Association between the 400-m walk test and sensor-based daily physical activity in frail and sarcopenic older adults

Rogler J, Krumpoch S, Freiberger E, Lindemann U, Kob R (2025)

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2025

Journal

DOI: 10.1007/s41999-025-01262-4

Abstract

Aim: Our objective was to examine the association between the time and number of stops during the 400-meter walk test (400MWT) and average daily steps and walking cadence in a German cohort of frail and sarcopenic community-dwelling older adults at first observation (FO) and individual last observation (LO) after at least 11 months. Findings: Stops during the 400MWT led to a longer time. Time in the 400MWT was significantly associated with average daily steps and walking cadence at FO and LO (24.5 ± 8.5 months). Stops alone were not associated with average daily steps and walking cadence. Message: Gait speed under laboratory conditions can be used to estimate daily physical activity, represented by average daily steps and walking cadence, in frail and sarcopenic older adults.

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Robert-Bosch-Krankenhaus Germany (DE)

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APA:

Rogler, J., Krumpoch, S., Freiberger, E., Lindemann, U., & Kob, R. (2025). Association between the 400-m walk test and sensor-based daily physical activity in frail and sarcopenic older adults. European Geriatric Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41999-025-01262-4

MLA:

Rogler, Jana, et al. "Association between the 400-m walk test and sensor-based daily physical activity in frail and sarcopenic older adults." European Geriatric Medicine (2025).

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