Is locomotion training effective for middle-aged workers?

Nishimura, Akinobu; Ohtsuki, Makoto; Kato, Toshihiro; Nagao-Nishiwaki, Rie; Senga, Yoshiyuki; Kato, Ko; Ogura, Toru; Sudo, Akihiro

doi:10.1002/1348-9585.12303

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“…Notably, our study found a median GLFS-25 of 6 at baseline, whereas a previous study 23) found a median value of 10 at baseline. Another study found that locomotion training improved the GLFS-25 among middle-aged workers (mean age: 46.0 years) 24) . To improve the GLFS-25, locomotion training should be initiated at a younger age and among those with the lowest possible GLFS-25 scores.…”

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Effectiveness of locomotion training in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a prospective clinical trial

Mochizuki,

Yano,

Ikari

et al. 2023

J Phys Ther Sci

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The present study aimed to determine the effectiveness of locomotion training on physical function and quality of life in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and identify factors associated with its effectiveness. [Participants and Methods] Data were obtained from 103 patients with rheumatoid arthritis who underwent locomotion training for 6 months using the Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index, pain visual analog scale, 10-meter walking speed, timed up-and-go test, single-leg standing time, grip strength, 25-question Geriatric Locomotive Function Scale, Short Form-8, fat-free mass index, and fat mass index. [Results] A significant improvement in the Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index, pain visual analog scale score, maximum 10-meter walking speed, timed up-and-go test, single-leg standing time, grip strength, and physical component summary in Short Form-8 was observed at six months. [Conclusion] The current study demonstrated that locomotion training for 6 months improved physical function, certain aspects of quality of life, and sarcopenia in patients with RA. We believe that locomotion training should be recommended as a non-pharmacological therapeutic option for improving physical function in patients with RA.

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Effectiveness of locomotion training in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a prospective clinical trial

Mochizuki,

Yano,

Ikari

et al. 2023

J Phys Ther Sci

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“…The purpose of LS examinations in our working-age population was to prevent occupational accidents such as falls at work. Nishimura et al stated that to prevent LS, it is necessary to develop exercise habits early and create an environment where the working-age population can exercise at work [ 40 ]. A decrease in the number of remaining teeth was associated with difficulty in standing movements in the present study, which suggests that oral frailty prevention measures should be used to prevent LS in the working-age population.…”

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Relationship between oral frailty and locomotive syndrome in working-age individuals: a cross-sectional survey of workers in Japan

Nagao-Nishiwaki,

Nishimura,

Ohtsuki

et al. 2023

BMC Oral Health

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Background Although the relationship between oral and physical frailty in older adults has been investigated, few studies have focused on the working-age population. This study examined the relationships of the number of remaining teeth and masticatory ability, i.e., signs of oral frailty, with locomotive syndrome (LS) in the working-age population. Methods The number of remaining teeth, masticatory ability, and presence of LS in 501 participants from four companies were examined. The relationships between the number of remaining teeth groups (≥ 20 teeth or ≤ 19 teeth) and LS and between the masticatory ability groups (high or low) and LS were examined. A binomial logistic regression analysis was conducted using LS from the stand-up test as the objective variable and the two subgroups based on the number of remaining teeth and potential crossover factors as covariates. Results The analysis included 495 participants (354 males and 141 females; median age, 43 years). The median number of remaining teeth among the participants was 28, and 10 participants (2.0%) had ≤ 19 teeth. The mean masticatory ability values were 39.9 for males and 37.7 for females, and 31 participants (6.3%) had low masticatory ability. In the stand-up test, those with ≤ 19 teeth had a higher LS rate than those with ≥ 20 teeth. The odds ratio for LS in the group with ≤ 19 remaining teeth was 5.99, and the confidence interval was 1.44–24.95. Conclusions The results confirmed signs of oral frailty in the working-age population. Further, the number of remaining teeth possibly affects standing movement. Thus, oral frailty is associated with LS in the working-age population.

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Relationship between risk of locomotive syndrome and low back pain in Japanese postpartum women: a cross-sectional study

Kajiwara,

Matsumoto,

Inoue-Hirakawa

et al. 2024

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Background Pregnancy and childbirth lead to various physiological and anatomical changes, often resulting in low back pain and decline in physical activity in postpartum women. Locomotive syndrome is reportedly associated with low back pain and physical activity levels. However, the prevalence of locomotive syndrome and related factors in postpartum women have not been thoroughly investigated. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the relationship between locomotive syndrome risk and low back pain and physical activity in postpartum women. Methods In this cross-sectional study, we included 86 women (30.0 ± 4.2 years) within 1 year postpartum. We assessed the locomotive syndrome risk using the stand-up test and 2-step test, physical activity using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form, and low back pain using the Oswestry Disability Index. The Oswestry Disability Index score and physical activity levels were compared between groups with and without the risk of locomotive syndrome. Results Overall, 45 women (52.3%) had a high risk of locomotive syndrome. The high-risk locomotive syndrome group had significantly higher Oswestry Disability Index [10 (0–26)] than the non-locomotive syndrome group [4 (0–24)] (p < 0.001). However, no significant difference was observed between the two groups in terms of age, number of births, or proportion of women with low physical activity levels. Conclusions The findings suggest that more than half of the women within 1 year after childbirth were at risk of locomotive syndrome, suggesting a relationship between locomotive syndrome and low back pain. Prevention of postnatal low back pain may necessitate addressing decline in prenatal motor function. The findings underscore the importance of early identification and intervention for locomotive syndrome risk in postpartum women to prevent future low back pain and improve mobility.

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Is locomotion training effective for middle-aged workers?

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References 23 publications

Effectiveness of locomotion training in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a prospective clinical trial

Effectiveness of locomotion training in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a prospective clinical trial

Relationship between oral frailty and locomotive syndrome in working-age individuals: a cross-sectional survey of workers in Japan

Relationship between risk of locomotive syndrome and low back pain in Japanese postpartum women: a cross-sectional study

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