ArticleBMC geriatrics2015
Physical activity changes in the winter in older persons living in northern Japan: a prospective study.
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- Seasonal and sex differences in instrumental activities of daily living and objective physical activity among older adults residing in rural areas with snow and cold regions.Journal of rural medicine : JRM · 2025Article
- Identifying Outdoor Winter Walking Programmes and Resources for Older Adults: A Scoping Review of the Grey Literature.Physiotherapy Canada. Physiotherapie Canada · 2024Article
- Association between Productive Roles and Frailty Factors among Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Analysis.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Working status and seasonal meteorological conditions predict physical activity levels in people living with HIV.AIDS care · 2022Article
- Assessment of Physical Fitness and Risk Factors for the Occurrence of the Frailty Syndrome among Social Welfare Homes' Residents over 60 Years of Age in Poland.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Diurnal Profiles of Locomotive and Household Activities Using an Accelerometer in Community-Dwelling Older Adults with Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Cross-Sectional Survey.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Article
- Characteristics of Mild Cognitive Impairment in Northern Japanese Community-Dwellers from the ORANGE Registry.Journal of clinical medicine · 2019Article
- Differences in physical activity between seasons with and without snowfall among elderly individuals residing in areas that receive snowfall.Journal of physical therapy science · 2019Article
- Impact of season on the association between muscle strength/volume and physical activity among community-dwelling elderly people living in snowy-cold regions.Journal of physiological anthropology · 2018Article
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Abstract
backgroundPhysical activity affects physical and mental health, prevents disease, and improves quality of life. However, physical activity also decreases with age in older persons, and is affected by adverse climatic periods. This study examined changes in physical activity during the winter season in older persons (≥75 years of age) who were living in northern Japan, and evaluated the factors that were associated with this decline.
methodsA total of 201 older persons (83 men and 118 women; mean age, 79.7 ± 3.8 years) participated in two separate tests that were conducted in November 2012 and February 2013. Physical activity was monitored using the Kenz Lifecorder, and mean step counts and moderate-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) times were calculated over a 1-week period. We also measured body mass index, handgrip strength, normal walking speed, functional capacity, exercise habits, snow-shovelling habits, a change in frequency (between early winter and midwinter) of outdoor excursions, the length of outdoor excursions, social support, and morbidity.
resultsIn the group that maintained their frequency of outdoor excursions, step counts significantly increased during midwinter compared with early winter (p < 0.01). In the group with a lower frequency of outdoor excursions, MVPA was significantly decreased during midwinter compared with early winter (p < 0.05). After adjusting for other variables, logistic regression analysis showed that weakness (odds ratio [OR]: 2.89, p < 0.05) was independently associated with a decline in step counts. Age (OR: 1.12, p < 0.05) and a change in frequency of outdoor excursions (OR: 0.75, p < 0.01) were independently associated with a decline in MVPA.
conclusionsOlder persons should be supported in their attempts to go outdoors during midwinter. They should be provided with intervention programs to increase their physical activity at home.
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