Association Between Physical Activity in Rural Life and Low Grip Strength: Findings From the Uonuma Cohort Study
This study found an inverse association between physical activity in rural life and low grip strength in middle-aged and older adults. The findings highlight the significance of physical activity related to environmental features in preventing reduced muscle strength in rural communities. Significance/Implications: Physical activity in rural life, such as farming and snow removal, may effectively support muscle strength maintenance and reduce sarcopenia risk in community-dwelling adults.
Authors
- Yoichi Sato (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2711-7623)
- Ichiei Narita (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7692-3096)
- Shoichiro Tsugane (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4105-2774)
- Junta Tanaka (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9907-8147)
- Keiko Kabasawa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3665-9996)
- Norie Sawada (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9936-1476)
- Kazutoshi Nakamura (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8618-7632)
- Yumi Ito (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8189-105X)
Institutions
- University of Niigata Prefecture (JP)
- Niigata Prefectural Niigata Minami High School (JP)
- Niigata University (JP)
- International University of Health and Welfare (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Aging and Physical Activity
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1123/japa.2024-0418
- Primary Topic
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00