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Volume 24, Issue 2 (June 2026)
Iranian Rehabilitation Journal 2026, 24(2): 177-184 |
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Sjarqiah U, Nusdwinuringtyas N, Sudarsono N C, Yunihastuti E, Rizka A, Rinaldi I, et al . Elderly Empowerment: Unveiling the Link Between Physical Performance and Daily Activity. Iranian Rehabilitation Journal 2026; 24 (2) :177-184
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Umi Sjarqiah *1 
, Nury Nusdwinuringtyas2 , Nani Cahyani Sudarsono3 , Evy Yunihastuti4 , Aulia Rizka5 , Ikhwan Rinaldi6 , Maria Regina Rachmawati7 , Ruliando Hasea Purba8 , Siti Chandra Widjanantie9 , Muhammad Syauqi Ridhallah10 , Muhammad Jalaluddin Rumi11
, Nury Nusdwinuringtyas2 , Nani Cahyani Sudarsono3 , Evy Yunihastuti4 , Aulia Rizka5 , Ikhwan Rinaldi6 , Maria Regina Rachmawati7 , Ruliando Hasea Purba8 , Siti Chandra Widjanantie9 , Muhammad Syauqi Ridhallah10 , Muhammad Jalaluddin Rumi11
1- Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia.
2- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Pelayaran Nasional Indonesia Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia.
3- Department of Community Medicine, Center for Sport and Exercise Studies, Indonesia Medical Education and Researh Institute (IMERI), Jakarta, Indonesia.
4- Allergy and Immunology Division, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital (RSCM), University of Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia.
5- Geriatric Division, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital (RSCM), University of Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia.
6- Hematology and Medical Oncology Division, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital (RSCM), University of Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia.
7- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Gunadarma University, Jakarta, Indonesia.
8- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Faculty of State University of Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia.
9- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Persahabatan Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia.
10- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta, Indonesia.
11- Pondok Kopi Jakarta Islamic Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia.
2- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Pelayaran Nasional Indonesia Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia.
3- Department of Community Medicine, Center for Sport and Exercise Studies, Indonesia Medical Education and Researh Institute (IMERI), Jakarta, Indonesia.
4- Allergy and Immunology Division, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital (RSCM), University of Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia.
5- Geriatric Division, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital (RSCM), University of Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia.
6- Hematology and Medical Oncology Division, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital (RSCM), University of Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia.
7- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Gunadarma University, Jakarta, Indonesia.
8- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Faculty of State University of Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia.
9- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Persahabatan Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia.
10- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta, Indonesia.
11- Pondok Kopi Jakarta Islamic Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia.
Abstract: (1361 Views)
Objectives: Declining motor function is a prevalent concern in aging populations, often leading to decreased independence and higher fall risk. Regular physical activity is a key preventive strategy; however, its assessment remains complex, especially in outpatient clinical settings. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between objective physical performance measures and self-reported physical activity in functionally independent elderly women aged 60–70 years.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 66 community-dwelling women. Participants were functionally independent and were assessed for physical activity using the physical activity scale for the elderly (PASE) and for performance using the short physical performance battery (SPPB), the six-minute walk test (6MWT), and handgrip strength. Data were analyzed using Pearson correlations and multiple linear regressions.
Results: Bivariate correlation analysis showed that only the SPPB score was significantly associated with log-transformed PASE scores (r=0.27; P=0.026). Neither the 6MWT nor handgrip strength showed a significant correlation (P>0.05). Multivariate regression confirmed SPPB as the sole independent predictor of physical activity (β=0.012; P=0.026), explaining a modest 6% of the variance (R2=0.06).
Discussion: Among the three indicators assessed, SPPB emerged as the strongest and only independent correlate of physical activity in this cohort of older women. Given the modest variance explained, SPPB’s composite assessment of lower-limb function is associated with habitual physical activity and may be useful as part of screening to identify individuals at risk of sedentary behavior. Clinicians should consider SPPB as a valuable and efficient tool for initial functional assessments.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 66 community-dwelling women. Participants were functionally independent and were assessed for physical activity using the physical activity scale for the elderly (PASE) and for performance using the short physical performance battery (SPPB), the six-minute walk test (6MWT), and handgrip strength. Data were analyzed using Pearson correlations and multiple linear regressions.
Results: Bivariate correlation analysis showed that only the SPPB score was significantly associated with log-transformed PASE scores (r=0.27; P=0.026). Neither the 6MWT nor handgrip strength showed a significant correlation (P>0.05). Multivariate regression confirmed SPPB as the sole independent predictor of physical activity (β=0.012; P=0.026), explaining a modest 6% of the variance (R2=0.06).
Discussion: Among the three indicators assessed, SPPB emerged as the strongest and only independent correlate of physical activity in this cohort of older women. Given the modest variance explained, SPPB’s composite assessment of lower-limb function is associated with habitual physical activity and may be useful as part of screening to identify individuals at risk of sedentary behavior. Clinicians should consider SPPB as a valuable and efficient tool for initial functional assessments.
Keywords: Elderly, Physical performance, Physical activity, Short physical performance battery (SPPB)
Article type: Original Research Articles |
Subject:
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Received: 2025/08/16 | Accepted: 2025/12/29 | Published: 2026/04/1
Received: 2025/08/16 | Accepted: 2025/12/29 | Published: 2026/04/1
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