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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 […]
I had the privilege of serving as a lecturer for an online seminar hosted by the Japanese Bobath Association (JBA)
Although I felt humbled by the responsibility, I had the privilege of serving as a lecturer for an online technical seminar. On the day of the event, we were honored to have 144 rehabilitation professionals from all over the country register and participate. The core purpose of this seminar was to pass down the knowledge […]