Trajectories of Lower Extremity Physical Performance: Effects on Fractures and Mortality in Older Women

Conclusions:
Greatest declines in walking speed and chair stand speed were both associated with an increased risk of hip fracture and mortality independent of PF_age80 and other important confounders. Both physical performance change and the single physical performance measurement should be considered in the etiology of hip fracture and mortality.

Source: Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences - November 11, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Barbour, K. E., Lui, L.-Y., McCulloch, C. E., Ensrud, K. E., Cawthon, P. M., Yaffe, K., Barnes, D. E., Fredman, L., Newman, A. B., Cummings, S. R., Cauley, J. A., for the Study of Osteoporotic Fractures Tags: Research Article Source Type: research