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Physical activity and physical function in individuals post-bariatric surgery.

Deborah A Josbeno¹, Melissa Kalarchian, Patrick J Sparto

¹Department of Physical Therapy, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15260, USA. daj11@pitt.edu

Obesity Surgery

|December 15, 2010

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Physical activity and physical function are linked to greater weight loss after bariatric surgery. Meeting 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity weekly significantly boosts excess weight loss outcomes.

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Area of Science:

Bariatric Surgery Outcomes
Exercise Physiology
Weight Management

Background:

Understanding post-bariatric surgery physical activity is crucial for developing effective exercise guidelines.
This study investigated physical activity, physical function, and weight loss in individuals 2-5 years after bariatric surgery.

Purpose of the Study:

To characterize the physical activity profile and physical function of post-bariatric surgery patients.
To examine the associations between physical activity, physical function, and weight loss outcomes.

Main Methods:

Moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity (MVPA) was measured using the SenseWear® Pro (SWPro) armband.
Physical function (PF) was assessed using the SF-36(PF) subscale.
Height, weight, and percent excess weight loss (%EWL) were recorded.

Main Results:

Percent excess weight loss (%EWL) was positively correlated with both MVPA (r=0.44, p=0.01) and PF (r=0.38, p=0.02).
MVPA was a significant predictor of %EWL (β=0.38, p=0.02).
Individuals achieving ≥150 min/week of MVPA demonstrated significantly greater %EWL (68.2%) compared to those with <150 min/week (52.5%).

Conclusions:

Post-bariatric surgery patients generally possess adequate physical function for mobility activities.
A lack of association between physical function and MVPA suggests physical limitations may not be the primary barriers to physical activity.
Further research is needed to identify barriers and develop targeted interventions for promoting physical activity post-bariatric surgery.