significant correlations between mobility parameters extracted by processing trunk accelerations and cognitive status. METHODS This is a cross-sectional study performed on 213 adults aged over 65 years (mean age 77.0 ± 5.4; 62% female) who underwent cognitive assessment (through Addenbrooke's Cognitive Examination Revised, ACE-R) instrumental gait analysis and the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test carried out using a wearable IMU located in the lower back. RESULTS Individuals with cognitive impairments exhibit a peculiar gait pattern, characterized by significant reduction of speed (- 34% vs. healthy individuals), stride length (- 28%), cadence (- 9%), and increase in double support duration (+ 11%). Slight, but significant changes in stance and swing phase duration were also detected. Poorer performances in presence of cognitive impairment were observed in terms of functional mobility as overall and sub-phase TUG times resulted significantly higher with respect to healthy individuals (overall time, + 38%, sub-phases times ranging from + 22 to + 34%), although with some difference associated with age. The severity of mobility alterations was found moderately to strongly correlated with the ACE-R score (Spearman's rho = 0.58 vs. gait speed, 0.54 vs. stride length, 0.66 vs. overall TUG time). CONCLUSION The findings obtained in the present study suggest that wearable IMUs appear to be an effective solution for the clinical assessment of mobility parameters of older persons screened for cognitive impairments within a clinical setting. They may represent a useful tool for the clinician in verifying the effectiveness of interventions to alleviate the impact of mobility limitations on daily life in cognitively impaired individuals.
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- Ilaria Mulas
- Department of Mechanical, Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Cagliari, Piazza d'Armi, 09123, Cagliari, Italy
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- Center for Cognitive Disorders and Dementia, Geriatric Unit SS. Trinità Hospital, Via Romagna 16, 09127, Cagliari, Italy
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- Center for Cognitive Disorders and Dementia, Geriatric Unit SS. Trinità Hospital, Via Romagna 16, 09127, Cagliari, Italy
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- Center for Cognitive Disorders and Dementia, Geriatric Unit SS. Trinità Hospital, Via Romagna 16, 09127, Cagliari, Italy
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- Center for Cognitive Disorders and Dementia, Geriatric Unit SS. Trinità Hospital, Via Romagna 16, 09127, Cagliari, Italy
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- Department of Mechanical, Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Cagliari, Piazza d'Armi, 09123, Cagliari, Italy.
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Kulkarni S, Nagarkar A. Basic gait pattern and impact of fall risk factors on gait among older adults in India. Gait Posture 2021; 88:16-21. [PMID: 33951574 DOI: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2021.04.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2020] [Revised: 04/21/2021] [Accepted: 04/24/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND An unstable gait pattern is an indicator of an increased risk of falls among older adults. Data on basic gait parameters is useful in the early identification of gait impairment. However, reference gait measurements are not available in low- and middle-income countries. RESEARCH QUESTION What are the normative reference values of gait parameters and do fall risk factors such as impaired balance, functional difficulty, and multimorbidity affect the gait patterns of older adults in India? METHODS A cross-sectional data of 659 older adults were collected using a semi-structured schedule. Gait parameters were measured using wearable sensors. Descriptive statistics, independent t-test, and one-way ANCOVA were used to determine the significant difference (p < 0.05) in gait parameters across the risk factors. RESULTS A mean stride length of 123.00 ± 15.19 cm, stride velocity of 110.57 ± 17.57 cm/s, and a cadence of 106.14 ± 11.44 steps/minute were reported in the study. Functional difficulties and balance impairment were the two major risk factors that affected stride velocity, stride length, and cadence after adjusting for age and height. No difference in gait parameters was observed among participants with and without multimorbidity. SIGNIFICANCE This study provides a baseline or reference values of various gait parameters measured on a large sample of population aged 60 and above from India. Assessment of gait patterns and associated risk factors in a clinical setup will help identify the older adults at risk of falls and reduce the enormous burden of fall injuries. Since gait parameters show a large variation across geographical regions, it is important to have region-specific reference values.
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- Snehal Kulkarni
- Interdisciplinary School of Health Sciences, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
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- Interdisciplinary School of Health Sciences, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
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Muollo V, Rossi AP, Milanese C, Zamboni M, Rosa R, Schena F, Pellegrini B. Prolonged unsupervised Nordic walking and walking exercise following six months of supervision in adults with overweight and obesity: A randomised clinical trial. Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis 2021; 31:1247-1256. [PMID: 33549445 DOI: 10.1016/j.numecd.2020.12.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2020] [Revised: 12/08/2020] [Accepted: 12/10/2020] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS This study is a randomized trial that examined the effects of 6 months of unsupervised Nordic walking (NW) and walking (W) exercise following 6 months of supervised training in overweight/obese adults. METHODS AND RESULTS After a 6-month program of diet and supervised training participants (n = 27) of NW (66 ± 7 yrs, body mass index (BMI) 34 ± 5) and W (66 ± 8 yrs, BMI 32 ± 5) group continue the training without supervision for other 6 months. Steps count and mean heart rate (HRmean) were performed in each session; anthropometric and body composition, aerobic capacity and strength of the upper and lower limbs were evaluated at baseline, after 6 months of supervised and 6 months of unsupervised training. In the unsupervised training, monthly sessions and steps count decreased over time in both groups (p < 0.05), with no significant changes in HRmean. Compared to the supervised phase, adherence decreased significantly only in the W group in the last 3 months of unsupervised training. Compared to baseline in both groups BMI did not change, but W group lost total fat; only the NW group maintained (p < 0.05) the gains in arm curl (33%) and chair stand (31%); both groups improved in six-minute walking test (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION Despite unsupervised training was not effective for a further increase in performance, participants, especially in NW, maintained some of the improvements achieved during the supervision. However, the presence of instructor that guides training, may enhance adherence and health benefits of NW and W exercise. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION clinicaltrials.gov Identifier: NCT03212391 (July 11, 2017).
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- Valentina Muollo
- Department of Medicine, Clinical and Experimental Biomedical Sciences, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.
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- Department of Medicine, Geriatrics Division, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine, and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Geriatrics Division, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine, and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine, and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Verona, Italy; CeRiSM, Sport, Mountain and Health Research Center, University of Verona, Rovereto, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine, and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Verona, Italy; CeRiSM, Sport, Mountain and Health Research Center, University of Verona, Rovereto, Italy
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Figgins E, Pieruccini-Faria F, Speechley M, Montero-Odasso M. Potentially modifiable risk factors for slow gait in community-dwelling older adults: A systematic review. Ageing Res Rev 2021; 66:101253. [PMID: 33429086 DOI: 10.1016/j.arr.2020.101253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2020] [Revised: 12/21/2020] [Accepted: 12/29/2020] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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PURPOSE Slow gait speed in older adults is associated with increased risk for falls and fractures, functional dependence, multimorbidity, and even mortality. The risk of these adverse outcomes can be reduced by intervening on potentially modifiable risk factors. The purpose of this systematic review was to identify potentially modifiable risk factors associated with slow gait speed and clinically meaningful gait speed decline in older community-dwelling adults. METHODS Literature searches were conducted in MEDLINE, EMBASE, and CINAHL, Google Scholar, and in the bibliographies of retrieved articles. RESULTS Forty studies met the inclusion criteria for qualitative review. Study designs were cross-sectional and longitudinal. Operational definitions of 'slow gait' and 'meaningful gait speed decline' were variable and based on sample distributions (e.g. quartiles), external criteria (e.g. < 0.8 m/s), and dynamic changes over time (e.g. ≥ 0.05 m/s decline per year). Twenty-six potentially modifiable risk factors were assessed in at least two studies. The risk factors most commonly investigated and that showed significant associations with slow gait and/or meaningful gait speed decline include physical activity, education, body mass index-obesity, pain, and depression/depressive symptoms. CONCLUSION Our results suggest that there are modifiable targets to maintain gait speed that are amenable to potential treatment.
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- Erica Figgins
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, The University of Western Ontario, Kresge Building, Room K201, London, ON, N6A 5C1, Canada; Gait and Brain Laboratory, Parkwood Institute, Lawson Health Research Institute, London, ON, Canada.
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- Gait and Brain Laboratory, Parkwood Institute, Lawson Health Research Institute, London, ON, Canada; Division of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, The University of Western Ontario, London, ON, N6C 0A7, Canada.
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, The University of Western Ontario, Kresge Building, Room K201, London, ON, N6A 5C1, Canada; Gait and Brain Laboratory, Parkwood Institute, Lawson Health Research Institute, London, ON, Canada; Schulich Interfaculty Program in Public Health, The University of Western Ontario, London, ON, N6G 2M1, Canada.
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, The University of Western Ontario, Kresge Building, Room K201, London, ON, N6A 5C1, Canada; Gait and Brain Laboratory, Parkwood Institute, Lawson Health Research Institute, London, ON, Canada; Division of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, The University of Western Ontario, London, ON, N6C 0A7, Canada.
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Naharci MI, Katipoglu B, Veizi B, Tasci I. Gait Speed is independently associated with Depression Symptoms in Mild Cognitive Impairment. AGING NEUROPSYCHOLOGY AND COGNITION 2021; 29:637-650. [PMID: 33554744 DOI: 10.1080/13825585.2021.1882932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Depression symptoms are known to influence gait speed in cognitively healthy adults. In this study, we aimed to examine the relationship between gait speed and depression symptoms in older patients with mild cognitive impairment. The participants were classified as slow and normal gait speed based on the Fried criteria. A total of 152 subjects with mild cognitive impairment were included. Of these, 39.5% (n=60) had slow gait speed. Compared to normal speed group (n=92), patients with slow speed had more clinically significant depression (geriatric depression scale score ≥ 6) (p=0.004), cardiovascular disease (p=0.007), recent falls (p<0.001), and anticholinergic burden (p=0.005). Multivariable logistic regression analysis yielded statistically significant associations between slow gait speed and depression in age and gender adjusted [OR:3.30 (1.46-7.46), p=0.004] and fully adjusted [OR: 2.80 (1.10-7.08), p=0.030] models. This study showed an independent association between slow gait speed and depression symptoms in older people with mild cognitive impairment.
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- Mehmet Ilkin Naharci
- Gulhane Faculty of Medicine & Gulhane Training and Research Hospital, Division of Geriatrics, University of Health Sciences, Ankara, Turkiye
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- Gulhane Faculty of Medicine & Gulhane Training and Research Hospital, Division of Geriatrics, University of Health Sciences, Ankara, Turkiye
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- Gulhane Faculty of Medicine & Gulhane Training and Research Hospital, Division of Geriatrics, University of Health Sciences, Ankara, Turkiye
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- Gulhane Faculty of Medicine & Gulhane Training and Research Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Health Sciences, Ankara, Turkiye
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Stahl ST, Altmann HM, Dew MA, Albert SM, Butters M, Gildengers A, Reynolds CF, Karp JF. The Effects of Gait Speed and Psychomotor Speed on Risk for Depression and Anxiety in Older Adults with Medical Comorbidities. J Am Geriatr Soc 2021; 69:1265-1271. [PMID: 33387385 DOI: 10.1111/jgs.17024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2020] [Revised: 12/11/2020] [Accepted: 12/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES Gait speed and psychomotor speed slow with age and may predict neuropsychiatric disease such as depression and anxiety. We explored the relative predictive values of gait speed, psychomotor slowing, and a composite index of these two measures on time to new episode depression or anxiety in older adults at risk for these common psychiatric conditions. DESIGN Randomized controlled prevention trial with 15-month follow-up. SETTING University-based late-life mental health research clinic. PARTICIPANTS Two hundred thirteen individuals, age 60+ years, with subsyndromal symptoms of depression or anxiety and one of the following risk factors for these common conditions: mild cognitive impairment, knee osteoarthritis, or disabilities requiring home-based care. INTERVENTION Participants in each of the risk factor groups were randomized to a depression-specific preventive intervention or usual care. MEASUREMENTS Gait speed: 4-m walk test from the Short Physical Performance Battery. Psychomotor speed: Coding task of the Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Neuropsychological Status. We created a composite index of slowing by determining whether participants exceeded established cut-offs for slow performance in both gait speed (≤0.8 m/s) and psychomotor speed (<7 on the coding task). Time to new onset syndromal depression/anxiety was measured using research diagnostic criteria. RESULTS Fifty-four participants developed syndromal depression/anxiety (19.5%) over the course of 15 months. Participants with slowing in both areas were over twice as likely to experience new onset depression/anxiety (hazard ratio (HR) = 2.11; 95% confidence interval (CI) = 1.02-4.40, P = .046) compared to participants with no slowing in either area. Slowed gait (HR = 1.88; 95% CI = 0.992-3.55; P = .052) or slowed psychomotor speed (HR = 0.60; 95% CI = 0.14-2.58; P = .488) alone did not increase risk for depression/anxiety. CONCLUSION Evaluating both gait and psychomotor speed in older adults with medical comorbidities and sub-syndromal depression may predict incident mental illness and inform prevention planning. Future research is needed to validate our observations and explore shared neurobiological mechanisms that explain this elevated risk.
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- Sarah T Stahl
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Behavioral and Community Health Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.,Department of Psychiatry, University of Arizona School of Medicine, Tucson, Arizona, USA
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Wilson J, Alcock L, Yarnall AJ, Lord S, Lawson RA, Morris R, Taylor JP, Burn DJ, Rochester L, Galna B. Gait Progression Over 6 Years in Parkinson's Disease: Effects of Age, Medication, and Pathology. Front Aging Neurosci 2020; 12:577435. [PMID: 33192470 PMCID: PMC7593770 DOI: 10.3389/fnagi.2020.577435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2020] [Accepted: 09/09/2020] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Background: Gait disturbance is an early, cardinal feature of Parkinson's disease (PD) associated with falls and reduced physical activity. Progression of gait impairment in Parkinson's disease is not well characterized and a better understanding is imperative to mitigate impairment. Subtle gait impairments progress in early disease despite optimal dopaminergic medication. Evaluating gait disturbances over longer periods, accounting for typical aging and dopaminergic medication changes, will enable a better understanding of gait changes and inform targeted therapies for early disease. This study aimed to describe gait progression over the first 6 years of PD by delineating changes associated with aging, medication, and pathology. Methods: One-hundred and nine newly diagnosed PD participants and 130 controls completed at least two gait assessments. Gait was assessed at 18-month intervals for up to 6 years using an instrumented walkway to measure sixteen spatiotemporal gait characteristics. Linear mixed-effects models assessed progression. Results: Ten gait characteristics significantly progressed in PD, with changes in four of these characteristics attributable to disease progression. Age-related changes also contributed to gait progression; changes in another two characteristics reflected both aging and disease progression. Gait impairment progressed irrespective of dopaminergic medication change for all characteristics except step width variability. Conclusions: Discrete gait impairments continue to progress in PD over 6 years, reflecting a combination of, and potential interaction between, disease-specific progression and age-related change. Gait changes were mostly unrelated to dopaminergic medication adjustments, highlighting limitations of current dopaminergic therapy and the need to improve interventions targeting gait decline.
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- Joanna Wilson
- Translational and Clinical Research Institute, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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- Translational and Clinical Research Institute, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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- Translational and Clinical Research Institute, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom.,The Newcastle upon Tyne NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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- Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Translational and Clinical Research Institute, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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- Department of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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- Translational and Clinical Research Institute, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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- Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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- Translational and Clinical Research Institute, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom.,The Newcastle upon Tyne NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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- Translational and Clinical Research Institute, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom.,School of Biomedical, Nutritional and Sport Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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Pau M, Mulas I, Putzu V, Asoni G, Viale D, Mameli I, Leban B, Allali G. Smoothness of Gait in Healthy and Cognitively Impaired Individuals: A Study on Italian Elderly Using Wearable Inertial Sensor. SENSORS 2020; 20:s20123577. [PMID: 32599872 PMCID: PMC7348719 DOI: 10.3390/s20123577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2020] [Revised: 06/18/2020] [Accepted: 06/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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The main purpose of the present study was to compare the smoothness of gait in older adults with and without cognitive impairments, using the harmonic ratio (HR), a metric derived from trunk accelerations. Ninety older adults aged over 65 (age: 78.9 ± 4.8 years; 62% female) underwent instrumental gait analysis, performed using a wearable inertial sensor and cognitive assessment with the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) and Addenbrooke’s Cognitive Examination Revised (ACE-R). They were stratified into three groups based on their MMSE performance: healthy controls (HC), early and advanced cognitive decline (ECD, ACD). The spatio-temporal and smoothness of gait parameters, the latter expressed through HR in anteroposterior (AP), vertical (V) and mediolateral (ML) directions, were derived from trunk acceleration data. The existence of a relationship between gait parameters and degree of cognitive impairment was also explored. The results show that individuals with ECD and ACD exhibited significantly slower speed and shorter stride length, as well as reduced values of HR in the AP and V directions compared to HC, while no significant differences were found between ECD and ACD in any of the investigated parameters. Gait speed, stride length and HR in all directions were found to be moderately correlated with both MMSE and ACE-R scores. Such findings suggest that, in addition to the known changes in gait speed and stride length, important reductions in smoothness of gait are likely to occur in older adults, owing to early/prodromal stages of cognitive impairment. Given the peculiar nature of these metrics, which refers to overall body stability during gait, the calculation of HR may result in being useful in improving the characterization of gait patterns in older adults with cognitive impairments.
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- Massimiliano Pau
- Department of Mechanical, Chemical and Materials Engineering, Piazza d’Armi, 09123 Cagliari, Italy; (I.M.); (B.L.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-070-6753264
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- Department of Mechanical, Chemical and Materials Engineering, Piazza d’Armi, 09123 Cagliari, Italy; (I.M.); (B.L.)
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- Center for Cognitive Disorders and Dementia, Geriatric Unit SS. Trinità Hospital, Via Romagna 16, 09127 Cagliari, Italy; (V.P.); (G.A.); (D.V.); (I.M.)
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- Center for Cognitive Disorders and Dementia, Geriatric Unit SS. Trinità Hospital, Via Romagna 16, 09127 Cagliari, Italy; (V.P.); (G.A.); (D.V.); (I.M.)
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- Center for Cognitive Disorders and Dementia, Geriatric Unit SS. Trinità Hospital, Via Romagna 16, 09127 Cagliari, Italy; (V.P.); (G.A.); (D.V.); (I.M.)
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- Center for Cognitive Disorders and Dementia, Geriatric Unit SS. Trinità Hospital, Via Romagna 16, 09127 Cagliari, Italy; (V.P.); (G.A.); (D.V.); (I.M.)
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- Department of Mechanical, Chemical and Materials Engineering, Piazza d’Armi, 09123 Cagliari, Italy; (I.M.); (B.L.)
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- Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Division of Neurology, Geneva University Hospitals and Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva, 1205 Geneva, Switzerland;
- Department of Neurology, Division of Cognitive & Motor Aging, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Yeshiva University, Bronx, NY 10461, USA
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Pekas EJ, Shin J, Son WM, Headid RJ, Park SY. Habitual Combined Exercise Protects against Age-Associated Decline in Vascular Function and Lipid Profiles in Elderly Postmenopausal Women. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17113893. [PMID: 32486335 PMCID: PMC7312892 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17113893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2020] [Revised: 05/27/2020] [Accepted: 05/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Postmenopausal status is associated with increased risks for cardiovascular diseases (CVD). This study investigated differences in vascular function, lipids, body composition, and physical fitness in elderly postmenopausal women active in combined resistance and aerobic exercise (CRAE) training for 1 year versus a sedentary cohort of similar-in-age counterparts. Elderly postmenopausal women performing habitual CRAE training for 1 year (age ~75 year; CRAE, n = 57) and elderly sedentary postmenopausal women (age ~78 year; SED, n = 44) were recruited. Arterial stiffness (brachial-to-ankle pulse-wave velocity, baPWV), blood pressure, blood lipids, anthropometrics, 2-min walking distance, and muscular strength were assessed for both groups. There were significant differences for baPWV, systolic blood pressure, low-density lipoprotein, and body fat percentage, which were significantly lower (p < 0.05) in CRAE vs. SED, and both 2 min walking distance and muscular strength were significantly greater (p < 0.05) in CRAE vs. SED. These results indicate that elderly postmenopausal women participating in habitual CRAE training may have better protection against risks for CVD and have better physical fitness compared to SED counterparts.
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- Elizabeth J. Pekas
- School of Health and Kinesiology, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Omaha, NE 68182, USA; (E.J.P.); (J.S.); (W.-M.S.); (R.J.H.III)
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- School of Health and Kinesiology, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Omaha, NE 68182, USA; (E.J.P.); (J.S.); (W.-M.S.); (R.J.H.III)
- Wiess School of Natural Sciences, Rice University, Houston, TX 77005, USA
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- School of Health and Kinesiology, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Omaha, NE 68182, USA; (E.J.P.); (J.S.); (W.-M.S.); (R.J.H.III)
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- School of Health and Kinesiology, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Omaha, NE 68182, USA; (E.J.P.); (J.S.); (W.-M.S.); (R.J.H.III)
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- School of Health and Kinesiology, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Omaha, NE 68182, USA; (E.J.P.); (J.S.); (W.-M.S.); (R.J.H.III)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +1-402-554-3374
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Hassan SA, Campos MA, Kasawara KT, Bonetti LV, Patterson KK, Beal DS, Fregonezi GAF, Stanbrook MB, Reid WD. Changes in Oxyhemoglobin Concentration in the Prefrontal Cortex during Cognitive-Motor Dual Tasks in People with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. COPD 2020; 17:289-296. [PMID: 32441147 DOI: 10.1080/15412555.2020.1767561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Cognitive and motor impairment are well documented in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients, but their relationship has not been studied. This study evaluated and compared cognitive and motor performance during dual tasks and related dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (PFC) changes in oxygenated hemoglobin (ΔO2Hb), a proxy measure of neural activity, in patients with COPD and age-matched healthy individuals. Participants performed three single tasks: (1) backwards spelling cognitive task; (2) 30 m preferred paced walk; (3) 30 m fast walk, and two dual tasks: (4) preferred paced walk + backwards spelling; (5) fast paced walk + backwards spelling. The ΔO2Hb from left and right dorsolateral PFC were measured using functional near-infrared spectroscopy. Gait velocity was measured using a Zeno walkway. Compared to healthy adults (n = 20), patients with COPD (n = 15) had higher ΔO2Hb during single preferred (-0.344 ± 0.185 vs. 0.325 ± 0.208 µM; p = 0.011) and fast paced walk (-0.249 ± 0.120 vs. 0.486 ± 0.182 µM; p = 0.001) in right PFC. Among healthy adults, ΔO2Hb were higher bilaterally during preferred paced walking dual versus single task (right: 0.096 ± 0.159 vs. -0.344 ± 0.185 µM, p = 0.013; left: 0.114 ± 0.150 vs. -0.257 ± 0.175 µM, p = 0.049) and in right PFC during fast walking dual versus single task (0.102 ± 0.228 vs. -0.249 ± 0.120, p = 0.021). Patients with COPD did not increase O2Hb during dual versus single tasks. Patients with COPD exhibited slower velocity than older adults during all walking tasks. The lack of further increase in O2Hb from single to dual tasks in patients with COPD, may indicate reduced cognitive-motor capacity and contribute to poorer motor performance limiting safe ambulation. Dual tasking rehabilitation may improve neural efficiency to offset these risks.
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- S Ahmed Hassan
- Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Post-Graduation Program in Health Sciences, Universidade de Caxias do Sul, Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.,Department of Physical Therapy, Universidade de Caxias do Sul, Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,KITE - Toronto Rehab-University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Bloorview Research Institute, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Speech-Language Pathology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- PneumoCardioVascular Lab/HUOL, Hospital Universitário Onofre Lopes, Empresa Brasileira de Serviços Hospitalares and Laboratório de Inovação Tecnológica em Reabilitação, Departamento de Fisioterapia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brazil
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- Division of Respirology, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,KITE - Toronto Rehab-University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Interdepartmental Division of Critical Care Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Felipe J, Viezel J, Reis AD, da Costa Barros EA, de Paulo TRS, Neves LM, Júnior IFF. Relationship of different intensities of physical activity and quality of life in postmenopausal women. Health Qual Life Outcomes 2020; 18:123. [PMID: 32375779 PMCID: PMC7201611 DOI: 10.1186/s12955-020-01377-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2018] [Accepted: 04/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND It is known that the elderly population remains most of the time in light activity. Physical activity plays a key role in the primary prevention of chronic diseases to mitigate various deleterious effects of aging and improve quality of life. The objective of the present study was to evaluate whether the time that postmenopausal women remain in light activities during the day are related to better quality of life and compare these results with the quality of life of those who remain longer in moderate intensity and vigorous activity. METHODS This is a cross sectional study there were evaluated 102 women, aged 50 to 79 years, all postmenopausal. Physical activity was measured by triaxial accelerometers. The quality of life was assessed using a Brazilian validated version of the SF-36 questionnaire. The sample was divided in three groups (G1, G2 and G3) according to tercile of time spent per week on light, moderate and moderate+vigorous physical activity. The comparisons between groups were made by ANOVA One Way, and the relationship between variables were made through the Spearman's correlation coefficient, and the significance was set at 5%. RESULTS We found that the amount of time of light physical activity shows a higher correlation values compared to the moderate and moderate+vigorous physical activity (p < 0,05) and presented significant correlation in all domains of quality of life. Vigorous physical activity did not presented significant correlation in all domains of quality of life. CONCLUSION Our data suggests that light intensity physical activity presented influence on the quality of life of postmenopausal women. TRIAL REGISTRATION (NCT02804308). Registered on 17 june 2016 (retrospectively registred).
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- Juliana Felipe
- Center of Studies and Laboratory of Evaluation and Prescription of Motor Activities (CELAPAM), Department of Physical Education, Sao Paulo State University (UNESP) / FCT, Rua Roberto Simonsen, 305, Presidente Prudente, SP, 1960-900, Brazil.
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- Post Graduation Program in Motricity Science, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School Technology and Science, Presidente Prudente, SP, Brazil
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- Post Graduation Program in Motricity Science, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School Technology and Science, Presidente Prudente, SP, Brazil
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- Post Graduation in Physiotherapy, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School Technology and Science, Presidente Prudente, SP, Brazil
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- School of Physical Education, University of São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Center of Studies and Laboratory of Evaluation and Prescription of Motor Activities (CELAPAM), Department of Physical Education, Sao Paulo State University (UNESP) / FCT, Rua Roberto Simonsen, 305, Presidente Prudente, SP, 1960-900, Brazil
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De la Cámara MÁ, Higueras-Fresnillo S, Sadarangani KP, Esteban-Cornejo I, Martinez-Gomez D, Veiga ÓL. Clinical and Ambulatory Gait Speed in Older Adults: Associations With Several Physical, Mental, and Cognitive Health Outcomes. Phys Ther 2020; 100:718-727. [PMID: 31899490 DOI: 10.1093/ptj/pzz186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2020] [Revised: 06/26/2019] [Accepted: 08/23/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Although clinical gait speed may indicate health and well-being in older adults, there is a lack of studies comparing clinical tests with ambulatory gait speed with regard to several health outcomes. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to examine the associations of clinical gait speed, measured by the 2.44-m walk test and the ambulatory gait speed with several physical, mental, and cognitive health outcomes in older adults. DESIGN A cross-sectional design was used. METHODS The study population comprised 432 high-functioning, community-dwelling older adults (287 women) aged between 65 and 92 years. Clinical and ambulatory gait speeds were measured using the 2.44-m walk test and a portable gait analysis device, respectively. Multiple linear regressions were used to examine the association of clinical and ambulatory gait speeds with several health outcomes (body mass index, waist circumference, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, chronic conditions, self-rated health, exhaustion, upper- and lower-body strength, physical and mental health status, cognitive status, and self-rated cognitive status). RESULTS The results showed that the average gait speed for clinical and ambulatory measures cannot be directly compared. Clinical gait speed was associated with 7 health outcomes, and the ambulatory gait speed was associated with 6 health outcomes. The significant associations between measures of gait speed and the health outcomes converged in 5 of the 13 health outcomes studied; however, the strength of associations was singly different between measures. LIMITATIONS The short monitoring time, the inability to distinguish between the ambulatory gait speed inside the home and outdoor gait speed, and the under-representative sample are limitations of the study. CONCLUSION The results indicated differences in the number and strength of associations between clinical and ambulatory gait speed. Both measures have construct validity because they have been associated with physical and health outcomes; however, they may have different predictive validity. Further research should be conducted to compare their predictive validity in longitudinal designs.
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- Miguel Á De la Cámara
- Department of Physical Education, Sport and Human Movement, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Autonomous University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Physical Education, Sport and Human Movement, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Autonomous University of Madrid
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- School of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, San Sebastian University, Santiago, Chile; and Universidad Autónoma de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- PROFITH "PROmoting FITness and Health through physical activity" Research Group, Sport and Health University Research Institute (iMUDS), Department of Physical Education and Sports, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Granada, Granada, Spain
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, School of Medicine, Autonomous University of Madrid; IDIPAZ and CIBER in Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP), Madrid, Spain; IMDEA Food Institute, CEI UAM + CSIC, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Physical Education, Sport and Human Movement, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Autonomous University of Madrid
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Mathur S, Roberts-Toler C, Tassiopoulos K, Goodkin K, McLaughlin M, Bares S, Koletar SL, Erlandson KM. Detrimental Effects of Psychotropic Medications Differ by Sex in Aging People With HIV. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr 2019; 82:88-95. [PMID: 31169770 PMCID: PMC6692226 DOI: 10.1097/qai.0000000000002100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Mental health conditions are common among persons with HIV (PWH). An understanding of factors associated with prescription medication use for these conditions and clinical impact of the prescription medications may improve care of mental health disorders in PWH. METHODS Psychotropic medication use was examined among PWH within the AIDS Clinical Trials Group A5322 (HAILO) study. Multivariable logistic models and Cox regression models estimated the association between psychotropic medications (any/none) with baseline and incident slow gait (>1 s/m) and neurocognitive impairment (NCI) for more than 4 years. RESULTS Of 1035 participants, the median age was 51 years.81% were men, 30% black, non-Hispanic, and 20% Hispanic. Psychotropic medication use was similar between men (34%) and women (38%; P = 0.19). PWH using psychotropic medications had greater odds of baseline slow gait {odds ratio 1.61, [95% confidence interval (CI): 1.23 to 2.10]; P < 0.001}. Men but not women using psychotropic medications had an increased risk of developing slow gait [hazard ratio 1.85; (1.29 to 2.65) vs 0.77; (CI: 0.35 to 1.68), P interaction = 0.045]. The sex-specific odds ratios for medication use and NCI were qualitatively but not statistically different [men: 1.79; (1.14-2.80); women: 1.27; (0.56-2.90); P interaction = 0.47]. Psychotropic medication use was associated with an increased risk of incident NCI [hazard ratio 2.18; (95% CI: 1.23 to 3.84), P = 0.007] in both men and women. CONCLUSIONS Psychotropic medications are associated with impairment in functional outcomes of aging, with a greater risk of baseline NCI and incident slow gait among men. Further investigation is needed to optimize outcomes in PWH and prescription of psychotropic medications among both men and women.
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- Swati Mathur
- University of Colorado, Department of Medicine, Aurora, CO
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- Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health, Center for Biostatistics in AIDS Research, Boston, MA
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- East Tennessee State University, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johnson City, TN
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- Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL
- Midwestern University, Chicago College of Pharmacy, Downers Grove, IL
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- University of Nebraska Medical Center, Department of Medicine, Omaha, NB
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- The Ohio State University Medical Center, Department of Medicine, Columbus, OH
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Duran-Badillo T, Hernández-Cortés P, Guevara-Valtier M, Gutiérrez-Sánchez G, Martínez-Aguilar M, Salazar-Barajas M. Capacidad de marcha y dependencia funcional en adultos mayores con alteración visual. ENFERMERÍA UNIVERSITARIA 2019. [DOI: 10.22201/eneo.23958421e.2019.3.691] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Introducción: La alteración visual puede producir cambios en la marcha y afectar la autonomía del adulto mayor, entendida como la necesidad de ayuda de otras personas o aditamentos para realizar, adecuadamente, sus actividades de la vida diaria. Objetivo: Conocer la relación entre la capacidad de marcha y dependencia funcional en adultos mayores con alteración de la agudeza visual. Material y métodos: Estudio descriptivo y correlacional, en una población de adultos mayores con alteración de la agudeza visual, muestra conformada por 94 adultos mayores. La marcha se midió con el sistema GAITRite, para la dependencia en Actividades Básicas de la Vida Diaria, se utilizó el Índice de Barthel, para las Actividades Instrumentales de la Vida Diaria el índice de Lawton y Brody. Resultados: La capacidad de marcha y dependencia funcional, presentó relación positiva entre la velocidad de marcha (p = 0.000) y longitud del paso (p = 0.000) con las ABVD; la velocidad de marcha (p = 0.000), cadencia (p = 0.023) y longitud del paso (p = 0.000) con las AIVD y relación negativa entre la amplitud del paso (p = 0.012) y AIVD. Conclusión: La valoración de la marcha en los AM con alteración en la agudeza visual, desde el primer nivel de atención, permitirá desarrollar intervenciones y programas encaminados a preservar la independencia del adulto mayor, reducir las tasas de morbilidad, disminuir costos en salud y contribuir en una mejor calidad de vida.
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Dawe RJ, Leurgans SE, Yang J, Bennett JM, Hausdorff JM, Lim AS, Gaiteri C, Bennett DA, Buchman AS. Association Between Quantitative Gait and Balance Measures and Total Daily Physical Activity in Community-Dwelling Older Adults. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci 2019; 73:636-642. [PMID: 28957994 DOI: 10.1093/gerona/glx167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2017] [Accepted: 08/29/2017] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Background Total daily physical activity is associated with a wide range of adverse health outcomes. We examined the extent to which quantitative measures of gait and balance abilities were associated with total daily physical activity, controlling for a variety of potential covariates. Methods Participants (n = 608) were older adults participating in the Rush Memory and Aging Project, a community-based cohort study of aging. Objective measures of total daily physical activity were derived from a wearable device. Gait and balance abilities were objectively quantified using a body-fixed sensor. We also collected measures of other motor functions, cognitive and psychosocial factors, and chronic health. We employed linear regression models to identify facets of mobility significantly associated with total daily physical activity, and tested for independence of these associations when all significant covariates were considered together in a final model. Results Three gait and balance measures were independently associated with total daily physical activity (p < .01), together accounting for approximately 16% of its variance. Other motor measures, cognitive and psychosocial factors, and chronic health accounted for 8.8%, 4.9%, and 6.4% of the variance, respectively, when considered in isolation. Considered together in a single model, all significant covariates accounted for approximately 21% of the variance in physical activity. Conclusions Gait and balance measures from a body-fixed sensor are strongly associated with objectively measured total daily physical activity in older adults. However, given the importance of physical activity to many health outcomes, further work is needed to more completely characterize the factors that may influence physical activity.
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- Robert J Dawe
- Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center, Chicago, Illinois.,Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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- Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center, Chicago, Illinois.,Department of Neurological Sciences, Chicago, Illinois
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- Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center, Chicago, Illinois.,Department of Neurological Sciences, Chicago, Illinois
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- Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center, Chicago, Illinois.,Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois.,Center for Study of Movement, Cognition and Mobility, Department of Neurology, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Israel.,Department of Physical Therapy, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, and Sagol School of Neuroscience, Tel Aviv University, Israel
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- Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center, Chicago, Illinois.,Department of Neurological Sciences, Chicago, Illinois
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- Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center, Chicago, Illinois.,Department of Neurological Sciences, Chicago, Illinois
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- Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center, Chicago, Illinois.,Department of Neurological Sciences, Chicago, Illinois
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Binotto MA, Lenardt MH, Carneiro NHK, Lourenço TM, Cechinel C, Rodríguez-Martínez MDC. Gait speed associated factors in elderly subjects undergoing exams to obtain the driver's license. Rev Lat Am Enfermagem 2019; 27:e3138. [PMID: 31038632 PMCID: PMC6528639 DOI: 10.1590/1518-8345.2667-3138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2018] [Accepted: 12/26/2018] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Objective to analyze the factors associated with gait speed in elderly subjects
undergoing physical and mental fitness tests to obtain a driver’s
license. Method a cross-sectional quantitative study conducted in transit agencies. The
probabilistic sample included 421 elderly (≥ 60 years old). The study was
developed through application of questionnaires and tests that assess the
frailty phenotype. For evaluating gait speed, the time spent by each
participant to walk a 4.6 meter distance at normal pace on a flat surface
was timed. Data were analyzed by using multiple linear regression and the
stepwise method. The R statistical program version 3.4.0 was adopted. Results there was a significant association between gait speed and paid work
(<0.0000), body mass index (<0.0000), Mini-Mental State Examination
(=0.0366), physical frailty (pre-frail =0.0063 and non-frail <0.0000),
age (<0.0000), sex (=0.0255), and manual grip strength (<0.0000). Conclusion elderly drivers who do not work, women of advanced age, high body mass
index, low score in the Mini-Mental State Examination, low hand grip
strength, and frail tend to decrease gait speed and should be a priority of
interventions.
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- Maria Angélica Binotto
- Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste, Departamento de Educação Física, Irati, PR, Brasil
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Effects of Single-Task Versus Dual-Task Training on Balance Performance in Elderly Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis. Arch Rheumatol 2019; 35:35-40. [PMID: 32637918 DOI: 10.5606/archrheumatol.2020.7174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2018] [Accepted: 03/11/2019] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Objectives This study aims to compare the effects of single-task and dual-task training on balance performance in elderly patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA). Patients and methods Fifty elderly osteoarthritic patients with balance impairment (16 males, 34 females; mean age 72.9±5.5 years; range 65 to 84 years) were included in this study. Patients were randomly assigned to single-task balance training (group 1) or dual-task balance training (group 2) groups. Balance activities were given to both groups for three times a week for four weeks. Patients in group 2 also performed cognitive tasks simultaneously with these exercises. Patients were evaluated with Berg balance scale (BBS), kinesthetic ability trainer static and dynamic scores, timed up and go (TUG) test and walking speed (WS) for single and dual tasks, number of stopping and activities-specific balance confidence (ABC) scale at baseline and at the end of four weeks. Results At the end of the therapy, there were statistically significant improvements in BBS, KAT 2000 static and dynamic scores, TUG test and WS for single and dual tasks, number of stopping and ABC scale in both groups (p<0.05). But there was no statistical difference in any parameter between the groups (p>0.05). Conclusion Both single- and dual-task trainings are effective in improving balance performance under single- and dual-task conditions in elderly patients with knee OA. Dual-task training is not superior to single-task training for balance improvement in elderly osteoarthritic patients.
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