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Sawaya Y, Hirose T, Onuma S, Nakajima R, Fujita S, Muroi S, Sato R, Yin L, Shiba T, Kobayashi K, Urano T. Prevalence and associated factors of locomotive syndrome in young Japanese adults: a cross-sectional study. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2024; 25:366. [PMID: 38730399 PMCID: PMC11084025 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-024-07493-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2023] [Accepted: 05/03/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The onset of locomotive syndrome (LS) precedes that of frailty. Therefore, the first step in extending healthy life expectancy is to implement measures against LS in young adults. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of LS and its associated factors in young adults for early detection and prevention of LS. METHODS The participants of this study comprised 413 university students specializing in health sciences (192 males and 221 females) with an average age of 19.1 ± 1.2 years. All participants voluntarily participated in the study and reported no serious health problems. The presence or absence of LS was evaluated using the stand-up test, two-step test, and the 25-question Geriatric Locomotive Function Scale. Additionally, musculoskeletal assessment (one-leg standing, squatting, shoulder elevation, and standing forward bend), body composition analysis (weight, body mass index, body fat mass, body fat percentage, skeletal muscle mass index (SMI), and phase angle), handgrip strength test, physical activity assessment, and nutritional assessment were conducted. Sex-stratified analyses were performed, comparing groups with and without LS. Factors associated with LS were explored using binomial logistic regression. RESULTS Of the 413 young adults studied, 86 individuals (20.8%) were found to have LS. When stratified by sex, LS was observed to have a considerably higher prevalence in females (55, 24.9%) than in males (31, 16.1%). In males, the notable differences between the groups with and without LS were observed in one-leg standing and phase angle, whereas in females, differences were identified in body fat mass, body fat percentage, SMI, musculoskeletal pain, and handgrip strength. Two types of binomial logistic regression analysis revealed that the inability to perform one-leg standing was associated with LS in males, while the presence of musculoskeletal pain and a high body fat percentage were identified as factors associated with LS in females. CONCLUSIONS One in five young adults were found to have LS in this study, underscoring the necessity for early intervention and LS health education. Furthermore, effective management of musculoskeletal pain is also crucial.
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- Yohei Sawaya
- Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health Sciences, International University of Health and Welfare, 2600-1 Kitakanemaru, Otawara, Tochigi, 324-8501, Japan
- Nishinasuno General Home Care Center, Department of Day Rehabilitation, Care Facility for the Elderly "Maronie-en", 533-11 Iguchi, Nasushiobara, Tochigi, 329-2763, Japan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health Sciences, International University of Health and Welfare, 2600-1 Kitakanemaru, Otawara, Tochigi, 324-8501, Japan
- Nishinasuno General Home Care Center, Department of Day Rehabilitation, Care Facility for the Elderly "Maronie-en", 533-11 Iguchi, Nasushiobara, Tochigi, 329-2763, Japan
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- Kurosu Hospital, 2650 Ujiie, Sakura, Tochigi, 329-1395, Japan
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- Ikeda Memorial Hospital, 129-7 Morijuku Kitsuneishi, Sukagawa, Fukushima, 962-0001, Japan
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- Rehabilitation Center, Shiobara Spa Hospital of Tochigi Medical Association, 1333 Shiobara, Nasushiobara, Tochigi, 329-2921, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Yokohama Medical and Welfare Centre Konan, 4-6-20 Konandai, Konan-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa, 234-0054, Japan
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- Nishinasuno General Home Care Center, Department of Day Rehabilitation, Care Facility for the Elderly "Maronie-en", 533-11 Iguchi, Nasushiobara, Tochigi, 329-2763, Japan
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- Integrated Facility for Medical and Long-term care, Care Facility for the Elderly "Maronie-en", 533-4 Iguchi, Nasushiobara, Tochigi, 329-2763, Japan
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- Integrated Facility for Medical and Long-term care, Care Facility for the Elderly "Maronie-en", 533-4 Iguchi, Nasushiobara, Tochigi, 329-2763, Japan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health Sciences, International University of Health and Welfare, 2600-1 Kitakanemaru, Otawara, Tochigi, 324-8501, Japan
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- Nishinasuno General Home Care Center, Department of Day Rehabilitation, Care Facility for the Elderly "Maronie-en", 533-11 Iguchi, Nasushiobara, Tochigi, 329-2763, Japan.
- Integrated Facility for Medical and Long-term care, Care Facility for the Elderly "Maronie-en", 533-4 Iguchi, Nasushiobara, Tochigi, 329-2763, Japan.
- Department of Geriatric Medicine, School of Medicine, International University of Health and Welfare, 4-3 Kozunomori, Narita, Chiba, 286-8686, Japan.
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Kato M, Ozaki E, Omichi C, Kurita Y, Nakano S, Takagi D, Kuriyama N, Koyama T. Association between poor sleep quality and locomotive syndrome in middle-aged and older women: A community-based, cross-sectional study. Mod Rheumatol 2024; 34:414-421. [PMID: 36919986 DOI: 10.1093/mr/road025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2023] [Revised: 02/26/2023] [Accepted: 03/02/2023] [Indexed: 03/16/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Poor sleep quality, such as nocturnal arousal and sleep inefficiency, is associated with frailty and sarcopenia. Herein, we evaluated the relationship between poor sleep quality and locomotive syndrome (LS), a motor organ dysfunction common among community-dwelling middle-aged and older women. METHODS Participants comprised 2246 Japanese middle-aged and older women. LS was classified into stages LS-1, LS-2, and LS-3 (from least to most severe) according to the results of the stand-up test, two-step test, and 25-question Geriatric Locomotive Function Scale. Sleep quality was assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. RESULTS The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index scores were significantly higher in the LS group than that in the non-LS group (P < .001). Multivariate logistic regression analyses adjusted for potential confounders identified poor sleep quality as an independent factor of LS (odds ratio 1.59 [95% confidence interval 1.30-1.93], P < .001). Similar results were observed in the sensitivity analysis in postmenopausal women. LS and trouble sleeping because of pain showed stepwise association in all LS stages. CONCLUSIONS Poor sleep quality was independently associated with LS among community-dwelling middle-aged and older women. As the stage of LS progressed, the proportion of women with poor sleep quality increased significantly.
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- Michitaka Kato
- Department of Shizuoka Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Science, Tokoha University, Shizuoka, Japan
- Department of Epidemiology for Community Health and Medicine, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Epidemiology for Community Health and Medicine, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Epidemiology for Community Health and Medicine, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
- Department of Hygiene and Public Health, Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Shizuoka Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Science, Tokoha University, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Department of Shizuoka Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Science, Tokoha University, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Department of Shizuoka Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Science, Tokoha University, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Department of Epidemiology for Community Health and Medicine, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
- Shizuoka Graduate University of Public Health, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Department of Epidemiology for Community Health and Medicine, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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Kitazawa K, Tsuchiya K, Hirao K, Furukawa T, Tozato F, Iwaya T, Mitsui S. Escalation on Kihon Checklist Scores Preceding the Certification of Long-Term Care Need in the Older Population in Japan. A 9-Year Retrospective Study. Health Serv Res Manag Epidemiol 2024; 11:23333928241247027. [PMID: 38665222 PMCID: PMC11044799 DOI: 10.1177/23333928241247027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2023] [Revised: 03/21/2024] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Objectives The Kihon Checklist (KCL) is valuable for predicting long-term care (LTC) certification. However, the precise association between KCL scores and the temporal dynamics of LTC need certification remains unclear. This study clarified the characteristic trajectory of KCL scores in individuals certified for LTC need. Methods The KCL scores spanning from 2011 to 2019 were obtained from 5630 older individuals, including those certified for LTC need in November 2020, in Iiyama City, Nagano, Japan. We analyzed the KCL score trajectories using a linear mixed model, both before and after propensity score matching. Results Throughout the 9-year observation period, the KCL scores consistently remained higher in the certified group compared to the non-certified group. Notably, a significant score increase occurred within the 3 years preceding LTC certification. Discussion Our findings highlight the effectiveness of continuous surveillance using the KCL in identifying individuals likely to require LTC within a few years.
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- Kazuki Kitazawa
- Department of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Nagano University of Health and Medicine, Nagano, Japan
- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Gunma University Graduate School of Health Sciences, Maebashi, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Nagano University of Health and Medicine, Nagano, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Gunma University Graduate School of Health Sciences, Maebashi, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Nagano University of Health and Medicine, Nagano, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Nagano University of Health and Medicine, Nagano, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Nagano University of Health and Medicine, Nagano, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Gunma University Graduate School of Health Sciences, Maebashi, Japan
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Nagai S, Kawabata S, Michikawa T, Ito K, Takeda H, Ikeda D, Kaneko S, Fujita N. Association between frailty and locomotive syndrome in elderly patients with lumbar spinal stenosis: A retrospective longitudinal analysis. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2024; 24:116-122. [PMID: 38140947 DOI: 10.1111/ggi.14785] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2023] [Revised: 11/23/2023] [Accepted: 12/03/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023]
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AIMS With the aging society worldwide, lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) has become common, and its incidence has been increasing worldwide. Frailty and locomotive syndrome significantly overlap as disorders in older people. The current study aimed to validate the association between frailty and locomotive syndrome in patients with LSS. In particular, the involvement of frailty in locomotive syndrome following surgery was examined. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed the time-course data of consecutive patients aged ≥65 years who underwent lumbar spinal surgery for LSS. The locomotive syndrome stages were determined using the 25-Question Geriatric Locomotive Function Scale: stage 0, score ≤6; stage 1, score ≥7; stage 2, score ≥16; and Stage 3, score ≥24. Robust, pre-frailty, and frailty were defined as a modified frailty index-11 score of 0, <0.21, and >0.21, respectively. RESULTS This study included 234 patients. All patients except one were diagnosed with locomotive syndrome preoperatively. Approximately 24.8% of participants were diagnosed with frailty. LSS surgery improved locomotive syndrome regardless of frailty severity. Meanwhile, multivariable analysis indicated that frailty could significantly inhibit improvement in locomotive syndrome after surgery in old patients with LSS (estimated relative risk: 0.6; 95% confidence interval: 0.4-0.9). CONCLUSIONS This study first assessed the association between locomotive syndrome and frailty in patients with LSS. Locomotive syndrome could be managed effectively with surgery regardless of frailty severity in old patients with LSS. However, our findings emphasize the need to screen for frailty preoperatively in this patient group. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2024; 24: 116-122.
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- Sota Nagai
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Fujita Health University, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Fujita Health University, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, School of Medicine, Toho University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Fujita Health University, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Spine and Spinal Cord Surgery, School of Medicine, Fujita Health University, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Fujita Health University, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Spine and Spinal Cord Surgery, School of Medicine, Fujita Health University, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Fujita Health University, Aichi, Japan
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Takagi D, Kato M, Ozaki E, Kurita Y, Nakano W, Matsui D, Koyama T. The combination of locomotive syndrome and poor sleep quality is a risk factor of falls among community-dwelling middle-aged and older women: A cross-sectional study. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2023; 23:912-918. [PMID: 37932124 DOI: 10.1111/ggi.14710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2023] [Revised: 09/22/2023] [Accepted: 10/05/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023]
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AIM The combination of locomotive syndrome (LS) and poor sleep quality (PQ) has not yet been shown to result in falls or to affect bone conditions in old age and middle age. [Correction added on 1 December 2023, after first online publication: The preceding sentence has been updated for clarity.] METHODS: This cross-sectional study enrolled 2233 community-dwelling middle-aged to older Japanese women. LS and PSQ were assessed by the stand-up test, two-step test, the 25-question Geriatric Locomotive Function Scale, and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Participants with both LS 1-3 (any) and a PSQI score ≥6 were classified as belonging to the LS(+)/PSQ(+) group. The incidence of falls in the previous month was collected using a self-administered questionnaire. Bone conditions were evaluated using an ultrasonic bone densitometer. RESULTS The LS(+)/PSQ(+) group independently had a higher risk of falls after adjusting for confounding factors than the LS(-)/PSQ(-) group using multiple logistic regression analysis (odds ratio 1.92, 95% confidence interval 1.01-3.65, P < 0.05). No relationships between LS(-)/PSQ(+) and LS(+)/PSQ(-) groups and the incidences of fall were observed (P > 0.05). [Correction added on 1 December 2023, after first online publication: The two preceding sentences have been corrected to provide greater clarity.] The LS(+)/PSQ(+) group had lower trabecular bone density and cortical bone thickness than the LS(-)/PSQ(-) group (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION The combination of LS and PSQ is an independent risk factor of falls, indicating that assessing both LS and PSQ could be useful in detecting middle-aged and older women with low bone density and thickness who fall easily at an early stage. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2023; 23: 912-918.
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- Daisuke Takagi
- Department of Shizuoka Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Science, Tokoha University, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Department of Shizuoka Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Science, Tokoha University, Shizuoka, Japan
- Department of Epidemiology for Community Health and Medicine, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Epidemiology for Community Health and Medicine, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Shizuoka Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Science, Tokoha University, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Department of Shizuoka Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Science, Tokoha University, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Department of Epidemiology for Community Health and Medicine, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Epidemiology for Community Health and Medicine, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto, Japan
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Asahi R, Nakamura Y, Koike Y, Kanai M, Watanabe K, Yuguchi S, Kamo T, Azami M, Ogihara H, Asano S. Does locomotive syndrome severity predict future fragility fractures in community-dwelling women with osteoporosis? Mod Rheumatol 2023; 33:1036-1043. [PMID: 36029035 DOI: 10.1093/mr/roac101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2022] [Revised: 07/28/2022] [Accepted: 08/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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OBJECTIVES We investigated whether the locomotive syndrome (LS) severity affects future fragility fractures in osteoporosis patients. METHODS In this retrospective cohort study, 315 women with osteoporosis (mean follow-up period, 2.8 years) were reviewed, of whom 244 were included in the analysis. At baseline, we obtained medical information, bone mineral density of the lumbar spine and femoral neck, and sagittal vertical axis. Additionally, LS risk was assessed using the two-step test, stand-up test, and 25-question geriatric locomotive function scale scores. The LS risk test results were used to classify LS severity, which was rated on a 4-point scale from stage 0 (robust) to 3 (worsening). Cox proportional hazards regression analysis was used to determine the association of the severity with future fragility fracture. RESULTS Fragility fractures occurred in 37 of 315 participants (11.8%). This study showed that sagittal vertical axis (hazard ratio = 1.014; 95% confidence interval, 1.005-1.023; p value = 0.003) and LS severity (hazard ratio =1.748; 95% confidence interval, 1.133-2.699; p = 0.012) were independent risk factors for incidence of fragility fracture. CONCLUSIONS This study revealed the LS severity to predicted fragility fractures. We suggested that the progression of LS associated with osteoporosis increases the fracture risk.
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- Ryoma Asahi
- School of Health Sciences, Japan University of Health Sciences, Saitama, Japan
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- Saitama Spine Center, Higashi Saitama General Hospital, Saitama, Japan
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- Saitama Spine Center, Higashi Saitama General Hospital, Saitama, Japan
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- Saitama Spine Center, Higashi Saitama General Hospital, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Kawaguchi Sakura Hospital, Saitama, Japan
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- School of Health Sciences, Japan University of Health Sciences, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Gunma Paz University, Gunma, Japan
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- School of Health Sciences, Japan University of Health Sciences, Saitama, Japan
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- Division of Physical Therapy, Department of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Nagano University of Health and Medicine, Nagano, Japan
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- Saitama Spine Center, Higashi Saitama General Hospital, Saitama, Japan
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Hisamoto K, Okubo N, Fukushima H, Yamanaka T, Okizuka Y, Matsui T, Shinjo H, Morihara T, Takahashi K. Can the measurement of Locomo Age improve motivation for exercise in fitness club users? Geriatr Gerontol Int 2023. [PMID: 37385723 DOI: 10.1111/ggi.14627] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2022] [Revised: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 06/04/2023] [Indexed: 07/01/2023]
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AIM In 2022, the Japanese Orthopaedic Association developed "Locomo Age," which can be used to measure mobility. The potential effects of measuring Locomo Age on motivation to exercise are yet to be explored. This study aimed to determine whether the measurement of Locomo Age improved motivation for exercise. METHODS In total, 90 fitness club users (17 men and 73 women) were enrolled in the study. The participants performed the locomotive syndrome risk test. These results were entered on a smartphone website, and their Locomo Age was automatically calculated. Questionnaires about impressions of Locomo Age and changes in motivation for exercise after measuring Locomo Age were surveyed. RESULTS The mean Locomo Age of the participants was 84.4 ± 8.5 years, which was significantly higher than their actual age (75.9 ± 7.2 years, P < 0.001). Questionnaires showed that 55 participants (61.1%) felt that their Locomo Age was higher than expected; 42 participants (46.7%) had increased motivation for exercise, and only two participants (2.2%) had decreased motivation. The rate of improvement in motivation for exercise was higher in the group of participants who reported having an older Locomo Age than they expected compared with that of the group with a Locomo Age that was the same as they expected (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS The measurement of Locomo Age improved the motivation for exercise. This result remained true even when the Locomo Age was higher than expected, as it did not decrease the participants' motivation. Locomo Age allows for the comprehension of participants' mobility without medical knowledge. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2023; ••: ••-••.
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- Kazufumi Hisamoto
- Department of Orthopaedics, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
- Marutamachi Rehabilitation Clinic, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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Nagano M, Kabayama M, Ohata Y, Rakugi H, Kamide K. [The usefulness of a questionnaire during medical examinations for older subjects in evaluating frailty: Utilization in clinical practice]. Nihon Ronen Igakkai Zasshi 2022; 59:360-370. [PMID: 36070910 DOI: 10.3143/geriatrics.59.360] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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AIM The late-stage medical care system for older people provides medical examinations, including questionnaires for frailty. We examined whether or not this approach is useful in clinical practice. METHODS We used this questionnaire for the screening of frailty as follows: according to the manual prepared by the Japan Geriatrics Society, each question was classified as concerning oral (Q4, 5), physical (Q6-9), cognitive (Q10, 11), or social (Q13-15) frailty. Each frailty was defined if there was at least one negative answer in each question. The grip power and skeletal muscle index (SMI) according to a bioelectrical impedance analysis were also evaluated. Subjects who showed a reduced grip strength and SMI were defined as having sarcopenia, and those who showed only a reduced grip strength were defined as having possible sarcopenia. RESULTS One hundred and seventy-one subjects aged 81.0±4.2 years old (63.1% female) were enrolled. A total of 12.3% of subjects showed sarcopenia, and 17.5% showed possible sarcopenia. The prevalence of physical, cognitive, and social frailties was associated with sarcopenia. Oral frailty, defined as having decreased swallowing and mastication functions (Q4 and 5), was significantly related to sarcopenia. Physical frailty was associated with age. In patients with hypertension, a low incidence of cognitive frailty was found. Social frailty was related to a decreased body weight. CONCLUSIONS A questionnaire during medical examinations for older subjects may be useful for screening various frailties and may lead to promotion of the preventive care activities in the community. Further studies are needed to elucidate the relationship between each type of frailty and background characteristics.
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- Department of Health Science, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Department of Health Science, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Department of Geriatric and General Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Department of Health Science, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine
- Department of Geriatric and General Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine
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