Poor mobility and lower limb weakness are associated with three distinct depressive symptom trajectories over 6  years in older people

CONCLUSIONS: Timed Up and Go test times, Five Times Sit-to-Stand test performance, planned physical activity levels and knee extension strength are associated with three discrete depressive symptom trajectories. These clinical tests may help identify older adults aged 70-90 years at risk of developing depressive symptoms and help guide subsequent strength and mobility interventions.PMID:38217882 | DOI:10.1111/ajag.13273

Source: Australasian Journal on Ageing - January 13, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Lloyd L Y Chan Kim Delbaere Katya Numbers Ben Lam Jasmine Menant Daina L Sturnieks Julian N Trollor Matthew A Brodie Stephen R Lord Source Type: research