Objective. The aim of this study was to explore the relationship between the performance in the six-minute walk test and the trabecular bone score (TBS) in a group of older sarcopenic women. Summary of facts and results. – A total of 36 Lebanese older women whose ages range from 60 to 82 years participated in this study. The participants underwent multiple clinical and physical tests including Dual Energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scan, six-minute walk test (6 MWT), handgrip, vertical jump test and physical activity questionnaire. The participants were diagnosed as sarcopenic based on the skeletal muscle mass index results (<5.5 kg/m2) and handgrip test (<20 kg) as determined by the requirements of European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People (EWGSOP) to diagnose sarcopenia. L1-L4 TBS was positively correlated with 6MWT (r = 0.42; p = 0.01), vertical jump height (r = 0.35; p = 0.03) and physical activity level (r = 0.38; p = 0.02). In addition, age presented a significant positive correlation with 6MWT performance (r = 0.33; p = 0.04), physical activity level (r = 0.32; p = 0.05) and L1-L4 TBS (r = 0.35; p = 0.033). However, age did not present a significant correlation with vertical jump height (r = -0.11; p = 0.51). Moreover, the positive association between L1-L4 TBS and 6MWT/vertical jump test remained significant after controlling for age. However, the positive association between L1-L4 TBS and physical activity level disappeared after controlling for age. Conclusion. – The present study suggests that the performance in the 6MWT and vertical jump level are predictors of L1-L4 TBS in older sarcopenic women.

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Six-Minute Walk Test Performance Correlates with Trabecular Bone Score in a Group of Older Sarcopenic Women

  • Linda Moussi,
  • Antonio Pinti,
  • Rawad El Hage

摘要

Objective. The aim of this study was to explore the relationship between the performance in the six-minute walk test and the trabecular bone score (TBS) in a group of older sarcopenic women. Summary of facts and results. – A total of 36 Lebanese older women whose ages range from 60 to 82 years participated in this study. The participants underwent multiple clinical and physical tests including Dual Energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scan, six-minute walk test (6 MWT), handgrip, vertical jump test and physical activity questionnaire. The participants were diagnosed as sarcopenic based on the skeletal muscle mass index results (<5.5 kg/m2) and handgrip test (<20 kg) as determined by the requirements of European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People (EWGSOP) to diagnose sarcopenia. L1-L4 TBS was positively correlated with 6MWT (r = 0.42; p = 0.01), vertical jump height (r = 0.35; p = 0.03) and physical activity level (r = 0.38; p = 0.02). In addition, age presented a significant positive correlation with 6MWT performance (r = 0.33; p = 0.04), physical activity level (r = 0.32; p = 0.05) and L1-L4 TBS (r = 0.35; p = 0.033). However, age did not present a significant correlation with vertical jump height (r = -0.11; p = 0.51). Moreover, the positive association between L1-L4 TBS and 6MWT/vertical jump test remained significant after controlling for age. However, the positive association between L1-L4 TBS and physical activity level disappeared after controlling for age. Conclusion. – The present study suggests that the performance in the 6MWT and vertical jump level are predictors of L1-L4 TBS in older sarcopenic women.