Relationship between the Two-minute Step Test and Physical Function in Community-dwelling Elderly

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  • KOSEKI Motohiro
    Division of Physical Therapy, Master Program in Health Sciences, Graduate School of Health and Welfare Sciences, International University of Health and Welfare
  • MIYAZAWA Chieri
    Division of Physical Therapy, Master Program in Health Sciences, Graduate School of Health and Welfare Sciences, International University of Health and Welfare
  • SAWAYA Yohei
    Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health Sciences, International University of Health and Welfare
  • SHIBA Takahiro
    Nishinasuno General Home Care Center, Department of Day Rehabilitation, Care Facility for the Elderly “Maronie-en”
  • HIROSE Tamaki
    Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health Sciences, International University of Health and Welfare
  • WATANABE Miyoko
    Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health Sciences, International University of Health and Welfare
  • ISHIZAKA Masahiro
    Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health Sciences, International University of Health and Welfare
  • KOBAYASHI Kaoru
    Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health Sciences, International University of Health and Welfare
  • KUBO Akira
    Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health Sciences, International University of Health and Welfare

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  • 地域在住高齢者の2分間ステップテストと身体機能の関係
  • チイキ ザイジュウ コウレイシャ ノ 2フンカン ステップテスト ト シンタイ キノウ ノ カンケイ

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<p>[Purpose] This study aimed to clarify the relationship between the 2-minute step test (TMST) and physical function in elderly individuals living in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. [Participants and Methods] The participants were 33 elderly individuals (20 males and 13 females), aged 77.0 ± 7.7 years (mean ± standard deviation). The TMST, body composition, grip strength, and walking speed were measured, and correlations were determined. [Results] TMST was 108.2 ± 17.8 times/2 min for the healthy elderly participants, and 72.3 ± 21.5 times/2 min for the elderly participants requiring support or care. A negative correlation (r=–0.610) with age was observed in the healthy elderly participants, and a positive correlation (r=0.655) with walking speed was observed in the elderly participants requiring support or care. [Conclusion] TMST is strongly related to walking speed in elderly individuals.</p>

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  • Rigakuryoho Kagaku

    Rigakuryoho Kagaku 36 (4), 533-536, 2021

    The Society of Physical Therapy Science

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