| Abstract |
In rehabilitation strategies, the simplest form of seated push-up tests (SPUTs) has been recently investigated as clinical measure to reflect body compositions of in patients with physical disabilities. This study further assessed the feasibility and validity of SPUTs with various demanding forms in community-dwelling older individuals, aged >65 years (n = 82). The participants were cross-sectionally assessed using various demanding forms of SPUTs, including one-time (1SPUT) along with its upper limb loading (ULL-SPUT), five-time, 10-time, and one-minute SPUT (1minSPUT), as well as standard measures to reflect body compositions, muscle strength, and mobility of older individuals. The findings indicated significant differences of all standard outcomes between participants who passed and failed a 1SPUT (p<0.05). The ULL-SPUT showed significantly low to high correlation to body compositions, muscle strength and mobility (r = .247 to .785, p < .05). Data of 1minSPUT also demonstrated low to moderate correlation with muscle strength and mobility outcomes (r =.306 to .526, p < .05). Participants reported no adverse effects following the SPUTs. The findings suggest the use of 1SPUT, ULL-SPUT and 1minSPUT as another practical measure to reflect body compositions, muscle strength and mobility of older individuals according to their functional levels. The tests may clinically benefit, especially in those with lower limb limitation or in a setting with limited area and equipment. |
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