Publications by authors named "Naritoshi Sato"
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- This study aims to classify and compare the physical characteristics and functions of elderly individuals involved in the Kayoi-no-ba program across different age groups.
- The research included 176 elderly participants from Niigata Prefecture, assessing various physical attributes like strength and mobility.
- Findings revealed that individuals over 80 years old had significant declines in height, weight, muscle mass, and overall physical functions, highlighting the need for early intervention to maintain their health and mobility.
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- - The study aimed to investigate how the remote learning environment during the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the physical health of university students, involving 3,359 participants.
- - Results showed a higher prevalence of new and exacerbated symptoms among female students compared to males, with those sitting on the floor during classes reporting more issues than those seated in chairs.
- - The findings indicate that the shift to remote classes negatively affected students' physical well-being, particularly for females and those with poorer seating arrangements.
A deficiency in lumbar muscle blood circulation is considered to be a major risk factor for non-specific low back pain. The aim of this study was to investigate changes in relative circulation over time in the lumbar multifidus in different positions on sitting.Twelve healthy subjects (7 males, 5 females, average age: 20.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of neck and shoulder pain (NSP) and the position of the head and neck on the intramuscular circulation of the cervical muscles such as the trapezius and levator scapulae muscles in young females. Ten NSP subjects (mean age: 20.9 ± 0.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF[Purpose] The characteristics of neck and shoulder pain (NSP) in different age populations have not been sufficiently examined. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to compare and verify the cervicothoracic spinal alignment and neck flexor muscle endurance of young and older adult females with and without NSP. [Participants and Methods] We assessed 72 female participants (39 young participants, 33 elderly participants, 43 NSP, 29 non-NSP) aged 18-82 years who were recruited for this study.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF[Purpose] Increased compensatory pelvic movement is remarkable in limping patients with hip osteoarthritis (OA). However, a method of improving limping has not been established. The purpose of this study was to identify the effects of two types of Nordic walking by analyzing the pelvic movement and muscle activities of adults with hip OA.
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