Psychological distress caused by decreased physical activity (PA) is a growing concern among the elderly due to public health measures since coronavirus disease (COVID-19). We aimed (1) assess how restrictions impact PA, subjective well-being (SWB), and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) community-dwelling elderly, (2) investigate risk factors that lead decline in PA. Self-administered questionnaires assessed changes SWB, HRQoL. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed...

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.

Because a majority of throwing injuries occur near the maximum external rotation (MER) shoulder, sports medicine practitioners and researchers have paid special attention to shoulder kinematics at MER in throwing. However, little is known about individual glenohumeral, scapulothoracic, thoracic joints MER. Purpose To demonstrate joint movements their contribution for baseball players.Descriptive laboratory study.We collected motion data 20 collegiate players by using 3 high-speed cameras...

Japan.A total of 53 stroke patients (30 male, 23 female; mean age 67.0 ± 11.1 years) who were admitted to Hyogo Prefectural Rehabilitation Center at Nishi-harima, Japan, included in the study.The nature study was explained and their informed consent obtained.Among patients, 32 diagnosed with intracerebral infarction, 15 haemorrhage 6 subarachnoid haemorrhage.The paralysis right hemiplegia 28 left quadriplegia 2 patients.The duration 27.2 31.3 months after onset.The length hospital stay (LOS)...

Background Exercise efficacy can be determined by muscle swelling confirmed through ultrasound, but this method has not been investigated for the intrinsic foot muscles (IFM). Objective To investigate changes over time in and navicular drop (ND) values after IFM exercises evaluated relationship between ND values. Methods In total, 40 feet (10 men; 10 women) were included. The height (NVH) sitting standing positions four cross-sectional areas (CSAs) measured. Measurements taken pre-exercise,...

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...

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...

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...

Koshida, S, Urabe, Y, Miyashita, K, Iwai, Tanaka, and Kagimori, A. Muscular outputs during dynamic bench press under stable versus unstable conditions. J Strength Cond Res 22(5): 1584-1588, 2008-Previous studies have suggested that resistance training exercise conditions decreases the isometric force output, yet little is known about its influence on muscular movement. The objective of this study was to investigate effect an condition power, force, velocity press. Twenty male collegiate...

Background and objectives: The long head of the biceps (LHB) rotator cuff tendinopathy is major cause shoulder pain in competitive swimmers. risk increases with aging; however, structural changes LHB populations masters swimmers have not been well examined. purpose this study was to investigate prevalence ultrasonographic abnormalities shoulders swimmers, association pain, age, swim training population. Materials Methods: A total 60 subjects participated study, 20 asymptomatic sex-...

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...

Randomized controlled study.Laboratory.26 healthy swimmers randomly assigned to an exercise (n = 13; Ex) or control group Cont).The Ex performed respiratory-muscle exercises for 10 min thrice a week 4 wk.Respiratory-muscle are used not only in the rehabilitation of patients with respiratory disease but also endurance training athletes. Respiration involves back and abdominal muscles. These muscles 1 elements responsible posture control, which is integral injury prevention physical...

Whole-body-vibration (WBV) stimulus equipment has been used as a new training method for health promotion. Its use in the clinic expanded to field of sports and rehabilitation disabled patients. WBV is rapidly gaining popularity fitness centers an alternative improving muscle performance. Acute positive effects have shown on lower-extremity power vertical-jump ability; however, there not any studies focusing long-term trunk dynamic balance.To investigate 8-wk program combination with...

Objectives To present the fall characteristics of athletes playing wheelchair rugby (WR) and basketball (WB) using official videos from Rio 2016 Paralympic Games compare key among team sports event. Methods Eighteen WR 10 WB game for men (MWB) women (WWB), including 8 teams per sport, were obtained International Committee Games. The analysed to assess number falls, time fall, phase, contact with other athletes, direction body part first in floor during fall. Results In total, 359 falls (96...

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...

Abstract Objective This study aimed to compare the physical activity level and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) between older survivors residing in temporary housing after Great East Japan Earthquake (GEJE; group) individuals their own homes (control clarify whether mobility function muscle strength were correlated with among residents. Methods Subjects recruited group (n=64, 19 men 45 women) or control 33 31 according residence. Physical was assessed by number walking steps determined...

Urinary incontinence (UI) is a major social problem for older adults and leads to decline in health-related quality of life (HRQoL), mental health, physical activity. This study assessed the prevalence symptoms UI among discharged from hospital Japan investigated association with activity, HRQoL, subjective well-being (SWB). By an international consultation, Incontinence Questionnaire Short Form (ICIQ-SF) that assesses severity, was developed. Self-administered questionnaires were used...