Effects of Physical Activity on Physical Fitness and Functional Ability in Older Adults
A cross-sectional survey was done to investigate the pathways the physical activity acts in improving physical fitness and functional outcomes of older adults (60 years and above) using 880 community-dwelling older adults in Sri Lanka. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was used. The final SEM model...
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| author | Bimba Wickramarachchi PhD Mohammad R. Torabi PhD Bilesha Perera PhD |
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| description | A cross-sectional survey was done to investigate the pathways the physical activity acts in improving physical fitness and functional outcomes of older adults (60 years and above) using 880 community-dwelling older adults in Sri Lanka. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was used. The final SEM model included five latent factors and 14 co-variances. Goodness of Fit Index (GFI), Comparative fit index (CFI) and Root Mean Square Error of Approximation (RMSEA) values of the model were 0.95, 0.93, 0.91, and 0.05 respectively, indicating a good model fit. Strength enhances balance (β = .52, p < .01) and reduces the time required to complete physical functions (β = −.65, p < .01). Since strength declines with advancing age, muscle-strengthening activity programs should be promoted to enhance balance and functional performances in older adults in advanced ages. Strength test (hand grip and leg strength) can be used as a screening test to predict potential risk of falls and functional disabilities in older adults. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-725e1ef2b6724c438de2685e7a57bcda2023-02-24T09:34:20ZengSAGE PublishingGerontology and Geriatric Medicine2333-72142023-02-01910.1177/23337214231158476Effects of Physical Activity on Physical Fitness and Functional Ability in Older AdultsBimba Wickramarachchi PhD0Mohammad R. Torabi PhD1Bilesha Perera PhD2Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Kota Samarahan, MalaysiaIndiana University, Bloomington, IN, USAUniversity of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri LankaA cross-sectional survey was done to investigate the pathways the physical activity acts in improving physical fitness and functional outcomes of older adults (60 years and above) using 880 community-dwelling older adults in Sri Lanka. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was used. The final SEM model included five latent factors and 14 co-variances. Goodness of Fit Index (GFI), Comparative fit index (CFI) and Root Mean Square Error of Approximation (RMSEA) values of the model were 0.95, 0.93, 0.91, and 0.05 respectively, indicating a good model fit. Strength enhances balance (β = .52, p < .01) and reduces the time required to complete physical functions (β = −.65, p < .01). Since strength declines with advancing age, muscle-strengthening activity programs should be promoted to enhance balance and functional performances in older adults in advanced ages. Strength test (hand grip and leg strength) can be used as a screening test to predict potential risk of falls and functional disabilities in older adults.https://doi.org/10.1177/23337214231158476 |
| spellingShingle | Bimba Wickramarachchi PhD Mohammad R. Torabi PhD Bilesha Perera PhD Effects of Physical Activity on Physical Fitness and Functional Ability in Older Adults Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine |
| title | Effects of Physical Activity on Physical Fitness and Functional Ability in Older Adults |
| title_full | Effects of Physical Activity on Physical Fitness and Functional Ability in Older Adults |
| title_fullStr | Effects of Physical Activity on Physical Fitness and Functional Ability in Older Adults |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effects of Physical Activity on Physical Fitness and Functional Ability in Older Adults |
| title_short | Effects of Physical Activity on Physical Fitness and Functional Ability in Older Adults |
| title_sort | effects of physical activity on physical fitness and functional ability in older adults |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1177/23337214231158476 |
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