Metabolic syndrome and the benefit of a physical activity intervention on lower-extremity function: Results from a randomized clinical trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In older adults, increases in physical activity may prevent decline in lower-extremity function, but whether the benefit differs according to metabolic syndrome (MetS) status is uncertain. We aim to investigate whether structured physical activity is associated with less decline in lower-extremity function among older adults with versus without MetS.

Methods

We used data from the multicenter Lifestyle Interventions and Independence for Elders (LIFE) study to analyze 1535 sedentary functionally-vulnerable women and men, aged 70 to 89 years old, assessed every 6 months (February 2010-December 2013) for an average of 2.7 years. Participants were randomized to a structured, moderate-intensity physical activity intervention (PA; n = 766) or health education program (HE

SUBMITTER: Botoseneanu A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8388825 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature