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[Locomotive syndrome].

Kozo Nakamura¹, Hiroshi Kawaguchi

¹Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo.

Nihon Rinsho. Japanese Journal of Clinical Medicine

|July 22, 2011

Summary

Locomotive syndrome, a condition affecting mobility in the elderly, is a growing concern in Japan. The Japanese Orthopaedic Association developed a self-assessment tool and home exercises to promote locomotive health and prevent future disorders.

Area of Science:

Gerontology and Orthopedics
Public Health and Aging

Context:

Japan faces a rapidly aging population, with individuals aged 65+ projected to reach 41% by 2055.
Disorders of locomotive organs are a primary cause of nursing care needs among the elderly in Japan, impacting mobility and independence.

Purpose:

To introduce the concept of "locomotive syndrome" to raise societal awareness of locomotive organ health in aging populations.
To present a simple self-assessment questionnaire and practical home exercises developed by the Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) for locomotive ability.

Summary:

The Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) defined "locomotive syndrome" to address the increasing prevalence of mobility impairments in the elderly.
A self-assessment questionnaire and home-based exercises (e.g., single-leg stands, half-squats) were developed to evaluate and improve locomotive function.

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