The Association Between Physical Activity, Including Physical Activity Intensity, and Fear of Falling Differs by Fear Severity in Older Adults Living in the Community

PhD Ryuichi SawaPT, PhD Tsuyoshi AsaiPT, PhD Takehiko DoiPT, PhD Shogo MisuPT, Ms Shunsuke MurataPT, Rei Ono and Bob G KnightPhD

The Journals of Gerontology: Series B, 2020, vol. 75, issue 5, 953-960

Abstract: ObjectivesFear of falling (FoF) is common in older adults. Physical activity decreases as FoF increases. However, this association between physical activity and FoF may vary depending on activity intensity. The current study was performed to explore the associations between FoF and step count, light-intensity physical activity (LPA), and moderate/vigorous-intensity physical activity (MVPA) in community-dwelling older adults.MethodsThis cross-sectional observational study was held at a local community association center, with 242 older adults living independently in the community (mean age: 75.1 ± 5.4 years). FoF was defined using the Falls Efficacy Scale-International and categorized into three levels (low, moderate, and high). Physical activity was measured using a uniaxial accelerometer worn for 7 consecutive days, and by calculating daily step count, LPA, and MVPA, over this period.ResultsStep count and physical activity intensity showed significant linear trends across FoF severity (p

Keywords: Fall and mobility problems; Fear of falling; Health promotion; Physical fitness; Successful aging (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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