TITLE:
Relationship between Frail and Non-Frail Groups and Physical Function, Balance Function, and Walking Function Using Kihon Check List
AUTHORS:
Hiroya Miyabara, Takayuki Hisata, Takako Koga, Rumi Yamaguchi, Natsuki Yoshinaga, Takahisa Suenaga, Hiroaki Eshima, Koki Nagatsu, Hidemi Ura, Yuki Kishikawa, Takeshi Oshikawa, Yuji Yamaguchi, Midori Yasuda
KEYWORDS:
Kihon Check List, Balance Function, Walking Function
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation,
Vol.14 No.3,
July
21,
2026
ABSTRACT: Purpose: The objective was to clarify the relationship with physical function, balance function, and walking function in frail and non-frail groups. Method: Physical function was measured using height, weight, BMI, SMI, grip strength, knee extension strength, and balance function using a standing power measurement device (Tanita Corporation, ZARITZ, BM-220). Walking function was measured using walking speed, thoracolumbar vertical movement, and foot lift angle. Results: Ground reaction force (speed), Walking Function (walking speed, Rea Foot Lift Angle) were significantly lower in the KCL score ≥ 8 group (frail group) compared to the KCL score ≤ 7 group (non-frail group) (p Conclusion: Balance function and gait function tests were useful for assessing frailty.