Consideration of Factors Related to Positive Loco-Check

VernacularTitle:ロコチェック陽性に関連する要因の検討
Author: Yukari SHINKAI ¹ ; Ryuichi KATO ¹ ; Masahito SAKAI ¹ ; Hiroshi YANAGIHARA ² ; Koji FUJITA ³
Author Information

1. A Kyosai Research Institute
2. Tokyo Medical and Dental University Medical Hospital
3. Dept. of Orthopaedic and Spinal Surgery, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University
From:Journal of the Japanese Association of Rural Medicine 2020;68(5):588-
CountryJapan
Language:Japanese
Abstract: Physical function measurements were obtained and the 7-item Loco-Check questionnaire for evaluation of locomotive syndrome was administered to individuals who had given informed consent at a fall prevention seminar. In total, 49 of 113 middle-aged women (age 40-69 years) with no history of fragility fracture or gait disturbance responded positive to 1 or more Loco-Check items. Multiple logistic regression analysis revealed significant association with increased body mass index (BMI), Timed-Up-and-Go delay, decreased grip strength, and aging. These findings are consistent with reports from previous research and suggest that proper maintenance of BMI, dynamic trunk balance, and grip strength are important for extension of health and vitality of the musculoskeletal system. Also, early recognition of the risk of locomotive syndrome by the Loco-Check is considered essential.