Engagement in different sport disciplines during university years and risk of locomotive syndrome in older age: J-Fit⁺ Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Among former Olympic-level athletes, engagement in different sport disciplines has been associated with mortality risk in subsequent years. However, limited evidence is available on whether engagement in different sport disciplines at a young age is associated with locomotive syndrome (LS) risk later in life. This study examined the relationship between engagement in different sport disciplines during university years and LS risk in older age among former university athletes.

Methods

Participants were 274 middle-aged and 294 older men alumni who graduated from a school of physical education in Japan. LS risk was defined as answering "yes" to any of the Loco-check questions. Data on university sports club membership were collected using questionnaires. University c

SUBMITTER: Shen S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7983270 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature