ArticleJournal of physiological anthropology2019
The effects of toe grip training on physical performance and cognitive function of nursing home residents.
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- Physical and Motor Fitness Tests for Older Adults Living in Nursing Homes: A Systematic Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Pooled it
- The effect of interventions anticipated to improve plantar intrinsic foot muscle strength on fall-related dynamic function in adults: a systematic review.Journal of foot and ankle research · 2022Pooled it
- A 3 month nutrition and exercise program improved hallux strength among senior daycare center users in Korea: a cluster randomized controlled trial.Frontiers in public health · 2024Trial
- Effects of Long-Term Use of Insoles with a Toe-Grip Bar on the Balance, Walking, and Running of Preschool Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial.BioMed research international · 2020Trial
- Toe Grasp Strength and Its Association with Muscle Mass and Calcaneal Bone Status in Young Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study.Journal of musculoskeletal & neuronal interactions · 2026Article
- The Muscle-Brain Axis in Aging: Mechanistic and Clinical Perspectives on Resistance Training and Cognitive Function.Biology · 2026Review
- Muscle Strengthening Exercises for the Foot and Ankle: A Scoping Review Exploring Adherence to Best Practice for Optimizing Musculoskeletal Health.Journal of foot and ankle research · 2025Article
- Development of a frailty prevention program including nutrition and exercise interventions for older adults in senior daycare centers in South Korea using a mixed methods research design.Nutrition research and practice · 2024Article
- Foot Problems and Their Associations with Toe Grip Strength and Walking Speed in Community-Dwelling Older Individuals Using Day Services: A Cross-Sectional Study.Nursing reports (Pavia, Italy) · 2023Article
- Relationship between fall history and toe grip strength in older adults with knee osteoarthritis in Japan: A cross-sectional study.PloS one · 2023Article
- Rehabilitation in the long-term care insurance domain: a scoping review.Health economics review · 2022Article
- Effects of Insole with Toe-Grip Bar on Barefoot Balance and Walking Function in Patients with Parkinson's Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Geriatrics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
- The correlation between toe flexor strength and performance-based measures of physical fitness in the elderly.Journal of physical therapy science · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundToe grip-related training requires individuals to actively exercise muscles that are not frequently used; therefore, it may improve not only toe grip strength but also cognitive function. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of toe grip-related training on predictors of physical performance and cognitive function in nursing home residents.
methodsA total of 35 nursing home residents (35 left and 35 right feet; mean age, 82.1 ± 7.9 years) were included in this study. The participants were divided into two groups: a training group and a control group. The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) was used to assess the cognitive function of the participants, and the Fall Risk Index (FRI) was used to evaluate the risk of falls. Toe grip-related physical function was also assessed. Baseline endpoints were evaluated and the effects of toe grip-related training were examined following a 12-week training intervention.
resultsThe training group showed significant improvements in MMSE score, FRI score, toe grip strength, and the toe skill (TS) test; however, the control group did not show these changes. The training group showed significant increases in Δ MMSE, Δ toe grip strength, and Δ TS (right foot) than the control group. Stepwise regression analysis revealed that Δ toe grip strength is an independent factor of Δ MMSE.
conclusionsToe grip training improves not only toe grip strength itself, but also cognitive function. Furthermore, change in toe grip strength was an independent factor of change in MMSE in those populations.
trial registrationUMIN, UMIN000027437 . Registered on 26 May 2017.
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