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Evaluation of the Bidirectional Relations of Perceived Physical Fatigability and Physical Activity on Slower Gait Speed.

Yujia Susanna QiaoTheresa GmelinSharon W RennerRobert M BoudreauSarah MartinMary K WojczynskiKaare ChristensenStacy L AndersenStephanie CosentinoAdam J SantanastoNancy W Glynn
Published in: The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences (2022)
Our findings suggest that the impact of greater perceived physical fatigability on the association between lower physical activity and slower gait speed differs between younger-old and middle-to-oldest-old adults, indicating perceived physical fatigability as a potential mediator in the disablement pathway.
Keyphrases
  • physical activity
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  • body mass index
  • social support
  • depressive symptoms
  • cerebral palsy
  • risk assessment