Age-related differences across the adult lifespan: a comparison of six field assessments of physical function
These findings imply that most field tests are responsive to age-related declines in physical and/or muscle function after 60. In younger age groups, field tests that evaluate lower-limb power and have minimal ceiling effects, such as SCP and CMJ, should be prioritized.
Authors
- Lien Meulemans
- Jan Seghers (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2930-1259)
- Christophe Delecluse (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7895-5665)
- Evelien Van Roie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4547-589X)
- Jolien Deboutte
Institutions
- Hasselt University (BE)
- KU Leuven (BE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Aging Clinical and Experimental Research
- Published
- 2025-03-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s40520-025-02965-1
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 9.52
Funders
- Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek
- Vlaamse regering