Physical Fitness and Its Correlation with Handgrip Strength in Active Community-dwelling Older Adults
學年 111
學期 1
出版（發表）日期 2022-10-14
作品名稱 Physical Fitness and Its Correlation with Handgrip Strength in Active Community-dwelling Older Adults
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著者 Po-Jung Pan; Nai-Wei Hsu; Meng-Jer Lee; You-Yuan Lin; Chih-Chun Tsai; Wang-Sheng Lin
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著錄名稱、卷期、頁數 Scientific Reports 12, 17227
摘要 In this cross-sectional study, we assessed the physical fitness levels of active community-dwelling older adults. Moreover, we investigated the correlation of their (stratified by age and sex) fitness levels with handgrip strength (HGS). Comprehensive physical fitness tests, including sarcopenia screening, were conducted with a total of 2,130 older adults residing in a rural area of Taiwan. The 5th, 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, 90th, and 95th percentiles of age- and sex-specific physical fitness levels were determined. Furthermore, we identified the key parameters for assessing the physical fitness of older adults and performed stepwise multiple linear regression analysis. Both men and women exhibited age-related decreases in all aspects of functional fitness, a trend indicating that older adults in Taiwan may lose their independence in the future. Furthermore, the regression analysis revealed that HGS was positively correlated with sex, body mass index, and the results of 30-s arm curl and back scratch tests but negatively correlated with age and the result of 8-foot up-and-go test. Our reference values for physical fitness may help assess the fitness levels of active community-dwelling older adults and design community-based health programs to prevent the early loss of independence in community-dwelling older adults in Taiwan.
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語言 en
ISSN 2045-2322
期刊性質 國外
收錄於 SCI
產學合作
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國別 USA
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