PLoS One August 2020 PMID 32470098

The effects of locomotor activity on gastrointestinal symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome among younger people: An observational study.

Toyohiro Hamaguchi, Jun Tayama, Makoto Suzuki, Naoki Nakaya, Hirokazu Takizawa, Kohei Koizumi, Yoshifumi Amano, Motoyori Kanazawa, Shin Fukudo

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Peak: 9 in Jun 2020
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Jun 2020 – Oct 2023

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What people are saying

Discussions demonstrate strong agreement by highlighting how increased physical activity could alleviate IBS symptoms, often emphasizing personal health benefits and potential clinical recommendations. The tone reflects enthusiasm and curiosity, especially with phrases like 'may help' and 'related to fewer symptoms,' showing both interest and engagement with the study's implications.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions strongly support the positive relationship between walking and reduced gastrointestinal symptoms, indicating high agreement with the study's findings.

InterestHigh interest

The emphasis on practical health benefits and the potential to help young people with IBS makes the topic highly interesting to readers.

EngagementHigh engagement

Posts discuss the scientific implications, mention specific populations like university students, and highlight the potential for behavioral change, showing deep engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

While the discussions highlight promising health benefits, the impact is considered moderate since the findings are observational and more research is needed for definitive guidelines.

Abstract in brief

  • The study investigates the connection between physical activity, specifically walking, and gastrointestinal symptoms in young women with IBS, finding that more steps per day are linked to less severe symptoms.
  • Using data from a pedometer over a week, researchers showed that increased daily steps significantly decrease the likelihood of experiencing moderate to severe discomfort, as measured by the GSRS score.
  • The findings suggest that encouraging regular walking could help manage IBS symptoms, providing a potential guideline for daily step count to reduce gastrointestinal discomfort in affected individuals.]

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Miranda van Tilburg
@DrvanTilburg · X

Walking may help stomachaches and other gut symptoms in university students: More steps related to fewer symptoms. #IBS @ANMSociety @RomeFoundation @IFFGD @DrTiffTaft @DrPalssonUNC @BMoshiree @umfoodoc @DDrossman https://t.co/8oO0wX3a2m

Jun 4, 2020 · 19 likes · 5 shares · 18,425 followers View post →
Chris McGale
@MARATHONFITSYS · X

The effects of locomotor activity on gastrointestinal symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome among younger people: An observational study https://t.co/YJyhQ0zlFW

Jun 4, 2020 · 1 like · 204 followers View post →
東京家政大学 健康科学部 リハビリテーション学科
@Tokyokasei_Reha · X

東京家政大学リハビリテーション学科の教員らの研究論文が国際誌に掲載されました https://t.co/iWWGBtTtnp https://t.co/DAHFnw8uBt #東京家政大学 #女子大 #女子大生 #理学療法士 #作業療法 #リハビリ #看護師 #大学 #私立大学 #健康 #ウォーキング #physicaltherapy #occupationaltherapy

Jun 1, 2020 · 1 like · 98 followers View post →
Ray DuBois, MD, PhD
@Rndubois · X

The effects of #locomotor activity on #gastrointestinal_symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (#IBS) among young people: https://t.co/gRwVzXhTOn

Jun 4, 2020 · 5,588 followers View post →
Emad El-Omar
@emadelomar · X

RT @DrvanTilburg: Walking may help stomachaches and other gut symptoms in university students: More steps related to fewer symptoms. #IBS @…

Jun 4, 2020 · 5 shares · 3,865 followers View post →
Rome PsychoGastroenterology
@RomeGastroPsych · X

RT @DrvanTilburg: Walking may help stomachaches and other gut symptoms in university students: More steps related to fewer symptoms. #IBS @…

Jun 4, 2020 · 5 shares · 3,762 followers View post →

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Farooq Khan
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Benjamin Gold
@BenjamminGold · X

RT @DrvanTilburg: Walking may help stomachaches and other gut symptoms in university students: More steps related to fewer symptoms. #IBS @…

Jun 4, 2020 · 5 shares · 2,067 followers View post →
Stephanie Miaco, M.D.
@StephMiaco · X

RT @DrvanTilburg: Walking may help stomachaches and other gut symptoms in university students: More steps related to fewer symptoms. #IBS @…

Jun 4, 2020 · 5 shares · 3,619 followers View post →
Emad El-Omar
@emadelomar · X

RT @DrvanTilburg: Walking may help stomachaches and other gut symptoms in university students: More steps related to fewer symptoms. #IBS @…

Jun 4, 2020 · 5 shares · 3,865 followers View post →
Rome PsychoGastroenterology
@RomeGastroPsych · X

RT @DrvanTilburg: Walking may help stomachaches and other gut symptoms in university students: More steps related to fewer symptoms. #IBS @…

Jun 4, 2020 · 5 shares · 3,762 followers View post →
Ray DuBois, MD, PhD
@Rndubois · X

The effects of #locomotor activity on #gastrointestinal_symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (#IBS) among young people: https://t.co/gRwVzXhTOn

Jun 4, 2020 · 5,588 followers View post →
ANMS
@ANMSociety · X

RT @DrvanTilburg: Walking may help stomachaches and other gut symptoms in university students: More steps related to fewer symptoms. #IBS @…

Jun 4, 2020 · 5 shares · 3,118 followers View post →
Miranda van Tilburg
@DrvanTilburg · X

Walking may help stomachaches and other gut symptoms in university students: More steps related to fewer symptoms. #IBS @ANMSociety @RomeFoundation @IFFGD @DrTiffTaft @DrPalssonUNC @BMoshiree @umfoodoc @DDrossman https://t.co/8oO0wX3a2m

Jun 4, 2020 · 19 likes · 5 shares · 18,425 followers View post →
Chris McGale
@MARATHONFITSYS · X

The effects of locomotor activity on gastrointestinal symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome among younger people: An observational study https://t.co/YJyhQ0zlFW

Jun 4, 2020 · 1 like · 204 followers View post →
東京家政大学 健康科学部 リハビリテーション学科
@Tokyokasei_Reha · X

東京家政大学リハビリテーション学科の教員らの研究論文が国際誌に掲載されました https://t.co/iWWGBtTtnp https://t.co/DAHFnw8uBt #東京家政大学 #女子大 #女子大生 #理学療法士 #作業療法 #リハビリ #看護師 #大学 #私立大学 #健康 #ウォーキング #physicaltherapy #occupationaltherapy

Jun 1, 2020 · 1 like · 98 followers View post →