TY - JOUR
T1 - Functional fitness norms for community-dwelling older adults in Hong Kong
AU - CHUNG, Pak-Kwong
AU - Zhao, Yanan
AU - LIU, Jingdong
AU - Quach, Binh
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2016 Elsevier Ireland Ltd.
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Copyright 2017 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.
PY - 2016/7/1
Y1 - 2016/7/1
N2 - Objective: This study aimed to establish normative data for older adults in Hong Kong and explore age and sex differences in functional fitness. Methods: A sample of 944 independent community-dwellers, aged 65-74 years, was evaluated using the Senior Fitness Test battery in addition to hand grip and single leg stance tests. Normative data were reported for the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentiles in 5-year age groups. Results: Except for upper extremity muscle strength in women and body mass index (BMI) in both sexes, ageing-associated degradation was observed in all testing parameters especially in flexibility, balance, and agility. Significant sex differences were found in all testing parameters with the exception of BMI and static balance with eyes open. Moreover, men demonstrated higher capacities for muscle strength, agility, balance, and aerobic endurance, whereas women showed superior flexibility. Conclusion: The normative values enable the evaluation of individual performance regarding the fitness status of older adults in Hong Kong.
AB - Objective: This study aimed to establish normative data for older adults in Hong Kong and explore age and sex differences in functional fitness. Methods: A sample of 944 independent community-dwellers, aged 65-74 years, was evaluated using the Senior Fitness Test battery in addition to hand grip and single leg stance tests. Normative data were reported for the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentiles in 5-year age groups. Results: Except for upper extremity muscle strength in women and body mass index (BMI) in both sexes, ageing-associated degradation was observed in all testing parameters especially in flexibility, balance, and agility. Significant sex differences were found in all testing parameters with the exception of BMI and static balance with eyes open. Moreover, men demonstrated higher capacities for muscle strength, agility, balance, and aerobic endurance, whereas women showed superior flexibility. Conclusion: The normative values enable the evaluation of individual performance regarding the fitness status of older adults in Hong Kong.
KW - Functional fitness
KW - Hong Kong
KW - Norm
KW - Older adult
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U2 - 10.1016/j.archger.2016.03.006
DO - 10.1016/j.archger.2016.03.006
M3 - Journal article
C2 - 26987081
AN - SCOPUS:84960378355
SN - 0167-4943
VL - 65
SP - 54
EP - 62
JO - Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics
JF - Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics
ER -