Physical performance measures in the assessment of older persons

The goal of this study was to identify methods for characterizing high-functioning older adults living in the community. The subjects were 495 older adults from the Longitudinal Interdisciplinary Study on Aging conducted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology. Physical performance measures included grip strength, walking at preferred and maximum speeds, one-leg standing with eyes open, and finger tapping rate. Performance scores were created by summing each categorical score. Consistent differences were found among age groups and genders. Scores were lower in subjects who had stroke or diabetes than in those without these conditions. These results suggest that physical performance measures have both discriminant validity and construct validity, which make them useful methods for characterizing high-functioning older persons.

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Comparative Study of Four Physical Performance Measures as Predictors of Death, Incident Disability, and Falls in Unselected Older Persons: The Insufficienza Cardiaca negli Anziani Residenti a Dicomano Study

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society ◽

10.1111/jgs.13195 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 63 (1) ◽

pp. 136-141 ◽

Cited By ~ 33

Author(s):

Cristina Minneci ◽

Anna Maria Mello ◽

Enrico Mossello ◽

Samuele Baldasseroni ◽

Loredana Macchi ◽

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Keyword(s):

Comparative Study ◽

Physical Performance ◽

Performance Measures ◽

Older Persons

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Anemia and decline in physical performance among older persons

The American Journal of Medicine ◽

10.1016/s0002-9343(03)00263-8 ◽

2003 ◽

Vol 115 (2) ◽

pp. 104-110 ◽

Cited By ~ 204

Author(s):

Brenda W.J.H Penninx ◽

Jack M Guralnik ◽

Graziano Onder ◽

Luigi Ferrucci ◽

Robert B Wallace ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Performance ◽

Older Persons

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Childhood Physical Performance Measures and Adulthood Knee Cartilage Volume and Bone Area: A 25‐Year Cohort Study

Arthritis Care & Research ◽

10.1002/acr.22588 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 67 (9) ◽

pp. 1263-1271 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Benny Antony ◽

Graeme Jones ◽

Alison Venn ◽

Flavia Cicuttini ◽

Lyn March ◽

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Keyword(s):

Cohort Study ◽

Physical Performance ◽

Performance Measures ◽

Cartilage Volume ◽

Bone Area ◽

Knee Cartilage

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Patterns of Circulating Inflammatory Biomarkers in Older Persons with Varying Levels of Physical Performance: A Partial Least Squares-Discriminant Analysis Approach

Frontiers in Medicine ◽

10.3389/fmed.2014.00027 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 1 ◽

Cited By ~ 26

Author(s):

Emanuele Marzetti ◽

Francesco Landi ◽

Federico Marini ◽

Matteo Cesari ◽

Thomas W. Buford ◽

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Keyword(s):

Discriminant Analysis ◽

Least Squares ◽

Partial Least Squares ◽

Physical Performance ◽

Older Persons ◽

Inflammatory Biomarkers ◽

Analysis Approach

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Measurement properties of remotely or self-administered physical performance measures to assess mobility: a systematic review protocol

Physical Therapy Reviews ◽

10.1080/10833196.2021.1978779 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-8

Author(s):

Ashley Morgan ◽

Diane Bégin ◽

Jennifer Heisz ◽

Ada Tang ◽

Lehana Thabane ◽

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Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Physical Performance ◽

Performance Measures ◽

Measurement Properties ◽

Systematic Review Protocol ◽

Review Protocol

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Sleep Data, Physical Performance, and Injuries in Preparation for Professional Mixed Martial Arts

Sports ◽

10.3390/sports7010001 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

pp. 1 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Corey Peacock ◽

Mauricio Mena ◽

Gabriel Sanders ◽

Tobin Silver ◽

Douglas Kalman ◽

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Keyword(s):

Heart Rate ◽

Physical Performance ◽

Performance Measures ◽

Martial Arts ◽

Sleep Latency ◽

Heart Rate Recovery ◽

Vertical Jump ◽

Performance Testing ◽

Sleep Efficiency ◽

Mixed Martial Arts

The purpose of this investigation is to present observational data regarding sleep variables in professional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) athletes. These sleep performance measures were related to physical performance and injury in MMA athletes. Eight professional athletes were placed into a quasi-controlled, multivariable fight-camp environment for a six-week period in preparation for fight competition. Throughout a six-week fight camp environment, athletes were continuously monitored for sleep performance measures (sleep latency, sleep efficiency, onset, and wake variances) via validated wearable sleep monitoring technology. Athletes were tested seven days prior to competition on measures of physical performance (vertical jump, VO2max, heart rate recovery, prowler sled push, and pull-ups). Multiple correlational analyses were utilized to assess relationships between all sleep and physical performance measures. There were significant (P < 0.05) correlations between sleep latency and VO2max, heart rate recovery, prowler sled push, vertical jump, and missed practice sessions. There were also significant (P < 0.05) correlations between average fall asleep time and heart rate recovery. Lastly, there were significant (P < 0.05) correlations between sleep efficiency, heart rate recovery, and missed practice sessions. MMA athletes who exhibited consistency in sleep demonstrated stronger relationships with performance testing during the fight-camp period.

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CHANGES OF BODY COMPOSITION, MUSCULAR STRENGTH AND PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE DUE TO RESISTANCE TRAINING IN OLDER PERSONS WITH SARCOPENIC OBESITY

Journal of Frailty & Aging ◽

10.14283/jfa.2015.67 ◽

2015 ◽

pp. 1-7

Author(s):

K. STOEVER ◽

A. HEBER ◽

S. EICHBERG ◽

W. ZIJLSTRA ◽

K. BRIXIUS

Keyword(s):

Resistance Training ◽

Grip Strength ◽

Physical Performance ◽

Gait Speed ◽

Older Persons ◽

Dynamic Strength ◽

Hand Grip Strength ◽

Lower Limbs ◽

Physical Parameters ◽

Hand Grip

Background: At present, it is unclear whether older, obese persons with or without sarcopenia respond differently to training. Furthermore, there are no differentiated recommendations for resistance training for this special target group. Objectives: The objectives are to investigate the changes in the physical parameters of older, obese men caused by training and to reappraise the modalities of resistance training for older persons. Design: Pre-test-post-test design. Participants: The participants were 33 physically inactive and obese older men (≥ 65 years, BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2), with-out severe diseases. Subjects were divided into two groups: NSAR (no or presarcopenia, n= 15) or SAR (sarcopenia, n= 18). Intervention: The intervention consisted of progressive resistance training, twice a week for 16 weeks with finally 80-85% of maximum strength and three sets with 8-12 repetitions. The training contained six exercises for the major muscle groups. Measurements: Sarcopenia was assessed using the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB), hand-grip strength, skeletal muscle mass index (SMI), and gait speed over a 6-meter walkway. Furthermore, the maximum dynamic strength (1 RM) was assessed. Results: At baseline, the NSAR group had significantly better values in SMI, SPPB score, hand-grip strength, and 1 RM. After training, the results in both groups displayed an increase in 1 RM at the lower limbs (NSAR 18%, SAR 38%) and the upper limbs (NSAR 12%, SAR 14%). Also, the SPPB score (NSAR 11%, SAR 15%) and the 6-m-gait speed (NSAR 5%, SAR 10%) increased. The SAR group was able to increase their right hand-grip strength by 12%, whereas the NSAR group maintained their initial high strength values. SMI did not change in both groups. Conclusions: Both groups show improvements after resistance training with slightly more benefits for men with sarcopenia. Results of this study can be used to define specific training regimens for N(SAR) subjects.

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Cross-Sectional Examination of Musculoskeletal Pain and Physical Function in a Racially and Socioeconomically Diverse Sample of Adults

The Journals of Gerontology Series A ◽

10.1093/gerona/glaa251 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Angie L Sardina ◽

Alyssa A Gamaldo ◽

Ross Andel ◽

Shanthi Johnson ◽

Tamara A Baker ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Function ◽

Physical Performance ◽

Musculoskeletal Pain ◽

Performance Measures ◽

Healthy Aging ◽

Functional Limitation ◽

Future Research ◽

Middle Aged ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Middle Aged Adults

Abstract Background Musculoskeletal pain alters physiological function, which may be evidenced as early as middle age. Previous research has concluded that middle-aged adults are a high-risk group for musculoskeletal pain and report functional limitations similar to older adults. However, few studies have examined the relationships between musculoskeletal pain and physical function, using objective performance measures in a sample of racially and socioeconomically diverse adults. Thus, this study examined musculoskeletal pain in relation to physical function in middle-aged (30–64 years) White and Black adults and investigated whether the relationship varied by sociodemographic characteristics. Methods This cross-sectional examination incorporated data from the Healthy Aging in Neighborhoods of Diversity across the Life-Span Study. Participants (n = 875) completed measures of musculoskeletal pain and objective measures of physical performance (ie, lower and upper body strength, balance, and gait abnormalities). Physical performance measures were standardized to derive a global measure of physical function as the dependent variable. Results Approximately, 59% of participants identified at least 1 pain sites (n = 518). Multivariable regression analyses identified significant relationships between greater musculoskeletal pain and poorer physical function (β = −0.07, p = .031), in mid midlife (β = −0.04, p = .041; age 40–54) and late midlife (β = −0.05, p = .027; age 55–64). Conclusions This study observed that musculoskeletal pain was associated with poorer physical function within a diverse group of middle-aged adults. Future research should longitudinally explore whether chronic musculoskeletal pain identified at younger ages is associated with greater risk for functional limitation and dependence in later life.

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