The establishment of 'Imaging Examination Studies' in the Department of Judo Therapy Night Course and its future possibilities.
Abstract:As a result of the recent progress in medical imaging technology, it has become easier to see medical images outside medical institutions by saving the image data using media such as CDs.Therefore, judo therapists have many more opportunities to view various image data, and they are now expected to have knowledge about various medical tests. The Japan Judo-Therapy Acupuncture and Moxibustion Therapy College started a"Medical Ilnaging Inspection"course in fiscal 2013. Lectures were conducted on the principles of various imaging tests such as X-rays, as well as on the basic understanding of image information. In this paper, an outline and the future possibilities of the course are reported and the content of the course is explained, based on the syllabus and lecture materials.Furthermore, we have summarized the feedback forms completed by students after every class. The students'feedback indicated that they would have liked more detailed explanations about tests such as the MRI, taking the national examination into consideration, that future lectures should give more consideration, as well as about other tests that they often encounter in their daily lives. lt is suggested to the needs indicated by the students, and the needs of clinical settings., Clinical Welfare Journal, Keishin Academy, 11, Oct. 2014, https://mol.medicalonline.jp/library/journal/download?GoodsID=dv8rihuk/2014/001100/013&name=0081-0088j&UserID=202.34.238.4

Compression Stockings Suppressed Reduced Muscle Blood Volume and Oxygenation Levels Induced by Persistent Sitting
Abstract: This study quantitatively analyzed the e ects of 3 h of constant sitting on skeletal muscle oxygenation in the lower extremities, using near-infrared time-resolved spectroscopy (NIRTRS). The e ects of compression stockings were also evaluated. Eleven healthy men (age, 30.0 6.7 years) maintained their knee joints at 90 flexion during 3 h of constant sitting and wore a compression stocking on either the right or left leg. The side the stocking was worn was chosen randomly. Subsequently, leg circumference and extracellular water were measured. After 3 h of sitting, both factors increased significantly in uncompressed limbs. Furthermore, intracellular water and muscle oxygenation had significantly decreased. In contrast, extracellular water had not increased in the limbs wearing compression stockings. Furthermore, the increased circumference of compressed limbswassignificantlysmallerthanthatofuncompressedlimbs. Decreasesinoxygenatedhemoglobin and total hemoglobin were significantly smaller in compressed limbs than in uncompressed limbs (oxy-Hb; p = 0.021, total-Hb; p = 0.013). Three hours of sitting resulted in decreased intracellular water and increased extracellular water in the lower extremities, leading to reduced blood volume and oxygenation levels in skeletal muscle. Compression stockings successfully suppressed these negative e ects., Appl. Sci. 2019, 9, 1800, Applied Sciences, Sep. 2019, https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/9/9/1800

A Study on the Formation Process of Torakichi Yasui's 'Judo Therapy'
In the "Introduction", the textbook used in the Department of Judo Rehabilitation is "Theories of Judo Rehabilitation", which was published in its fifth revised edition in 2009. According to the preface of the first edition, the first textbook on judo rehabilitation, titled "Judo Rehabilitation Theory", was issued in 1964. Furthermore, it is noted that the first edition of "Judo Rehabilitation Studies" was published in 1988. Looking back at history, judo rehabilitation was legally recognised in 1920 through the amendment of the "Regulations on the Business of Massage Therapy". Consequently, the first judo rehabilitation examination was held that same year, establishing the foundation for today's judo rehabilitation practitioners. Information regarding the judo rehabilitation examination is detailed in the "Sixty-Year History of the Japan Federation of Acupuncture and Moxibustion", which states that the examination consisted of written tests and practical skills, with a significant number of candidates reportedly failing the written portion. A look at the exam content shows that the judo rehabilitation examination closely resembles the so-called seven medical subjects (physics, chemistry, anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, and various specialisation fields), indicating its adherence to Western medicine., Clinical Welfare Journal, Keishin Academy, 8, 1, 64, 66
Oct. 2011
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Conditioning evaluation through HRV measurement -A proposal for utilization by Judo therapists -
Heart rate has been commonly used as an indicator for evaluating physical activity. In recent years, it has started to be used as an objective measure to assess the body's adaptation state to physical activity load and fatigue levels. A multi-stage running load was conducted for 8 weeks, consisting of 40 minutes of exercise, three sets per week. The heart rate variability (HRV) was compared between the morning of the training day and the morning after training to examine what kind of changes occur. The heart rate variability the morning after training significantly decreased in the Recovery index. Furthermore, when the HRV in the morning of the training day already indicated fatigue, the rate of decrease in the Recovery index was higher., Clinical Welfare Journal Volume, Keishin Academy, 11
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The Esoteric Elements in Yang Xin-Liu's 'Doukin Diagram'
The source of judo therapy, particularly the Yoshin-ryu Jujutsu, transmits the techniques of atemi (striking) through medical characteristics. However, many aspects of this content remain unclear. Understanding atemi in Yoshin-ryu Jujutsu is considered useful for grasping the technical foundation of today's judo therapy; therefore, the aim was to clarify the esoteric relation concerning atemi. The method involved a historical and religious analysis of the characteristics of the Yoshin-ryu "Douyaku Diagram" and its formation process using historical materials from the Kamakura period. The results indicated that atemi as depicted in the "Douyaku Diagram" can be traced back to the Kamakura period, and it is suggested that it developed alongside foreign spiritual exorcism (Esoteric Buddhism) in Kyushu., Clinical Welfare Journal Volume, Keishin Academy, 11
Oct. 2014
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Study on the mechanism of reciprocal innervation during dynamic stretching
To verify the effects of the jackknife stretch, which is one of the dynamic stretches, muscle metabolism and muscle activity were assessed before and after the exercise intervention. Muscle metabolism was measured using near-infrared spectroscopy, and muscle activity was assessed using electromyography. The intervention consisted of 5 seconds of jackknife stretch followed by 10 seconds of rest, repeated for a total of 5 sets. This experiment showed that the SmO2 values significantly increased, and the amplitude of the electromyography was also clearly observed., Clinical Welfare Journal Volume, Keishin Academy, 11
Oct. 2014
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The impact of PNF stretching and passive exercise on muscle function.
We compared the effects of short-duration PNF stretching and passive exercise (PE) on muscle flexibility and muscle metabolism. For PNF stretching, we performed 10 repetitions of ankle dorsiflexion at a pace of one time per second, followed by two 10-second hold-relax sessions. For passive exercise, ankle dorsiflexion was performed at a pace of one time per second for 40 seconds. We measured and calculated the muscle oxygen consumption (mVO2) of the gastrocnemius medialis (GM) and lateralis (GL) before and after each trial using near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS). (Results) PNF stretching was found to improve ankle flexibility more than passive exercise and simultaneously increase muscle metabolism., Tokyo Medical University Journal, Tokyo Medical University, 73, 4
Feb. 2016
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Primary prevention of deep vein thrombosis in daily life
The guidelines on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis presented by the Japanese Circulation Society introduce three preventive methods: 1. elevation and exercise of the lower limbs, 2. wearing elastic stockings, and 3. intermittent pneumatic compression therapy, along with data that serves as scientific evidence for these methods., Journal of the Japan Medical Association, Volume 146, Issue 1, Japan Medical Association
Apr. 2017
https://www.med.or.jp/cme/jjma/newmag/14601/14601.html