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Clinical-Functional Vulnerability, Functional Capacity, and Falls in Octogenarians with Different Physical Activity Levels—A Cross-Sectional Study

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  • Letícia Pophal da Silva

    (Department of Physical Education, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba 80310-000, PR, Brazil)

  • Natália Boneti Moreira

    (Department of Prevention and Rehabilitation in Physical Therapy, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba 80310-000, PR, Brazil)

  • Renata Zacharias Grando

    (Department of Physical Education, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba 80310-000, PR, Brazil)

  • Paulo César Baraúce Bento

    (Department of Physical Education, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba 80310-000, PR, Brazil)

  • André Luiz Felix Rodacki

    (Department of Physical Education, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba 80310-000, PR, Brazil)

Abstract

Aim: To compare differences between frailty, functional capacity, and fall prevalence among community-dwelling oldest-old adults regarding their physical activity levels. Methods: Two hundred and thirty-nine octogenarians (80+ years) were allocated according to their physical activity as insufficiently active (<150 min week −1 ; n = 98; 84.4 ± 3.7 years), active (150 to 300 min week −1 , n = 81, 83.9 ± 3.1 years), and very active (>300 min week −1 , n = 60; 83.8 ± 3.4 years). Frailty (CFVI-20 questionnaire), functional capacity (Five Times Sit-to-Stand Test, Timed Up and Go, Balance, and handgrip strength), fall history, and physical activity were assessed. Results: The insufficiently active group was the frailest and presented the worst functional performance compared to the other groups. The fall prevalence was higher in the insufficiently active (60.9%) compared to the active (26.4%) and very active (12.7%) groups. Conclusions: The group of insufficiently active octogenarians showed the greatest frailty, worst functional capacity, and higher fall prevalence than the active and very active groups. The engagement in physical activity of at least 300 min week −1 is essential to reverse or minimize the deleterious effects of aging on frailty, functional capacity, and falls in octogenarians.

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  • Letícia Pophal da Silva & Natália Boneti Moreira & Renata Zacharias Grando & Paulo César Baraúce Bento & André Luiz Felix Rodacki, 2022. "Clinical-Functional Vulnerability, Functional Capacity, and Falls in Octogenarians with Different Physical Activity Levels—A Cross-Sectional Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(19), pages 1-9, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:19:p:11909-:d:920400
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    1. Natália B. Moreira & Paulo C. B. Bento & Edgar Ramos Vieira & José L. P. da Silva & André L. F. Rodacki, 2022. "Association between Domains of the Clinical-Functional Vulnerability Index and Falls History in Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(13), pages 1-12, June.
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