Aim To investigate the association between decline of basic activities daily living (ADL) in each dimension and change caregiver burden patients with mild‐to‐moderate Alzheimer's disease. Methods This retrospective study included 117 outpatients disease who presented to Memory Clinic at National Center for Geriatrics Gerontology Japan September 2010 April 2014 (mean age 77.3 ± 6.4 years; 68.6% women). Patients their caregivers completed comprehensive geriatric assessment baseline 3‐year...

Physical inactivity is recognized as a pandemic health problem. The association of pain with physical activity, particularly when measured objectively, in older adults unclear. This study investigates the number chronic musculoskeletal sites and severity objectively activity community-dwelling adults. Observational study. Community. We analyzed 267 (mean age = 75.3 years, 67.0% women). Number were using self-reported questionnaire. Mean steps per day mean minutes light moderate to vigorous...

We investigated the association between perceived stress and low back pain (LBP) among Japanese eldercare workers.Self-reported questionnaires were completed regarding (Perceived Stress Scale-14), presence of memorable LBP in preceding month, other relevant factors (age, sex, body mass index, smoking status, job demands, control, social support) 954 workers. Univariate multivariate logistic regression analysis performed to estimate odds ratios (OR) 95% confidence intervals (95%CI).Data from...

Presenteeism (work productivity loss at work) and low back pain (LBP) are prevalent among eldercare workers. is a serious emerging problem in an occupational setting. While many studies report the impact of pain-related fear on absenteeism, its presenteeism remains unclear.We conducted cross-sectional study to investigate association between 505 workers with LBP. We measured using 11-item Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia (TSK-11). used Work Limitations Questionnaire (WLQ) estimate due items...

Study Design. Retrospective study. Objective. To investigate the association between gestational weight gain (GWG) during pregnancy and persistent low back pelvic pain (LBPP) after delivery. Summary of Background Data. Persistent LBPP delivery is a risk factor for developing depression chronic as well incurring sick leave. Women experience pregnancy. Excessive places greater burden on musculoskeletal system. However, little known about how GWG associated with Methods. After Ethics Committee...

Objectives: This study aimed to examine the reliability and validity of Japanese version Physical Activity Questionnaire for Older Children (PAQ-C) in children aged 9 12 years. Methods: A total 210 between years participated. Internal consistency test-retest were evaluated using Cronbach alpha coefficient intraclass correlation (ICC), respectively. Validity was athletic competence (AC), self-efficacy (SE), body mass index (BMI), fat percentage (%BF), cardiovascular fitness (CVF), World...

We investigated the association between telework frequency and presence of non-COVID-19-related physical symptoms during COVID-19 emergency declaration among workers in Japan.Data were collected from 1648 via web-based self-reported questionnaires. Multivariate logistic regression models used to investigate per week (0, 1-2, 3-4, ≥5 days/week) stiff shoulders, eyestrain, low back pain.Among 917 participants, was significantly associated with shoulders (≥5 days: adjusted odds ratio [aOR]...

Aim: To examine the association between public transportation use and loneliness in urban elderly who stop driving. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, we assessed 31 community-dwelling older adults had stopped Public was by using frequency divided into two groups. The users group participants used more than once a week nonusers less week. Loneliness measured Japanese version of UCLA Scale 3 (UCLA.LS.ver3), with higher score indicating greater loneliness. independent t test to compare...

This study clarified the prevalence of daytime sleepiness in fourth-, fifth-, and sixth-grade children examined association between physical activity (PA) aged 9–12 years. cross-sectional included 314 (mean age ± standard deviation: 10.5 1.0 years; male: 52.9%) enrolled two public elementary schools Kobe, Japan. PA was assessed using Physical Activity Questionnaire for Older Children. The outcome self-reported sleepiness. were 10.8%, 25.2%, 28.6%, respectively. In univariate analysis,...

Abstract Objective Kinesiophobia (i.e., fear of movement caused by pain) is increasingly acknowledged as a determinant disuse among patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain. may affect life space—a crucial indicator an active lifestyle older people. This study aimed to investigate the previously unexamined association between kinesiophobia and space community-dwelling people Design Cross-sectional study. Setting Community. Subjects We analyzed data from 194 (age ≥65 years, mean age = 75.7...

Although some gait parameters from inertial sensors have been shown to be associated with important clinical issues, because of controversial results, it remains uncertain which for axes are clinically valuable. Following the idea that a comprehensive score obtained by summing various would sensitively reflect declines in performance, we developed scoring method community-dwelling older adults, Comprehensive Gait Assessment using InerTial Sensor (C-GAITS score). The aim this study was...

Objectives: To elucidate the association between metabolic syndrome (MetS) and disability due to low back pain (LBP) among care workers.Material Methods: This cross-sectional study enrolled 656 workers having experienced LBP in year prior of this study.The Roland-Morris Disability questionnaire (RDQ) self-reported questionnaires regarding LBP, fear movement, depressive symptom, psychosocial factors, intensity pain, duration were administered, a medical examination was performed.Metabolic...

Abstract Objectives Our study aimed to investigate the association between comprehensive workstations and neck upper-limb pain (NUP) among office workers. Methods This cross-sectional included 307 workers (median age, 39 years; 88% men). Workstations (presence of armrest, armrest position, number monitors used, mouse usage, keyboard position) were investigated in terms 17 items judged as “adequate” or “inadequate.” NUP was assessed using a numerical rating scale. locations neck, shoulder,...

Objective This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of workplace active rest programme (WARP) on chronic low back pain (LBP) among office workers. Design A closed cohort, stepped-wedge cluster randomised trial was conducted. The total duration 16 weeks (4 for each step). Sequence allocation randomised, but no one blinded. Setting conducted in three offices a Japanese electronics company. One administrative department, others are engineering department. Participants We recruited 29...

This study aimed to investigate whether abnormal gait patterns are associated with experiencing an elevated degree of pain after daily walking. In this preliminary, cross-sectional study, 223 community-dwelling older adults were assessed for experienced walking using a simple question that involved asking the subject about their past experiences 400 m or more. Gait Comprehensive Assessment InerTial Sensor score (C-GAITS score), derived from data measured by Inertial sensors attached lower...

Objective: The purpose of this study was to explore the reciprocal relationship between pain severity and executive function in community-dwelling older adults. Method: In prospective cohort study, 64 Japanese adults aged 60 years or (mean age 72.8 years; women, 68.8%) were analyzed. Pain assessed by self-reported questionnaire while Trail Making Test at baseline 1-year follow-up assessment. A mixed effect model conducted analyze on change function. Results: not significant. On contrary,...

Objective: Knee pain (KP) and low-back (LBP) are common sites of major public health issues among older adults. We investigated the combined association bilateral KP LBP with objectively measured physical activity (PA) adults knee osteoarthritis (OA). Methods: recruited 150 OA steps PA intensity, including sedentary behavior (SB), low (LPA), moderate-to-vigorous PA, using an accelerometer. were a numerical rating scale. They classified into 4 groups based on presence LBP: only unilateral...

Background: A substantial number of women have postpartum lumbopelvic pain (LBPP). Additionally, many stay for long inactivity. Therefore, we examined the impact sedentary behavior on persistent LBPP and difference in this due to parity. Materials Methods: This cohort study followed up who had reported at 4 months divided them into presence or absence 10 postpartum. Sedentary time physical activity were assessed using International Physical Activity Questionnaire short form. Univariate...

Objective: This study aimed to elucidate the association between active commuting work (ACW) and performance among male office workers. Methods: cross-sectional included 331 workers (age 44.0 ± 11.5 years), with ACW assessed on a self-reported questionnaire then categorized into non-ACW (0 19 minutes) (≥20 minutes). Work [World Health Organization Performance Questionnaire (HPQ)] was as high (≥50) low (<50). Multiple logistic regression models were used examine HPQ. Results: We found that...

The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to investigate the association between daily physical activity and sonographically measured bone status among women during lactation period.Final participants were 152 4 months after childbirth. Bone using quantitative ultrasonometry calcaneus (speed sound). Daily assessed Japanese version International Physical Activity Questionnaire short version. After getting results, we classified into three categories (low/moderate/high) according a...