Original Research Article
Year: 2022 | Month: March | Volume: 12 | Issue: 3 | Pages: 205-211
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20220329
Correlation of Frailty, Functional Lower Extremity Strength and Mobility in Community Dwelling Older Adults
Helly Shaileshkumar Shah1, Gira Thakrar2
1Second Year MPT Student, JG College of Physiotherapy, Ahmedabad
2Senior Lecturer & PG Guide (MPT – Rehabilitation), JG College of Physiotherapy, JG Campus of Excellence, Opp. Gulab Tower, Sola Road, Ahmedabad – 380061
Corresponding Author: Helly S. Shah
ABSTRACT
Background: The frailty syndrome is explained by loss of muscle mass (sarcopenia), decreased muscle strength (dynapenia), changes in balance, loss of functional mobility and reduced levels of physical activity. Physical frailty and sarcopenia are related to weakness, slowness, and decrease muscle mass, yet with conserved ability to move independently. The reduced in muscle strength resulting from sarcopenia causes significant functional loss with regard to performing activities of daily living.
Aims & Objective: To find out correlation of Frailty, Functional lower extremity strength and mobility in community dwelling older adults.
Methodology: The study design was a cross-sectional study.50 frail elderly people were included in the study; Frailty assessed by FRAIL questionnaire [r=0.87]; functional Lower Extremity was assessed by 5 times Sit-to-Stand [r=0.91]; Mobility is assessed by Timed up and go test [TUG; r=0.93]. In which male and female participants both were included. The response was recorded and analysed.
Results: Spearmen’s rho correlation was used to analyse data. Significant and moderate correlation was found between frailty and 5 times sit to stand (r = 0.61; p < 0.05). Significant and weak correlation found between frailty and TUG (r = 0.35; p < 0.05).
Conclusion: Moderate correlation was found between frailty and functional lower extremity strength weak correlation was found between frailty and mobility in community dwelling older adults. So, the study concluded that frailty was correlated with functional lower extremity strength and mobility in community dwelling older adults.
Key words: Frailty, Community dwelling older adults, lower extremity muscle strength.