Validity of the KOJI AWARENESS self-screening test for body movement and comparison with functional movement screening

Murofushi, Koji; Yamaguchi, Daisuke; Katagiri, Hiroki; Hirohata, Kenji; Furuya, Hidetaka; Mitomo, Sho; Oshikawa, Tomoki; Kaneoka, Koji; Koga, Hideyuki; Yagishita, Kazuyoshi

doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0277167

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“…The Koji Awareness screening test is fundamentally designed to screen motor function in a holistic and composite manner [6]. Our previous research confirmed that the KOJI AWARENESS TM is a valid test that correlates strongly and positively with scores on the Functional Screening Test (FMS), a well-known screening test for motor function [7]. The FMS can be used to predict injury and has been demonstrated to have adequate reliability and validity in systematic reviews [8–10].…”

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“…The KOJI AWARENESS TM is composed of measures of ROM, muscle strength, and balance [7]. Further details on KOJI AWARENESS™ are provided in Appendices 1 and 2.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…is associated with each component score. The validity of the KOJI AWARENESS TM total score regarding the FMS score has been demonstrated; however, the validity of the sub-components remains unclear [7].…”

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Validity of self-screening with the KOJI AWARENES™ test for range of motion and strength in healthy subjects

Hirohata,

Furuya,

Mitomo

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ObjectiveThis study aimed to establish the validity of the KOJI AWARENESSTM sub-components by determining whether there is a connection between the sub-component scores and joint range of motion, muscle strength, and balance.MethodsFifty healthy adults (17 females and 33 males) participated in the study, completing both the KOJI AWARENESSTMand measurements of joint range of motion, muscle strength, and balance. The range of motion of the upper and lower extremities and trunk was measured using either a goniometer or an inclinometer. A handheld dynamometer was used to measure muscle strength. Balance ability was assessed using a modified balance error scoring system. Using the Mann–Whitney U test or Jonckheere–Terpstra test, we compared the KOJI AWARENESS™ score and the corresponding body segments, with a significance level of P ≤ 0.05.ResultsOur results indicated that there were associations between external references and many items, but no associations were found for flexion, extension, and rotation of the "neck mobility," extension and external rotation of the "hip mobility," and strength of the "mid-section stability strength" in the KOJI AWARENESSTM.ConclusionOverall, the KOJI AWARENESSTMsub-component scores showed good validity, with the exception of the items related to neck and hip flexibility and trunk muscle strength. Future analyses should include a wider range of age groups, such as middle-aged and elderly individuals.

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“…The KOJI AWARENESS TM is composed of measures of ROM, muscle strength, and balance [7]. Further details on KOJI AWARENESS™ are provided in Appendices 1 and 2.…”

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Validity of self-screening with the KOJI AWARENES™ test for range of motion and strength in healthy subjects

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Mitomo

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“…Subjects assess the criteria by themselves, using their own bodies. Murofushi et al (20) reported that analysis of the relationship between KOJI AWARENESS™ score and FMS score showed a strong positive correlation (r = 0.576, p < 0.001). They also reported that the KOJI AWARENESS™ score of athletes showed a significant negative correlation (r = -0.507) with the degree of pain, even when age, body mass index (BMI), gender, and other variables were used as control variables (19).…”

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The effectiveness of corrective exercises on the KOJI AWARENESS score and activity-related pain intensity

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Background : The KOJI AWARENESS™ screening test is a self-administered screening tool for assessment of mobility, stability, and strength. It provides corrective exercises corresponding to the individual's answers to the KOJI AWARENESS™ test questions. However, there is no evidence of the effectiveness of corrective exercises in improving KOJI AWARENESS™ screening test scores and activity-related pain. Methods : Twenty-six healthy subjects (11 female and 15 male ; age 20-50 years) were selected for participation. In a controlled laboratory setting, subjects were administered the KOJI AWARENESS™ test and were provided with individualized exercise programs based on the results of this first test. KOJI AWARENESS™ results were checked on the first day immediately after the first exercise session, and then again after the two-week program. Pain intensity was also assessed during daily training using a numerical rating scale. Results : Compared to pre-intervention, KOJI AWARENESS™ scores were significantly higher immediately after the first corrective exercise session and after 2 weeks of intervention (p < 0.001). Moreover, pain intensity was significantly lower after 2 weeks of intervention (p < 0.001). Conclusions : Individualized KOJI AWARENESS™ corrective exercises were effective immediately on the first day and also after the two-week program in improving the KOJI AWARENESS™ score and reducing pain intensity during daily training.

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Exploring age-related changes in motor function: insights from the peak decline found in Koji Awareness screening test

Murofushi,

Katagiri,

Mitomo

et al. 2024

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The KOJI AWARENESS (KA) screening test assesses motor function in humans. We aimed to analyze the correlation between age and KA screening scores and to identify the specific age at which a significant decline occurs. A total of 793 healthy participants (234 females) were interviewed for basic information on age and sex and completed the KA screening test. In addition to calculating the total score from the KA test, the scores were calculated for the neck-scapula-upper extremity-complex (NSU), trunk, and lower extremity (LE) segments. Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient was used to assess the validity of the test. Additionally, Bayesian linear regression was employed to estimate the change point in KA scores, facilitating the identification of a critical age associated with a notable decline in motor function. KA screening total and separate body segment scores were negatively correlated with age in both gender (for female and male, KA total score, ρ = − 0.443, ρ = − 0.344; NSU segment, ρ = − 0.431, ρ = − 0.427; trunk segment, ρ = − 0.210, ρ = − 0.473; LE segment: ρ = − 0.43, ρ = − 0.507). Furthermore, a change-point analysis using linear regression analysis showed that KA screening total scores declined sharply at the age of 49.1(95% credible interval: 37.503, 68.366). The result show that total KA scores decrease − 0.196 (95% credible interval: − 0.335, − 0.049) for every 1 year of age increase, and for ages over 49.1, total KA scores additionally decrease − 0.255 (95% credible interval: − 0.485, − 0.054) for every 1 year of age increase. In the NSU segment, females showed a more rapid decline than males from the age of 50 years. KA screening test total scores declined sharply at the age of 49.1. These results may be useful in setting treatment goals, exercise, and lifestyle programs for age-related decline in motor function.

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Validity of the KOJI AWARENESS self-screening test for body movement and comparison with functional movement screening

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References 30 publications

Validity of self-screening with the KOJI AWARENES™ test for range of motion and strength in healthy subjects

Validity of self-screening with the KOJI AWARENES™ test for range of motion and strength in healthy subjects

The effectiveness of corrective exercises on the KOJI AWARENESS score and activity-related pain intensity

Exploring age-related changes in motor function: insights from the peak decline found in Koji Awareness screening test

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