August 2026
What’s the Difference Between Covered and Private Rehabilitation?
"I was discharged from the hospital, but I want to keep doing rehabilitation." "What’s the difference between insurance-covered rehabilitation, like visiting or day rehabilitation, and private rehabilitation?" We often receive questions like this from clients, their families, and care managers. While both share the same goal of wanting to 'improve physical function' or 'be able […]
Different Therapists, Different Methods? Discovering What Happens Inside Our Minds
Have you ever wondered this while receiving rehabilitation or hearing about other hospitals and facilities? "Why do different therapists use completely different rehabilitation methods and approaches?" In hospitals, home-visit rehabilitation, and private self-pay rehabilitation settings like ours, therapistssuch as physical therapists) often emphasize different points and techniques. This is actually deeply related to a professional […]
EBM (Evidence-Based Medicine), EBP (Evidence-Based Practice), and PBE (Practice-Based Evidence): Bridging the Gap Between Research and Clinical Practice
Introduction: The Current Landscape of "Evidence" in Healthcare and Rehabilitation In the fields of healthcare and rehabilitation, the importance of providing treatment based on 'scientific evidence' has become a universally accepted standard that no one would deny. However, when we hear the word 'evidence,' do we truly understand its meaning and how it connects to […]
Can’t Be Fixed Just by Robots? The Importance of "Tasks" and "Dialogue" Revealed by Modern Rehabilitation Science
In recent years, the "conventional wisdom" in the field of rehabilitation has been undergoing a major shift, driven by a growing accumulation of scientific evidence. For example, a clinical practice guideline (CPG) published by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) regarding chronic stroke and other conditions gives a very critical evaluation of mechanical interventions, such […]
The Relationship Between Foot Swelling and Ease of Walking
Do you have any of these concerns? During hot seasons or periods when activity levels decrease, quite a few users experience "foot swelling" and the associated "difficulty in walking." This time, we will clearly break down the mechanisms of why swelling easily occurs in the paralyzed leg and the countermeasures for it. Why does swelling […]
"Is it just aging?" or "The effect of diabetes?" Understanding the differences in foot numbness and sensation
"Recently, I feel like the sensation in the soles of my feet has somehow become dull…" "Could this just be due to aging?" Have you ever felt uneasy thinking things like that? This time, we will unravel the causes of dulled foot sensation from two perspectives: "natural changes due to aging" and "effects of diabetes." […]
Does Exercise Really Help with "Freezing of Gait" in Parkinson's Disease? What Latest Research Tells Us
"Freezing of gait," a condition where the feet suddenly freeze and refuse to move when trying to walk. For individuals with Parkinson's disease and their families, it is one of the concerning symptoms that can lead to falls. "I hear that exercise is good, but does it really work?""What kind of exercise should I do?" […]
What is "Learned Non-Use"? What Happens When You Don't Move Your Arm? The Important Relationship Between Body Mechanics and Balance
Definition of "Learned Non-Use" After a brain injury such as a stroke (cerebral infarction or cerebral hemorrhage), even though functional capacity (residual function) still remains in the paralyzed limbs, the phenomenon of "failing to use them (or becoming convinced that they cannot be used)" is called Learned Non-Use1. As defined in international Delphi studies and […]
From the Field of Rehabilitation Science: Why I Chose an International Environment
The graduate program in Rehabilitation Science at the University of British Columbia (UBC) has completed its first year, leaving one year remaining. People often ask me, "Why did you decide to go to graduate school at this stage in your career?" and "Why did you choose a program in Canada in particular?" I'd like to […]
Post-Stroke Fall Risk and Prevention: Why Balance Training and Total Care Matter
For those who have experienced a stroke and their families, the anxiety of "what if I fall again after returning home?" is a constant concern. In fact, recent research highlights that falls within 6 months post-discharge are a major challenge for stroke patients1. Today, we would like to share insights on the psychological and physical […]