A5058927969- Sports injuries and prevention
- Foot and Ankle Surgery
- Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies
- Spinal Cord Injury Research
- Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management
- Tendon Structure and Treatment
- Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
- Physical Activity and Health
- Sports Performance and Training
- Shoulder Injury and Treatment
- Menstrual Health and Disorders
- Health and Wellbeing Research
- Muscle activation and electromyography studies
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques
- Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Adipose Tissue and Metabolism
- Virtual Reality Applications and Impacts
- Bone fractures and treatments
- Sports and Physical Education Research
- Traumatic Brain Injury Research
Hiroshima University
2018-2025
Center for Health, Exercise and Sport Sciences
2023-2024
Foundation for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
2023
Japan Sport Council
2023
Kanazawa University
2021
Osaka City University
2007
Chiba University
1999
Kumamoto University
1995
Gunma University
1995
Dysmenorrhea is a monthly menstrual pain that can limit woman's quality of life (QOL). The relationship between dysmenorrhea severity and QOL has been reported in several countries; however, the results cannot be generalized because lifestyle cultural background affect pain. This study sought to uncover whether 1) different factors, such as emotions ways coping with symptoms, vary 2) ultimately affects Japan. A web-based cross-sectional survey was sent 1000 Japanese females aged 16-30 years....
In response to the serious lack of physical activity among young adults, recent attempts have been made encourage people exercise through video distribution. However, merely distributing videos does not lead improved levels. Metaverse space, which enables web-based interaction avatars, allows users watch in same space as other avatars.
Objectives To investigate the relationship between sleep quality and perimenstrual symptoms among Japanese female students. Design Observational, cross-sectional, online survey Setting We used an questionnaire to collate responses from students on symptoms. Participants A total of 298 aged 18–25 years in Japan were included this study. Primary secondary outcome measures The Menstrual Distress Questionnaire (MDQ) was assess severity for three periods—premenstrual, menstrual postmenstrual—and...
The necessary and optimal physical activity for individuals with spinal cord injury remains unclear, the development of interventions adapted to needs is inadequate. To investigate implications health-related outcomes different levels on injuries. participants comprised 67 individuals, aged 18-65 years, injuries, who resided in Japan. Participants' demographic information was obtained, their activities daily living independence, level, mental health status, lifestyle, social capital were...
Background Recurrent lateral ankle sprains (LAS) with chronic instability (CAI) frequently results in damage to the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL). Eversion muscle strength is crucial for prevention; however, its relationship ATFL length, an indicator of instability, remains unclear. Objective To investigate and compare length eversion between non-CAI CAI sides. Methods Twenty-five adults (50 feet; 12 males; 13 females) unilateral CAI, voluntarily participated. was measured using...
Objectives Japanese people are known to get the least amount of sleep in world, and particular, increase deprived young women is a serious problem. Sleep deprivation considered be associated with depression, but factors involved this problem unclear. This study aimed examine association between sociodemographic factors, lifestyle choices, sleep-related characteristics depressive symptoms women. Design Web-based cross-sectional study. Participants We distributed an online survey aiming...
ABSTRACT Background Claw toe deformity at the donor site is a complication following vascularized fibula flap surgery. Despite its potential to necessitate further surgery, factors contributing this are not well understood. Therefore, study aimed identify associated with and propose preventive strategies. Patients Methods This retrospective analyzed 40 cases of harvesting conducted between 2010 2022. The presence claw was evaluated, various patient surgical were analyzed. Postoperative...
Experiencing perimenstrual symptoms is a major health concern for young women. Women in the reproductive age experience menstruation about once month, and many symptoms. Drug therapies such as painkillers (commonly used) hormonal medications help to achieve symptomatic relief from However, women are concerned tolerance compliance of drugs used treat lack awareness on how cope with If association between exercise habits severity emphasized women, methods coping can be established, not relying...
Vaccinations may be one of the solutions to end COVID-19 pandemic. One's psychological state strongly related one's willingness vaccinated. This study investigated relationship between Japanese university students and their A self-report questionnaire on COVID-19, its vaccines (vaccination status, perceived efficacy safety), (anxiety depressive mood) was administered online, 560 valid responses were obtained. The unvaccinated group reported significantly lower vaccine effectiveness...
Background and Objectives: The effectiveness of multiple ultrasound evaluations the peroneus muscles morphology, including muscle cross-sectional area (CSA) connective tissue, after lateral ankle sprain (LAS) is unknown. This study aimed to measure LAS at three points, adding distal 75% conventional measurement in order obtain a detailed understanding post-injury morphology propose new evaluation index for LAS. Materials Methods: Participants with without (LAS control groups, 16 each) were...
Whole‐body glucose utilization consists of mitochondrial oxidation and non‐oxidative glycogen synthesis. We examined whether reduction both disposal contributes to insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes. also the effects exercise on these two components. rate (GDR, mg/kg/min) was evaluated 37 diabetic (T2DM) 17 non‐diabetic (non‐DM) subjects as mean infusion during steady state euglycaemic–hyperinsulinaemic clamp study. Glucose rates were assessed by indirect calorimetry, GDR calculated...
Abstract Background Sedentary behavior, particularly prevalent during the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19), has been shown to lead depression. In medical students, this could negatively affect provision of healthcare. Thus, study aimed investigate association between sedentary behavior and depression in Japanese students COVID-19 pandemic. Methods An online cross-sectional survey was conducted from July 30 August 30, 2021, using anonymous questionnaire system assess respondents’...
Abstract Purpose To quantify the vertical translation between first metatarsal and medial cuneiform during stance phase of gait in young individuals with without hallux valgus. Design This cross-sectional observational study included 34 adults (male, n = 4; female, 30) who were divided into three groups according to valgus angle: control (< 20°, 13), mild (≥ 20° < 30°, 12), moderate 9). The mobility tarsometatarsal joint was evaluated using B-mode ultrasound synchronized a motion...
We determined how the in vivo mobility of first tarsometatarsal (TMT) joint can be quantified during gait. Twenty-five healthy participants (12 females) with no history foot disorders were included. Non-invasive ultrasound (US) a three-dimensional motion analysis (MA) system was used to evaluate kinematic characteristics TMT stance phase US probe positioned longitudinally above and adjusted its proximal dorsal prominence. Gait conducted by MA starting activation B-mode video at 80 frames per...
This study aimed to investigate the muscle contractile response of peroneus longus (PL) and tibialis anterior (TA) in groups with without chronic ankle instability (CAI) using tensiomyography. Twenty-three adults, 12 CAI 11 healthy participants, participated this study. All subjects underwent a tensiomyographic assessment PL TA measure delay time, contraction time maximal displacement. The evertor invertor normalized peak torques, maximum work done thickness were calculated. side...
The Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) is a physical fall-risk screening tool and predictor of adverse health effects for the older. Its limited use in Japan due to relative ease high-functioning older adults achieve perfect scores. Japanese researchers thus created community-based SPPB (SPPB-com). This study investigated whether SPPB-com score can distinguish between patients classified as "fallers" "non-fallers." Participants comprised 185 outpatients aged 65 above who self-reported...
To prevent falls, it is important to devise a safe balance training program that can be easily performed. This study investigated whether tilting an image in virtual reality (VR) generate center-of-gravity sway. Five men and five women were asked rest standing upright (control condition) with head-mounted display showing tilted (VR condition), changes their observed. Standing was assessed by measuring the distance traveled center of pressure (COP) each participants’ legs. In order...
This study aimed to evaluate motor unit recruitment during submaximal voluntary ramp contraction in the medial head of gastrocnemius muscle (MG) by high-density spatial electromyography (SEMG) before and after static stretching (SS) healthy young adults. SS for was performed 15 participants 2 min. Normalized peak torque bodyweight plantar flexor, activity at torque, activation patterns ramp-up task were evaluated SS. Motor MG measured using SEMG when performing contractions isometric ankle...
Head impacts during blind football are common and have high injury rates; however, their characteristics impact still underreported. We compared head in players with without falls on all 18 official match videos from the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic games. The rate of was significantly higher preliminary phase, offense dribbling. Significant differences region impacted were also observed among subjects/objects. findings this study would contribute to development prevention measures minimize...
This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the relationship between foot shape and intrinsic muscles (IFMs) in adolescent swimmers compared with other athletes. Foot morphology of was athletes comparable age a competition level (n = 32 [64 feet]; total 64 feet; 128 feet two groups). variables IFMs were measured using three-dimensional scanner an ultrasound imaging system, respectively. Multiple linear regression analysis forced entry performed clarify association thickness area (CSA)...
To identify the fall characteristics of athletes in wheelchair rugby and basketball during Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games descriptively compare these with those Rio 2016 Games.Cross-sectional analysis.We obtained video footage from International Committee that included 8 teams each 18 10 games (men women). The data were analysed to evaluate number falls, class difference (low or high pointer), time play fall, phase play, contact other athletes, direction, location body part first contacted...