Calf muscle density in independently associated with physical function in overweight and obese older adults
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Scott, David, Shore-Lorenti, Catherine, McMillan, L. B., Mesinovic, J., Clark, Ross, Hayes, A., Sanders, Kerrie, Duque, Gustavo and Ebeling, Peter. (2018). Calf muscle density in independently associated with physical function in overweight and obese older adults. The Journal of Musculoskeletal and Neuronal Interactions. 18(1), pp. 9 - 17.
Authors | Scott, David, Shore-Lorenti, Catherine, McMillan, L. B., Mesinovic, J., Clark, Ross, Hayes, A., Sanders, Kerrie, Duque, Gustavo and Ebeling, Peter |
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Abstract | Objectives: To determine whether associations of calf muscle density with physical function are independent of other determinants of functional decline in overweight and obese older adults. Methods: This was a secondary analysis of a cross-sectional study of 85 community-dwelling overweight and obese adults (mean±SD age 62.8±7.9 years; BMI 32.3±6.1 kg/m2; 58% women). Peripheral quantitative computed tomography assessed mid-calf muscle density (66% tibial length) and dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry determined visceral fat area. Fasting glucose, Homeostatic Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR) and C-reactive protein (CRP) were analysed. Physical function assessments included hand grip and knee extension strength, balance path length (computerised posturography), stair climb test, Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) and self-reported falls efficacy (Modified Falls Efficacy Scale; M-FES). Results: Visceral fat area, not muscle density, was independently associated with CRP and fasting glucose (B=0.025; 95% CI 0.009-0.042 and B=0.009; 0.001-0.017, respectively). Nevertheless, higher muscle density was independently associated with lower path length and stair climb time, and higher SPPB and M-FES scores (all P < 0.05). Visceral fat area, fasting glucose and CRP did not mediate these associations. Conclusions: Higher calf muscle density predicts better physical function in overweight and obese older adults independent of insulin resistance, visceral adiposity or inflammation. © 2018, International Society of Musculoskeletal and Neuronal Interactions. |
Keywords | abdominal obesity; inflammation; insulin resistance; physical function |
Year | 2018 |
Journal | The Journal of Musculoskeletal and Neuronal Interactions |
Journal citation | 18 (1), pp. 9 - 17 |
Publisher | The International Society of Musculoskeletal and Neuronal Interactions |
ISSN | 1108-7161 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-85042943631 |
Page range | 9 - 17 |
Research Group | Mary MacKillop Institute for Health Research |
Publisher's version | File Access Level Controlled |
Place of publication | Greece |
Editors | G. P. Lyritis |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/89y70/calf-muscle-density-in-independently-associated-with-physical-function-in-overweight-and-obese-older-adults
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