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PTSD is negatively associated with physical performance and physical function in older overweight military Veterans. Katherine S. Hall, PhD; Jean C. Beckham, PhD; Hayden B. Bosworth, PhD; Richard Sloane, MS; Carl F. Pieper, DrPH; Miriam C. Morey, PhD. Aim

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  1. PTSD is negatively associated with physical performance and physicalfunction in older overweight military Veterans Katherine S. Hall, PhD; Jean C. Beckham, PhD; Hayden B. Bosworth, PhD; Richard Sloane, MS; Carl F. Pieper, DrPH; Miriam C. Morey, PhD

  2. Aim • Examine effect of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) on function and physical performance in older overweight military Veterans with comorbid conditions. • Relevance • Importance of PTSD symptoms in later life and their effect on chronic conditions in older adults remains to be explored.

  3. Method • Performed secondary data analysis of older Veterans (mean age 63) participating in physical activity counseling trial. • Identified participants: • With PTSD (n = 67). • Without PTSD (n = 235). • Assessed physical function via: • Self-report (36-item Short Form Health Survey). • Direct measures (mobility, aerobic endurance, strength).

  4. Results • Multivariate analyses of variance demonstrated significant physical impairment among those with PTSD. • PTSD was negatively associated with self-reported physical function, functioning in daily activities, and general health. • Those with PTSD also performed significantly worse on tests of lower-limb function. • Although significantly younger, Veterans with PTSD had gait speed, aerobic endurance, grip strength, and bodily pain scores similar to those without PTSD.

  5. Conclusion • These data highlight importance of: • Ongoing monitoring of physical performance among returning Veterans with PTSD. • Intervening in older overweight Veterans with PTSD. • Their physical performance scores indicated accelerated risk of premature functional aging.

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