Non-disabled person
Conditions
Interventions
The intervention group will participate in stretching and light-load exercise interventions conducted by Curves Japan staff three times a week for three months.
The control group will receive health-
Sponsors
Saitama Medical University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: (1) Aged 65 years or older (2) Able to walk independently (capable of visiting Curves locations) (3) Experiencing mild to moderate pain in the knees or lower back (VAS score less than 7) (4) Capable of making autonomous decisions (5) Open to all genders
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (1) Unable to walk independently (2) Experiencing severe joint pain (VAS score of 8 or higher) (3) Those with other conditions such as neurological or respiratory diseases, who have been advised by their primary physician to discontinue participation (4) Individuals with cognitive impairment, altered consciousness, or other conditions that impair their ability to make autonomous decisions
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary outcome measures, which include pain indicators (WOMAC, RDQ, VAS, and pain items from Locomo 25), will be compared between the intervention and control groups at 3 months post-intervention. Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) will be used to adjust for baseline values and potential confounding factors, taking into account variables such as age and gender. | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactAmari Takashi
Saitama Medical University Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed