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Physical performance in relation to menopause status and physical activity.
Dmitriy Bondarev1, Eija K Laakkonen1, Taija Finni2
1Gerontology Research Center and Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä, Finland.
Menopause (New York, N.Y.)
|May 23, 2018
Summary
Menopause negatively impacts muscle strength and power, but high leisure physical activity (PA) can mitigate these effects. Regular exercise helps maintain physical function during menopausal transitions.
Area of Science:
- Exercise physiology
- Women's health
- Menopause research
Background:
- Menopause significantly alters women's physiology, potentially affecting physical performance.
- Leisure physical activity (PA) may play a role in mitigating menopause-related declines in physical function.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between menopausal stages and physical performance metrics.
- To determine if leisure PA can modify the impact of menopause on physical performance.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study of 913 women aged 47-55, categorized by menopausal stage (pre-, peri-, postmenopausal).
- Physical performance assessed via handgrip strength, vertical jump, knee extension force, and walking tests.
- Leisure PA levels (low, moderate, high) self-reported; data analyzed using multivariate linear regression.
Main Results:
- Postmenopausal women exhibited significantly weaker handgrip force and lower vertical jumping height compared to premenopausal women.
- No significant interaction was found between menopausal stage and PA for overall physical performance.
- Women with high PA in peri- and postmenopause showed improved strength and lower body muscle power compared to those with low PA.
Conclusions:
- Menopause status is linked to reduced muscle strength and power, with a weaker association for mobility.
- High levels of leisure physical activity can help counteract the negative effects of menopause on muscle function.
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