Physical fitness trends and factors influencing them in community-dwelling older adults: a longitudinal cohort study involving multiple tests.

Wang-Sheng Lin, Po-Jung Pan, Nai-Wei Hsu, Shung-Haur Yang, Chih-Chun Tsai, Ya-Hsien Wang

Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Yuan-Shan/Su-Ao Branch, Yilan, Taiwan.Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Yuan-Shan/Su-Ao Branch, Yilan, Taiwan. · pubmed

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Abstract

Maintaining physical fitness (PF) is essential for preserving functional independence in later life. However, longitudinal evidence describing multidomain PF trends among Asian older adults remains limited. This study aimed to investigate temporal changes in PF among community-dwelling older adults in Taiwan and factors influencing these changes.

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Research summary

The paper investigates trends in physical fitness among community-dwelling older adults and factors influencing these changes. This research is relevant as it addresses the maintenance of physical fitness, which is crucial for functional independence and overall longevity in aging populations.

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