Cross-sectional associations of practicing YOSAKOI Soran and physical functions of middle-aged and older women

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  • Moriya Shunsuke
    Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, Master’s Program in Physical Education, Health and Sport Sciences, University of Tsukuba
  • Yoshioka Masaki
    Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, Degree Programs in Comprehensive Human Sciences, Doctoral Program in Sports Medicine, University of Tsukuba Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
  • Matsui Masahiro
    Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Institute of Health and Sport Sciences, University of Tsukuba
  • Aoki Kai
    Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Institute of Medicine, University of Tsukuba
  • Yoshida Yasuko
    Institute of Medicine, University of Tsukuba Niigata University of Pharmacy and Medical and Life Sciences Faculty of Medical Technology
  • Takekoshi Kazuhiro
    Institute of Medicine, University of Tsukuba
  • Kosaki Keisei
    Institute of Health and Sport Sciences, University of Tsukuba
  • Maeda Seiji
    Institute of Health and Sport Sciences, University of Tsukuba Faculty of Sport Sciences, Waseda University

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  • 中高齢女性におけるYOSAKOIソーランの実践と身体機能の横断的関連性
  • チュウ コウレイ ジョセイ ニ オケル YOSAKOI ソーラン ノ ジッセン ト シンタイ キノウ ノ オウダンテキ カンレンセイ

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<p>Insufficient physical function is strongly associated with decreased activity of daily living and health-related quality of life in middle-aged and older women. YOSAKOI Soran is one of the traditional Japanese dances to have naruko (wooden hand clappers) in their hands as they dance and incorporate the phrase from the Soran Bushi in their song. YOSAKOI Soran festivals can be seen being held in various places across the country, proving its growing popularity with residents as a celebration regardless of age or occupation. The purpose of this study was to examine the cross-sectional associations between YOSAKOI Soran and the physical functions of middle-aged and older women. A total of 30 middle-aged and older women practicing YOSAKOI Soran (YOSAKOI group) and 163 middle-aged and older women who had not practiced YOSAKOI Soran (control group) participated in this cross-sectional study. Handgrip strength, 30-second chair stand performance, and flexibility were used to measure physical functions. Handgrip strength was not significantly differed between the YOSAKOI group and the control group (P = 0.79). 30-second chair stand performance and flexibility were significantly higher in the YOSAKOI group than in the control group (both P < 0.05). These results remained significant after adjusting for age and body mass index (both P < 0.05). The present results suggest that practicing YOSAKOI Soran may increase lower extremity function and flexibility in middle-aged and older women.</p>

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