Background Task modification refers to performing a task differently than before. While task
modification in walking may be a sign of looming walking difficulty, it may also be adaptive in …

Background In old age, decline in functioning may cause changes in walking ability. Our aim
was to study whether older people who report adaptive, maladaptive, or no walking …

Background The most common methods for measuring mobility in older adulthood include
performance-based tests, such as the Timed-Up-and-Go and gait speed. While these …

Background: Our aim was to study the relationship between objectively measured physical
activity and subsequent changes in life-space mobility over 2 years among older people …

Background It is important to understand the factors associated with life-space mobility so
that mobility disability can be prevented/treated. The purpose of this study was to identify the …

Aim: To examine gender differences in regards to the disagreement between walking speed
and selfreported mobility limitations, and, furthermore, to explore the items that affect each …

Background We studied the combined effects of cognitive performance and lower extremity
function on self-reported walking modifications and walking difficulty and on self-reported …

Purpose Life-space mobility refers to the spatial area in which a person moves in daily life,
taking into account distance, frequency and assistance needed. The aim was to examine …

Objectives: To examine associations of perceived outdoor environment with the prevalence
and development of adaptive (eg, slower pace) and maladaptive (eg, avoiding walking) …

Mobility in older adults is associated with better quality of life. However, evidence suggests
that older people spend less time out-of-home than younger adults. Traditional methods for …