Development and evaluation of an exercise program for preventing locomotive syndrome in young adult women

This study aimed to examine changes in motor functions and exercise movements following a four-month intervention called "gymnastics with socks 2025" in young adult women with locomotive syndrome through a case-based approach.Five young adult women (19.83 ± 1.94 years) were included.The results showed improvements in the two-step test, Geriatric Locomotive Function Scale-25, seated forward bending, and the Timed Up and Go Test.In one participant with low static balance ability, the single-leg standing time with eyes open significantly increased at the midpoint of the intervention and was maintained thereafter.In the stand-up test, three participants showed improved scores.Furthermore, all participants demonstrated improvements in movement performance during the task of putting on socks while standing on one leg as part of the exercise program.In summary, the findings suggest that the "gymnastics with socks 2025" may contribute to the prevention of locomotive syndrome in young adult women.