None
Conditions
Interventions
Group walking in a rich natural environment 6 weeks Home exercise
Home exercise
Sponsors
Graduate school of the open university of Japan
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1) Those who can walk independently without a cane or other walking aid 2) None of lower limb pain, trauma or no history of surgery 3) None of neuromuscular disorders 4) No acute or chronic illness that significantly reduce muscle strength 5) Grip strength of 10 kg or over and walking speed of 0.5 m/sec or over 6) Can stand on one leg for more than 5 seconds on both sides
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1) History of stroke with severe hemiplegia (Brunnstrom Stage Grade 5 and lower) 2) Parkinson disease or Parkinsonism 3) Uncontrolled diabetes (HbA1c value is 10% or more) 4) Using a cardiac pacemaker 5) Extreme loss of vision or total blindness 6) Having orthopedic surgery such as artificial knee or hip replacement
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Physical activity | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Grip Strength Physical fitness questionnaire Mood profile test Social capital assessment | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactYudai Sasaki
Graduate school of the open university of Japan Human Life and Health Sciences Program
Outcome results
None listed