Physical activity as a risk or protective factor for falls and fall-related fractures in non-frail and frail older adults: a longitudinal study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physical activity may be both a risk and protective factor for falls and fall-related fractures. Despite its positive effects on muscle and bone health, physical activity also increases exposure to situations where falls and fractures occur. This paradox could possibly be explained by frailty status. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the associations between physical activity and both falls and fractures, and to determine whether frailty modifies the association of physical activity with falls, and fractures.

Methods

Data of 311 community-dwelling participants aged 75 years or older from the Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam, who participated in a three-year longitudinal study with five nine-monthly measurements between 2015/2016 and 2018/2019.

SUBMITTER: van Gameren M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9396867 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature