Masashi Sato

Faculty of Health Care and Medical Sports,Department of Rehabilitation,Physical Therapy MajorAssociate Professor
Graduate School of Health Sciences,Master's and Doctoral Programs in Physical TherapyAssociate Professor
Last Updated :2026/04/03

■Researcher basic information

Degree

  • Ph.D. (Medical Science), Chiba University
  • Master (Medical Science), Chiba University
  • Bachelor (Science), Shizuoka University

Research Keyword

  • Public Health
  • Older adults
  • Social Determinants of Health
  • Life Course Approach
  • Socioeconomic Status
  • Community-based Integrated Care
  • Social Epidemiology

Field Of Study

  • Life sciences, Rehabilitation science, Rehabilitation Science
  • Life sciences, Healthcare management, medical sociology, Medical Sociology
  • Life sciences, Hygiene and public health (non-laboratory), Field of Public Health: Excluding Experimental Studies

■Career

Career

  • Apr. 2026 - Present
    Teikyo Heisei University Graduate School of Health Sciences, Graduate School of Health Sciences, Associate Professor
  • Apr. 2026 - Present
    Teikyo Heisei University, Faculty of Health and Medical Sports Science, Associate Professor
  • Apr. 2015 - Present
    Ichihara Medical Association Ichihara Nursing School, Department of Nursing, Adjunct Lecturer
  • Apr. 2024 - Mar. 2026
    Teikyo Heisei University Graduate School, Graduate School of Health Sciences, Department of Physical Therapy, Lecturer
  • Apr. 2020 - Mar. 2026
    Teikyo Heisei University, Faculty of Health, Medical and Sports Sciences, Department of Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy Course, Lecturer
  • Apr. 2017 - Mar. 2026
    Teikyo Heisei University, Faculty of Health, Medical and Sports Sciences, Department of Physical Therapy, Lecturer
  • Apr. 2014 - Mar. 2026
    Ichihara Medical Association Ichihara Nursing School, Department of Practical Nursing, Adjunct Lecturer

Educational Background

  • Shizuoka University, Faculty of Science, Department of Geosciences
  • Chiba University, Graduate School of Medicine
  • Chiba University, Graduate School of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Joint Program in Advanced Preventive Medicine

Member History

  • Apr. 2026 - Present
    Delegate, Japanese Physical Therapy Association
  • Jun. 2025 - Present
    Chiba Ichihara Block, Core Member, Chiba Physiotherapy Association
  • Apr. 2025 - Present
    councillor, Japanese Society of Community-based Comprehensive Physical Therapy
  • Apr. 2025 - Present
    Delegate, The Chiba Physical Therapy Association

■Research activity information

Paper

  • The Relationship Between Community-Based Comprehensive Sports Club Utilization and Health-Related Indicators Among Older Adults: A Scoping Review.
    Masashi SATO
    Journal of Teikyo Heisei University, Mar. 2026, [Reviewed]
    Comprehensive Community-Based Sports Clubs, recognized as emerging platforms for sports engagement, have been enhancing the quality of their services by implementing regionally tailored initiatives that reflect local needs and characteristics. While Comprehensive Community-Based Sports Clubs are expected to contribute to community health, empirical evidence regarding their sustained impact on older adults—particularly in terms of health promotion and long-term care prevention—remains insufficient. This study aims to address this gap by conducting a scoping review of existing literature to comprehensively examine the relationship between Comprehensive Community-Based Sports Clubs participation and physical, psychological, and social health outcomes among older adults. The second objective is to identify gaps in current research and clarify areas that require further investigation. A total of 22 studies published in Japan were reviewed. Sixteen studies (72.7%) employed physical health indicators, two studies (9.1%) used psychological health indicators, and five studies (22.7%) utilized social health indicators. Findings suggest that while Comprehensive Community-Based Sports Clubs hold promise for promoting health in aging populations, existing research has primarily focused on physical health outcomes, with limited attention to psychological and social dimensions. Given the multifaceted nature of health, future studies should adopt broader frameworks and utilize large-scale longitudinal data to assess the diverse impacts of Comprehensive Community-Based Sports Clubs participation. Moreover, efforts to visualize and quantify these effects are essential for informing policy and enhancing program effectiveness. As Japan continues to face demographic shifts toward an aging society, Comprehensive Community-Based Sports Clubs may play a critical role in fostering active aging and reducing the burden on healthcare systems. This review underscores the need for interdisciplinary approaches and comprehensive evaluations to fully realize the potential of Comprehensive Community-Based Sports Clubs in promoting holistic well-being among older adults.
  • Socioeconomic status and incident depressive symptoms among older adults: A 3‐year longitudinal study from the Japan Gerontological Evaluation Study
    Masashi Sato; Taishi Tsuji; Takayuki Ueno; Ryota Watanabe; Kazushige Ide; Katsunori Kondo
    International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, Feb. 2024, [Reviewed]
  • Activity report for the Physical Strength Visualization Project in Teikyo Heisei Sports Academy 2019
    MARUYAMA Yosuke; TSUTSUI Naomi; MORIYA Masamichi; TANAKA Naoki; SATO Masashi; YOSHIOKA Manabu; NAKA Takako; ONODERA Taeko; TAKANE Kazuki; KAWASAKI Hiroteru; NAGAO Kunihiko
    Journal of Teikyo Heisei University, Mar. 2020, [Reviewed]
    In view of the importance of university-based comprehensive community sports clubs, Teikyo Heisei University established the Teikyo Heisei Sports Academy (THS Academy) in 2013. The university operates it with the help of the local community. As one of its activities, the Physical Strength Visualization Project was mainly initiated by students and faculty members with the aim of improving awareness regarding health promotion by understanding the physical features of one's own body. It has been three years since physical fitness measurement meetings were launched for local residents.Initially, the meetings were open only to the THS Academy's senior program participants, but they are currently accessible to participants of all ages (junior, middle, and senior participants). In line with this expansion, initiatives were taken to reselect parameters and visualization of measurement results.
  • Physical fitness measurement society targeting local residents in an integrated community sports club at a university
    TSUTSUI Naomi; MARUYAMA Yosuke; TANAKA Naoki; NAKA Takako; SATO Masashi; YOSHIOKA Manabu; NAGAO Kunihiko
    Journal of Teikyo Heisei University, Mar. 2019, [Reviewed]
    From the perspective of community contribution, education, and research, we describe the use of an integrated community sports club site managed by our university. This club is a community contribution activity we are overseeing. We conducted the “IKI-IKI Tairyoku Mieruka project," in which the subjects regularly exercised and underwent physical function measurements.From an educational perspective, the students undergo assessments to practice what they have learned and to learn about behaviors from a social worker's point of view. In future, we will analyze the physical strength of local residents and conduct future research that can provide scientific evidence for physical activity programs.
  • Influence of anodal transcranial direct current stimulation to the right dorsolateral prefrontal cortex on the mismatch negativity               
    Masashi SATO; Eiji SHIMIZU
    Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University (Master's Thesis), Mar. 2013, [Reviewed]
    Mismatch negativity (MMN), an automatic auditory ERP component, reflects pre-attentive processing and is attenuated in patients with dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) lesions. Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), a safe non-invasive technique, modulates cortical excitability. This study examined whether anodal DLPFC tDCS influences MMN using a multi-feature paradigm. Results showed significant attenuation of MMN amplitudes, suggesting the right DLPFC contributes to MMN fluctuation mechanisms.

MISC

  • The Potential of “Comprehensive Community Sports Clubs” for Solving Regional Issues               
    Masashi SATO
    “Teikyo Heisei's ‘Knowledge’” (Research Opportunities Collection: “Health and Sports Science”, May 2026
  • Presentation Report at the Ichihara Block of the Chiba Prefecture Physical Therapists Association Differences and Connections in OSCE Implementation for New Graduate Education at Physical Therapy Training Institutions and Medical Facilities               
    Masashi SATO; Manabu YOSHIOKA; Katsutosshi ITSUKAICHI
    Teikyo Heisei University Faculty Development Newsletter, Mar. 2026
    Lead, Corresponding
  • Report on the Chiba Campus Physical Therapy Course's “International Exchange Promotion Project” Initiatives               
    Masashi SATO; Tomoyoshi KOBARI; Kazuhiko SEKI
    Teikyo Heisei University Faculty Development Newsletter, Mar. 2026
    Lead, Corresponding
  • Association Between Participation in Comprehensive Community Sports Clubs and Health-Related Indicators Among Older Adults: A Scoping Review
    Masashi SATO
    Abstracts of the 2nd Annual Meeting of the Chiba Society of Physical Education, 2025 (Web Edition), Dec. 2025, [Reviewed]
    Lead, Corresponding, Chiba Society of Physical Education
  • Social Epidemiological Research on Mental Health in Older Adults
    Masashi SATO
    “Teikyo Heisei's ‘Knowledge’” (Research Opportunities Collection: “Health and Sports Science” Category), May 2024
  • Independent efforts by students for the Chiba Campus Physical Therapy Course “International Exchange/Overseas Training”               
    Masashi SATO
    Teikyo Heisei University Faculty Development Newsletter, Mar. 2024
    Lead, Corresponding
  • “Human Kizuna” is necessary even under new coronavirus infection
    Masashi SATO, Katsunori KONDO
    Life and Cooperation, Dec. 2020, [Invited]
    Lead, Corresponding
  • Japan Society of Physical Therapy in Regional Care COVID-19 Special Task Force First Activity Report (Social Participation Group)               
    Japanese Society of Community-based Comprehensive Physical Therapy, Nov. 2020
  • COVID-19 Information (Mental Health Prevention) Mental Health Prevention Team Activity Report               
    Japan Society of Preventive Physical Therapy, General Incorporated Association, May 2020

Books and other publications

Lectures, oral presentations, etc.

  • Clinical Practice Supervisor Workshop               
    Clinical Practice Supervisor Workshop, Feb. 2026, Japan Physical Therapy Association
  • Association Between Participation in Comprehensive Community Sports Clubs and Health-Related Indicators Among Older Adults: A Scoping Review
    Masashi SATO
    Chiba Society of Physical Education, Dec. 2025, Chiba Society of Physical Education
  • Certified Physical Therapist Clinical Certification Curriculum (Respiratory)               
    Oct. 2025, Teikyo Heisei University
  • Recommendations for Health Maintenance and Sports Activities for Older Adults ~ Sporting activities are important for “reducing health inequalities.” ~               
    Masashi Sato
    Teikyo Heisei University × Regis University Faculty Exchange (Regis University Denver Campus, USA), Feb. 2025
  • Certified Physical Therapist Clinical Certification Curriculum (Respiratory)               
    Oct. 2024, Teikyo Heisei University
  • Less assets in older adults are more likely to be depressed - 1.21 times more likely to be depressed for females and 1.40 times more likely to be depressed for males, even after accounting for the effects of education and income -               
    Masashi SATO
    Japan Gerontological Evaluation Study Press Conference, Oct. 2024
  • Clinical Practice Supervisor Workshop               
    Clinical Practice Supervisor Workshop, Mar. 2024, Japan Physical Therapy Association
  • Current Status of Physical Therapists in Japan (Exchange Lecture with the Department of Physical Therapy, Sahmyook University, South Korea)               
    Masashi SATO
    Teikyo Heisei University × Sahmyook University (Korea) Faculty Exchange (Teikyo Heisei University Nakano Campus), Feb. 2024
  • Recommendations for Health Maintenance and Sports Activities for Senior Citizens - Sports Activities are Important for “Reducing Health Disparities”.               
    Masashi SATO
    Sponsored by Teikyo Heisei University x Teikyo Heisei Sports Academy (Supported by Ichihara City and Ichihara City Board of Education) Open Lecture in 2023, Sep. 2023, [Invited]
  • Clinical Practice Supervisor Workshop               
    Clinical Practice Supervisor Workshop, Mar. 2023, National Rehabilitation Schools Association
  • Association between Socioeconomic Status and Onset of Depression in the Older Adults: The JAGES Longitudinal Study               
    Masashi SATO
    The 32nd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Epidemiology (oral presentation), Jan. 2022
  • 地域在住高齢者における最長職から抑うつへ至る中間因子は何か?-JAGES縦断研究               
    Feb. 2020
  • 理学療法士が取り組む地域の医療・介護・福祉・行政との顔の見える関係を目指して               
    Feb. 2015
  • 「市原地域リハビリテーションを考える会(ちーき会)」の取り組みについて               
    Feb. 2015
  • 市原市五井地区における多機関協働による体操教室への取り組み               
    Feb. 2015
  • 市原地域リハ事業で取り組んでいる「ちーき会」の活動について               
    Dec. 2014
  • 市原地域リハビリテーションを考える会(ちーき会)の取り組みについて               
    Feb. 2013

Social Contribution Activities

  • Differences and Connections in OSCE Implementation for New Graduate Education at Training Institutions and Medical Institutions
    Chiba Prefecture Physical Therapists Association, Chiba Prefecture Physical Therapists Association Ichihara Block Lecture, Nov. 2025
    An oral presentation by faculty members from the Physical Therapy Course, Faculty of Health, Medical and Sports Sciences, Teikyo Heisei University, regarding the implementation of OSCE for physical therapy students at Teikyo Heisei University Chiba. Additionally, an oral presentation by a physical therapist from the Rehabilitation Department, Goi Hospital, a medical institution in Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture, regarding the implementation of OSCE and Mini-CEX for new hires in the Rehabilitation Department at Goi Hospital. A discussion will be held on the differences and connections between these approaches.
  • 2025 Ichihara City Lifetime Sports Project Physical Function Measurement Program               
    Teikyo Heisei University, Ichihara City Lifetime Sports Project, Sep. 2025
  • Public Lecture: Promoting Health Maintenance and Sports Activities for Seniors ~ Sports Activities Are Key to Reducing Health Disparities ~
    lecturer
    Hosted by Teikyo Heisei University × Teikyo Heisei Sports Academy (Supported by Ichihara City and the Ichihara City Board of Education), Sep. 2023
  • Japanese Society of Preventive Physical Therapy COVID-19 Special Task Force (Mental Health Prevention Team)               
    Japan Society for Preventive Physical Therapy, Jul. 2019
  • Japanese Society of Physical Therapy Special COVID-19 Task Force (Social Participation Team)               
    Japan Society of Regional Physical Therapy, May 2019
  • East Ichihara Autumn Footpath Walk: Accompaniment
    NGO Corporation East Ichihara Eco Museum, Dec. 2018
  • Chiba Industry-Academia-Government Collaboration Platform Responsible for the “Regional Physical Therapy Field”               
    Chiba Industry-Academia-Government Collaboration Platform, Aug. 2018
  • Teikyo Heisei Sports Academy “Vibrant! Physical Fitness Visualization Project”
    Comprehensive Community Sports Club Teikyo Heisei Sports Academy, Vibrant! Physical Fitness Visualization Project, Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture, 2018
  • 柏市「地域包括支援センター職員研修会」               
    2018
  • 市原市市原東地区 地域ケア会議 参画               
    Feb. 2017
  • 市原市八幡公民館「お元気体操教室 春」               
    Jun. 2015
  • 市原市市津地区 地域ケア会議 参画               
    Mar. 2015
  • 市原市ちはら台地区 地域ケア会議 参画               
    Dec. 2014
  • 市原市五井地区「ぬくもり健康体操教室」               
    Nov. 2014
  • 市原市有秋台地区「茶話会体操教室」               
    Nov. 2014
  • 市原市辰巳台地区「健康講座」               
    Oct. 2014
  • いちはら健康まつり 歩行年齢測定会               
    Oct. 2014
  • 市原市五井地区「家族介護者教室」               
    Jul. 2014
  • 市原市五井地区「ぬくもり健康体操教室」               
    Jun. 2014
  • 市原市君塚地区 地域ケア会議 参画               
    May 2014
  • 市原市五井地区「家族介護者教室」               
    Jul. 2013
  • 市原市五井地区「家族介護者教室」               
    Mar. 2013
  • 市原市「高齢者健康体操普及員修了者研修会」               
    Feb. 2013
  • 市原市「ちーき会」講演会               
    May 2012

Media Coverage

  • Faculty and students from Sahmyook University (South Korea) visited Teikyo Heisei University's Nakano Campus — Deepening exchanges through lectures and discussions               
    The Mainichi Shimbun, Mar. 2024, Internet
  • Faculty and students from Sanyuk University (South Korea) visited Teikyo Heisei University's Nakano Campus.               
    The Okinawa Times, Mar. 2024, Internet
  • Faculty and students from Sanyuk University (South Korea) visited Teikyo Heisei University's Nakano Campus — Deepening exchanges through lectures and discussions               
    University Press Center, Japan, Mar. 2024, Internet
  • Public Lecture Series Hosted by Teikyo Heisei University × Teikyo Heisei Sports Academy (Supported by Ichihara City and the Ichihara City Board of Education)               
    Ichihara Cable Television, Dec. 2023, Media report

Academic Contribution Activities

Others

  • Certified Physical Therapist (Health promotion and Participation)
    Japanese Physical Therapy Association
  • Certified Physical Therapist (Community based physical therapy)
    Japanese Physical Therapy Association
  • Manager of Frailty Promotion, Japanese Physical Therapy Association
    Japanese Physical Therapy Association
  • Leader of Nursing Care Prevention Promotion, Japanese Physical Therapy Association
    Japanese Physical Therapy Association
  • Completed Training Course for Full-time Teachers of Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapists (Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare)
  • Completed training for visiting rehabilitation practitioners
  • Completed training for community-based rehabilitation coordinators
  • Completed training for medical safety managers
  • Leader for Japan Promotion of Community Comprehensive Care, Japanese Physical Therapy Association
    Japanese Physical Therapy Association
  • Completed the training course for clinical practice supervisors, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
    Japanese Physical Therapy Association
  • Japan Physical Therapist Association, Association Designated Manager (Elementary)
    Japanese Physical Therapy Association
  • Japan Physical Therapist Association, Association Designated Manager (Senior)
    Japanese Physical Therapy Association
  • Completed the training course for teachers of physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Foundation for Promotion of Medical Training

■Profile Information

Degree

  • Master (Medical Science)
  • Ph.D. (Doctor of Medicine)

■Achievement List

Research Keywords

  • Social Epidemiology
  • Community-based Integrated Care
  • Older Adults
  • Social Determinants of Health
  • Life Course Approach
  • Socioeconomic Status
  • Public Health

Research Field

  • Life Science
    Hygiene and public health: excluding laboratory approach
  • Life Science
    Medical management and medical sociology
  • Life Science
    Rehabilitation science
  • Life Science
    Social welfare

Career

  • Apr. 2017
    Teikyo Heisei University, Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health and Medical Sports Science, Faculty, Associate Prof Lecturer Lv
    Japan
  • Apr. 2020
    Teikyo Heisei University, Faculty of Health Care and Medical Sports Department of Physical Therapy, Instructor, Associate Prof Lecturer Lv
    Japan
  • Apr. 2024
    Teikyo Heisei University, Graduate School of Health Sciences, Department of Physical Therapy, Instructor, Associate Prof Lecturer Lv
    Japan

Most Recent Educational Background

  • Graduate School of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Graduate School of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctoral Dissertation

Committee History

  • Delegate, The Chiba Physical Therapy Association
    Apr. 2025, The Chiba Physical Therapy Association, Academic society
  • councillor, Japanese Society of Community-based Comprehensive Physical Therapy
    Apr. 2025, Japanese Society of Community-based Comprehensive Physical Therapy, Academic society
  • Chiba Ichihara Block, Core Member
    Jun. 2025, Chiba Physiotherapy Association, Other

Paper

  • Activity report for the Physical Strength Visualization Project in Teikyo Heisei Sports Academy 2019
    Sole Author, Masashi SATO, Journal of Teikyo Heisei University, Teikyo Heisei University, 37, Mar. 2026, Peer reviewed, Not exist, Japanese, Research papers (publications of university or research institution), Domestic, Not International Collabolation
    Url, Not Downloadable
  • Socioeconomic status and incident depressive symptoms among older adults: A 3-year longitudinal study from the Japan Gerontological Evaluation Study
    Joint Author, Masashi Sato, Taishi Tsuji, Takayuki Ueno, Ryota Watanabe, Kazushige Ide, Katsunori Kondo, Lead|Corresponding, International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 39, 2, Feb. 2024, Exist, Not exist, English, Research papers (academic journals), International, Not International Collabolation, Print ISSN:0885-6230, Online ISSN:1099-1166, doi.org/10.1002/gps.6069, 38357974
    Url, doi: 10.1002/gps.6069
  • "Social Capital" is Necessary Even under New Coronavirus Infection
    Joint Author, Masashi Sato|Katsunori Kondo, Lead, In the COVID-19 measures, there is a concern that the prolonged restriction of social activities may have harmful effects on well-being due to the reduction of "human connections. We will consider the prescriptions based on the findings of the JAGES study, which showed a relationship between "social capital" and the health of the elderly., Kurashitokyoudo, Dec. 2020
  • Activity report for the Physical Strength Visualization Project in Teikyo Heisei Sports Academy 2019
    Joint Author, Yosuke MARUYAMA, Naomi TSUTSUI, Masashi SATO et al.,, In view of the importance of university-based comprehensive community sports clubs, Teikyo Heisei University established the Teikyo Heisei Sports Academy (THS Academy) in 2013. The university operates it with the help of the local community. As one of its activities, the Physical Strength Visualization Project was mainly initiated by students and faculty members with the aim of improving awareness regarding health promotion by understanding the physical features of one's own body. It has been three years since physical fitness measurement meetings were launched for local residents.Initially, the meetings were open only to the THS Academy's senior program participants, but they are currently accessible to participants of all ages (junior, middle, and senior participants). In line with this expansion, initiatives were taken to reselect parameters and visualization of measurement results., Journal of Teikyo Heisei University, Teikyo Heisei University, 31, 199, 206, Mar. 2020, Peer reviewed, Not exist, Japanese, Research papers (publications of university or research institution), Domestic, Not International Collabolation, 13415182
    Url, Not Downloadable
  • Physical fitness measurement society targeting local residents in an integrated community sports club at a university
    Joint Author, Naomi TSUTSUI, Yosuke MARUYAMA, Masashi SATO et al.,, In view of the importance of university-based comprehensive community sports clubs, Teikyo Heisei University established the Teikyo Heisei Sports Academy (THS Academy) in 2013. The university operates it with the help of the local community. As one of its activities, the Physical Strength Visualization Project was mainly initiated by students and faculty members with the aim of improving awareness regarding health promotion by understanding the physical features of one's own body. It has been three years since physical fitness measurement meetings were launched for local residents.Initially, the meetings were open only to the THS Academy's senior program participants, but they are currently accessible to participants of all ages (junior, middle, and senior participants). In line with this expansion, initiatives were taken to reselect parameters and visualization of measurement results., Journal of Teikyo Heisei University, Teikyo Heisei University, 30, 177, 184, Mar. 2019, Peer reviewed, Not exist, Japanese, Research papers (publications of university or research institution), Domestic, Not International Collabolation, 13415182
    Url, Not Downloadable
  • Influence of anodal transcranial direct current stimulation to the right dorsolateral prefrontal cortex on the mismatch negathi
    Co-Authored, Our study compared the effects of anodal tDCS and sham stimulation on 10 healthy subjects to examine the relationship between the right dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) and the frontal MMN. Anodal tDCS was suggested to potentially influence both the MMN and attention performance test results., Mar. 2013

MISC

  • Chiba Campus Physical Therapy Course International Exchange Promotion Project Activity Report
    Co-authored, Masashi SATO; Tomoyoshi KOBARI; Kazuhiko SEKI, Lead author, Corresponding author, Teikyo Heisei University FD Newsletter, Teikyo Heisei University
    Mar. 2026, No peer review, Not exist, Japanese
  • Co-authored, Masashi SATO; Takayuki UENO; Taishi TSUJI; Katsunori KONDO, Lead author, Corresponding author
    2020
    202002268390309496
  • COVID-19 Information (Mental Health Prevention) Mental Health Prevention Team Activity Report
    Co-authored, Participated in the Mental Health Prevention Task Force and conducted activities to provide and disseminate practical information to physical therapists working on the front lines.
    No peer review, Japanese, Practice and Activity Report
  • Japan Society of Physical Therapy in Regional Care COVID-19 Special Task Force First Activity Report (Social Participation Group)
    Co-authored, We carefully examined previously reported cases, categorizing them into areas such as employment support, disability sports, and rights advocacy, and reviewed 14 case reports.
    No peer review, Japanese, Practice and Activity Report
  • Human Kizuna is necessary even under new coronavirus infection
    Co-authored, Masashi SATO; Katsunori KONDO, Lead author, Corresponding author, 34, 18, 24
    2020, No peer review, invitated, Japanese, Articles, Reviews, Commentaries, Editorials, etc. (Academic Journals)
    URL
  • Co-authored, Masashi SATO; Taishi TSUJI; Takayuki UENO; Kazushige IDE; Ryota WATANABE; Katsunori KONDO, Teikyo Heisei University
    2022
    202202258834924068
  • Social Epidemiological Research on Mental Health in Older Adults
    Co-authored, Masashi SATO, Teikyo Heisei University
    May 2024
  • Chiba Campus Physical Therapy Course: Student-Led Initiatives for International Exchange and Overseas Training
    Sole Author, Masashi SATO, Teikyo Heisei University FD Newsletter, Teikyo Heisei University
    Mar. 2024

Books And Other Publications

  • Preventing and managing COVID-19 across long-term care services Policy Brief
    Co-translation, Toshiyuki OJIMA; Naoki KONDO;Yugo SHOBUGAWA; Yuiko NAGAMINE; Masayo YANO; Ryoma KAYANO; Masashi SATO; et al., Jul. 2020

Lectures, oral presentations, etc.

  • Initiatives of the Ichihara Regional Rehabilitation Consideration Group (Chiki-kai)
    Masashi SATO, 7th Chiba Prefecture Regional Rehabilitation Forum (Oral Presentation), Feb. 2013
  • Activities of the Chiki-kai Group Undertaken by the Ichihara Regional Rehabilitation Project
    Masashi SATO, 8th Chiba Prefecture Regional Rehabilitation Forum (Oral Presentation), Dec. 2014
  • Multi-agency Collaborative Efforts for Exercise Classes in the Goi District of Ichihara City
    Masashi SATO, 20th Chiba Prefecture Physical Therapists Association Conference (Oral Presentation), Feb. 2015
  • Masashi SATO, 54th Chiba Prefecture Public Health Association Meeting (Oral Presentation), Feb. 2015
  • Masashi SATO, 20th Chiba Prefecture Physical Therapists Association Conference (Oral Presentation), Feb. 2015
  • What Are the Intermediate Factors Leading from Longest Career to Depression Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults? - The JAGES Longitudinal Study
    Masashi SATO, 30th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Epidemiology (Poster Presentation), Feb. 2020
  • Association between Socioeconomic Status and Onset of Depression in the Older Adults: The JAGES Longitudinal Study
    Masashi SATO, The 32nd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Epidemiology (oral presentation), Jan. 2022
  • Association Between Participation in Comprehensive Community Sports Clubs and Health-Related Indicators Among Older Adults: A Scoping Review
    Masashi SATO, 2nd, Chiba Society of Physical Education, Dec. 2025, Not invitated, Japanese, Chiba Society of Physical Education, Chiba
  • Promoting Health Maintenance and Sports Activities for Older Adults
    Masashi SATO, Exchange Lectures with the DPT Program at Regis University Graduate School, USA, Feb. 2025, English, Seminars, tutorials, workshops, lectures, etc., Denver, Colorado
  • The Current Status of Physical Therapists in Japan
    Masashi Sato, Exchange lectures with the Department of Physical Therapy at Sahmyook University, Feb. 2024, Japanese, Seminars, tutorials, workshops, lectures, etc., Tokyo
    Url
  • Recommendations for Health Maintenance and Sports Activities for Senior Citizens - Sports Activities are Important for Reducing Health Disparities.
    Masashi SATO, Sponsored by Teikyo Heisei University x Teikyo Heisei Sports Academy (Supported by Ichihara City and Ichihara City Board of Education) Open Lecture in 2023, Oct. 2023
    Url
  • Less assets in older adults is more likely to lead to depression - 1.21 fold more likely for female and 1.40 fold more likely for male, even when the effects of education and income are taken into account
    Masashi SATO, Oct. 2024
    Url

Affiliated academic society

  • World Physiotherapy (World Confederation for Physical Therapy)
  • International Social Epidemiology Society
  • Japanese Physical Therapy Association
  • Japan Epidemiological Association
  • Japanese Society of Public Health
  • Japan Association of Social Relations
    Apr. 2019
    Url
  • Japanese Society of Community-based Comprehensive Physical Therapy
    Online ISSN:2758-0318
    Url
  • Japan Society of Preventive Physical Therapy, General Incorporated Association
    Url

Research and Competitive Funding

  • An Empirical Study Evaluating the Multifaceted Impact of Assets on Health and Well-being Among Older Adults
    Teikyo Heisei University, Teikyo Heisei University Research Grant, Teikyo Heisei University, Jul. 2025 - Mar. 2027
    Masashi SATO

■University education and qualification information

Qualifications, licenses

  • Dec. 2024
  • Jul. 2025
  • 19 Feb. 2025
  • 01 Sep. 2018
  • 28 Sep. 2023
  • 01 Mar. 2014
  • 01 Feb. 2015
  • 12 Mar. 2022 - 13 Mar. 2022

Highlights of Educational Work Experience

  • Sep. 2023
    Teikyo Heisei University Teikyo Heisei Sports Academy Presents, Sponsored by Ichihara City and Ichihara City Board of Education 2023 Public Lecture Series Lecturer
  • 28 Aug. 2021 - 29 Aug. 2021
  • 01 Jan. 2018
  • 01 Oct. 2014
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