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Observational studyBMC women's health2026

Obstetric and urogynecological history are associated with lower limb strength and physical performance in middle-age and older women: a community-based cross-sectional study.

Beatriz Souza de Albuquerque Cacique New York, Sabrina Gabrielle Gomes Fernandes Mâcedo, Rafaella Silva Dos Santos Aguiar Gonçalves, Mayle Andrade Moreira, Saionara M A Camara, Maria Socorro Medeiros de Morais, Weslley Barbosa Sales, Edgar Ramos Vieira, Álvaro Campos Cavalcanti Maciel

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Beatriz Souza de Albuquerque Cacique New YorkPostgraduate Program in Physical Therapy, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Avenida Senador Salgado Filho, s/n, Lagoa Nova, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, CEP 59078-970, Brazil.
Sabrina Gabrielle Gomes Fernandes MâcedoPostgraduate Program in Physical Therapy, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Avenida Senador Salgado Filho, s/n, Lagoa Nova, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, CEP 59078-970, Brazil.
Rafaella Silva Dos Santos Aguiar GonçalvesPostgraduate Program in Physical Therapy, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Avenida Senador Salgado Filho, s/n, Lagoa Nova, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, CEP 59078-970, Brazil.
Mayle Andrade MoreiraFederal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil.
Saionara M A CamaraPostgraduate Program in Physical Therapy, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Avenida Senador Salgado Filho, s/n, Lagoa Nova, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, CEP 59078-970, Brazil.
Maria Socorro Medeiros de MoraisPostgraduate Program in Health Sciences, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.
Weslley Barbosa SalesPostgraduate Program in Physical Therapy, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Avenida Senador Salgado Filho, s/n, Lagoa Nova, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, CEP 59078-970, Brazil. weslleysaless8@gmail.com.
Edgar Ramos VieiraNicole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Florida International University, Miami, USA.
Álvaro Campos Cavalcanti MacielPostgraduate Program in Physical Therapy, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Avenida Senador Salgado Filho, s/n, Lagoa Nova, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, CEP 59078-970, Brazil.

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Abstract

objectivesTo investigate the association of urogynecological and obstetric history with lower limb physical performance and knee flexion/extension strength in middle-aged and older women. STUDY

designObservational, cross-sectional study.

methodsA total of 581 middle-aged and older women receiving care at a primary health service were included in this study. Lower limb physical performance was assessed using the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB), and isometric knee flexion and extension strength was evaluated using a hand-held dynamometer. Data were collected on gynecological and obstetric history, socioeconomics, demographics, physical health, anthropometrics, and physical activity levels.

resultsNumber of deliveries was inversely associated with isometric knee extension strength (β = -0.41; 95% CI = -0.60 to -0.20; p = 0.009) and SPPB scores (β = -0.08; 95% CI = -0.13 to -0.03; p = 0.002).

conclusionThe findings suggest that a higher number of deliveries is associated with poorer physical function among middle-aged and older women. Preventive and rehabilitative strategies targeting women with a history of multiple deliveries may help address functional limitations in this population.

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Lower ExtremityMuscle StrengthPhysical Functional PerformanceAgedCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMiddle AgedParityPregnancyAging femalesMuscle performanceParity-related outcomesPhysical functionReproductive health

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PMCPMC13137604

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