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ArticleJournal of physical therapy science2024

Effectiveness of comparing calf circumference with neck circumference regarding their association with skeletal muscle indices in Japanese nursing home residents.

Akira Kubo, Masahiro Ishizaka, Sho Tsukahara, Shunya Numaguchi, Ayaka Takayama

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5 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Akira KuboDepartment of Physical Therapy, Graduate School of Health and Welfare Sciences, International University of Health and Welfare: 2600-1 Kitakanemaru, Otawara-shi, Tochigi 324-8501, Japan.
Masahiro IshizakaDepartment of Physical Therapy, Graduate School of Health and Welfare Sciences, International University of Health and Welfare: 2600-1 Kitakanemaru, Otawara-shi, Tochigi 324-8501, Japan.
Sho TsukaharaDivision of Physical Therapy, Master Program in Health Sciences, Graduate School of Health and Welfare Sciences, International University of Health and Welfare, Japan.
Shunya NumaguchiDivision of Physical Therapy, Master Program in Health Sciences, Graduate School of Health and Welfare Sciences, International University of Health and Welfare, Japan.
Ayaka TakayamaDivision of Physical Therapy, Master Program in Health Sciences, Graduate School of Health and Welfare Sciences, International University of Health and Welfare, Japan.
International University of Health and Welfare · JP

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

[Purpose] This study aimed to determine the association between calf and neck circumferences and skeletal muscle indices, including phase angle, among Japanese nursing home residents. [Participants and Methods] A cross-sectional study of a single nursing home was conducted, in which 72 nursing home residents (aged 85.9 ± 8.4 years, mean ± standard deviation [SD]) were enrolled. Calf and neck circumferences were measured using a measuring tape, and body composition assessment was measured using a bioimpedance device. [Results] The age- and sex-adjusted partial correlation coefficient showed that calf circumference exhibited a significantly high correlation with all body composition parameters; however, neck circumference exhibited a significantly low correlation with body fat percentage only. The calf circumference had a higher correlation coefficient than the neck circumference with all body composition items, except for body fat percentage. [Conclusion] This study showed that phase angle and muscle mass were associated with calf circumference, but not with neck circumference, in Japanese nursing home residents. Therefore, calf circumference is important in clinical evaluations as a potential screening tool for nursing home residents with various diseases.

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Calf circumferenceNursing home residentPhase angle

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