Physical Factors Affecting both the Seated Side Tapping Test and Mobility

• Published in: Rigaku ryoho kagaku Vol. 32; no. 1; pp. 123 - 127
• Main Authors: YAMAMOTO, Saki, ITO, Tsubasa, OKADA, Yui, KONDO, Ikumi, KURITA, Takako, IWATA, Akira
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English; Japanese
• Published: The Society of Physical Therapy Science 2017
• Subjects: mobility; physical function; SST
• ISSN: 1341-1667; 2434-2807
• DOI: 10.1589/rika.32.123

[Purpose] This study aimed to identify physical factors affecting both the Seated Side Tapping test (SST) and mobility. [Subjects and Methods] The subjects were 27 females. SST required subjects to move their bodies bilaterally as quickly as possible while seated, and the time taken to perform this task was measured. Mobility was evaluated as the 20-m sprint speed. The following physical functions were also assessed: muscle strength of the trunk and lower limbs, movement velocity of the upper and lower limbs, flexibility of the trunk, and balance during sitting. [Results] Both SST and mobility were found to be significantly correlated with the muscle strengths of the trunk, knee extension and ankle plantar flexion, and movement velocity of the upper and lower limbs. [Conclusion] The results suggest that both SST and mobility are affected by various physical factors including trunk function, leg muscle strength, and movement velocity.