A5041178784- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies
- Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management
- Physical Activity and Health
- Effects of Vibration on Health
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Hip and Femur Fractures
- Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
- Pulmonary Hypertension Research and Treatments
- Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
- Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Sports injuries and prevention
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms
- Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment
- Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
Konan Women's University
2018-2025
National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology
2023
Hyogo University of Health Sciences
2014-2022
Kobe University
2013-2022
Kobe City Medical Center West Hospital
2013-2022
City Hospital
2015-2016
RMIT University
2012
Gait variables derived from trunk accelerometry may predict the risk of falls; however, their associations with falls are not fully understood. The purpose study was to determine which gait upper and lower associated incidence falls, compare discriminative ability physical performance.This a 1-year prospective study. Older people (n = 73) walked normally while wearing accelerometers attached trunk. Participants were classified as fallers 16) or non-fallers 57) based on over 1 year. harmonic...
Aim To translate the Simplified Nutritional Appetite Questionnaire ( SNAQ ) into J apanese, and assess its reliability validity in Japanese community‐dwelling older adults. Methods A total of 84 adults people aged 65 years or were included present study, those with a M ini‐ ental S tate E xamination score <24, had dementia, digestive disease who did not complete examination excluded. The was translated apanese according to an internationally accepted methodology. internal evaluated by C...
Abstract Background Both multiple fall experiences and fear of falling (FoF) would make people susceptible to another fall; however, the associations are unknown. This study investigates association FoF with occurrence among older adults according their history. Methods In this study, we adopted a longitudinal observational design. We visited 20 community centers recruit 1,025 (aged 65 years or older). At baseline, was assessed using single-item questionnaire. The number falls in past year...
Fear of falling (FoF) is common in older adults. Physical activity decreases as FoF increases. However, this association between physical and may vary depending on intensity. The current study was performed to explore the associations step count, light-intensity (LPA), moderate/vigorous-intensity (MVPA) community-dwelling adults.This cross-sectional observational held at a local community center, with 242 adults living independently (mean age: 75.1 ± 5.4 years). defined using Falls Efficacy...
The toe flexor muscles perform a crucial function to control foot movement and assist with propulsive force when walking. However, the association between strength spatio-temporal gait parameters is largely unknown. Spatiotemporal represent characteristics, are good measures of functional status degree safe ambulation among community-dwelling older adults. Herein, we examined spatiotemporal in adults.Ninety-three people (mean age: 73.2 ± 4.2 years, 53 women) participated this study. was...
Aim To investigate the associations between fall history and Timed Up Go (TUG) test (single‐TUG test), TUG while counting aloud backwards from 100 (dual‐TUG test) dual‐task cost (DTC) among independent community‐dwelling older adults. Methods This cross‐sectional study included 537 adults who lived independently in community. Data on previous year were obtained by self‐administrated questionnaire. The single‐ dual‐TUG tests carried out, DTC value was computed these results. Associations...
Background: Dyspnea and desaturation during exercise are essential assessment items for pulmonary rehabilitation. Characterizing patients using these 2 factors may be important providing more effective This study aimed to categorize subjects with interstitial lung disease (ILD) dyspnea at the end of 6-min walk test (6MWT). Methods: was a retrospective including 230 stable ILD who underwent 6MWT in our out-patient department general hospital Japan. The modified Borg scale oxygen saturation...
Malnutrition is common in older adults, and contributes to the risk of falls functional impairment. Gait performance also impairment; however, association between malnutrition gait remains unclear. The purpose present study was investigate performance.The participants included 204 community-dwelling adults with a mean age 73.4 ± 4.3 years. Nutritional status evaluated using short version Mini-Nutritional Assessment. A score 11 points used as cut-off, were categorized into two groups: ≤11,...
Fear of falling (FoF) is common in community-dwelling older adults. FoF and increased walking speed are associated with lower trunk oscillation during gait We hypothesized that adults would struggle to walk safely when instructed faster than usual.Participants included 260 aged over 65 years (mean age = 71.9 ± 3.9 years) who were able independently without an assistive device. Participants along a 15-m smooth horizontal walkway at self-selected normal fast speeds. During the middle 10 m...
This study investigated the relationship of a gap between intent to be physically active and actual participation in physical activity ('intention-behavior gap') self-efficacy for during childhood. A self-report questionnaire was used collect information from 946 children fourth sixth grades Japan on self-efficacy, intention, activity. Children with an intention-behavior (high intent-low or low intent-high activity) had higher scores than those (27.66 27.65 vs. 21.69; p < .001). They lower...
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...
Abstract Background We examined the association of chronic musculoskeletal pain with executive function in community‐dwelling older adults. Method This cross‐sectional study recruited 234 adults Japan (mean age: 72.7, women: 62.8%). Chronic was defined as having moderate or more severe lasting ≥ 3 months. Executive assessed using Digit Symbol Substitution Test (DSST), Trail Making (TMT) parts A and B, Letter Verbal Fluency (LVFT) Category (CVFT). Results Prevalence 19% ( n = 44). In...
We developed a novel quantitative method to assess varus thrust during walking using acceleration data obtained from an inertial measurement unit (IMU). This study aimed examine the reliability of index and evaluate its ability distinguish patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA) healthy adults. Overall, 16 OA adults walked on treadmill IMUs attached tibial tuberosity lateral femoral condyle. As thrust, we used root mean square (RMS) in mediolateral direction. value was adjusted by dividing it...
Pulmonary hypertension and exercise-induced oxygen desaturation (EID) influence acute exacerbation of COPD. Computed tomography (CT)-detected pulmonary artery (PA) enlargement is independently associated with COPD exacerbations. Associations between PA to aorta (PA:A) ratio EID in patients have not been reported. We hypothesized that the PA:A correlated results 6-minute walk test (6MWT) would be useful for predicting risk >1.We retrospectively measured lung function, 6MWT, emphysema area, on...