ArticleBMC musculoskeletal disorders2024
Prevalence and associated factors of locomotive syndrome in young Japanese adults: a cross-sectional study.
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- Exercise, daily physical activity, and age-specific cumulative incidence of mobility decline: an 8-year cohort study of locomotive syndrome.European review of aging and physical activity : official journal of the European Group for Research into Elderly and Physical Activity · 2026Article
- Association Between Locomotive Syndrome and N-Terminal Pro B-Type Natriuretic Peptide Concentration in a Health Screening Cohort: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study.Circulation reports · 2026Article
- Differences in Item Discrimination of the 25-Question Geriatric Locomotive Function Scale Between Younger and Middle-Aged Adults and Older Adults: An Analysis Using the Item Response Theory.Geriatrics & gerontology international · 2026Article
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- Whether a polyethylene terephthalate bottle cap can be opened could serve as a common indicator for locomotive syndrome, frailty and sarcopenia.Geriatrics & gerontology international · 2025Article
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- Characteristics of Systematic Errors in the Two-step Test for Assessing Locomotive Syndrome among Young and Older Adults.Progress in rehabilitation medicine · 2025Article
- Association between Internet Use and Locomotive Syndrome, Frailty, and Sarcopenia among Community-Dwelling Older Japanese Adults.Nursing reports (Pavia, Italy) · 2024Article
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backgroundThe onset of locomotive syndrome (LS) precedes that of frailty. Therefore, the first step in extending healthy life expectancy is to implement measures against LS in young adults. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of LS and its associated factors in young adults for early detection and prevention of LS.
methodsThe participants of this study comprised 413 university students specializing in health sciences (192 males and 221 females) with an average age of 19.1 ± 1.2 years. All participants voluntarily participated in the study and reported no serious health problems. The presence or absence of LS was evaluated using the stand-up test, two-step test, and the 25-question Geriatric Locomotive Function Scale. Additionally, musculoskeletal assessment (one-leg standing, squatting, shoulder elevation, and standing forward bend), body composition analysis (weight, body mass index, body fat mass, body fat percentage, skeletal muscle mass index (SMI), and phase angle), handgrip strength test, physical activity assessment, and nutritional assessment were conducted. Sex-stratified analyses were performed, comparing groups with and without LS. Factors associated with LS were explored using binomial logistic regression.
resultsOf the 413 young adults studied, 86 individuals (20.8%) were found to have LS. When stratified by sex, LS was observed to have a considerably higher prevalence in females (55, 24.9%) than in males (31, 16.1%). In males, the notable differences between the groups with and without LS were observed in one-leg standing and phase angle, whereas in females, differences were identified in body fat mass, body fat percentage, SMI, musculoskeletal pain, and handgrip strength. Two types of binomial logistic regression analysis revealed that the inability to perform one-leg standing was associated with LS in males, while the presence of musculoskeletal pain and a high body fat percentage were identified as factors associated with LS in females.
conclusionsOne in five young adults were found to have LS in this study, underscoring the necessity for early intervention and LS health education. Furthermore, effective management of musculoskeletal pain is also crucial.
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