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Post-Stroke Fall Risk and Prevention: Why Balance Training and Total Care MatterNew!!
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 […]
Why Does Shoulder Pain and Stiffness Linger? A Rehabilitation Approach to Unraveling Causes One by One
Are you currently dealing with ongoing stiffness or pain when trying to move your shoulder after surgery or treatment for a proximal humeral fracture? Many people feel anxious, wondering, "When will I ever be able to move my shoulder normally again?" In reality, the factors behind shoulder range of motion restrictions and pain vary greatly […]
Associated Reactions After Stroke: Why Does the Paretic Limb Move Involuntarily When You Exert Effort?
Associated reactions are a movement dysfunction frequently observed in the hemiplegic upper limb following acquired brain injury (e.g., stroke, cerebral palsy, or traumatic brain injury)1. These involuntary movements commonly occur in response to effortful exertions during functional tasks, causing visibly awkward, uncomfortable, hemiplegic limb postures. These reactions often adversely impact walking, dynamic balance, functional upper […]
Considering tennis elbow from a different perspective
Introduction Tennis elbow is the common name for the condition medically known as "lateral epicondylitis." However, it is said that less than 5% of those who develop lateral epicondylitis actually play tennis (Complete Physio, 2022). Approximately 50% of the tennis-playing population may develop this condition, and in most cases, it affects the dominant arm (Cutts […]
Socio-occupational challenges of adhesive capsulitis in the working-age population
Introduction Adhesive capsulitis, commonly known as "frozen shoulder," is a condition often associated with individuals in their 40s and 50s; you may have heard of it referred to as "forty-shoulder" or "fifty-shoulder." Adhesive capsulitis refers to a state where shoulder pain and stiffness persist for months, and sometimes even years. Characteristic symptoms include severe shoulder […]
Clinical Translation and Knowledge Exchange: Disussion Between Summit Performance (Canada) and Aoyama Medical Clinic
We would like to share an update regarding a recent professional knowledge exchange in the field of rehabilitation. A physiotherapist from "Summit Performance," a health and fitness facility based in Canada, reached out to us for assistance with detailed clinical translation (English/Japanese) to facilitate collaboration and an exchange of ideas with "Aoyama Medical Clinic," a […]
[May Event] Private Rehabilitation Hands-on Workshop
We are hosting a special workshop for those who wonder, "What exactly is private rehab?" or "I want to know what my body needs right now."
Bridging Kazo to the World: Activity Report
Bridging Kazo to the World: Building an International Network for Every Voice Currently, the foreign population in Kazo City is increasing, with many residents coming from Vietnam and other Asian nations. In my previous career, I met clients who expressed a heartfelt wish: "Even with my illness or injury, I want to return to my […]