ReviewJournal of frailty, sarcopenia and falls2018
How do muscle and bone strengthening and balance activities (MBSBA) vary across the life course, and are there particular ages where MBSBA are most important?
Review in Journal of frailty, sarcopenia and falls, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 14 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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- Duration and intensity of occupational lifting and risk of long-term sickness absence: Prospective cohort study with register follow-up among 45 000 workers.Scandinavian journal of work, environment & health · 2023Article
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- A qualitative exploration of English black adults' views of strength and balance activities in mid-life.BMC public health · 2022Article
- Characteristics of balance performance in the Chinese elderly by age and gender.BMC geriatrics · 2021Article
- Musculoskeletal pain intensity in different body regions and risk of disability pension among female eldercare workers: prospective cohort study with 11-year register follow-up.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2021Article
- Co-Creating Recommendations to Redesign and Promote Strength and Balance Service Provision.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2019Article
- Effects of a falls exercise intervention on strength, power, functional ability and bone in older frequent fallers: FaME (Falls Management Exercise) RCT secondary analysis.Journal of frailty, sarcopenia and falls · 2019Article
- Physical Function and Survival in Older Adults: A longitudinal study accounting for time-varying effects.Archives of gerontology and geriatricsArticle
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Abstract
This narrative review focuses on the role of strength and balance activities throughout the lifecycle to improve physical capacity and reduce all-cause mortality. The evidence suggests strong associations in middle and older age, with poor balance, poor strength or poor physical function having strong associations with mortality. Currently in the UK, the proportions of adults (69% of men and 76% of women) not meeting the strength and balance guidelines (of 2 or more sessions/week) is concerning. This report identifies specific time points in the lifecycle where specific promotion of and engagement with strength and balance activities would be most beneficial for health: 18-24y to maximize bone and muscle mass gains, 40-50y to maintain strength and reduce that downward cycle, and over 65s to preserve balance and strength and maintain independence). This review also suggests specific transition points/events in life where there may be an increase in sedentary behaviour or loss of muscle function (pregnancy, menopause, onset of on diagnosis of disease, retirement, on becoming a carer and following hospitalization), where it would be useful to initiate additional strength and balance exercises to improve future health outcomes.
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