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Published in: Clinical Reviews in Bone and Mineral Metabolism 2/2016

Open Access 01-06-2016 | Locomotive Syndrome

Locomotive Syndrome: Definition and Management

Authors: Kozo Nakamura, Toru Ogata

Published in: Clinical & Translational Metabolism | Issue 2/2016

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Abstract

Locomotive syndrome is a condition of reduced mobility due to impairment of locomotive organs. Since upright bipedal walking involves minutely controlled movement patterns, impairment of any aspect of the locomotive organs has the potential to adversely affect it. In addition to trauma, chronic diseases of the locomotive organs, which progress with repeated bouts of acute exacerbations, are common causes of the locomotive syndrome. In Japan’s super-aging society, many people are likely to experience locomotive syndrome in the later part of their lives. Exercise intervention is effective in improving motor function, but because the subjects are elderly people with significant degenerative diseases of the locomotor organs, caution should be taken in choosing the type and intensity of exercise. The present review discusses the definition, current burden, diagnosis and interventions pertaining to the locomotive syndrome. The concept and measures are spreading throughout Japan as one of the national health policy targets.
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Metadata
Title
Locomotive Syndrome: Definition and Management
Authors
Kozo Nakamura
Toru Ogata
Publication date
01-06-2016
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Clinical & Translational Metabolism / Issue 2/2016
Print ISSN: 1534-8644
Electronic ISSN: 2948-2445
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12018-016-9208-2

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