Associations of Objectively Measured Physical Activity With Lower Limb Function in Older Men and Women: Findings From the Older People and Active Living (OPAL) Study

2014 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tanya Trayers ◽  
Debbie A. Lawlor ◽  
Kenneth R. Fox ◽  
Jo Coulson ◽  
Mark Davis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Limb Function ◽  
Steps Per Day ◽  
Low Levels ◽  
Objectively Measured ◽  
Older Men And Women ◽  
Objectively Measured Physical Activity ◽  
Lower Limb Function

Associations of objectively measured physical activity (PA) with objectively measured lower limb function in adults age 70 and older were studied. Lower limb function was assessed using the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) and PA by an accelerometer providing mean daily counts per minute (CPM), mean daily steps and minutes of moderate or vigorous PA (MVPA) per day. A minority (32 [13%]) scored low (≤6 out of a maximum of 12) on the SPPB, but only 3 (1%) achieved recommended PA levels. Adjusting for confounders, the odds ratio of low SPPB (≤6) comparing those in the lowest one third to highest two thirds of mean CPM was 55 (95%CI: 6, 520); for mean steps per day it was 23 (95%CI: 4, 137) and for minutes of MVPA per day 56 (95%CI: 6, 530). Low levels of PA are common and are associated with poor levels of lower limb function in older adults.

scholarly journals A 20-Year Follow-Up Study of Objectively Measured Physical Activity

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (6) ◽  
pp. 3076
Author(s):  
Anders Raustorp ◽  
Andreas Fröberg
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Early Adolescence ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Short Time Span ◽  
Steps Per Day ◽  
Objectively Measured ◽  
Short Time ◽  
Objectively Measured Physical Activity

Background: The objectives of this study were to explore the effect of time, long-term tracking, and the proportion of objectively measured physical activity (PA) from early adolescence to the mid-thirties. Methods: PA was measured as mean steps per day (SPD) with pedometers during 2000 (T1), 2003 (T2), 2005 (T3), 2010 (T4), 2016 (T5) and 2020 (T6). Data from 64 participants (n = 32 males) were analysed from their early adolescence (T1) to their mid-thirties (T6). Results: SPD decreased in the total sample and among males and females (all, p < 0.001). Males took more mean SPD than females during T1 (p = 0.002), whereas females took more mean SPD during T2 (p = 0.009) and T6 (p = 0.008). Males’ mean SPD tracked between T1 and T2 (p = 0.021), T2 and T3 (p = 0.030), T3 and T4 (p = 0.015) and T4 and T5 (p = 0.003). Females’ mean SPD tracked between T3 and T4 (p = 0.024) and T5 and T6 (p < 0.001). In the total sample, more mean SPD were found on weekdays compared to weekend days at T3 (p = 0.017) and T5 (p < 0.001). Conclusions: SPD decreased between T1 and T6. Mean SPD tracked low-to-moderate in the short time span. From late adolescence to the mid-thirties, more mean SPD was observed during weekdays compared to weekend days.

scholarly journals The association of the neighbourhood built environment with objectively measured physical activity in older adults with and without lower limb osteoarthritis

2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Erik J. Timmermans ◽  
Laura A. Schaap ◽  
Marjolein Visser ◽  
Hidde P. van der Ploeg ◽  
Alfred J. Wagtendonk ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Built Environment ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Objectively Measured ◽  
Objectively Measured Physical Activity

Functional Exercise Capacity, And The Association With Physical Activity Level, Lower-limb Function And Falls In Elderly Community Women

2014 ◽  
Vol 46 ◽  
pp. 64
Author(s):  
Liliana Laura Rossetin ◽  
Anna Raquel Silveira Gomes ◽  
Elisângela Valevein Rodrigues ◽  
Eduardo Luiz Wamser ◽  
Caroline Pianaro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Exercise Capacity ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Limb Function ◽  
Functional Exercise ◽  
Functional Exercise Capacity ◽  
Falls In Elderly ◽  
Lower Limb Function

scholarly journals The Relationship Between Musculoskeletal Injury and Objectively Measured Physical Activity Levels: A Critically Appraised Topic

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 243-247 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amy R. Barchek ◽  
Shelby E. Baez ◽  
Matthew C. Hoch ◽  
Johanna M. Hoch
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Musculoskeletal Injury ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Healthy Controls ◽  
Bottom Line ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
Steps Per Day ◽  
History Of ◽  
Objectively Measured ◽  
Objectively Measured Physical Activity

Clinical Scenario: Physical activity is vital for human health. Musculoskeletal injury may inhibit adults from participating in physical activity, and this amount may be less than adults without a history of musculoskeletal injury. Clinical Question: Do individuals with a history of ankle or knee musculoskeletal injury participate in less objectively measured physical activity compared with healthy controls? Summary of Key Findings: Four studies were included. Two studies concluded patients who have undergone an anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) spent less time in moderate to vigorous physical activity levels when compared with healthy controls, but still achieved the daily recommended amount of physical activity. One study determined that participants with CAI took fewer steps per day compared with the control group. The fourth study determined patients with patellofemoral pain were less physically active than healthy controls as they took fewer steps per day and spent less time participating in mild and high activity. Clinical Bottom Line: There is consistent, high quality evidence that demonstrates individuals with a history of ankle or knee musculoskeletal injury participate in less objectively measured physical activity compared with healthy individuals. Strength of Recommendation: Due to nature of study designs of the included articles in this critically appraised topic, we recommend a grade of 3B.

scholarly journals Objectively Measured Physical Activity and Body Mass Index in Preschool Children

2010 ◽  
Vol 2010 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susana Maria Coelho Guimarães Vale ◽  
Rute Marina Roberto Santos ◽  
Luísa Maria da Cruz Soares-Miranda ◽  
Carla Marisa Maia Moreira ◽  
Jonatan R. Ruiz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Preschool Children ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
School Age ◽  
Z Score ◽  
Objectively Measured ◽  
Objectively Measured Physical Activity

Aim. To examine the association between objectively measured physical activity (PA) and body mass index (BMI) in preschool children.Methods. The study comprised 281 children (55.9% boys) aged from 4 to 6 years. PA was measured by accelerometer. Children were categorized as non-overweight (NOW) and overweight/obese (OW) according to the sex-adjusted BMI z-score (<1 and≥1, resp.).Results. Total and moderate intensity PA were not associated with BMI. We observed that a higher proportion of OW children were classified as low-vigorous PA compared to their NOW peers (43.9 versus 32.1%, resp.,P>.05). Logistic regression analysis showed that children with low-vigorous PA had higher odds ratio (OR) to be classified as OW compared to those with high-vigorous PA (OR=4.4; 95% CI: 1.4–13.4;P=.008) after adjusting for BMI at first and second years of life and other potential confounders.Conclusion. The data suggests that vigorous PA may play a key role in the obesity development already at pre-school age.

scholarly journals Loneliness, Social Isolation, and Objectively Measured Physical Activity in Rural-Living Older Adults

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 467-477
Author(s):  
Jolanthe de Koning ◽  
Suzanne Richards ◽  
Afroditi Stathi
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Social Isolation ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Rural Living ◽  
Specific Activities ◽  
Objectively Measured ◽  
Objectively Measured Physical Activity

This cross-sectional, observational study examined whether objectively measured physical activity (PA) and specific activities are associated with loneliness and social isolation (SI) in rural-living older adults. A total of 112 participants (Mage = 72.8 [SD = 6.6], 51.8% female) from 23 villages in Wiltshire, United Kingdom, completed questionnaires, 7-day accelerometry, and activity diaries. Regression analysis was used to test associations between objectively measured light PA, moderate to vigorous PA, and total PA; loneliness; and SI from family, neighbors, or friends and to explore these associations using specific activities. Daily mean light, moderate to vigorous, and total PA were not associated with loneliness or SI. Volunteering, accompanying others, and sports/exercise were associated with lower SI from neighbors (odds ratio = 0.23, 95% CI [0.06, 0.91]), family (odds ratio = 0.39, 95% CI [0.22, 0.68]), and friends (odds ratio = 0.56, 95% CI [0.33, 0.97]), respectively. There were no associations between loneliness, SI, and objectively measured PA. The contribution of PA to loneliness and SI needs to be further investigated with larger and diverse samples of rural-living older adults.

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