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Relationship between the degree of forward head posture and the shear elastic modulus of the upper trapezius in young men, and the difference in these variables between those with and without neck/shoulder pain and/or stiffness. 年轻男性头部前倾程度与上斜方肌剪切弹性模量之间的关系，以及有无颈/肩疼痛和/或僵硬的这些变量之间的差异。

Journal of Physical Therapy Science Pub Date : 2025-06-01 DOI: 10.1589/jpts.37.250

Hiroto Suzuki, Yuto Ohara, Masahiro Iwata, Yuji Asai, Shingo Matsuo

{"title":"Relationship between the degree of forward head posture and the shear elastic modulus of the upper trapezius in young men, and the difference in these variables between those with and without neck/shoulder pain and/or stiffness.","authors":"Hiroto Suzuki, Yuto Ohara, Masahiro Iwata, Yuji Asai, Shingo Matsuo","doi":"10.1589/jpts.37.250","DOIUrl":"10.1589/jpts.37.250","url":null,"abstract":"[Purpose] To investigate the relationship between the degree of forward head posture (FHP) and stiffness of the upper trapezius (UT) in young men, and the difference in these variables between those with and without neck/shoulder pain and/or stiffness. [Participants and Methods] In this cross-sectional study, we measured the craniovertebral angle (CVA) to evaluate the degree of FHP, and used ultrasound shear wave elastography to measure the shear elastic modulus of the UT (SEMUT) to evaluate muscle stiffness in 40 young men. We evaluated the relationship between the CVA and SEMUT in all participants. We compared the CVA and SEMUT between participants with and without neck/shoulder pain and/or stiffness. [Results] There was a weak negative correlation between the CVA and SEMUT in the total cohort (ρ=-0.338). However, the CVA and SEMUT did not significantly differ between participants with and without neck/shoulder pain and/or stiffness. [Conclusion] Our results suggest that a greater degree of FHP might lead to greater neck/shoulder muscle stiffness. However, the subjective symptoms of neck/shoulder pain and/or stiffness in young men were not consistent with the objective measurements of the CVA and SEMUT, which suggests that clinicians should assess both the subjective symptoms and objective measurements.","PeriodicalId":16834,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Physical Therapy Science","volume":"37 6","pages":"250-255"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12153242/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144285069","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Effects of smartphone use in various floor sitting positions on spinal and pelvic alignment and gluteal pressure in healthy adults. 在不同的地板坐姿中使用智能手机对健康成人脊柱和骨盆对齐以及臀压的影响。

Journal of Physical Therapy Science Pub Date : 2025-06-01 DOI: 10.1589/jpts.37.240

Ying Liu, Yi-Heng Zhang, Hyoung-Won Lim

{"title":"Effects of smartphone use in various floor sitting positions on spinal and pelvic alignment and gluteal pressure in healthy adults.","authors":"Ying Liu, Yi-Heng Zhang, Hyoung-Won Lim","doi":"10.1589/jpts.37.240","DOIUrl":"10.1589/jpts.37.240","url":null,"abstract":"[Purpose] This study investigated the effects of prolonged sitting and smartphone use on the craniocervical angle (CCA), trunk flexion angle (TFA), pelvic obliquity, and gluteal pressure asymmetry in healthy adults. [Participants and Methods] Thirty healthy participants used smartphones for 30 min in three sitting positions: cross-legged, side sitting, and long sitting. Cervical and lumbar angles, pelvic obliquity, and gluteal pressure asymmetry were measured at the start of upright sitting, 30 s, 10 min, 20 min, and 30 min. Visual 3D software was used for data collection and analysis. [Results] CCA and TFA progressively decreased in all three positions. Significant CCA reductions were observed at 30 min in both cross-legged and side sitting positions, and as early as 30 s in long sitting. TFA decreased significantly at all measured times in side sitting, and at most intervals in cross-legged sitting, but not in long sitting. Pelvic obliquity increased significantly in both cross-legged and side sitting, while remaining unchanged in long sitting. Gluteal pressure asymmetry significantly increased at 30 s in cross-legged sitting and at all intervals in side sitting, with no significant changes in long sitting. [Conclusion] If prolonged floor sitting is unavoidable, adopting a symmetrical long sitting posture is preferable.","PeriodicalId":16834,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Physical Therapy Science","volume":"37 6","pages":"240-244"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12153249/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144285066","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Changes in trunk displacement and ground reaction force during right-left hand-behind-back movement. 左右手背运动时躯干位移和地面反作用力的变化。

Journal of Physical Therapy Science Pub Date : 2025-06-01 DOI: 10.1589/jpts.37.274

Kanako Suzuki, Fumiko Kamijo, Naoya Nishinaka

{"title":"Changes in trunk displacement and ground reaction force during right-left hand-behind-back movement.","authors":"Kanako Suzuki, Fumiko Kamijo, Naoya Nishinaka","doi":"10.1589/jpts.37.274","DOIUrl":"10.1589/jpts.37.274","url":null,"abstract":"[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to compare the trunk displacement and ground reaction force during hand-behind-back (HBB) movements between the right and left hands. [Participants and Methods] Twenty healthy right-handed men participated in this study. The measurement task involved performing HBB movements while standing, using a three-dimensional motion capture system and two force plates. Changes in trunk displacement and ground reaction force were measured to evaluate differences between the right and left hands at the examined level. [Results] Anterior trunk displacement was observed when the thumb reached the pelvis. The ground reaction force on the side of the HBB movement increased during this phase and decreased as the thumb touched the eighth thoracic vertebra. No significant differences were observed between right and left hands. [Conclusion] Anterior trunk displacement and changes in ground reaction force occurred in both right and left hands during HBB movement, with no differences observed between the right and left sides. During physical therapy evaluation and treatment, focusing on changes in trunk displacement and loading on the lower extremity on the side of the HBB movement may be useful.","PeriodicalId":16834,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Physical Therapy Science","volume":"37 6","pages":"274-278"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12153240/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144285056","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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A longitudinal study of frailty reversibility through a multi-component dementia prevention program. 通过多成分痴呆预防项目对衰弱可逆性的纵向研究。

Journal of Physical Therapy Science Pub Date : 2025-06-01 DOI: 10.1589/jpts.37.256

Akihiro Yakabi, Masahiro Ishizaka, Miyoko Watanabe, Chiaki Matsumoto, Akihiro Ito, Yoshiaki Endo, Tsuyoshi Hara, Tatsuya Igawa, Akira Kubo, Masafumi Itokazu

{"title":"A longitudinal study of frailty reversibility through a multi-component dementia prevention program.","authors":"Akihiro Yakabi, Masahiro Ishizaka, Miyoko Watanabe, Chiaki Matsumoto, Akihiro Ito, Yoshiaki Endo, Tsuyoshi Hara, Tatsuya Igawa, Akira Kubo, Masafumi Itokazu","doi":"10.1589/jpts.37.256","DOIUrl":"10.1589/jpts.37.256","url":null,"abstract":"[Purpose] We evaluated the effects of a multicomponent intervention for pre-frail and frail older adults and assessed changes in cognitive function and body composition to explore frailty reversibility. [Participants and Methods] A total of 51 community-dwelling older adults aged 70 years or older were classified into the Robust (n=28) and Prefrail/Frail groups (n=23) using the Kihon Checklist. A 3-month intervention combining exercise and cognitive training was implemented. Cognitive function was assessed using the National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology functional assessment tool, and body composition was measured using bioelectrical impedance analysis. [Results] Compared with the Robust group, the Prefrail/Frail group exhibited significantly improved processing speed, whereas other cognitive function measures showed no significant changes. [Conclusion] These findings suggest that short-term intervention may enhance specific cognitive functions associated with frailty. Further research is needed to clarify the long-term effects.","PeriodicalId":16834,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Physical Therapy Science","volume":"37 6","pages":"256-261"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12153245/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144285052","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Multiple regression model for ascertaining the skeletal muscle mass index using grip strength and lifestyle factors in older outpatients. 利用握力和生活方式因素确定老年门诊患者骨骼肌质量指数的多元回归模型。

Journal of Physical Therapy Science Pub Date : 2025-06-01 DOI: 10.1589/jpts.37.284

Hisanori Otsubo, Yuri Ota, Tsuyoshi Suda, Takashi Kuzumaki, Kazue Kaido, Hitoshi Asai, Toshiaki Yamazaki, Pleiades T Inaoka, Eiki Matsushita

{"title":"Multiple regression model for ascertaining the skeletal muscle mass index using grip strength and lifestyle factors in older outpatients.","authors":"Hisanori Otsubo, Yuri Ota, Tsuyoshi Suda, Takashi Kuzumaki, Kazue Kaido, Hitoshi Asai, Toshiaki Yamazaki, Pleiades T Inaoka, Eiki Matsushita","doi":"10.1589/jpts.37.284","DOIUrl":"10.1589/jpts.37.284","url":null,"abstract":"[Purpose] Skeletal muscle mass index, an essential parameter for diagnosing sarcopenia, necessitates special measurement. Using clinical data that can be easily evaluated through nutrition counselling, we aimed to develop a formula to derive the skeletal muscle mass index. [Participants and Methods] This retrospective study enrolled older outpatients who visited an acute-care hospital for the periodical consultation of comorbidities. The skeletal muscle mass index was measured using the bioimpedance method. Stepwise multiple linear regression was used to clarify the relationship between the skeletal muscle mass index and various factors, including age, sex, height, body weight, the Charlson Comorbidity Index, grip strength, the Barthel Index, and lifestyle factors. [Results] Among the 142 participants of this study, we applied a prediction model that was derived as follows: skeletal muscle mass index (kg/m2)=0.361 × sex (0: female, 1: male) + 0.068 × body weight (kg) -0.065 × Charlson Comorbidity Index (score) + 0.022 × grip strength (kg) + 0.089 × balanced meals per day (3: three meals, 2: two meals, 1: one meal, or 0: no meals) + 0.101 × working activity (1: unemployed at home, 2: housework, 3: desk work, 4: desk/non-desk work, or 5: non-desk work) + 1.549 (R2=0.847). [Conclusion] Dietary habits and working activities correlated with the skeletal muscle mass index. This model may facilitate the calculation of the skeletal muscle mass index in patients whose bioimpedance data are unavailable.","PeriodicalId":16834,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Physical Therapy Science","volume":"37 6","pages":"284-290"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12153257/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144285068","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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A survey of urinary incontinence and health literacy among female rehabilitation professional therapists. 女性康复专业治疗师尿失禁及健康素养调查。

Journal of Physical Therapy Science Pub Date : 2025-06-01 DOI: 10.1589/jpts.37.298

Risa Hamada, Akira Kubo, Miyoko Watanabe

{"title":"A survey of urinary incontinence and health literacy among female rehabilitation professional therapists.","authors":"Risa Hamada, Akira Kubo, Miyoko Watanabe","doi":"10.1589/jpts.37.298","DOIUrl":"10.1589/jpts.37.298","url":null,"abstract":"[Purpose] The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of urinary incontinence, background factors, general health literacy, and knowledge of urinary incontinence among female rehabilitation professionals. [Participants and Methods] We conducted an anonymous online survey of 73 female rehabilitation professionals who worked in a general hospital. The survey collected data on demographics, number of urinations, incontinence-related disorders, and childbirth history. Moreover, the severity of urinary incontinence, urinary incontinence-related quality of life, and general health literacy were assessed. [Results] Urinary incontinence was reported by 49.3% participants. Those with urinary incontinence were older, had a higher number of births, and reported higher rates of vaginal delivery and perineal incision than those without urinary incontinence. One item of the quality of life that was related to urinary incontinence, \"personal relationships\", was influenced by the frequency of micturition while the other items were related to the severity of urinary incontinence. [Conclusion] Female rehabilitation professionals have a higher prevalence of urinary incontinence than women in general population as shown in previous studies (Onishi, 2023). Therefore, it is important to understand the work characteristics that predispose individuals to urinary incontinence and to create a toilet-friendly workplace environment.","PeriodicalId":16834,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Physical Therapy Science","volume":"37 6","pages":"298-302"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12153244/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144285053","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Effect of extension on stiffness of the teres minor muscle following extracorporeal shock wave therapy for frozen shoulder: a double-blind, randomized, controlled trial. 肩周炎体外冲击波治疗后伸展对小圆肌僵硬度的影响：一项双盲、随机、对照试验。

Journal of Physical Therapy Science Pub Date : 2025-05-01 DOI: 10.1589/jpts.37.209

Shoki Okawa, Issei Noda, Yuki Nariyama, Soichiro Kitayama, Toru Inada, Shintarou Kudo

{"title":"Effect of extension on stiffness of the teres minor muscle following extracorporeal shock wave therapy for frozen shoulder: a double-blind, randomized, controlled trial.","authors":"Shoki Okawa, Issei Noda, Yuki Nariyama, Soichiro Kitayama, Toru Inada, Shintarou Kudo","doi":"10.1589/jpts.37.209","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1589/jpts.37.209","url":null,"abstract":"[Purpose] The mechanism of action and the position and site of Radial pressure wave therapy are unclear. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of shoulder position on muscle stiffness after radial pressure wave therapy. [Participants and Methods] This randomized, double-blind, parallel-group controlled trial included 32 orthopedic clinic participants. Using the block replacement method, patients were randomly assigned to a stretching group (IR group) or a shortening group (0 group) in a 1:1 ratio. Muscle stiffness was measured using ultrasonography (GE LOGIQ S8) with a 9 MHz linear transducer in B mode. Measurements were performed along the long axes of the teres minor, infraspinatus, and deltoid muscles. Radial pressure wave therapy were applied only to the teres minor (3.0 bar, 12 Hz, 2,000 shots). Muscle stiffness testers were blinded to the upper limb position during Radial pressure wave therapy. [Results] Teres minor muscle stiffness was significantly decreased within and between groups, and the deltoid muscle stiffness was significantly decreased within groups in the IR group. [Conclusion] Radial pressure wave therapy applied with the muscle extended reduced muscle stiffness more than Radial pressure wave therapy applied in the shortening position.","PeriodicalId":16834,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Physical Therapy Science","volume":"37 5","pages":"209-214"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12045610/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144001111","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Characteristics of health literacy of older adults in care prevention classes: pilot study. 护理预防班老年人健康素养的特点：初步研究。

Journal of Physical Therapy Science Pub Date : 2025-05-01 DOI: 10.1589/jpts.37.204

Rika Mangyo, Takeshi Arai

{"title":"Characteristics of health literacy of older adults in care prevention classes: pilot study.","authors":"Rika Mangyo, Takeshi Arai","doi":"10.1589/jpts.37.204","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1589/jpts.37.204","url":null,"abstract":"[Purpose] This pilot study aimed to assess the health literacy of urban community-dwelling older adults participating in exercise classes to inform future educational interventions. [Participants and Methods] We included 58 older adults from Ward A in Tokyo who attended exercise classes and completed a physical fitness assessment in November 2022. The participants were surveyed using a modified version of the European Health Literacy Survey Questionnaire to evaluate their ability to access, understand, appraise, and apply health information for healthcare and disease prevention. [Results] Of the surveyed participants, 74% expressed that healthcare information easy to understand and apply, whilst 64% had difficulty appraising the information. Similarly, 74-90% expressed that accessing, understanding, and applying information related to disease prevention is easy; however, 52% struggled with appraising the information. [Conclusion] This study highlights a gap in the ability of older adults to critically evaluate health information, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions to improve appraisal skills and support informed health decision-making.","PeriodicalId":16834,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Physical Therapy Science","volume":"37 5","pages":"204-208"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12045612/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143988270","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Effects of body weight-supported overground training on gait recovery in severe stroke-induced hemiplegia: a single-case ABAB design. 体重支撑的地面训练对严重中风偏瘫患者步态恢复的影响：单例ABAB设计。

Journal of Physical Therapy Science Pub Date : 2025-05-01 DOI: 10.1589/jpts.37.231

Sho Toyoshima, Yukiho Ichikawa, Naoto Ikeda, Yui Sezaki, Yuka Yokoi, Katsuyuki Morishita

{"title":"Effects of body weight-supported overground training on gait recovery in severe stroke-induced hemiplegia: a single-case ABAB design.","authors":"Sho Toyoshima, Yukiho Ichikawa, Naoto Ikeda, Yui Sezaki, Yuka Yokoi, Katsuyuki Morishita","doi":"10.1589/jpts.37.231","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1589/jpts.37.231","url":null,"abstract":"[Purpose] This study aimed to examine the effect of body weight-supported overground training on gait recovery in a patient with severe stroke-induced hemiplegia. [Participants and Methods] The participant was a woman in her 40s with severe hemiplegia following a stroke. A single-case ABAB design was employed. Standard physiotherapy was provided in the first and third phases, while physiotherapy combined with body weight-supported overground training was administered in the second and fourth phases. Walking speed, Timed Up and Go test, Brunnstrom recovery stage (BRS) and Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) for motor function, and motor-functional independence measure (m-FIM) for activities of daily living (ADL) were performed to assess efficacy of body-weight-supported overground training. [Results] Walking speed improved from 0.26 m/s at admission to 0.37 m/s in the first phase, 0.58 m/s in the second phase, 0.45 m/s in the third phase, and 0.50 m/s in the fourth phase, reaching 0.40 m/s with a T-cane at discharge. m-FIM scores increased steadily from 20 points at admission to 74 points at discharge, while BRS and FMA showed minimal improvement. [Conclusion] Body weight-supported overground training may enhance walking ability, functional performance, and ADL independence in patients with severe stroke-induced hemiplegia.","PeriodicalId":16834,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Physical Therapy Science","volume":"37 5","pages":"231-239"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12045614/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143977625","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Reliability and validity of skin elasticity meter to measure skin mechanical properties in patients with lower extremity cancer-related edema. 皮肤弹性计测量下肢肿瘤相关性水肿患者皮肤力学特性的信度和效度。

Journal of Physical Therapy Science Pub Date : 2025-05-01 DOI: 10.1589/jpts.37.215

Yudai Fujimoto, Yoshimi Yuri, Miki Fujii, Yuji Kato, Shota Kinoshita, Yurika Tsujimoto, Reina Kato, Atsuko Nodomi, Emiko Matsumoto, Hironari Tamiya

{"title":"Reliability and validity of skin elasticity meter to measure skin mechanical properties in patients with lower extremity cancer-related edema.","authors":"Yudai Fujimoto, Yoshimi Yuri, Miki Fujii, Yuji Kato, Shota Kinoshita, Yurika Tsujimoto, Reina Kato, Atsuko Nodomi, Emiko Matsumoto, Hironari Tamiya","doi":"10.1589/jpts.37.215","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1589/jpts.37.215","url":null,"abstract":"[Purpose] This study aimed to clarify the reliability and validity of a skin elasticity meter for evaluating the skin mechanical properties. [Participants and Methods] We conducted a prospective observational study using data from 35 patients diagnosed with unilateral lower extremity edema caused by cancer-related. We evaluated the skin's mechanical properties (relative parameter; R0, distensibility; R2, gross elasticity; R5, net elasticity; R6, viscoelasticity; R7, biological elasticity) of the thigh and lower leg using a skin elasticity meter. Intra-rater reliability was calculated using interclass correlation (ICC). Validity was also examined by comparing the edema and non-edema sides of the data obtained using a skin elasticity meter and correlating them with the circumferential diameter difference. [Results] ICC values ranged from 0.787 to 0.997 for each site. A significant difference in skin mechanical properties (offset + R0, R2, R6, and R7) of the upper extremities was observed between the lymphedema and non-lymphedema groups. A correlation was found between the R0 + offset between the R0 + offset parameter and the difference in circumference. [Conclusion] This study suggested that the skin elasticity meter is a reliable and valid method for evaluating the mechanical properties of the skin in patients with lower extremity cancer-related edema.","PeriodicalId":16834,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Physical Therapy Science","volume":"37 5","pages":"215-220"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12045608/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144001114","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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