Physical activity, body functions and disability among middle-aged and older Spanish adults.
Alexandre CaronAlba AyalaJavier DamiánCarmen Rodriguez-BlazquezJavier AlmazánJuan Manuel CastelloteMadgalena CominMaria João ForjazJesús de Pedronull nullPublished in: BMC geriatrics (2017)
Our results suggest that there is a strong relationship between selected body function impairments, mainly mental, and PA. Although more research is needed to fully understand causal relationships, strategies to improve PA among the elderly may require targeting mental, neuromusculoskeletal and movement functions, disability determinants (including barriers), and specific approaches for persons with dementia or heart failure.