The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of balance disorders; the effects of
sociodemographic, medical, and social conditions on postural balance; and the relationship …

Age-related decline in skeletal muscle mass and function are risk factors for reduced
walking ability. This study aimed to understand the characteristic gait parameters of …

Background and purpose Various factors influence balance and mobility in older people.
The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of age, gender, and body mass …

Preserved ratio impaired spirometry (PRISm) is associated with an increased mortality rate;
however, its characteristics have not been clearly identified in Japan. This cross-sectional …

In Asia, including Japan, dementia incidence peaks in older adults over≥ 75 years; it is
therefore important to detect mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and prevent its onset in this …

Background The timed up and go (TUG) test assesses balance and mobility performance.
Aim This study aims to investigate the association between TUG time and mortality in …

This study aimed to investigate the characteristics of skeletal muscle mass, muscle strength,
and physical performance among community-dwelling older women. Data were collected …

Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is associated with a high risk of dementia. Reportedly,
54.6% of older adults with MCI fall into the pre-frailty category. However, it is unclear what …

Purpose: Frailty is a state of declined vitality of the body and mind with age in which life
functions are impaired. In addition, there is a difference in the susceptibility of older women …

A decline in physical function is common among elderly people who have lost both bone
and muscle mass. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between low …