Locomotive syndrome
Conditions
Interventions
Participants in the locomotive training group will perform locomotive syndrome focused exercises, including exercises such as squats and single leg standing, under the supervision of a Health Fitness
Sponsors
Kameda Medical Center
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Participants will be eligible if they meet all of the following criteria 1) Aged 60 years or older 2) No medical restriction on exercise as determined by a physician 3) Able to understand the study procedures and provide written informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Participants will be excluded if they meet any of the following criteria 1) Cognitive impairment defined as a score of 20 or less on the Revised Hasegawa's Dementia Scale assessed within the past 3 months 2) Difficulty in attending the assessment and exercise sessions independently on foot (unable to ambulate independently to the venue)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in the severity of locomotive syndrome assessed by the Locomotive Syndrome Risk Test (stand-up test, two-step test, and Locomo 25), measured at baseline and at the end of the 2-month intervention period (24 sessions). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Changes in physical function (lower limb muscle strength, balance ability, and walking ability), physical activity level, and health-related quality of life assessed at baseline and at the end of the 2-month intervention period (24 sessions). | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactRumi Miyamoto
Kameda Medical Center Institute of sports sciences and medicine
Outcome results
None listed