Relationship between physical activity and locomotive syndrome among young and middle-aged Japanese workers
Kazuhiko Watanabe,
Xi Lu,
Shota Masuda
et al.
Abstract:Objectives: This study aimed to examine the relationship between physical activity (PA) and locomotive syndrome (LS) among young and middle-aged Japanese workers.
Methods: This cross-sectional study included 335 participants from a company in Kumamoto, Japan.
LS was evaluated using the 25-question Geriatric Locomotive Function Scale (GLFS-25); a GLFS-25 score ≥7 was defined as LS. Weekly PA was measured using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire. Work-related PA (time… Show more
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