Physical Activity, Central Adiposity, and Functional Limitations in Community-Dwelling Older Adults

Cassandra Germain; Elizabeth Vasquez; John A Batsis

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Physical Activity, Central Adiposity, and Functional Limitations in Community-Dwelling Older Adults

Cassandra Germain, Elizabeth Vasquez, John A Batsis

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Obesity and physical inactivity are independently associated with physical and functional limitations in older adults. The current study examines the impact of physical activity on odds of physical and functional limitations in older adults with central and general obesity.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	71-76
Journal	JOURNAL OF GERIATRIC PHYSICAL THERAPY
Volume	39
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/2152-0895
State	Published - 2016

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Physical Activity, Central Adiposity, and Functional Limitations in Community-Dwelling Older Adults

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