{"title":"Corrigendum: Intra- and inter-rater reliability of angle assessment for righting reaction from a tilted sitting position in healthy participants.","authors":"","doi":"10.1589/jpts.35.455c","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1589/jpts.35.455c","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>[This corrects the article on p. 455 in vol. 35 PMC10231968.].</p>","PeriodicalId":16834,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Physical Therapy Science","volume":"37 4","pages":"193"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11957744/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143764198","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}
{"title":"Comparison of the kinematic characteristics of stepping movements in the Four Square Step Test among community-dwelling older adults with and without a history of falls.","authors":"Masahide Watanabe, Teiji Kimura","doi":"10.1589/jpts.37.165","DOIUrl":"10.1589/jpts.37.165","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>[Purpose] This study aimed to compare the direction-specific kinematic characteristics of stepping movements in the Four Square Step Test among community-dwelling older adults who fell and those who did not, using an optical motion capture device. In addition, specific elements of fall risk were identified based on the kinematic characteristics of stepping movements. [Participants and Methods] We enrolled 74 individuals aged ≥65 years who visited community centers in this study. The participants were interviewed to determine their fall history in the past year and divided into two groups: fallers and non-fallers. An optical motion capture device was used to assess the stepping parameters (step length, step speed, and toe clearance). [Results] The step length of both lower extremities in the right direction and the step speed of both lower extremities in the forward direction, the right lower extremity in the backward direction, and the left lower extremity in the right direction were significantly shorter and slower in the faller group, respectively. [Conclusion] The step length and speed in each direction may be important kinematic indicators for estimating the likelihood of falls in community-dwelling older adults.</p>","PeriodicalId":16834,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Physical Therapy Science","volume":"37 4","pages":"165-170"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11957745/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143764196","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}
{"title":"Retraction: Comparison of muscle activities during bench press at different angles in beginners.","authors":"Yusuke Chigira, Keita Kurihara, Kosuke Saida, Nobuyuki Takeuchi","doi":"10.1589/jpts.37.48r1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1589/jpts.37.48r1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>[This retracts the article on p. 48 in vol. 37 PMCPMC11700571.].</p>","PeriodicalId":16834,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Physical Therapy Science","volume":"37 4","pages":"r3"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11957746/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143764209","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}
{"title":"Retraction: Effect of ukemi practice in judo on fear of falling and mobility skills in healthy older adults.","authors":"Mayu Odaka, Hayu Kagaya, Takumu Harada, Yuzuha Futada, Atsushi Yamaishi, Makoto Sasaki","doi":"10.1589/jpts.35.146r1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1589/jpts.35.146r1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>[This retracts the article on p. 146 in vol. 35 PMCPMC9889217.].</p>","PeriodicalId":16834,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Physical Therapy Science","volume":"37 3","pages":"r2"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11872182/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143542392","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}
{"title":"Comparison of body composition between patients admitted to convalescent rehabilitation and long-term care wards.","authors":"Minami Sato, Masahiro Ishizaka, Yoshiaki Endo, Fumiya Ando, Masahiro Hirose, Kazuya Ohira, Akira Kubo","doi":"10.1589/jpts.37.141","DOIUrl":"10.1589/jpts.37.141","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>[Purpose] This study aimed to assess the differences in body composition, including phase angle, extracellular water-to-total body water ratio, and skeletal muscle index, between patients in convalescent rehabilitation and long-term care wards. Understanding these differences is essential for tailoring patient care and rehabilitation strategies given that body composition plays a key role in recovery and functional outcomes. [Participants and Methods] In total, 160 patients (73 males and 87 females) in convalescent rehabilitation wards and 26 patients (9 males and 17 females) in long-term care wards participated in this study. Body composition, height, and weight were measured using an InBody S10 device, which allows measurements in both seated and lying positions. [Results] Significant differences in phase angle, extracellular water-to-total body water ratio, and skeletal muscle index were observed between patients in the convalescent rehabilitation and long-term care wards, with larger differences noted among female participants. Specifically, the skeletal muscle index was lower in the patients from long-term care wards, suggesting reduced muscle mass in this group. [Conclusion] Body composition differed between patients in the convalescent rehabilitation and long-term care wards. These findings highlight the need for personalized care and rehabilitation based on body composition to improve patient outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":16834,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Physical Therapy Science","volume":"37 3","pages":"141-144"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11872181/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143542347","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}
{"title":"Retraction: Inefficiency of wide-based walking from the perspective of lateral center of gravity, gluteus medius muscle myoelectric activity, and cardiopulmonary parameters.","authors":"Ryoko Hori, Makoto Sasaki","doi":"10.1589/jpts.34.369r1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1589/jpts.34.369r1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>[This retracts the article on p. 369 in vol. 34 PMCPMC9057682.].</p>","PeriodicalId":16834,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Physical Therapy Science","volume":"37 3","pages":"r1"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11872180/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143542395","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}
{"title":"Effects of static and dynamic stretching techniques on muscle function.","authors":"Kouichi Nakamura, Sota Nakano, Daisuke Tsuchikawa","doi":"10.1589/jpts.37.112","DOIUrl":"10.1589/jpts.37.112","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>[Purpose] To examine the effects of a combination of static stretching (SS) and dynamic stretching (DS) on muscle function. [Participants and Methods] There were 32 healthy male participants. The hamstrings were the target muscles. Flexibility was measured using the straight leg raise test and muscle output was measured using a manual muscle force meter. The two measurements were compared before and after stretching, and between the group that first performed SS and the group that first performed DS. [Results] Flexibility improved significantly after stretching compared to the level before stretching when either SS or DS was performed first. However, there were no significant differences in muscle output or in between-group comparisons for any indicator. [Conclusion] There were no differences between the stretching techniques, suggesting that either combination of stretching may improve flexibility but with little effect on muscle output.</p>","PeriodicalId":16834,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Physical Therapy Science","volume":"37 3","pages":"112-117"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11872183/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143542354","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}
{"title":"Foot sole two-point discrimination is not associated with dynamic standing balance in healthy adults.","authors":"Takemi Sato, Hiroyuki Saito, Kentaro Yotsumoto, Akari Chiba, Miyuki Sato, Tomoyuki Asakura, Shigeru Usuda","doi":"10.1589/jpts.37.134","DOIUrl":"10.1589/jpts.37.134","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>[Purpose] To evaluate the association between foot sole two-point discrimination and dynamic standing balance. [Participants and Methods] This cross-sectional, observational study included 50 healthy adults. Participants were made to stand on a firm or foam surface with eyes open or closed, and the center of pressure length was measured for static standing balance and limits of stability for dynamic standing balance. Two-point discrimination and muscle strength were assessed using the two-point discrimination test and toe grip strength, respectively. We then analyzed the association with sensory-motor assessment and standing balance. [Results] Significant differences were observed for almost all factors between static and dynamic standing balance. Two-point discrimination was associated with static standing balance, and muscle strength was associated with dynamic standing balance on a firm floor. There was no significant association between two-point discrimination and dynamic standing balance. [Conclusion] These results indicate that foot sole two-point discrimination is not directly associated with dynamic standing balance in healthy adults. Therefore, postural stability must be evaluated considering the specific floor surfaces and sensory conditions in clinical situations, and assessment of dynamic standing balance based only on two-point discrimination should be avoided.</p>","PeriodicalId":16834,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Physical Therapy Science","volume":"37 3","pages":"134-140"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11872178/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143542386","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}
{"title":"Comparison of gait between stroke patients and healthy volunteers using knee-ankle-foot orthoses with adjustable knee flexion.","authors":"Minoru Murayama","doi":"10.1589/jpts.37.107","DOIUrl":"10.1589/jpts.37.107","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>[Purpose] This study aimed to develop an easy-to-operate knee joint for knee-ankle-foot orthoses with four adjustable levels of knee flexion movement and ascertain how different ranges of motion in flexion affect the knee flexion angle during walking. [Participants and Methods] Eight stroke patients participated, for whom knee joints of knee-ankle-foot orthoses were constructed. During walking, the knee flexion angle was measured for the following four knee joint settings: free flexion, 15° of flexion, 30° of flexion, and fixed extension. These measurements were compared to those of eight healthy volunteers from a previous study. [Results] Gait analysis revealed that the knee flexion angle during mid-stance was significantly greater in stroke patients than in healthy volunteers when set to 30° of flexion and in free flexion. [Conclusion] Appropriate adjustment of the range of knee mobility using a knee joint developed for knee-ankle-foot orthoses can prevent disuse atrophy caused by using knee-ankle-foot orthoses with a fixed knee joint.</p>","PeriodicalId":16834,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Physical Therapy Science","volume":"37 3","pages":"107-111"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11872184/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143542349","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}
{"title":"Early rehabilitation with lumbar-type hybrid assistive limb for acute stroke patients: a pilot study and clinical review.","authors":"Takafumi Kobayashi, Takashi Tsujiuchi, Ayako Motomura, Takafumi Sagisaka, Hayato Asai, Yoshino Ueki","doi":"10.1589/jpts.37.126","DOIUrl":"10.1589/jpts.37.126","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>[Purpose] To examine the impacts of using lumbar-type hybrid assistive limbs during the acute stage of stroke, specifically on motor function involving the trunk and activities of daily living, as compared to conventional physical therapy. [Participants and Methods] This was a single-center randomized controlled trial. Participants were randomly assigned to either the hybrid assistive limb or conventional physical therapy groups and underwent early rehabilitation with and without hybrid assistive limb training for ten 40-minute sessions over 10 days. Motor functions, including trunk function and activities of daily living, were evaluated before and immediately after the rehabilitation. [Results] Fifteen patients (median age, 67 years; hybrid assistive limb, n=7; conventional physical therapy, n=8) completed the study. No adverse events were observed. After training, both groups exhibited significant improvements on Berg Balance Scale, Functional Independence Measure-total, Functional Independence Measure-motor, and Stroke Impairment Assessment Set-motor scores. The conventional physical therapy group further exhibited significant enhancement in the Functional Independence Measure-cognitive and Functional Ambulation Category. The degree of improvement on the Berg Balance Scale was significantly larger in the hybrid assistive limb group than in the conventional physical therapy group. [Conclusion] Early rehabilitation using lumbar-type hybrid assistive limbs can improve trunk function in the early stages of stroke more than conventional physical therapy and may enhance walking ability and activities of daily living.</p>","PeriodicalId":16834,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Physical Therapy Science","volume":"37 3","pages":"126-133"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11872177/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143542352","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}