Association Of Physical Performance Measures With Bone Dimensions And Volumetric Density In Older Men

Purpose: Japan is one of few countries with a male life expectancy over 80 years. The gap between the healthy life span and the total life expectancy is large, highlighting the importance of maintaining physical performance. The present study aims to establish reference values for multiple physical performance measures among high-functioning oldest-old Japanese men and to investigate the correlations among these measurements to understand how these variables are related. Methods: This study was conducted with 120 Japanese males aged 80 years or older who were able to walk independently. Seven measures of physical performance were assessed: handgrip strength, quadriceps strength, static balance ability (one-legged stance), dynamic balance ability (Functional Reach Test; FRT), walking ability (5-m walking time test), combined movement ability (Timed Up & Go test), and bone quality. Cognitive function was also measured (Mini-Mental State Examination; MMSE). Results: Specific reference values are reported for each physical performance measurement explored in this study. Only six participants were classified as cognitively impaired, and 16 had mild cognitive impairment. There were significant correlations of varying levels among all of the measures of physical performance. Age was significantly correlated with all performance measures except FRT, and there was no correlation between age and MMSE. MMSE was weakly correlated with FRT and unrelated to the other performance measures. Conclusions: The reference ranges can be used by older men who have not yet reached 80 years and their health care providers as physical performance targets to facilitate the maintenance of independent mobility in later life.

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Life-space Mobility in Older Men: The Role of Perceived Physical and Mental Fatigability

The Journals of Gerontology Series A ◽

10.1093/gerona/glab286 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Kyle D Moored ◽

Andrea L Rosso ◽

Theresa Gmelin ◽

Yujia (Susanna) Qiao ◽

Michelle C Carlson ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Performance ◽

Performance Measures ◽

Osteoporotic Fractures ◽

Older Men ◽

Life Space ◽

Assessment Scores ◽

Health Lifestyle ◽

Activity Intensity ◽

Increased Risk ◽

And Performance

Abstract Background Physical performance and fatigue can limit mobility within the larger environment (life-space mobility). It is unknown whether perceived fatigability, self-reported fatigue anchored to activity intensity and duration, is independently associated with life-space. Methods We assessed this cross-sectionally in Visit 4 (2014–2016) of the Osteoporotic Fractures in Men Study (MrOS; N = 1 672, Age: Mean = 84.2 ± 4.0 years). The Pittsburgh Fatigability Scale (PFS, range: 0–50; higher = greater fatigability) measured physical (Mean = 16.1 ± 9.4) and mental fatigability (Mean = 7.5 ± 7.9). Life Space Assessment scores incorporated level, frequency, and assistance used for life-space mobility (range: 0–120, higher = greater life-space mobility; life-space constriction: inability to leave neighborhood without assistance). Separate multiple linear and logistic regressions for physical and mental fatigability were sequentially adjusted for demographic, health/lifestyle, and performance measures. Results The mean life-space mobility score was 84.6 ± 21.8, and 18% (n = 296) of men had life-space constriction. Higher physical and mental fatigability were both associated with lower life-space mobility in models adjusted for health and lifestyle factors (Physical PFS: B = −2.37, 95% confidence interval [CI]: [−3.39, −1.35]; Mental PFS: B = −1.79, 95% CI: [−2.73, −0.84]). Men with higher fatigability also had increased risk of life-space constriction (Physical PFS: OR = 1.59, 95% CI: [1.32, 1.92]; Mental PFS: OR = 1.25, 95% CI: [1.08, 1.46]). Associations were larger in magnitude for physical versus mental fatigability. Adjusting for physical performance measures more strongly attenuated associations for physical compared to mental fatigability. Conclusions Fatigability is linked with real-world mobility in older men, independent of their physical health. This association may be driven by separate physical and cognitive mechanisms worth examining further in longitudinal studies.

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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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Physical Performance Measures for Characterizing High Functioning Older Persons

Journal of Aging and Physical Activity ◽

10.1123/japa.4.4.338 ◽

1996 ◽

Vol 4 (4) ◽

pp. 338-348 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

Takashi Kinugasa ◽

Hiroshi Nagasaki ◽

Taketo Furuna ◽

Hajime Itoh

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Physical Performance ◽

Performance Measures ◽

Older Persons ◽

Discriminant Validity ◽

Age Groups ◽

High Functioning ◽

Eyes Open ◽

Interdisciplinary Study ◽

Tokyo Metropolitan Institute

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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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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Clinical relevance of the modified physical performance test versus the short physical performance battery for detecting mobility impairments in older men with peripheral arterial disease

Disability and Rehabilitation ◽

10.1080/09638288.2017.1367966 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 40 (25) ◽

pp. 3081-3085 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Odessa Addison ◽

Rishi Kundi ◽

Alice S. Ryan ◽

Andrew P. Goldberg ◽

Richa Patel ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Peripheral Arterial Disease ◽

Physical Performance ◽

Clinical Relevance ◽

Performance Test ◽

Older Men ◽

Arterial Disease ◽

Short Physical Performance Battery ◽

Physical Performance Test ◽

Mobility Impairments ◽

Peripheral Arterial

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38NEUROMUSCULAR JUNCTION-RELATED GENE EXPRESSION AND PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE IN OLDER MEN: FINDINGS FROM THE HERTFORDSHIRE SARCOPENIA STUDY (HSS)

Age and Ageing ◽

10.1093/ageing/afx110.38 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 46 (suppl_2) ◽

pp. ii11-ii13

Author(s):

A Granic ◽

L D Westbury ◽

H E Syddall ◽

H P Patel ◽

R Dodds ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Gene Expression ◽

Physical Performance ◽

Older Men ◽

Related Gene

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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 ◽

...

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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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 ◽

...

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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