title: [The concept of locomotive syndrome and its relationship with frailty and sarcopenia].
abstract: Frailty and sarcopenia both contribute to a functional decline among the elderly, and are reportedly reversible with physical exercise. Locomotive syndrome represents the decline in locomotor function as a result of impairments of the locomotor organs. A healthy locomotor organ is essential for locomotor function, as well as daily living and social activities. Hence, elucidating the mechanism underlying locomotive syndrome may help provide physical fitness professionals with insight into the locomotor function in the elderly. Importantly, locomotor organs primarily undergo degenerative changes after middle age. Moreover, overloading may be a risk factor for degenerated cartilages and intervertebral disks, whereas underloading may also predispose bones and muscles to certain risks.
authors.forename: Kozo
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Nakamura
authors.forename: Noriko
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Yoshimura
authors.forename: Toru
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Ogata
authors.forename: Toru
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Akune
authors.forename: Yoshiko
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Tobimatsu
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D016330:Frail Elderly; D006801:Humans; D009043:Motor Activity; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000150:complications; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology; D012307:Risk Factors; D055948:Sarcopenia / Q000150:complications*