Difference between the measurements of the two-step test taken twice by local residents

Abstract

ABSTRACT Purpose: A two-step test is used to assess patients for locomotive syndrome. The two-step test can easily evaluate a subject’s comprehensive gait ability. In this study, we investigated the transition of two measurements and basic attributes affected by the two-step test. Subjects and Methods: Subjects included 52 local residents (29 men and 23 women). This study analyzed the results of the two-step test performed twice. Results: The second two-step length was significantly longer than the first twostep length in both the elderly and non-elderly groups. Multiple regression analysis revealed that age and height influence the two-step length. However, there was no correlation between the error in the length of the two-step test taken twice and basic attributes. Conclusion: The second two-step length was longer owing to the first two-step test results and feedback from previous experience, regardless of factors such as age, height, and weight.