Associations Between Physical Activity Frequency, Handgrip Strength, and Limitations in Activities of Daily Living in Middle-Aged and Older Adults with Widespread Pain: A Cross-Sectional Study Using Data from the SHARE Project
Cross-sectional study explores the link between physical activity, handgrip strength, and daily living limitations in older adults with widespread pain.
Key Points
Lower physical activity frequency is associated with greater limitations in daily living for older adults with widespread pain.
Higher handgrip strength significantly correlates with reduced odds of experiencing limitations in basic and instrumental activities of daily living.
This cross-sectional study analyzed data from 1154 adults aged 50-80 experiencing widespread pain to understand these associations.
Findings suggest promoting physical activity and strength training could enhance functional independence in aging populations.
Cite This Study
Denche-Zamorano et al. (2025) studied this question.