Observational studyFrontiers in endocrinology2021
Bariatric Surgery: Consequences on Functional Capacities in Patients With Obesity.
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- Do patients with obesity undergoing bariatric surgery modify their objectively measured physical activity? A systematic review and meta-analysis.International journal of obesity (2005) · 2024Pooled it
- Multicomponent Online Intervention Improves Sarcopenia-Related Traits Following Long-Term Metabolic Bariatric Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial.Obesity surgery · 2026Trial
- Lower levels of plasma syndecan-4 are associated with loss of body weight and fat-free mass after bariatric surgery.BMC research notes · 2024Trial
- Longitudinal changes in bioelectrical impedance-derived body composition after sleeve gastrectomy in patients with class III obesity.Langenbeck's archives of surgery · 2026Observational
- Biobehavioral pain profiling of minoritized adults with chronic widespread pain and clinical obesity before and after bariatric surgery: study protocol for a longitudinal, observational cohort study.medRxiv : the preprint server for health sciences · 2026Article
- Impact of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery on Sarcopenia-Related Parameters According to the EWGSOP2 Consensus Criteria in Persons Living with Obesity.Obesity surgery · 2025Review
- One Year Changes in Body Composition and Musculoskeletal Health Following Metabolic/Bariatric Surgery.The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism · 2025Article
- The impact of sleeve gastrectomy on pulmonary function tests and physical activity one-year after surgery.BMC surgery · 2025Observational
- Association Between Indole-3-Pyruvic Acid and Change in Fat-Free Mass Relative to Weight Loss in Patients Undergoing Sleeve Gastrectomy.Metabolites · 2024Article
- A multifaceted and inclusive methodology for the detection of sarcopenia in patients undergoing bariatric surgery: an in-depth analysis of current evidence.Reviews in endocrine & metabolic disorders · 2024Review
- Sarcopenic obesity in older adults: a clinical overview.Nature reviews. Endocrinology · 2024Review
- Assessment of Isokinetic Trunk Muscle Strength and Fatigue Rate in Individuals after Bariatric Surgery.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2024Article
- Muscle Strength of Lower Limbs as a Postoperative Predictor in Bariatric Surgery.Journal of musculoskeletal & neuronal interactions · 2024Observational
- The Influence of Weight Loss in Postural Control in Women Undergoing Sleeve Gastrectomy.Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2022Article
- Protocol for a pilot randomised controlled trial of zoledronic acid to prevent bone loss following sleeve gastrectomy surgery.BMJ open · 2021Article
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Abstract
Introduction: Bariatric surgery leads to loss of fat and fat-free mass (FFM). To preserve FFM it is recommended that weight loss interventions are accompanied by physical activity. However, it remains unknown if functional capacities spontaneously improve after a substantial weight loss. Study's aim was to assess the effect of bariatric surgery on strength, functional capacities and quality of life of participants with a body mass index (BMI) ≥ 35 kg/m Method: Anthropometric parameters (weight, BMI, waist circumference), physical functions (quadriceps strength, walking capacity, spatio-temporal gait parameters, dynamic balance, lower limb power) and quality of life were assessed before and at three months after the bariatric surgery in 33 individuals who did not follow any physical activity program. Results: The anthropometric parameters, quality of life and three functional abilities (walking capacity, normal gait speed and lower limb power) improved significantly three months post-surgery. In contrast, fast gait speed, absolute strength, normalized strength, and dynamic balance did not improve. Discussion: A massive weight loss should be accompanied by an exercise program aiming to maintain FFM and to enhance muscle strength and balance. Such a program might also enhance functional capacities and help to sustain the weight loss over time.
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