Association between locomotive syndrome and dietary habits of outpatients at a Japanese-style osteopathic therapy clinic (Sekkotsu-In)

Abstract

[Objectives]

This purpose of the present study was to elucidate the relationship between lifestyle and locomotive syndrome motor index in outpatients at a Japanese-style osteopathic therapy clinic(Sekkotsu-In).

[Methods]

We enrolled 13 volunteers(age 67.9±13.5 years)at a Japanese-style osteopathic therapy clinic(Sekkotsu-In)in the South Nagano region in November 2013, and performed locomotive syndrome motor tests including the handgrip, stand-up, and 2-step tests. In addition, two questionnaires were administered: the locomo-25 questionnaire and a lifestyle questionnaire. A food frequency questionnaire was completed in an interview with the participants. All data were analyzed by principal component analysis, following multiple regression stepwise analysis.

[Result]

Three component patterns were identified. Component 1 was labeled “motor ability for anti-locomotive syndrome,” and showed a positive association with exercise and recognition of locomotive syndrome. Component 2(consisting of handgrip, gender and BMI)was connection to some nutrient, and component 3(similar to the locomo 25- questionnaire score)was associated with well-balanced meal intake.

[Conclusion]

Our data indicated a strong association between lifestyle and locomotive syndrome motor index. Therefore, managing the health class(food and/or exercise education)and popularization of locomotive syndrome at a Japanese-style osteopathic therapy clinic(Sekkotsu-In)might be necessary for preventive locomotive syndrome in community dwelling elderly people.