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ArticleObesity surgery2021

How Does Bariatric Surgery Affect Fall Risk Factors?

Florêncio Diniz-Sousa, Lucas Veras, Giorjines Boppre, Vítor Devezas, Hugo Santos-Sousa, John Preto, Leandro Machado, João P Vilas-Boas, José Oliveira, Hélder Fonseca

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Article in Obesity surgery, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Florêncio Diniz-SousaResearch Centre in Physical Activity, Health and Leisure (CIAFEL), Faculty of Sport, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Plácido Costa, 91, 4200-450, Porto, Portugal. joseflorenciosousa@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9042-383X
Lucas VerasResearch Centre in Physical Activity, Health and Leisure (CIAFEL), Faculty of Sport, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Plácido Costa, 91, 4200-450, Porto, Portugal.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0562-5803
Giorjines BoppreResearch Centre in Physical Activity, Health and Leisure (CIAFEL), Faculty of Sport, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Plácido Costa, 91, 4200-450, Porto, Portugal.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2974-6343
Vítor DevezasGeneral Surgery Department, São João Medical Center, Porto, Portugal.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1032-4474
Hugo Santos-SousaGeneral Surgery Department, São João Medical Center, Porto, Portugal.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6176-5654
John PretoGeneral Surgery Department, São João Medical Center, Porto, Portugal.
Leandro MachadoCentre of Research, Education, Innovation and Intervention in Sport (CIFI2D), Faculty of Sport, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5332-5974
João P Vilas-BoasCentre of Research, Education, Innovation and Intervention in Sport (CIFI2D), Faculty of Sport, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4109-2939
José OliveiraResearch Centre in Physical Activity, Health and Leisure (CIAFEL), Faculty of Sport, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Plácido Costa, 91, 4200-450, Porto, Portugal.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1829-4196
Hélder FonsecaResearch Centre in Physical Activity, Health and Leisure (CIAFEL), Faculty of Sport, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Plácido Costa, 91, 4200-450, Porto, Portugal.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9002-8976
Universidade do Porto · PTHospital de São João · PT

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeThis study aimed to assess bariatric surgery (BS) effect on fall risk factors. MATERIALS AND

methodsFifteen patients undergoing BS (intervention group, IG) and 10 non-surgical obese patients (control group, CG) were recruited. IG was assessed at pre-surgery and 6 months after BS, while CG was assessed at baseline and reassessed after 6 months. At both time-points, anthropometry, lower limbs muscle strength (isokinetic dynamometer), balance in bipedal stance (force platform), daily physical activity (accelerometry), and health-related quality of life (SF-36 questionnaire) were assessed.

resultsAt baseline, there were no differences between CG and IG for all parameters analyzed. Compared to CG, 6 months post-BS, the IG decreased weight, body mass index, waist and hip circumference. Balance showed limited improvements, with gains observed only on antero-posterior and total center of pressure velocity. Muscle strength displayed a divergent evolution 6 months after BS, with a decrease in absolute strength but an increase in relative strength. Although BS did not induce significant changes in time spent in different physical activity intensities, it decreased time in sedentary behavior and increased number of daily steps. Post-BS patients reported substantial improvements in quality-of-life, especially in physical function.

conclusionPatients seem to overestimate their actual physical fitness improvements attained after BS, which combined with increases in physical activity, might increase the likelihood of engaging in risky daily tasks to what they are physically not prepared to, consequently increasing fall risk.

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Bariatric SurgeryObesity, MorbidHumansQuality of LifeRisk FactorsSedentary BehaviorFall risk factorsMuscle strengthPerceived physical functionPhysical activityPostural controlWeight loss surgery

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