The effectiveness of exercise with behavior change techniques in people with knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review with meta-analysis.

Objective: The purpose of this systematic review with meta-analysis was to examine the effectiveness of exercise with behavior change techniques (BCTs) on core outcome sets in people with knee osteoarthritis.

Literature Survey: We searched randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in eight databases (MEDLINE, Embase, CENTRAL, CINAHL, PsycINFO, PEDro, ICTRP, and ClinicalTrials.gov) up to November 4, 2021.

Gender Differences in Life-space Mobility-associated Factors and Structures in Community-dwelling Older People.

Objectives: This cross-sectional study sought to examine gender dissimilarities in factors and structures associated with life-space mobility (LSM) in community-dwelling older people.

Methods: This study included a total of 294 older people living in Okawa, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. The subjects' body mass index (BMI) and skeletal muscle mass index (SMI) were evaluated.

Physical Therapists' Perception and Educational Opportunities to Improve Exercise Adherence in Older Patients and Clients: A Qualitative Study.

Objectives: : The aim of the study was to understand the physical therapist's experience and perception of the support they give to their older patients or clients to continue exercising.

Methods: : Using purposive sampling, we recruited fifteen physical therapists with more than 5 years of clinical experience and conducted semi-structured interviews. We analyzed the transcribed data using thematic analysis.

Effects of gender and grade on differences in physiotherapy students' interest and reasons for participating in overseas volunteer programs.

[Purpose] The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the gender and grade differences in interest and reasons associated with overseas volunteer participation among physiotherapy students using a cross-sectional survey. [Participants and Methods] The participants were 1,093 physiotherapy students who were enrolled at the International University of Health and Welfare's Ohtawara, Narita, Odawara, and Fukuoka campuses in 2017. A cross-sectional design was used to study the differences between gender and among undergraduate grade levels.

A path analysis of the interdependent relationships between life space assessment scores and relevant factors in an elderly Japanese community.

[Purpose] This study aimed to examine the direct and indirect effects of factors influencing the risk of life space assessment using path analysis. [Participants and Methods] A sample of 212 elderly residents (at least 65 years old) with no clear indications of cognitive dysfunction, visual impairment, and physical dysfunction were recruited for the study. Data on these factors were collected from the participants at a community gathering using measures of life space assessment, skeletal muscle mass, lower extremity muscle strength, mobility, cognitive function, and fear of falling.

Relationship between falls and physical performance measures among community-dwelling elderly women in Japan.

Background And Aims: The relationship between falls and physical performance has focused on the frail elderly who have several health problems, particularly those in nursing homes or care facilities. It is important to clarify the relationship between falls and physical performance among the community-dwelling elderly.

Methods: We examined the relationship between falls and physical performance measures (grip strength, chair stand time, functional reach, usual walking speed) among 402 community-dwelling Japanese elderly women aged 60 years and over.