Osteoarticular diseases and physical performance of Brazilians over 80 years old

To investigate the physical performance of Brazilian individuals older than 80 years with and without OD. The sample consisted of 135 individuals (aged > 80 years) of both gender. Identification of osteopenia/osteoporosis was verified by Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry, and the presence of other...

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Published in:Ciência & saude coletiva 2016-02, Vol.21 (2), p.423-430
Main Authors: dos Santos, Vanessa Ribeiro, Gobbo, Luís Alberto, Christofaro, Diego Giulliano Destro, Gomes, Igor Conterato, Mota, Jorge, Gobbi, Sebastião, Freitas Júnior, Ismael Forte
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Absorptiometry, Photon
Activities of daily living
Aged, 80 and over
Bone Diseases, Metabolic - epidemiology
Brazil
Exercise
Female
Health Policy & Services
Health Status
Humans
Male
Older people
Osteoporosis - epidemiology
Physical fitness
Postural Balance
Prevalence
Rheumatic diseases
Risk
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Summary:To investigate the physical performance of Brazilian individuals older than 80 years with and without OD. The sample consisted of 135 individuals (aged > 80 years) of both gender. Identification of osteopenia/osteoporosis was verified by Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry, and the presence of others osteoarticular diseases (OD) was obtained using a questionnaire of morbidities. Physical performance was analyzed by motor tests. Men presented higher proportion of osteopenia/osteoporosis compared to women (p = 0.013). The proportion of older people with arthritis/osteoarthritis for women and men was 33% and 26%, respectively, and with OD in the spine was 19% and 12%, respectively. No significant difference for physical performance, measured by each test and overall score, was observed between groups of OD. According to gender, male with OD presented lower performance in gait speed, balance and overall score (p < 0.05), while older people with osteopenia/osteoporosis are at higher risk for low physical performance (OR 2.73; CI 95% 1.31-5.66). In conclusion it was verified in older people with age of 80 years or more, a high prevalence of OD, especially in men, and the presence of these diseases interfered negatively their physical performance.
ISSN:1413-8123
1678-4561
1678-4561
1413-8123
DOI:10.1590/1413-81232015212.16032015