Toe grip force of the dominant foot is associated with fall risk in community‐dwelling older adults: a cross‐sectional study
Abstract Background It is unclear whether the toe grip force (TGF) of the dominant foot (DF) and the lower limb function asymmetry (LLFA) in older adults are associated with fall risk. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effect of lower limb properties (such as TGF, muscle strength, and p...
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| author | Satoshi Matsuno Atsushi Yoshimura Takuya Yoshiike Sachiyo Morita Yusuke Fujii Motoyasu Honma Yuji Ozeki Kenichi Kuriyama |
| author_facet | Satoshi Matsuno Atsushi Yoshimura Takuya Yoshiike Sachiyo Morita Yusuke Fujii Motoyasu Honma Yuji Ozeki Kenichi Kuriyama |
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| description | Abstract Background It is unclear whether the toe grip force (TGF) of the dominant foot (DF) and the lower limb function asymmetry (LLFA) in older adults are associated with fall risk. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effect of lower limb properties (such as TGF, muscle strength, and plantar sensation) on the risk of falls in older adults, while considering the foot dominance and asymmetry of lower limb function. Methods This study was a cross‐sectional study. We determined whether the lower limb function of the DF and non‐dominant foot (non‐DF) and LLFA had any effect on the fall risk in 54 older adults (mean ± standard deviation: 72.2 ± 6.0, range: 60–87 years). We examined the participants' fall history, Mini‐Mental State Examination (MMSE) score, lower limb function, and LLFA. To determine fall risk factors, we performed logistic regression analysis, with presence or absence of falls as the dependent variable. Results The independent variables were age, sex, MMSE score, two‐point discrimination of the heel (non‐DF) as plantar sensation index, and the TGF of both feet. Only the TGF of the DF was identified as a risk factor for falls (p < 0.05). Conclusions In older adults, clinicians should focus on the TGF of the DF as a risk factor for falls. Trial registration This study was retrospectively registered. https://center6.umin.ac.jp/cgi‐bin/ctr/ctr_up_rec_f1.cgi. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-e9ad5c23efcc4753b6c657567de74a642024-02-07T15:15:30ZengWileyJournal of Foot and Ankle Research1757-11462022-01-01151n/an/a10.1186/s13047-022-00548-1Toe grip force of the dominant foot is associated with fall risk in community‐dwelling older adults: a cross‐sectional studySatoshi Matsuno0Atsushi Yoshimura1Takuya Yoshiike2Sachiyo Morita3Yusuke Fujii4Motoyasu Honma5Yuji Ozeki6Kenichi Kuriyama7Department of PsychiatryShiga University of Medical ScienceTsukinowa‐cho, seta520‐2192OtsuShigaJapanDepartment of PsychiatryShiga University of Medical ScienceTsukinowa‐cho, seta520‐2192OtsuShigaJapanDepartment of Sleep‐Wake DisordersNational Institute of Mental HealthNational Center of Neurology and PsychiatryTokyoJapanDepartment of PsychiatryShiga University of Medical ScienceTsukinowa‐cho, seta520‐2192OtsuShigaJapanDepartment of PsychiatryUeno HospitalIgaMieJapanDepartment of PhysiologyShowa University School of MedicineTokyoJapanDepartment of PsychiatryShiga University of Medical ScienceTsukinowa‐cho, seta520‐2192OtsuShigaJapanDepartment of PsychiatryShiga University of Medical ScienceTsukinowa‐cho, seta520‐2192OtsuShigaJapanAbstract Background It is unclear whether the toe grip force (TGF) of the dominant foot (DF) and the lower limb function asymmetry (LLFA) in older adults are associated with fall risk. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effect of lower limb properties (such as TGF, muscle strength, and plantar sensation) on the risk of falls in older adults, while considering the foot dominance and asymmetry of lower limb function. Methods This study was a cross‐sectional study. We determined whether the lower limb function of the DF and non‐dominant foot (non‐DF) and LLFA had any effect on the fall risk in 54 older adults (mean ± standard deviation: 72.2 ± 6.0, range: 60–87 years). We examined the participants' fall history, Mini‐Mental State Examination (MMSE) score, lower limb function, and LLFA. To determine fall risk factors, we performed logistic regression analysis, with presence or absence of falls as the dependent variable. Results The independent variables were age, sex, MMSE score, two‐point discrimination of the heel (non‐DF) as plantar sensation index, and the TGF of both feet. Only the TGF of the DF was identified as a risk factor for falls (p < 0.05). Conclusions In older adults, clinicians should focus on the TGF of the DF as a risk factor for falls. Trial registration This study was retrospectively registered. https://center6.umin.ac.jp/cgi‐bin/ctr/ctr_up_rec_f1.cgi.https://doi.org/10.1186/s13047-022-00548-1Limb dominance; asymmetry; lower limbToe grip forceDominant footLower limb function asymmetry |
| spellingShingle | Satoshi Matsuno Atsushi Yoshimura Takuya Yoshiike Sachiyo Morita Yusuke Fujii Motoyasu Honma Yuji Ozeki Kenichi Kuriyama Toe grip force of the dominant foot is associated with fall risk in community‐dwelling older adults: a cross‐sectional study Journal of Foot and Ankle Research Limb dominance; asymmetry; lower limb Toe grip force Dominant foot Lower limb function asymmetry |
| title | Toe grip force of the dominant foot is associated with fall risk in community‐dwelling older adults: a cross‐sectional study |
| title_full | Toe grip force of the dominant foot is associated with fall risk in community‐dwelling older adults: a cross‐sectional study |
| title_fullStr | Toe grip force of the dominant foot is associated with fall risk in community‐dwelling older adults: a cross‐sectional study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Toe grip force of the dominant foot is associated with fall risk in community‐dwelling older adults: a cross‐sectional study |
| title_short | Toe grip force of the dominant foot is associated with fall risk in community‐dwelling older adults: a cross‐sectional study |
| title_sort | toe grip force of the dominant foot is associated with fall risk in community dwelling older adults a cross sectional study |
| topic | Limb dominance; asymmetry; lower limb Toe grip force Dominant foot Lower limb function asymmetry |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13047-022-00548-1 |
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