Effect of pulmonary function on cardiorespiratory condition, mobility, and balance in people aged over 50 years: a cross-sectional study
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Aging, Pulmonary Function, Mobility, BalanceAbstract
This study aimed to evaluate the effect of
static pulmonary function variables on cardiorespiratory
condition, mobility, and balance in people aged over 50
years, as well as the effect of mobility and balance on three
stress tests in the same sample. This is a cross-sectional
study. Pulmonary function evaluation was performed by
spirometry, the incremental shuttle walking test (ISWT), the
six minute walk test (6MWT), the stairs test (ST), the timed
up and go test (TUGT), and the Berg balance scale (BBS).
SigmaStat® was used for statistical analysis, and the variables
were correlated using Pearson’s correlation test (p<0.05).
The sample consisted of 46 people [37 women (80.5%) and
nine men (19.5%)] with a mean age of 61.02±8.29 years.
Results of the correlation of pulmonary function with stress,
mobility, and balance and stress tests were correlated with
spirometric variables. In the sample, people with lower time
in TUGT and better balance conditions who had better lung
function. The better the mobility, the better the results in the
stress tests. TUGT results showed moderate correlation with
ISWT (0.41) and actual 6MWT (−0.43). On the other hand, BBS scores showed moderate correlation with ISWT(%) ((−-0.45),
real 6MWT (0.43), and actual (−0.59) and predicted ST (-0.45).
We conclude that pulmonary function affects cardiorespiratory
condition, mobility, and balance in people aged over 50 years.
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