Papers on lower limb function

177 papers7 new in 30 days

Wednesday, November 4

Research SquareNov 4

Added Value of Dual-Energy CT and Low-Attenuation Muscle Quality Measures for Lower-Limb Function in Community-Dwelling Older Adults

Participant recruitment and enrollment flow.

Preprint: cross-sectional study of 58 peopleBiomarkers

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Monday, November 2

Research SquareNov 2

Plantar Parameters and Fall Risk in Community-Dwelling Older Adults with Sarcopenia

Distribution of plantar force (N) across left (L) and right (R) foot regions in the non-sarcopenia and sarcopenia groups.

Preprint: cross-sectional study of 99 peopleSarcopenia

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Friday, October 30

Frontiers in AgingOct 30

Exploratory Study on Synergistic Balance Among Female Older Adults Practicing Haian Flower Drum Through Health and Psychological Interventions Perspective

Accepted, not yet published: cohort study of 54 peopleInterventions

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Thursday, October 29

Frontiers in PhysiologyOct 29

Changes in functional performance, lower-limb muscle activation, balance, and gait symmetry after a 12-week elastic band resistance training program in older adults with sarcopenia: a single-arm pre–post study

Non-randomized trial in 102 peopleSarcopenia

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Tuesday, October 27

Journal of Clinical MedicineOct 27

Independent Associations of Stroke and Sarcopenia-Related Phenotype with Lower-Limb Strength and Gait: A 1:2 Matched Cohort Analysis

Cross-sectional study of 99 peopleStroke

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Monday, October 26

SportsOct 26

Effectiveness of a Physical Exercise Prescription Program in Primary Care to Improve Physical Fitness and Quality of Life in Adults Aged 65 Years and Older in a Rural Basic Health Area-Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial (PREFIS-AP)

Study flow diagram of the PREFIS-AP randomized controlled trial.

Study protocolMulticomponent exercise

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Friday, October 16

HealthcareOct 16

Research Trends in Exercise Interventions for Functional Health in Older Adults: A Bibliometric Analysis (2000-2025)

Computational studyExercise

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Monday, October 5

Frontiers in AgingOct 5

OpenCap-based five-times sit-to-stand analysis in older Asian women with and without sarcopenia

Cross-sectional study of 24 peopleSarcopenia

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Friday, October 2

Physical Therapy ResearchOct 2

Longitudinal Effects of Snow-season Activity Decline on Physical Function in Older Adults in Rural Snowy Regions

Cohort study of 39 peoplePopulations

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Thursday, October 1

Research SquareOct 1

A Deficit Accumulation-Based Lower Extremity Function Index and Subsequent Falls in Chinese Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Prospective CHARLS Cohort Study

Restricted cubic spline of the dose-response relationship between the LEFI and the odds ratio for falls, adjusted for age and sex (n=11,430).

Preprint: cohort study of 11,430 peopleBiomarkers

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Journal of Mechanics in Medicine and BiologyOct 1

EXPLAINABLE MACHINE LEARNING IDENTIFIES ULTRASOUND MUSCLE THICKNESS AND STRENGTH AS KEY PREDICTORS OF LOWER LIMB FUNCTION IN OLDER WOMEN

Cross-sectional study of 40 peopleGrip strength

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Tuesday, September 29

GeroScienceSep 29

Pectin improves lower limb function in frail older adults

In a trial of 29 frail older adults, four weeks of low-methoxy pectin raised 30-second sit-to-stand repetitions by 2.07 compared with 0.71 for placebo.In a trial of 29 frail older adults, four weeks of low-methoxy pectin raised 30-second sit-to-stand repetitions by 2.07 compared with 0.71 for placebo.

Randomized trial in 31 peopleInterventions

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Monday, September 28

Health Science ReportsSep 28

Cluster-Defined Response Patterns Following Pain Neuroscience Education With Physical Activity in Older Women With Chronic Low Back Pain: A Quasi-Randomized Exploratory Study

Cluster Classification of PNE‐PA Responders Based on Changes in Chair‐Stand Performance (ΔCS30) and Pain Catastrophizing (ΔPCS).

Non-randomized trial in peoplePhysical activity

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Saturday, September 26

HealthcareSep 26

Impact of Longitudinal Changes in Dynamic Lower-Limb Function on Care-Needs Certification: A 4-Year Prospective Study of Older Women Attending Community Gathering Places (Kayoi-no-ba)

Cohort study of 226 peoplePopulations

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Thursday, September 24

SportsSep 24

Associations of Physical Activity with One-Year Functional and Cognitive Trajectories Following High-Speed Resistance Training in Older Adults

Overview of the testing sequence applied during each evaluation session.

Cohort study of 36 peoplePopulations

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Journal of Cardiovascular Development and DiseaseSep 24

Long-Term Attrition in a 12-Month Adapted Physical Activity Program After Cardiac Rehabilitation: A Real-World Longitudinal Study

Participant retention during the 12-month adapted physical activity (APA) program, defined as attendance at each scheduled follow-up assessment.

Cohort study of 78 peopleInterventions

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Tuesday, September 15

Journal of Clinical MedicineSep 15

A Multidimensional Muscle Quality Index in Severe Obesity: Relationships with Ageing, Adiposity, and Functional Performance

Scatterplot showing the distribution of the composite muscle quality index according to age and sex.

Cross-sectional study of 202 peopleSevere obesity

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MedicineSep 15

The impact of dynamic neuromuscular stabilization on postural control and balance in post-stroke patients with sarcopenia: A case report

Case reportSarcopenia

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Sunday, September 6

Juntendo Medical JournalSep 6

Association Between Function-focused Training and Physical Function Among Community-dwelling Oldest-old Individuals: A Retrospective Study

Cohort study of 93 peopleInterventions

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Tuesday, September 1

International Journal of Physical Education Sports and HealthSep 1

Effect of gaze stabilization exercise and otago exercise programme versus placebo eye movement and otago exercise programme on balance and fear of fall in elderly population

Randomized trial in 30 peopleInterventions

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Monday, August 31

Oral OncologyAug 31

Exercise prehabilitation in head and neck cancer patients proposed for definitive chemoradiotherapy: The FIT4TREAT randomized controlled trial

Randomized trial in 47 peopleExercise

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Sunday, August 30

Preprints.orgAug 30

Effectiveness of a Physical Exercise Prescription Program in Primary Care to Improve Physical Fitness and Quality of Life in People over 65 in a Rural Basic Health Area—PREFIS-AP. A Randomized Clinical Trial Study Protocol

Preprint: study protocolExercise

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Thursday, August 20

Clinical NutritionAug 20

Optimal aerobic exercise dose for improving metabolic health and functional outcomes in frail older adults: A systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis

Meta-analysis of randomized trialsAerobic exercise

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Wednesday, August 19

Progress in Rehabilitation MedicineAug 19

Differences of Physical Functions and Gait Kinematics in Selection of Strategies for Increasing Gait Speed in Older Adults: A Cross-sectional Study

Cross-sectional study of 383 peoplePopulations

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Tuesday, August 18

RetosAug 18

Effect of a coordinative exercise program on functional fitness in older adult women: analysis by age group and effect size

Non-randomized trial in 150 peopleInterventions

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Thursday, August 13

Research SquareAug 13

Whole body vibration effectively improves musculoskeletal strength and lower limb motor function in older patients with osteosarcopenia: a randomized controlled study

Preprint: randomized trial in 30 peopleOsteosarcopenia

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Frontiers in Aging NeuroscienceAug 13

Nonlinear association between age and verbal fluency and moderation by adiposity: cross-sectional evidence from the Look Up 8+ study

Cross-sectional study of 3,615 peoplePopulations

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Tuesday, August 11

Derecho y Cambio SocialAug 11

Effects of a Mat Pilates program on physical function and mobility in frail institutionalized older adults

Randomized trial in 26 peopleInterventions

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Friday, August 7

Frontiers in ImmunologyAug 7

Stem cell infusions altered immune patterns in frail adults

A two-month follow-up of 12 adults aged 60–80 linked immune changes to physical gains after random assignment to stem cell infusions or placebo.A two-month follow-up of 12 adults aged 60–80 linked immune changes to physical gains after random assignment to stem cell infusions or placebo.

Randomized trial · 12 peopleBlood and immune system

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Tuesday, August 4

Frontiers in MedicineAug 4

Effects of exercise training on frailty, cardiorespiratory fitness, and lower limb function in non-dialysis chronic kidney disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Meta-analysis of randomized trialsExercise

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