Self-reported physical activity and gait in older adults without dementia: A longitudinal study.

Janina Krell-Roesch, Jeremy A Syrjanen, Tobias Moeller, Jelena Krafft, Bettina Barisch-Fritz, Walter K Kremers, Farwa Ali, David S Knopman, Ronald C Petersen, Thorsten Stein, Alexander Woll, Maria Vassilaki, Yonas E Geda

Institute of Sports and Sports Science Karlsruhe Institute of Technology Karlsruhe Germany. · pubmed

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Abstract

Physical activity (PA) is associated with higher gait speed. We aimed to examine the associations between PA and change in spatial and temporal gait measures as well as fall risk in community-dwelling individuals free of dementia.

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Research summary

The paper examines the relationship between physical activity and gait in older adults, which is pertinent to understanding factors that can influence mobility and overall health in aging populations. However, while it contributes to the knowledge of how physical activity may affect gait and fall risk, it does not address the root causes of aging or lifespan extension directly. Thus, its impact is solid but limited.

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