Movement Patterns in Older Adults Recovering From Hip Fracture

J Aging Phys Act. 2024 Jan 12:1-9. doi: 10.1123/japa.2023-0090. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe aim of this study was to quantify physical activity and sedentary behavior in older adults recovering from hip fracture and to identify groups based on movement patterns. In this cross-sectional cohort study, older adults (≥70 years) were included 3 months after surgery for proximal femoral fracture. Patients received an accelerometer for 7 days. Demographics and outcomes related to physical function, mobility, cognitive functions, quality of life, and hip fracture were assessed. In total, 43 patients with sufficient accelerometer wear time were included. Across all groups, participants engaged in very low levels of physical activity, spending an average of 11 hr/day in prolonged sedentary behavior. Based on the extracted components from a principal component analysis, three groups with substantial differences in levels of physical activity and sedentary behavior could be distinguished.PMID:38215728 | DOI:10.1123/japa.2023-0090

Source: Journal of Aging and Physical Activity - January 12, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Jules J M Kraaijkamp Marjon Stijntjes Jurriaan H De Groot Niels H Chavannes Wilco P Achterberg El éonore F van Dam van Isselt Source Type: research