Reduced Physical Activity in People Following Ankle Fractures: A Longitudinal Study.

Study Design Longitudinal observational cohort. Background The impact of ankle fracture on physical activity and sitting time and the course of recovery of physical activity are unclear. Objectives To assess the course of recovery of physical activity after ankle fracture and the extent to which this population may be less physically active and more sedentary than the general population. Methods A cohort of individuals with ankle fracture was derived from a randomized trial and assessed with the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF) at immobilization removal and 1, 3, and 6 months later. Total metabolic equivalent (MET) minutes per week were calculated to evaluate the course of recovery of physical activity. Sitting time (minutes per day) and the percentage of those who met the World Health Organization physical activity guidelines were calculated. Normative data were derived from a population-based cohort study that assessed physical activity using the IPAQ-SF. Results In peo...