Sedentary Behavior and Lower-Extremity Physical Function across the Lifespan of Adults with Multiple Sclerosis.

ABSTRACT: One outcome of aging with multiple sclerosis (MS) involves the decline in physical function, including compromised balance, reduced walking speed, and lower-extremity strength. Sedentary behavior, the other end of the activity continuum, may be targeted for improvements in physical function among adults with MS, but less is known about the relationship between sedentary behavior and physical function with increasing age in MS. This study examined the associations between device-measured volume and pattern of sedentary behavior and physical function based on SPPB (Short Physical Performance Battery) of ambulatory persons with MS across the lifespan. We categorized participants (N = 216) into young (20-39 years), middle-aged (40-59 years), and older (60-79 years) age groups. Participants com

SUBMITTER: Jeng B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9566509 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature