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Assessment of the efficacy and safety of a Judo exercise program in improving the quality of life among elderly patients

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: Objectives: Several reports have shown that Tai Chi Chuan can be an effective way to prevent falls among the elderly. However, an exercise program that can prevent injury during falls has not been reported previously. The judo technique called ukemi is used to prevent injuries. To evaluate whether a judo-based exercise program could prevent falls in the elderly, we had the participants practice ukemi as part of a therapeutic routine. The purpose of this study was to examine the clinical significance of the program and to predict its safety.

Source: Journal of Rural Medicine

DOI: 10.2185/jrm.2021-008

Authors: Naoki Sakuyama, Takeshi Kamitani, Akira Ikumi, Masakazu Kida, Youhei Kaneshiro, Keiichi Akiyama

Institutions: All Japan Judo Federation, Tokyo Metropolitan Tobu Chiiki Hospital, Tokyo Metropolitan Tobu Chiiki Hospital, University of Tsukuba

Language: English

Topic: Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention

Subfield: Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W3202332019

FWCI: 3.741

Cites: 19

Cited by: 15

Related to: 10