Walking Promotes Physical Fitness of Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Issued Date
2022-04-01
Resource Type
ISSN
08827524
eISSN
15502414
Scopus ID
2-s2.0-85130078964
Journal Title
Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation
Volume
38
Issue
2
Start Page
101
End Page
109
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SCOPUS
Bibliographic Citation
Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation Vol.38 No.2 (2022) , 101-109
Suggested Citation
Sithichoksakulchai S., Chen M.C., Chen K.M. Walking Promotes Physical Fitness of Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation Vol.38 No.2 (2022) , 101-109. 109. doi:10.1097/TGR.0000000000000351 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/85967
Title
Walking Promotes Physical Fitness of Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
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Abstract
Physical activity is positively associated with the health of older adults. Walking is a simple activity that can be applied to older adults. This article aims to systematically review and meta-analyze the effects of walking on physical fitness in older adults. Studies were searched from 13 databases. Results showed that walking could improve aerobic endurance (21.04, 95% CI [13.82, 28.27]), lower body strength (2.77, 95% CI [1.46, 4.09]), static balance (6.07, 95% CI [3.34, 8.79]), and agility and dynamic balance (1.52, 95% CI [0.23, 2.80]). Walking is effective and should be promoted to improve the physical function of older adults.