A5084521248- Pregnancy-related medical research
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries
- Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
- Occupational Health and Performance
- Pelvic floor disorders treatments
- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Health and Wellbeing Research
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Planarian Biology and Electrostimulation
- Menstrual Health and Disorders
- Biochemical effects in animals
- Preterm Birth and Chorioamnionitis
- Endometriosis Research and Treatment
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Genetics, Aging, and Longevity in Model Organisms
- Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment and Prognosis
- Neuroscience and Neural Engineering
- Foot and Ankle Surgery
- Omental and Epiploic Conditions
- Cardiovascular Health and Disease Prevention
Osaka Metropolitan University
2022-2024
Tokyo Metropolitan University
2022-2024
Keio University
2016-2023
Osaka Prefecture University
2019-2022
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
2015-2018
Kyoto University
2013-2017
Kumamoto University
2008-2013
Park Terrace Care Center
2007
Guided Therapy Systems (United States)
2006
Nagasaki University
2003-2005
The purpose of this study was to investigate whether the functional movement screen (FMS) could predict running injuries in competitive runners. Eighty-four male runners (average age = 20.0 ± 1.1 years) participated. Each subject performed FMS, which consisted 7 tests (each score range: 0-3, total 0-21), during preseason. incidence (time lost because injury ≤ 4 weeks) investigated through a follow-up survey 6-month season. Mann-Whitney U-tests were used significantly associated with...
Low-intensity electrical current (or mild stimulation; MES) influences signal transduction and activates phosphatidylinositol-3 kinase (PI3K)/Akt pathway. Because insulin resistance is characterized by a marked reduction in insulin-stimulated PI3K-mediated activation of Akt, we asked whether MES could increase Akt phosphorylation ameliorate resistance. In addition, it was also previously reported that heat shock protein 72 (Hsp72) alleviates hyperglycemia. Thus, applied combination with (HS)...
The present study explored the association between comprehensive health literacy and frailty level in community-dwelling older adults Japan.This was a cross-sectional study. We enrolled 517 (mean age 73.2 ± 6.3 years; 410 women). divided cohort into two groups, non-frail any-frail, based on Fried Frailty Index scores. assessed using 14-item scale, classified participants as having high or low literacy. carried out multivariate logistic regression analysis which dependent variable presence of...
Gram-positive bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae is an important human pathogen that colonizes the upper respiratory tract and also major cause of morbidity mortality worldwide. S. causes invasive diseases such as pneumonia, meningitis, otitis media. Despite importance pneumococcal diseases, little known about molecular mechanisms by which pneumoniae-induced inflammation regulated, especially negative regulatory mechanisms. Here we show activates nuclear factor activated T cells (NFAT)...
Low back pain (LBP) during pregnancy might be strongly related to posture and movements of the body, its management is a clinically important issue. The purpose this study was investigate activities LBP pregnancy.Participants included 275 women before 12 weeks pregnancy. were evaluated at 12, 24, 30, 36 intensity assessed using Numerical Rating Scale (NRS). Movements investigated by free descriptive answers. Descriptive statistics used compile that pregnant thought induced each evaluation....
The cause of downbeat nystagmus (DBN) remains undiagnosed in about 40% patients. This paper reports the presence antiglutamic acid decarboxylase antibodies (GAD-Ab) a patient with DBN. Antibodies against GABAergic neurons located vestibular complex may induce chemical denervation floccular neurons, which normally suppress peripheral imbalance between vertical semicircular canal systems, thereby causing Testing for GAD-Ab be indicated DBN patients without an identifiable anatomical brain lesion.
Background The function of the pelvic bones is to transfer load generated by body weight. Proper can be disturbed alignment changes that occur during pregnancy. Further, misalignment lead pain, urinary incontinence, and other complications. An understanding timing nature pregnancy may aid in preventing treating these Objective To investigate one month after childbirth. Methods This a prospective, longitudinal cohort study. Pelvic measurements were obtained for 201 women at 12, 24, 30, 36...
The purpose of this study was to determine the cross-sectional relationship between cognitive function and cardio-ankle vascular index(CAVI) in Japanese community-dwelling elderly subjects.A total 179 subjects were recruited for study. age, height, weight, gender past medical history(cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia) each participant recorded. In addition, degree arterial stiffness determined according CAVI, while assessed using Mini-Mental State...
[Purpose] This study investigated the relationship between toe grip strength and foot posture in children. [Subjects Methods] A total of 619 children participated this study. The participants was measured using a printer dynamometer. Children were classified into 3 groups; flatfoot, normal, high arch, according to Staheli's arch index. differences demographic data among each group analyzed by analysis variance. Additionally, covariance, adjusted body mass index, age, gender. [Results] number...
In recent years, moderate physical activity has attracted the attention of experts and women as a way to cope with premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Studies investigated effects exercise on PMS, but only few reports focused relationship between activity, which included not also routine bodily movements, PMS. Therefore, present study amount PMS symptoms among sexually mature female students.A total 381 university students in Japan were surveyed using paper or web-based questionnaire same content....
Abstract Context: Chest wall mobility is strongly related to respiratory function; however, the effect of aging on chest mobility—and level at which this most affected—remains unclear. Objective: To investigate age-related differences in and function among elderly women different age groups. Methods: This cross-sectional observational study was performed Himeji City Hyogo Prefecture Ayabe Kyoto Japan. Inclusion criteria were female sex, 65 years or older, community resident, ability ambulate...
The purpose of this study was to determine whether arterial stiffness can be used predict one-year changes in the cognitive function Japanese community-dwelling elderly subjects.A total 103 patients joined study. Information regarding age, height, weight, gender and past medical history each participant obtained. Additionally, determined according cardio-ankle vascular index (CAVI), assessed with Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). One year later, we performed MMSE same subjects. After...
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a severe problem in women, and well-balanced diet helps improve PMS symptoms. Eating disturbances are major health young women. Limited research has explored the correlation between eating behaviors symptoms Japan. This study aimed to compare severity of college students.
Abstract The objective of this study is to investigate the effects mild electrical stimulation (MES) and heat stress (HS) on shock protein 70 (HSP70), that protects chondrocytes enhances cartilage matrix metabolism, in chondrocyte articular cartilage. Rabbit were treated with MES and/or HS. safeness was assessed by LDH assay morphology. HSP70 protein, ubiquitinated proteins mRNA examined Western blotting real‐time PCR. Rat knee joints proteins, proteoglycan core (PG) investigated. In vitro,...
Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the association between premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and daily physical activity. Methods: Three hundred forty-nine women (18-50 years) were analyzed. We investigated body mass index, PMS symptoms, activity level, some factors related (age, sleep time, caffeine intake, alcohol smoking status). Participants grouped according level into low, normal, high groups. Binominal logistic regression analysis used examine level. Results: average...
Pelvic alignment changes during pregnancy and post-childbirth. belts exert external forces that compress stabilize the joints, therefore, could influence pelvic alignment. However, limited information is available regarding this potential effect. Therefore, purpose of study to investigate belt use on after pregnancy.Data 201 pregnant women in late 1 month childbirth were used. measurements, including anterior posterior width, asymmetry, investigated. Participants divided into four groups...