Influence of Age, Gender, and Body Mass Index on Balance and Mobility Performance in Indian Community-Dwelling Older People

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PHYSICAL & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN GERIATRICS Pub Date : 2020-09-11 DOI:10.1080/02703181.2020.1818909

R. Mohammed, A. Basha, Shyam Jungade

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Abstract Background and purpose Various factors influence balance and mobility in older people. The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of age, gender, and body mass index (BMI) on balance and mobility in Indian Community-Dwelling older people. Design Cross-sectional, observational study. Methods Elderly men (n = 53) and women (n = 47) aged between 65 and 83 years were assessed using Berg balance scale (BBS), functional reach test (FRT), and timed up & go (TUG) test. Participants were categorized into normal weight, overweight, and obese. Results Age was significantly correlated with all the measures (BBS: r = −0.91; FRT: r = −0.46; TUG: r = 0.81). No significant difference was noted among weight groups in all the measures. Gender differences were found in BBS (p = 0.048) and FRT (p < 0.0001), but not found in TUG (p = 0.14). Conclusion BMI had no influence on balance and mobility. Age was significantly correlated with all the measures. Gender differences were found in balance, but not in mobility.

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年龄、性别和体重指数对印度社区居住老年人平衡和活动能力的影响

背景与目的影响老年人平衡和活动能力的因素很多。本研究的目的是研究年龄、性别和身体质量指数(BMI)对印度社区老年人平衡和活动能力的影响。设计横断面观察性研究。方法采用Berg平衡量表(BBS)、功能到达测试(FRT)和时间up & go测试(TUG)对年龄在65 ~ 83岁的男性53例和女性47例进行评估。参与者被分为正常体重、超重和肥胖。结果年龄与各项指标均显著相关(BBS: r = - 0.91;FRT = - 0.46;TUG: r = 0.81)。各体重组间各项指标均无显著差异。BBS (p = 0.048)和FRT (p < 0.0001)存在性别差异，TUG无性别差异(p = 0.14)。结论BMI对平衡和活动能力无影响。年龄与各项指标显著相关。性别差异体现在平衡性上，而不是流动性上。

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期刊介绍： This comprehensive journal is recognized for its useful balance of research and clinical practice articles. For more than twenty five years Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics has functioned as a forum for allied health professionals as well as others with a focus on rehabilitation of the geriatric client to share information, clinical experience, research, and therapeutic practice. Each issue focuses on current practice and emerging issues in the care of the older client, including rehabilitation and long-term care in institutional and community settings, and innovative programming; the entire range of problems experienced by the elderly; and the current skills needed for working with older clients.