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Physical activity as a determinant of change in mobility performance
— the Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam | | Author(s) | Marjolein Visser, Saskia M F Pluijm, Vianda S Stel |
| Journal title | Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, vol 50, no 11, November 2002 |
| Pages | pp 1774-1781 |
| Keywords | Exercise ; Sport ; Mobility ; Longitudinal surveys ; Netherlands. |
| Annotation | Physical activity - and especially a regularly active lifestyle - may slow the decline in mobility performance. The mobility of 2,109 men and women aged 55-85 from the Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam (ASA) was assessed using two timed tests: 6 metre walk, and repeated chair stands. The main measurements used in the study were total physical activity (expressed as hours per day and kilocalories per day) and sports participation, determined by an interview-administered questionnaire. Mobility performance declined for 45.6% of the sample. Sports participation and a higher level of physical activity, walking, or household activity were associated with a smaller mobility decline. After 3 years, total physical activity declined, with 53.4% of those reporting sports at baseline continuing doing so. Continuation of physical activity over time was associated with the smallest decline in mobility. Thus, independent of the effect of chronic disease, a beneficial effect was observed for sports and non-sport activities. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-021216226 A |
| Classmark | CEA: HT: C4: 3J: 76H |
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