Search Results - "Hiroichi Miaki"

Validating scapular motion measurements using an optical motion analyzer and gravity magnetic resonance imaging by Mizuno, Yushin, Miaki, Hiroichi, Ohno, Naoki, Kubota, Masafumi, Miyati, Tosiaki

“…[Purpose] This study aimed to validate whether scapular motion measured using a pad with retroreflective markers and optical motion analyzer (VICON MX) can…”
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Relationship between transversus abdominis muscle thickness and urinary incontinence in females at 2 months postpartum by Madokoro, Sachiko, Miaki, Hiroichi

“…[Purpose] Urinary incontinence is a frequent postpartum complication. Thus, this study aimed to examine the associations of transversus abdominis muscle…”
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Effects of increasing non-paretic step length on paretic leg movement during hemiparetic gait: a pilot study by Tsushima, Yuichi, Fujita, Kazuki, Miaki, Hiroichi, Kobayashi, Yasutaka

“…[Purpose] Gait training that increases non-paretic step length in stroke patients increases the propulsive force of the paretic leg. However, it limits knee…”
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Intentionally Lengthening Nonparetic Step Length Inhibits the Paretic-Side Swing-Phase Ankle Motion More than Knee Motion by Yuichi Tsushima, Kazuki Fujita, Koji Hayashi, Hiroichi Miaki, Katsuhiro Hayashi

“…Gait training to intentionally lengthen the nonparetic step length can increase the propulsive force of the paretic leg but may also induce overactivity of the…”
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Association Between Dominant-Shoulder Internal-Rotation Restriction and Low-Back Pain in Elite Male High School Soft Tennis Players by Tanabe, Toru, Miaki, Hiroichi, Watabu, Takumi, Sugano, Tomonari, Mizuno, Katsunori, Asai, Hitoshi

“…The incidence of low-back pain (LBP)is high among elite male high school soft tennis players. A previous report showed that hip internal-rotation (IR)…”
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How effective is physical therapy for gait muscle activity in hemiparetic patients who receive botulinum toxin injections? by Fujita, Kazuki, Miaki, Hiroichi, Hori, Hideaki, Kobayashi, Yasutaka, Nakagawa, Takao

“…Administration of botulinum neurotoxin A (BoNT-A) to the ankle plantar flexors in patients with hemiplegia reduces the strength of knee extension, which may…”
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Effect of the Abdominal Draw-In Maneuver and Bracing on Abdominal Muscle Thickness and the Associated Subjective Difficulty in Healthy Individuals by Madokoro, Sachiko, Yokogawa, Masami, Miaki, Hiroichi

“…We evaluated the trunk abdominal muscle thickness while performing different exercises to identify the most effective training and to investigate the…”
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Range of motion of the ankle joint in male Japanese patients undergoing hemodialysis: influence of diabetes and hemodialysis by Matsui, Nobumasa, Miaki, Hiroichi, Kitagawa, Takashi, Terada, Shigeru

“…[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to analyze ankle range of motion in patients undergoing hemodialysis and those with diabetes. [Participants and…”
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Relationship between range of motion of foot joints and amount of physical activity in middle-aged male diabetic patients by Matsui, Nobumasa, Miaki, Hiroichi, Kitagawa, Takashi, Nakagawa, Takao

“…[Purpose] This study aimed to verify the relationship between foot range of motion and the amount of physical activity in diabetic patients. [Participants and…”
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Factors affecting premature plantarflexor muscle activity during hemiparetic gait by Fujita, Kazuki, Miaki, Hiroichi, Fujimoto, Akira, Hori, Hideaki, Fujimoto, Hitomi, Kobayashi, Yasutaka

“…In hemiparetic stroke survivors, premature plantarflexor muscle activity (PPF) often appears as a gait abnormality from terminal swing to the loading response…”
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Comparison of two instructions for deep breathing exercise: non-specific and diaphragmatic breathing by Yokogawa, Masami, Kurebayashi, Tomoyo, Ichimura, Toshikazu, Nishino, Manabu, Miaki, Hiroichi, Nakagawa, Takao

“…[Purpose] Breathing exercises are frequently prescribed to reduce pulmonary complications after abdominal and thoracic surgery. Appropriate instructions…”
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Changes in thickness of the transversus abdominis during the abdominal drawing-in manoeuvre and expiratory muscle training in elderly people by Sugimoto, Takamune, Yokogawa, Masami, Miaki, Hiroichi, Madokoro, Sachiko, Nakagawa, Takao

“…[Purpose] It has been reported that exercises focusing upon the transversus abdominis (TrA) ameliorate low back pain (LBP). We investigated whether expiratory…”
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The Effect of the Abdominal Drawing-in Manoeuvre during Forward Steps by Madokoro, Sachiko, Miaki, Hiroichi, Yamazaki, Toshiaki

“…[Purpose] A decrease in hip extension has been reported to be a factor in short step width and slow walking speed. Hip motion is related to pelvic and spinal…”
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Effects of Isokinetic Passive Exercise and Isometric Muscle Contraction on Passive Stiffness by Terada, Shigeru, Miaki, Hiroichi, Uchiyama, Keita, Hayakawa, Shozo, Yamazaki, Toshiaki

“…[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of isokinetic passive exercise and motion velocity on passive stiffness. In addition, we…”
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Effect of Muscle Strength Training and Muscle Endurance Training on Muscle Deoxygenation Level and Endurance Performance by Uchiyama, Keita, Miaki, Hiroichi, Terada, Shigeru, Hoso, Masahiro

“…[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of muscle strength training and muscle endurance training on muscle deoxygenation level and…”
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Changes in thickness of the transversus abdominis during the abdominal drawing-in manoeuvre and expiratory muscle training in elderly people by TAKAMUNE SUGIMOTO, MASAMI YOKOGAWA, HIROICHI MIAKI, SACHIKO MADOKORO, TAKAO NAKAGAWA

“…[Abstract. ] [Purpose] It has been reported that exercises focusing upon the transversus abdominis (TrA) ameliorate low back pain (LBP). We investigated…”
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Kinematic Analysis of a Single Leg Drop Landing for Various Static Alignments of the Knee by ARAI, Takahiro, MIAKI, Hiroichi

“…[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of static knee alignment on knee-in and tibial rotation, and the relationship between knee-in…”
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Validity of Muscle Force Estimation Utilizing Musculoskeletal Model by Miaki, Hiroichi, Tachino, Katsuhiko

“…Few methods are available for measurement of muscle strength during physical activities. This study addresses the validity of estimating the force of the…”
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The Effect of the Abdominal Drawing-in Manoeuvre during Forward Steps by SACHIKO MADOKORO, HIROICHI MIAKI, TOSHIAKI YAMAZAKI

“…[Abstract. ] [Purpose] A decrease in hip extension has been reported to be a factor in short step width and slow walking speed. Hip motion is related to pelvic…”
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Relationship between shoulder rotation deficit and elbow instability in healthy baseball players by FUJII, Shohei, TANABE, Toru, MIAKI, Hiroichi, KOSAKA, Masahiro

“…BACKGROUND: Elbow valgus instability is a risk factor for elbow medial collateral ligament injury. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between…”
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