Association of low back pain with muscle weakness, decreased mobility function, and malnutrition in older women: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Low back pain (LBP) and decreased mobility function are common problem among older people. Muscle weakness has been reported as a risk factor for these conditions, and exercise therapy can improve them. We created a novel exercise device that also measures abdominal trunk muscle strength. Malnutrition has also emerged as a major problem among older people. Muscle is a direct key linking decreased mobility function and malnutrition. This study aimed to examine the associations of LBP with not only decreased physical function and muscle weakness but also nutritional status of older people.

Methods

We examined the associations of LBP with muscle weakness, decreased mobility function (locomotive syndrome [LS]), and malnutrition among older women. The study included 10

SUBMITTER: Kato S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7833166 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature