Relationship between physical activity and locomotive syndrome among young and middle-aged Japanese workers.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aimed to examine the relationship between physical activity (PA) and locomotive syndrome (LS) among young and middle-aged Japanese workers.

Methods

This cross-sectional study included 335 participants from a company in Kumamoto, Japan. LS was evaluated using the 25-question Geriatric Locomotive Function Scale (GLFS-25); a GLFS-25 score ≥7 was defined as LS. Weekly PA was measured using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire. Work-related PA (time spent sitting, standing, walking, and strenuous work per day) and sedentary breaks were measured using a Work-related Physical Activity Questionnaire. Screen usage (television [TV], smartphones, tablets, and personal computers) during leisure time was recorded. The association between PA and LS was e

SUBMITTER: Watanabe K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10878362 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature