Abstract
The purpose of this study was to substantiate the relationship between locomotive syndrome (Locomo) and occupational performance. A total of 58 elderly living in the community participated in this study. Measurement items were comprised of the 25-question Geriatric Locomotive Function Scale, standing test, Self-completed Occupational Performance Index (SOPI), and a number of important activities. The subjects were divided two groups:the Locomo group and the non-Locomo group, and the locomotive syndrome and occupational performance were compared. As a result, age was higher in the Locomo group than in the non-Locomo group, and SOPI leisure and the number of important activities were lower in the Locomo group than in the non-Locomo group. Analyzing the relationship between the 25-question Geriatric Locomotive Function Scale and occupational performance indicated a moderate negative correlation between the 25-question Geriatric Locomotive Function Scale and SOPI satisfaction, and the 25-question Geriatric Locomotive Function Scale and SOPI leisure. Furthermore, there were poor negative correlations between the 25-question Geriatric Locomotive Function Scale and SOPI self-care，and the 25-question Geriatric Locomotive Function Scale and SOPI total score. This study reveals Locomo’s occupational performance.
