Locomotive syndrome
Conditions
Interventions
Interventions Instruction for locomotion training for 6 months
Control
Sponsors
Showa Pharmaceutical University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: A member of kinds of senior citizens' clubs around the pharmacy who meets all the following criteria: 1) Age 65 or older and under age 85 at the time of consent 2) Person gives consent in writing to participate in the study 3) Locomotive syndrome risk is level 1
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1) Confirm that prohibition of exercise from subjects or doctors 2) Certification of long-term care need 3) Diagnosis of mental disorders 4) Receives exercise guidance at sports facilities 5) Unfinished all tests 6) Motion limitation of joint range 7) Pain, swelling, inflammation, injury, paralysis, or skin lesion of legs 8) Allergic to testing devices (locomoscan, assist frame, prove of rheometer) 9) Principal investigator may consider unsuitable for participants
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Weight Bearing Index in 6 months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Locomotive syndrome risk test Lower limb blood flow SF-8 One-leg standing time with eyes open Number of times visiting pharmacy Contents of advice Information of health condition | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactChigusa Kikuchi
Showa Pharmaceutical University Laboratory of Community Medicine
Outcome results
None listed