None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
The main aim of the study is to assess the reliability of the community settings outdoor walking test with GPS device among young and older adults. 120 subjects (women and men) are planning to take part in the research. After enrollment, all subjects twice will undergo assessment of total walking distance (km) in community settings outdoor walking test with GPS device. We assume that the community settings outdoor walking test with GPS device will be a reliable tool for an objective assessment of the walking abilities.
Interventions
The study will be conducted at the Poznan University of Physical Eduaction in Gorzow Wielkopolski. Following recruitment of eligible healthy young and older adults, the participants will be required to take part in a community settings outdoor walking test with GPS device, a balance test (Short Physical Performance Battery), physical activity assessment (PASE questionnairre), grip strength (grip meter), quality of life (SF36, WHOQO) - BREF, EQ-5D-5L), bodyfat percentage (Bioelectric Impedance
The study will be conducted at the Poznan University of Physical Eduaction in Gorzow Wielkopolski. Following recruitment of eligible healthy young and older adults, the participants will be required to take part in a community settings outdoor walking test with GPS device, a balance test (Short Physical Performance Battery), physical activity assessment (PASE questionnairre), grip strength (grip meter), quality of life (SF36, WHOQO) - BREF, EQ-5D-5L), bodyfat percentage (Bioelectric Impedance Analysis (BIA) technology). Participants will be required to complete the community settings outdoor walking test with GPS device on one day, and the rest of the tests on a second, consecutive day. The community settings outdoor walking test with GPS device will be performed twice – the second study will be conducted one week later. Each outdoor walking test with GPS device will last for 60 minutes. The GPS device will be worn on a wrist. Patients will be asked to walk with self-selected, usual pace. The physiotherapist will start the device and stop it after each test.
Sponsors
Poznan University School of Physical Education, Gorzow Wielkopolski
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
1. Between 20 -25 years old (younger group) and 65 or more years old (older group). 2. Without serious medical conditions limiting participation in any of required tests, such as unstable angina, uncontrolled hypertension, chest pain, heart attack or heart surgery in the past 6 months, low back pain, osteoarthiris, balance disorders, 3. Participants with appropriate cognitive skills to provide informed consent and follow instructions for the required tests.
Exclusion criteria
Serious medical conditions limiting participation in any of required tests, such as unstable angina, uncontrolled hypertension, chest pain, heart attack or heart surgery in the past 6 months, low back pain, osteoarthiris, balance disorders,
Outcome results
None listed