Examining Chronic Disease, Pain-Related Impairment, and Physical Activity Among Middle-Aged and Older Adults in Canada: Implications for Current and Future Aging Populations. Issue 3 (July 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Meisner, Brad A.; Linton, Vanessa; Séguin, Ariane; Spassiani, Natasha A.
• Is Part Of: Topics in geriatric rehabilitation. Volume 33:Issue 3(2017)
• Publication Date: 2017-07
• Subjects: aging -- chronic diseases -- cohort studies -- exercise -- health promotion -- pain management -- population dynamics; Geriatrics -- Periodicals; Older people -- Rehabilitation -- Periodicals; 618.9703
• DOI: 10.1097/TGR.0000000000000154
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0882-7524

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: With high levels of chronic disease and pain-related functional impairment and low levels of physical activity (PA) among middle-aged and older adults, it is important to investigate ways to design age- and health condition–appropriate PA interventions. Methods: Using Canadian Community Health Survey data, relationships among chronic disease, pain-related functional impairment, covariates, and PA were examined in mid- (40-59 y; n = 36 288) and later- (60 y+, n = 44 890) life. Results/Conclusions: Physical activity levels varied between middle-aged and older groups according to chronic disease and pain-related functional impairment status. Results are useful for developing targeted and tailored PA interventions to support the health of current and future populations.