Misato Kinoshita

Faculty of Health Care and Medical Sports,Department of Judo Physical TherapyAssociate Professor
Graduate School of Health Sciences,Master's and Doctoral Programs in Judo Physical TherapyAssociate Professor
Last Updated :2026/09/25

■Researcher basic information

Degree

  • Ph.D. in Medicine, Tokyo Medical University Graduate School, Faculty of Medicine
  • Master's in Human Sciences, Nihon University Graduate School, Graduate School of Social Information Studies

Field Of Study

  • Life sciences, Physical and health education
  • Life sciences, Nutrition and health science

■Career

Career

  • Apr. 2025 - Present
    Teikyo Heisei University
  • Apr. 2024 - Present
    Tokyo Medical University
  • Apr. 2020 - Present
    Jissen Women's University
  • Apr. 2024 - Mar. 2025
    Jobu University, Faculty of Business and Information Sciences Sports Management Program
  • Apr. 2020 - Mar. 2024
    Tokyo Medical University
  • Apr. 2003 - Mar. 2021

Educational Background

  • Sep. 2019, Tokyo Medical University
  • Mar. 2010, Nihon University, Graduate School of Social and Cultural Studies

Member History

  • Nov. 2016 - Present
  • Nov. 2016 - Present
  • Sep. 2012 - Present
  • Apr. 2014 - Mar. 2022
  • Apr. 2012 - Mar. 2016

■Research activity information

Paper

  • Compression Stockings Suppressed Reduced Muscle Blood Volume and Oxygenation Levels Induced by Persistent Sitting               
    Applied Sciences, Sep. 2019, [Reviewed]
  • Conditioning evaluation using HRV (heart rate variability) measurement               
    Kouta Miyakawa; Misato Kinoshita
    Oct. 2014
  • Esoteric Buddhist elements in the Yōshin-ryū 'Dōyaku Diagram'               
    Yukiko Yuasa; Misato Kinosita
    Oct. 2014
  • A Study on the Mechanism of Reciprocal Neural Control During Dynamic Stretching               
    Misato Kinoshita Miyagawa kouta; Yuasa yukiko; Nishimura Yuuiti
    Oct. 2014, [Reviewed]
  • Torakichi Yasui's 'Judo Therapy' and the Influence of Western Medicine               
    Yukiko Hattori; Misato Kinoshita
    Oct. 2011
  • Late-stage exercise therapy for back pain in competitive swimmers               
    Misato Kinoshita Akira Miyamoto
    Bulletin of the Graduate School of Social and Information Studies, Nihon University, 2010, [Reviewed]

MISC

Lectures, oral presentations, etc.

  • University of Tokyo Swimming Team Regular Skills Workshop               
    Msato Kinoshita
    [Invited]
  • University of Tokyo Swimming Team Workshop               
    Msato Kinoshita
    24 Dec. 2022, [Invited]
  • Checking the effects of wearing compression stockings on leg swelling               
    20 Feb. 2020
  • The role of muscle and fascia structures according to the Anatomy Trains               
    10 Jul. 2019
  • Body Conditioning Course for Pianists and Guitarists (Part 2)               
    Apr. 2018, [Invited]
  • Examining the Effects of Wearing Tights and Exercising During 3 Hours of Sitting               
    28 Oct. 2017
  • How Different Types of Muscle Contractions in Slow Training Affect Muscle Growth               
    19 Nov. 2016
  • Examining the Changes in the Body from Sitting for Long Periods and How to Prevent Them               
    29 Oct. 2016
  • The effects of sitting for long periods on lower limb physiological indicators, and testing the impact of wearing compression tights and doing automatic exercises               
    30 Jun. 2016
  • The Effects of Dynamic Stretching and Static Stretching on Muscle Function               
    26 Jun. 2016
  • A study on whether jackknife stretches are useful for improving obesity               
    08 Nov. 2015
  • How Different Jackknife Stretch Lengthening Conditions Affect Flexibility               
    08 Nov. 2015
  • Differences in how endurance training over time affects muscle oxygen dynamics and VO2 max               
    31 Oct. 2015
  • The Effects of Jackknife Stretch and Static Stretch on Muscle Function               
    19 Sep. 2015
  • Body Conditioning Course for Pianists and Guitarists (Part 1)               
    Jul. 2015, [Invited]
  • The Effects of PNF Stretching and Passive Exercise on Muscle Function               
    06 Jun. 2015
  • Examining the Accuracy of Pennation Angle in PNF Stretching               
    30 Nov. 2014
  • The Significance of Tenjin Shinyo-ryu Jujutsu in Kodokan Judo's 'Kime no Kata'—A Martial Arts and Medical Perspective               
    30 Nov. 2014
  • Effects of PNF Stretching and Passive Exercise on Ankle Flexibility               
    09 Nov. 2014
  • A Study on the Mechanism of Reciprocal Neural Control During Dynamic Stretching               
    31 May 2014
  • A Comparison of Atemi in the Tenjin Shinyo-ryu Jujutsu Scrolls and Classical Eastern Medicine               
    24 Nov. 2013
  • A Look at the Immediate Effects of the Jackknife Stretch               
    24 Nov. 2013
  • Study on the Effects of Stretching for Muscle-Related Low Back Pain               
    23 Nov. 2013
  • The effect of hip internal and external rotation on core stability               
    22 Sep. 2013
  • A look at exercise therapy featured in health magazines               
    25 Nov. 2012
  • A look at social trends in health information from the magazine 'Health'               
    24 Nov. 2012
  • Proposing treatment methods that take into account muscle metabolic changes when treating fractures, dislocations, bruises, and sprains handled by judo therapists               
    Misato Kinoshita
    Jul. 2012, [Invited]
  • The significance of muscle analysis indicators using near-infrared spectroscopy in judo therapy               
    Jun. 2012, [Invited]
  • The effect of low-load shoulder joint exercises on joint range of motion               
    23 Oct. 2011
  • Investigation of Errors by Radiological technologists in Gunma and Evaluation of Preventive Measures: Focusing CT and MRI examinations               
    Oct. 2010
  • A Consideration on the Contents of Torakichi Yasui's 'Judo Therapy'               
    20 Sep. 2010
  • Correlation between the fracture line patterns and complications and secondary conditions in distal radius fractures               
    29 Sep. 2007

Affiliated academic society

  • Apr. 2013 - Present
    日本体力医学会               
  • Sep. 2010 - Present
    日本臨床スポーツ医学会               
  • Sep. 1998 - Present
    日本柔道整復接骨医学会               

Others

  • Japan Student Swimming Championships
    Sep. 2005 - Present
    I've been working as a trainer for Nihon University's swimming club
  • Nihon University vs. Chuo University Swimming Competition
    Jun. 2005 - Present
    I've been working as a trainer for Nihon University's swimming club
  • Japan Championships (50m) Swimming Competition
    Apr. 2005 - Present
    I work as a trainer for the university swim team (Nihon University) and for adult athletes (Miki House, Shinto Kogyo Co., Ltd., Central Sports).
  • Japan Championships (25m) Swimming Competition
    Feb. 2005 - Present
    I work as a trainer for the university swim team (Nihon University) and for adult athletes (Miki House, Shinto Kogyo Co., Ltd., Central Sports).
  • 20th Asian Games (2026 / Aichi & Nagoya)
    Sep. 2026
  • 22nd World Aquatics Championships (2025 / Singapore)
    Jul. 2025
  • Tokyo 2020 Olympics
    Jul. 2021
    I worked as a trainer and medical staff at the swimming competition venue and the water polo practice venue.
  • Japan Corporate Swimming Championships
    Aug. 2015 - Oct. 2020
  • 東京マラソン
    Mar. 2018 - Mar. 2019
  • Tokyo Championship (Kosuke Kitajima Cup)
    Jan. 2012 - Jan. 2019
    I worked as a trainer for the Nihon University swimming team.
  • 第14回 世界選手権(25m)代表選手選考会
    Oct. 2018
  • Kanto Collegiate American Football League Official Game
    Apr. 2015 - Mar. 2018
    I worked as a trainer at an official game organized by the Kanto Student American Football Federation.
  • Konami Open (Swimming)
    Feb. 2015 - Feb. 2018
    I worked as a trainer for the Nihon University swimming team.
  • FINA Swimming World Cup 2016 Tokyo
    Oct. 2016
  • Japan Open (50m) Swimming Competition
    May 2005 - May 2015
    College swim team (Nihon University)
  • B.LEAGUE official game
    2014 - 2015
    I used to work as a trainer for Renova Kagoshima (now Kagoshima Rebnise), which belonged to the NBDL (National Basketball Development League), the predecessor of B.LEAGUE.

■University education and qualification information

Qualifications, licenses

  • 14 Apr. 1998
    Judo therapist
  • 11 Feb. 2002
    Judo therapy instructor
  • 02 Apr. 2004
    Acupuncturist
  • 02 Apr. 2004
    moxibustion practitioner
  • 01 Apr. 2008
    Licensed Judo Therapist
  • 01 Sep. 2012
    Judo Therapy Practical Examiner

Highlights of Educational Work Experience

  • 2014
    B.LEAGUE official game
  • May 2005
    Japan Open (50m) Swimming Competition
  • Oct. 2016
    FINA Swimming World Cup 2016 Tokyo
  • Feb. 2015
    Konami Open (Swimming)
  • Apr. 2015
    Kanto Collegiate American Football League Official Game
  • Oct. 2018
  • Jan. 2012
    tokyo championship
  • Mar. 2018
    Tokyo Marathon
  • Aug. 2015
    Japan Corporate Swimming Championships
  • Jul. 2021
    32nd Olympics (2020 / Tokyo)
  • Jul. 2025
    22nd World Aquatics Championships (2025 / Singapore)
  • Sep. 2026
    20th Asian Games (2026 / Aichi & Nagoya)
  • May 2005
    Japan Championships (25m) Swimming Competition
  • Apr. 2005
    Japan Championships (50m) Swimming Competition
  • Jun. 2005
    Nihon University vs. Chuo University Swimming Competition
  • Sep. 2005
    Japan Student Swimming Championships