Correlation of medial longitudinal arch morphology with body characteristics and locomotive function in community-dwelling older women: A cross-sectional study

Purpose: This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the effects of foot arch deformities on physical characteristics, muscular strength, and motor function in older women depending on the presence or absence of pain. Methods: Overall, 145 community-dwelling women aged 65 to 90 years were included in this study. We measured the foot arch height ratio (AHR, dorsal height/truncated foot length) and classified participants with AHR values above, below, or within 1.5 standard deviations into the high-arched group (HAG), Low-Arched Group (LAG), or normal-arched group (NAG), respectively. We also compared body characteristics (age, height, weight, body mass index (BMI), and skeletal mass index), muscle strength (handgrip strength and intrinsic foot strength (IFS)), and locomotive function (two-step value and gait speed) among the three groups. Results: Locomotive examination and muscle strength showed significant differences among the three groups only in the presence of pain; in the two-step test, HAG, NAG, and LAG values were 0.98 cm/cm, 1.19 cm/cm, and 1.18 cm/cm, respectively. The IFS measured 19.2 N, 24.2 N, 31.0 N, respectively, in the HAG, NAG, and LAG. Conclusion: This study suggests that decreased IFS affects the mobility function of high-arched feet in older women. Although there was no significant difference in the evaluation of pain, HAG showed the highest average value, which is considered to contribute to the decreased two-step value. It has been suggested that a high-arched foot in the presence of pain is associated with IFS weakness and may affect the decline of mobility function in older women.

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Associations between locomotive and non-locomotive physical activity and physical performance in older community-dwelling females with and without locomotive syndrome: a cross-sectional study

Journal of PHYSIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY ◽

10.1186/s40101-021-00268-8 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 40 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Tomohiro Nishimura ◽

Atsushi Hagio ◽

Kanako Hamaguchi ◽

Toshiyuki Kurihara ◽

Motoyuki Iemitsu ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Walking Speed ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Community Dwelling ◽

Step Test ◽

Locomotive Syndrome ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Slow Walking ◽

Slow Walking Speed

Abstract Background Locomotive syndrome (LS) is a condition of reduced mobility due to a disorder of the locomotive system. Increasing moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) has been recommended to prevent LS. However, to increase daily MVPA is difficult for older people with LS. The MVPA consists of not only locomotive activities such as walking but also non-locomotive activities such as household activities. The aim of this study was to examine the associations between locomotive/non-locomotive MVPA and physical performance in older females with and without LS. Methods Participants of this cross-sectional study were 143 older community-dwelling Japanese females. The participants were divided into two groups based on the results of the stand-up test: the normal group (NL) (n = 86) and the LS group (n = 57). Both the locomotive and non-locomotive PA seperately measured with its intensity. The intensity of physical activity (PA) was calculated as METs and classified as sedentary behavior (SB 1–1.5 metabolic equivalent tasks (METs)), low-intensity physical activity (LPA 1.6–2.9 METs), and MVPA (≥ 3 METs). For example, locomotive LPA is slow walking speed of 54 m/min, and locomotive MVPA is walking speed of 67 m/min. While non-locomotive LPA is office work and cooking, non-locomotive MVPA is housecleaning. Physical function was evaluated by handgrip strength, walking speed, and 2-step test. Results Walking speed, hand-grip strength, 2-step test, daily step counts, and all PA measurements were not significantly different between two groups. In the LS, locomotive MVPA (r = 0.293, p < 0.05) and total MVPA (r = 0.299, p < 0.05) was significantly correlated with walking speed, but not in the NL. Conclusions Walking speed was positively correlated with locomotive MVPA and total MVPA in the LS group, but not in NL group. This result suggests that slow walking speed in older people with LS occur in connection with lower locomotive MVPA and total MVPA.

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Prediction of Cardiorespiratory Fitness by the Six-Minute Step Test and Its Association with Muscle Strength and Power in Sedentary Obese and Lean Young Women: A Cross-Sectional Study

PLoS ONE ◽

10.1371/journal.pone.0145960 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 10 (12) ◽

pp. e0145960 ◽

Cited By ~ 18

Author(s):

Lívia Pinheiro Carvalho ◽

Luciana Di Thommazo-Luporini ◽

Mylène Aubertin-Leheudre ◽

José Carlos Bonjorno Junior ◽

Cláudio Ricardo de Oliveira ◽

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Keyword(s):

Muscle Strength ◽

Cardiorespiratory Fitness ◽

Young Women ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Step Test ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional

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Hypertension and functional capacities in community-dwelling older women: a cross-sectional study

Blood Pressure ◽

10.1080/08037051.2016.1270163 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 26 (3) ◽

pp. 156-165 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Hélio José Coelho Junior ◽

Bruno Rodrigues ◽

Samuel da Silva Aguiar ◽

Ivan de Oliveira Gonçalves ◽

Flávio de Oliveira Pires ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Older Women ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Community Dwelling ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Functional Capacities

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Inner strength and its relationship to health threats in ageing-A cross-sectional study among community-dwelling older women

Journal of Advanced Nursing ◽

10.1111/jan.13341 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 73 (11) ◽

pp. 2720-2729 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Erika Boman ◽

Berit Lundman ◽

Björn Nygren ◽

Kristofer Årestedt ◽

Regina Santamäki Fischer

Keyword(s):

Older Women ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Community Dwelling ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Health Threats ◽

Inner Strength

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Respiratory Function and Muscle Strength Vs. Past Work Type: a Cross-Sectional Study Among Retirees

Canadian Geriatrics Journal ◽

10.5770/cgj.24.501 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 24 (4) ◽

pp. 297-303

Author(s):

Tomasz Trzmiel ◽

Anna Pieczyńska ◽

Ewa Zasadzka ◽

Mariola Pawlaczyk

Keyword(s):

Muscle Strength ◽

Respiratory Function ◽

Vital Capacity ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Community Dwelling ◽

Blue Collar ◽

Professional Activity ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Blue Collar Workers

Objectives The aim of this cross-sectional study was to assess the effects of past occupational activity on muscle strength and respiratory function among retirees. Methods A total of 205 community-dwelling older adults participated in the study. Age (≥60 years) and cessation of professional activity (retirement) constituted the inclusion criteria. The International Standardized Classification of Occupations (ISCO-08) was used to stratify the participants into white-or blue-collar groups. Forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume (FEV) in the first second, inspiratory vital capacity (IVC) parameters, and hand grip strength were tested. Results Statistically significant differences in IVC and FVC scores were found in white- and blue-collar workers after adjusting for sex and age (ANCOVA). White-collar men had significantly higher IVC as compared to blue-collar men. Conclusions Blue-collar male workers may be prone to deteriorating respiratory function in older age. It is vital to promote physical activity and educate blue-collar workers about the need to use respiratory protective equipment.

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