肩痛ある中高年者に対するラージボール卓球の影響について

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The aim of this study is to clarify the effects of large ball table tennis for elderly people with omalgia. 10 consecutive cases (one male, nine female), who had omalgia at the beginning of a large ball table tennis course for elderly people, were investigated. The omalgia score (VAS) and ROM of the shoulder were evaluated at the beginning of the course and two months later. We also investigated whether or not it was possible to continue the course after two months. The average age of patients was 66.9 years old (58-74 years old). The average omalgia score (VAS) was 3.7 points at the beginning and 2.6 points two months later. Omalgia score (VAS) decreased in 5 cases. In ROM evaluation, the average flexion changed from 137° to 139°, the average external rotation from 46° to 49.5°, the average distance of C7-thumb from 16.5cm to 15.9cm. In all cases, patients hoped to continue the course. An elderly person with omalgia could continue large ball table tennis course without increasing pain or decreasing ROM of the shoulder. Large ball table tennis is a useful sport for an elderly person.