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ArticleEuropean geriatric medicine2025

Plantar cutaneous sensation is independently associated with postural balance and lower limb motor function in older adults: the Shizuoka study.

Michitaka Kato, Kazuya Kito, Satoko Nakano, Wataru Nakano, Yasunari Kurita, Yoshihiro Tanaka, Nagato Kuriyama, Kazuya Seto, Etsuko Ozaki, Yasuharu Tabara

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Michitaka KatoDepartment of Shizuoka Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Science, Tokoha University, 1-30 Mizuochi-cho, Aoi-ku, Shizuoka, Shizuoka, 420-0831, Japan. katomanzooo@sz.tokoha-u.ac.jp.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1777-7660
Kazuya KitoDepartment of Shizuoka Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Science, Tokoha University, 1-30 Mizuochi-cho, Aoi-ku, Shizuoka, Shizuoka, 420-0831, Japan.
Satoko NakanoDepartment of Shizuoka Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Science, Tokoha University, 1-30 Mizuochi-cho, Aoi-ku, Shizuoka, Shizuoka, 420-0831, Japan.
Wataru NakanoDepartment of Shizuoka Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Science, Tokoha University, 1-30 Mizuochi-cho, Aoi-ku, Shizuoka, Shizuoka, 420-0831, Japan.
Yasunari KuritaDepartment of Shizuoka Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Science, Tokoha University, 1-30 Mizuochi-cho, Aoi-ku, Shizuoka, Shizuoka, 420-0831, Japan.
Yoshihiro TanakaGraduate School of Public Health, Shizuoka Graduate University of Public Health, Shizuoka, Japan.
Nagato KuriyamaGraduate School of Public Health, Shizuoka Graduate University of Public Health, Shizuoka, Japan.
Kazuya SetoGraduate School of Public Health, Shizuoka Graduate University of Public Health, Shizuoka, Japan.
Etsuko OzakiGraduate School of Public Health, Shizuoka Graduate University of Public Health, Shizuoka, Japan.
Yasuharu TabaraGraduate School of Public Health, Shizuoka Graduate University of Public Health, Shizuoka, Japan.

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Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research 21H04850Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research 22K11190Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research 24K14235Research and Development Grants for Longevity Science uk1024006
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Abstract

purposeA relationship between decreased plantar cutaneous sensation and impaired balance function has been reported in patients with peripheral neuropathy and diabetes. This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the relationship between plantar sensation and postural balance, as well as the association between plantar sensation and sarcopenia-related motor function in community-dwelling older adults.

methodsThe participants included 1659 community-dwelling older adults with a mean age of 74 ± 5 years, of which 43% were male patients. Plantar cutaneous sensation thresholds were assessed using an automatic plantar sensation testing device. Postural balance was measured using one-leg standing (OLS) time. Grip strength, five-time sit-to-stand (STS) time, and normal gait speed were measured as components of muscle strength and physical function related to sarcopenia. The skeletal muscle mass index (SMI) and leg phase angle were obtained using bioelectrical impedance analysis.

resultsAge, sex, body mass index, and leg phase angle, but not SMI and grip strength, were independently associated with the plantar sensation threshold. Plantar sensation threshold was independently associated with the OLS time (P = 0.001) and STS time (P = 0.001) after adjusting for potential confounders. No significant association was found between plantar sensation threshold and normal gait speed (P = 0.741).

conclusionPlantar sensation was independently associated with postural balance and lower limb function in community-dwelling older adults. The assessment of plantar sensation could be useful for identifying factors contributing to poor postural balance and lower limb motor function.

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FootLower ExtremityPostural BalanceSarcopeniaAgedAged, 80 and overCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHand StrengthHumansIndependent LivingMaleMuscle, SkeletalMuscle StrengthCommunity-dwelling older adultsPlantar cutaneous sensationPostural balanceSarcopenia

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