Iranian Rehabilitation Journal

en Elderly Empowerment: Unveiling the Link Between Physical Performance and Daily Activity طب فیزیکی و توانبخشی Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation پژوهشي Original Research Articles Introduction: Declining motor function is a prevalent concern in aging populations, often leading to decreased independence and higher fall risk. Regular physical activity serves as a key preventive strategy; however, its assessment remains complex, especially in outpatient clinical settings. Objective: This study aimed to explore the relationship and underlying mechanisms between objective physical performance measures and self-reported physical activity in robust elderly women. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 66 community-dwelling women aged 60–70 years, recruited from the Outpatient Rehabilitation Medicine Unit at Islamic Hospital Jakarta Pondok Kopi. Inclusion criteria included independent ambulation, absence of low back or leg pain, controlled chronic conditions, and a BMI between 18.5–24.9. Participants completed the Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (PASE), and underwent evaluations including the Six-Minute Walk Test (6MWT), Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB), and handgrip strength using a JAMAR  dynamometer. Data were analyzed using Pearson correlations and multiple linear regression. Results: Pearson correlation revealed that only SPPB was significantly associated with log-transformed PASE scores (r = 0.27; p = 0.026), while 6MWT and grip strength showed no meaningful correlations (p > 0.05). Regression analysis confirmed SPPB as the sole independent predictor of physical activity (β = 0.31; p = 0.021).  Conclusion: Among the three indicators assessed, SPPB emerged as the strongest correlate of physical activity in robust older women. Its integration into clinical screening may facilitate early identification of individuals at risk for sedentary behavior. Rehabilitation programs emphasizing balance, strength, and endurance may further promote sustained engagement in physical activity and prevent functional decline.   Elderly, Physical Performance, Physical Activity, Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) 0 0 http://irj.uswr.ac.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-10-2622-1&slc_lang=en&sid=1 Umi Sjarqiah umi.sj274@gmail.com Yes Doctoral Program in Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia and Faculty of Medicine Muhammadiyah University Jakarta ( Indonesia) Nury Nusdwinuringtyas nury_nus@yahoo.com No Departement of Rehabilitation Medicine PELNI Hospital Jakarta (Indonesia) Nani Cahyani Sudarsono nani.cahyani@ui.ac.id No Department of Community Medicine and Center for Sport and Exercise Studies Indonesia Medical Education and Researh Institute (IMERI)(Indonesia) Evy Yunihastuti evy.yunihastuti@gmail.com No Faculty of Medicine University of Indonesia and Department of Internal Medicine, Alergy and Imunology Division , Cipto Mangun Kusumo Hospital (RSCM) (Indonesia) Ikhwan Rinaldi ikhwanrinaldi@gmail.com No Faculty of Medicine University of Indonesia and Department of Internal Medicine Hematology and Oncology Medic Division, Cipto Mangun Kusumo Hospital (RSCM) (Indonesia) Aulia Rizka dr.auliarizka@yahoo.co.id No Faculty of Medicine University of Indonesia and Department of Internal Medicine Geriatric Division, Cipto Mangun Kusumo Hospital (RSCM) (Indonesia) Maria Regina Rachmawati rachmawati@staff.gunadarma.ac.id No Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Gunadarma University of Jakarta (Indonesia) Ruliando Hasea Purba ruliando@unj.ac.id No Department of Rehabilitation Medicine State University of Jakarta (Indonesia) Siti Chandra Widjanantie sitichandraw@gmail.com No Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Persahabatan Hospital, Jakarta, (Indonesia) Muhammad Syauqi Ridhallah ridhallah30@gmail.com No Faculty of Medicine, Sebelas Maret University (Indonesia) Muhammad Jalaluddin Rumi mjrumi.work@gmail.com No Pondok Kopi Jakarta Islamic Hospital (Indonesia)