Physical Functions of Different Types of Walking Aids for Older Females with Orthopedic Disorders
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- Kamasaki Taishirou
- St.Mary’s Hospital Graduate School of Life Support Sciences, Nishikyusyu University.
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- Otao Hiroshi
- Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences,Nishikyusyu University.
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- Hachiya Mizuki
- Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences,Nishikyusyu University.
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- Nakamura Syouzou
- Department of Rehabilitation,Hiramatsu Hospital.
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- Tetsuka Yoshitaka
- Department of Rehabilitation,Hyakutake Hospital.
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- Other Title
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- 整形疾患を有する女性高齢者の歩行補助具の種類を分ける身体機能の検討
- 整形疾患を有する女性高齢者の歩行補助具の種類を分ける身体機能の検討 : 独歩群,杖群,歩行器・歩行車群による比較
- セイケイ シッカン オ ユウスル ジョセイ コウレイシャ ノ ホコウ ホジョグ ノ シュルイ オ ワケル シンタイ キノウ ノ ケントウ : ドッポグン,ツエグン,ホコウキ ・ ホコウシャグン ニ ヨル ヒカク
- Comparing Independent Walk, Cane, and Walker/rollator Groups
- －独歩群，杖群，歩行器・歩行車群による比較－
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Abstract
<p>[Purpose] To clarify physical functions that different types of walking aids for older people with orthopedic disorders. [Participants and Methods] A total of 230 older females (mean age: 83; range: 79-87) with orthopedic disorders were divided into 3 groups, independent walk, cane, and walker/rollator, to analyze distinguishing factors. [Results] Thirty-second chair stand (CS-30; cutoff: 11 times) and standing on one legwiththeeyes open (SOL-EO; 23 seconds) test results distinguished the independent walk and cane groups, whereas the hand grip strength (29.9 kg) distinguished the cane and walker/rollator groups. [Conclusion] The older adults who used a cane had decreased lower limb muscle strength and balance ability. In addition, the grip strength of the older adults who used a walker/ rollator was lower.</p>
Journal
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- Japanese Journal of Health Promotion and Physical Therapy
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Japanese Journal of Health Promotion and Physical Therapy 11 (1), 7-12, 2021-04-30
Japan Society of Health Promotion and Physical Therapy