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Original Research

Preliminary study on the effects of movement velocity training of the upper limbs on gait ability in older adults: a nonrandomized controlled trial

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Pages 781-788 | Published online: 01 May 2019

Figures & data

Figure 1 Movement velocity training of the upper limbs. (A) Shoulder horizontal flexion/extension exercise using a Japanese fan. (B) Shoulder flexion/extension exercise using a Japanese fan. (C) Shoulder horizontal flexion/extension exercise using a towel. (D) Shoulder flexion exercise using a stick. (E) Elbow extension exercise using a stick.

Figure 1 Movement velocity training of the upper limbs. (A) Shoulder horizontal flexion/extension exercise using a Japanese fan. (B) Shoulder flexion/extension exercise using a Japanese fan. (C) Shoulder horizontal flexion/extension exercise using a towel. (D) Shoulder flexion exercise using a stick. (E) Elbow extension exercise using a stick.

Figure 2 Flow diagram of subjects through the study.

Figure 2 Flow diagram of subjects through the study.

Table 1 Characteristics of the study population

Table 2 Correlation of gait ability and movement velocity of the upper and lower limbs

Table 3 Descriptive statistics and group comparisons of gait ability

Table 4 Descriptive statistics and group comparisons of movement velocity and muscle strength