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ArticlePloS one2025

Relationship between physical function and sarcopenia in the older adults from Amazonas: A cross-sectional study.

Alex Barreto de Lima, Duarte Henrinques-Neto, David Scott, André de Araújo Pinto, Gustavo Dos Santos Ribeiro, Miguel Peralta, Kessketlen Alves Miranda, Pedro Campos, Elvio Rúbio Gouveia

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Article in PloS one, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. An erratum has been issued. Cited by 6 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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Alex Barreto de LimaCourse of Physical Education, University of the State of Amazonas, Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6623-5839
Duarte Henrinques-NetoResearch Center in Sports Sciences, Health Sciences and Human Development, Maia University, Maia, Portugal.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3780-6545
David ScottInstitute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, Burwood, Victoria, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5226-1972
André de Araújo PintoState University of Roraima, Roraima, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7931-3987
Gustavo Dos Santos RibeiroPostgraduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, University Federal of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4505-1875
Miguel PeraltaCIPER, Faculdade de Motricidade Humana, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal.
Kessketlen Alves MirandaResearch Center in Physical Activity, Health and Leisure (CIAFEL), Faculty of Sport, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9271-8834
Pedro CamposDepartment of Informatics Engineering and Interactive Media Design, University of Madeira, Funchal, Portugal.
Elvio Rúbio GouveiaDepartment of Physical Education and Sport, University of Madeira, Funchal, Portugal.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPhysical functioning refers to the ability to perform daily living activities, namely basic activities, instrumental, and advanced activities. Poorer performance in these areas may indicate the potential presence of sarcopenia.

objectivesTo analyze the differences in physical function between older people with and without sarcopenia and to investigate the associations between physical function tests and sarcopenia.

methodsA cross-sectional study based on data from older people from the Northern region of Brazil in the year 2018 was conducted. Study participants included 312 older people aged ≥  60 years (64.1% female). Sarcopenia was defined using the updated criteria of the European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People (EWGSOP2). Physical functioning was measured using functional physical fitness tests (30-second chair stand test, chair sit-and-reach test, 8-foot Up-and-Go Test, 6-minute walk test, 4-meter gait speed, and the Fullerton Advanced Balance Scale).

resultsConfirmed sarcopenia was detected in 29.2% of participants, but no participant had severe sarcopenia. Most physical function parameters in the crude analysis were associated with confirmed sarcopenia (all p < 0.05), except for the back scratch test. In a model adjusted for sex, age and body mass index, slower 4-meter gait speed (OR = 1.29, 95%CI = 1.08 to 1.54), slower 8-foot up-and-go test time (OR = 1.32, 95%CI = 1.16 to 1.49), greater chair sit-and-reach test (OR = 0.97, 95%CI = 0.94 to 0.99) and higher self-reported Composite Physical Function scores (OR = 0.94, 95%CI = 0.89 to 0.99) were significantly associated with confirmed sarcopenia status.

conclusionsEWGSOP2 confirmed sarcopenia is prevalent in older people residing in Brazil's Northern region and is independently associated with slower walking speed and chair rising ability, reduced trunk and lower-limb flexibility, as well as poorer self-reported physical function.

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Physical FitnessSarcopeniaActivities of Daily LivingAgedAged, 80 and overBrazilCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleGeriatric AssessmentHumansMaleMiddle AgedPhysical Functional PerformanceWalking Speed

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