Physical Performance of Geriatric Women and Its Impact on Fracture Risk and Bone Mineral Density Assessed with Radiofrequency Echographic Multispectrometry (REMS)
Background: This study aimed to investigate the impact of physical performance of geriatric women on their fracture risk and bone mineral density (BMD) assessed with radiofrequency echographic multispectrometry (REMS). Methods: We conducted a prospective observational study to assess the physical pe...
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| description | Background: This study aimed to investigate the impact of physical performance of geriatric women on their fracture risk and bone mineral density (BMD) assessed with radiofrequency echographic multispectrometry (REMS). Methods: We conducted a prospective observational study to assess the physical performance, BMD and fracture risk in 182 geriatric women aged 60 years and older. BMD was measured using REMS scanning (developed by Echolight S. p. a., Lecce, Italy), and the Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX) was utilized to estimate fracture risk. Physical performance was assessed using hand grip strength (HGS), Timed Up and Go (TUG), Five Times Sit-to-Stand Test (5XSST) and Flamingo test. Results: The mean HGS of both hands differed significantly between the groups with normal BMD, osteopenia and osteoporosis measured at the lumbar spine and hip. The mean TUG time of the subjects with osteoporosis was significantly higher (13.77 s) than those with osteopenia (7.14 s) and normal BMD (6.05 s) of the hip (<i>p</i> = 0.024). The mean 5XSST time of the subjects with normal BMD (8.86 s) was lower than those with osteopenia (9.30 s) and osteoporosis (13.6 s) of the hip (<i>p</i> = 0.012). Conclusions: This study revealed strong associations between physical performance and fracture risk. Rehabilitation programs focused on strength and mobility may be essential for fracture prevention. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-453cc6ee99bd4eaa8709ee7794ac53d12025-08-20T02:57:14ZengMDPI AGLife2075-17292024-12-011412157910.3390/life14121579Physical Performance of Geriatric Women and Its Impact on Fracture Risk and Bone Mineral Density Assessed with Radiofrequency Echographic Multispectrometry (REMS)Elena Bischoff0Stanislava Popova-Belova1Fabian Bischoff2Nikola Kirilov3Department of Health Care, Faculty of Medicine, Trakia University, 6007 Stara Zagora, BulgariaMedical University of Plovdiv, Medical Faculty, Department of Propedeutic of Internal Diseases, General Hospital “Sveti Georgi”, 4002 Plovdiv, BulgariaIPSMP Rheumatology, 6000 Stara Zagora, BulgariaInstitute of Medical Informatics, Heidelberg University Hospital, 69120 Heidelberg, GermanyBackground: This study aimed to investigate the impact of physical performance of geriatric women on their fracture risk and bone mineral density (BMD) assessed with radiofrequency echographic multispectrometry (REMS). Methods: We conducted a prospective observational study to assess the physical performance, BMD and fracture risk in 182 geriatric women aged 60 years and older. BMD was measured using REMS scanning (developed by Echolight S. p. a., Lecce, Italy), and the Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX) was utilized to estimate fracture risk. Physical performance was assessed using hand grip strength (HGS), Timed Up and Go (TUG), Five Times Sit-to-Stand Test (5XSST) and Flamingo test. Results: The mean HGS of both hands differed significantly between the groups with normal BMD, osteopenia and osteoporosis measured at the lumbar spine and hip. The mean TUG time of the subjects with osteoporosis was significantly higher (13.77 s) than those with osteopenia (7.14 s) and normal BMD (6.05 s) of the hip (<i>p</i> = 0.024). The mean 5XSST time of the subjects with normal BMD (8.86 s) was lower than those with osteopenia (9.30 s) and osteoporosis (13.6 s) of the hip (<i>p</i> = 0.012). Conclusions: This study revealed strong associations between physical performance and fracture risk. Rehabilitation programs focused on strength and mobility may be essential for fracture prevention.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/14/12/1579physical performancegeriatric womenfracture riskbone mineral densityREMS |
| spellingShingle | Elena Bischoff Stanislava Popova-Belova Fabian Bischoff Nikola Kirilov Physical Performance of Geriatric Women and Its Impact on Fracture Risk and Bone Mineral Density Assessed with Radiofrequency Echographic Multispectrometry (REMS) Life physical performance geriatric women fracture risk bone mineral density REMS |
| title | Physical Performance of Geriatric Women and Its Impact on Fracture Risk and Bone Mineral Density Assessed with Radiofrequency Echographic Multispectrometry (REMS) |
| title_full | Physical Performance of Geriatric Women and Its Impact on Fracture Risk and Bone Mineral Density Assessed with Radiofrequency Echographic Multispectrometry (REMS) |
| title_fullStr | Physical Performance of Geriatric Women and Its Impact on Fracture Risk and Bone Mineral Density Assessed with Radiofrequency Echographic Multispectrometry (REMS) |
| title_full_unstemmed | Physical Performance of Geriatric Women and Its Impact on Fracture Risk and Bone Mineral Density Assessed with Radiofrequency Echographic Multispectrometry (REMS) |
| title_short | Physical Performance of Geriatric Women and Its Impact on Fracture Risk and Bone Mineral Density Assessed with Radiofrequency Echographic Multispectrometry (REMS) |
| title_sort | physical performance of geriatric women and its impact on fracture risk and bone mineral density assessed with radiofrequency echographic multispectrometry rems |
| topic | physical performance geriatric women fracture risk bone mineral density REMS |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/14/12/1579 |
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