Movement velocity in the chair squat is associated with measures of functional capacity and cognition in elderly people at low risk of fall.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationships between muscular performance consisting of a single repetition on the chair squat exercise (CSQ) and different measures of functional capacity, balance, quality of life and cognitive status in older adults.

Methods

A total of 40 participants (22 women, 18 men; age = 72.2 ± 4.9 years) joined the investigation. Muscular performance was assessed by measuring movement velocity in the CSQ with no external load using a validated smartphone application (PowerLift for iOS). Functional capacity, balance, quality of life and cognitive status were evaluated using the hand-grip strength (HGS) test, the Berg-scale, the EuroQol 5D (EQ-5D) and the Mini mental state examination questionnaire (MMSE). Finally, partic

SUBMITTER: Balsalobre-Fernandez C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5933322 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature