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Weekly minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity is associated with movement quality in overweight and obese older adults, independent of age.
Rekant, Julie; Chambers, April; Suri, Anisha; Hergenroeder, Andrea; Sejdic, Ervin; Brach, Jen.
Afiliação
  • Rekant J; Department of Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA. jur29@pitt.edu.
  • Chambers A; Department of Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
  • Suri A; Department of Health and Human Development, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
  • Hergenroeder A; Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
  • Sejdic E; Department of Physical Therapy, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
  • Brach J; Department of Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
Aging Clin Exp Res ; 35(12): 2941-2950, 2023 Dec.
Article em En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37861959
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

Physical activity can improve function and decrease healthcare spending among overweight and obese older adults. Although unstructured physical activity has been related to cardiometabolic improvements, the relationship between unstructured activity and movement quality is unclear.

AIMS:

This study aimed to evaluate the association of amount of unstructured free-living moderate-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) with measures of movement quality in overweight and obese older adults.

METHODS:

The association of MVPA with movement quality was assessed in 165 overweight and obese older adults (Age 77.0(8.0) years; Body mass index (BMI) 29.2(5.3) kg/m2). Participants performed overground walking, the Figure of 8 Walk test, and the Five-Times Sit to Stand. Weekly physical activity was measured using a waist-worn Actigraph activity monitor.

RESULTS:

Movement quality during straight path [gait speed (ρ = 0.30, p < 0.01), stride length (ρ = 0.33, p < 0.01), double-limb support time (ρ = -0.26, p < 0.01), and gait symmetry (ρ = 0.17, p = 0.02)] and curved path [F8W time (ρ = -0.22, p < 0.01) and steps (ρ = -0.22, p < 0.01)] walking were associated with weekly minutes of MVPA after controlling for age. Five-Times Sit to Stand performance was not significantly associated with weekly minutes of MVPA (ρ = -0.10, p = 0.13).

CONCLUSIONS:

Older adults with high BMIs who are less active also demonstrate poorer movement quality, independent of age. Physical activity engagement and task-specific training should be targeted in interventions to promote healthy aging, decrease falls, and delay disability development. Future work should consider the interconnected nature of movement quality with physical activity engagement and investigate if targeting one influences the other.
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Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Caminhada / Sobrepeso Limite: Aged / Humans Idioma: En Revista: Aging Clin Exp Res Assunto da revista: GERIATRIA Ano de publicação: 2023 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: Estados Unidos

Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Caminhada / Sobrepeso Limite: Aged / Humans Idioma: En Revista: Aging Clin Exp Res Assunto da revista: GERIATRIA Ano de publicação: 2023 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: Estados Unidos