ヨシモト　ヨシノブ
  吉本　好延   リハビリテーション学部 理学療法学科   教授
■ 標題
  Toe functions have little effect on dynamic balance ability in elderly people
■ 概要
  The purpose of this study was to examine the toe function of elderly people and the association with the dynamic balance ability for the developing effective fall-prevention measures. Factors related to the Timed Up and Go Test results were toe flexion strength, age, and presence or absence of hallux pain. Their standard partial regression coefficients were -0.400, 0.277, and -0.218, respectively. Factors related to the Four Square Step Test results were toe flexion strength and age. Their standard partial regression coefficients were -0.334 and 0.277, respectively. Toe functions appear to have little impact on dynamic balance ability in elderly people who have mild toe dysfunction. Approaches that address not only the toes, but trunk functions, and other leg joints should be investigated for improving the dynamic balance ability.
  Yoshinobu Yoshimoto, Yukitsuna Oyama, Mamoru Tanaka, Asuka Sakamoto
  共著   Journal of Physical Therapy Science   29(1),pp.158-162   2017