Search Results - "IMAGITA, Hidetaka"
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The Effects of Branched-Chain Amino Acids on the Akt/mTOR Pathway and Nebulin Protein in Joint Fixation-Induced Muscle Atrophy
Published in Journal of Nutritional Science and Vitaminology (30-04-2022)“…It is well known that branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) promote protein synthesis in skeletal muscle and can cause muscle hypertrophy. However, it has also…”
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Association between foot posture and tibiofemoral contact forces during barefoot walking in patients with knee osteoarthritis
Published in BMC musculoskeletal disorders (12-07-2022)“…Abstract Background Accumulating evidence indicates that abnormal foot posture are risk factors for knee osteoarthritis (OA). However, the relationship between…”
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Glucose loading for heart failure protects the myocardium and improves physical function
Published in Journal of Physical Therapy Science (01-01-2023)“…[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of glucose intake on physical function in a heart failure rat model. [Materials and Methods]…”
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Oxygen therapy may worsen the survival rate in rats with monocrotaline-induced pulmonary arterial hypertension
Published in PloS one (20-09-2018)“…Although oxygen therapy rapidly improves arterial oxygen saturation in idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension, the effects of chronic administration of…”
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Long-Term Intake of Green Tea Extract Causes Mal-Conformation of Trabecular Bone Microarchitecture in Growing Rats
Published in Calcified tissue international (01-03-2018)“…The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of green tea extract (GTE) intake on bone structural and physiological properties, such as bone mass,…”
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Physical Fitness Testing and Screening Reveal a Gateway to Identify Locomotive Disorders: Retrospective Study of a Japanese Elementary School Population
Published in Global pediatric health (01-12-2021)“…This retrospective epidemiological study investigated the relationship between physical fitness testing and locomotive disorder screening results among…”
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Effects of appropriate-intensity treadmill exercise on skeletal muscle and respiratory functions in a rat model of emphysema
Published in Biomedical Research (01-01-2020)“…The number of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a typical respiratory disorder, is rapidly increasing globally. The purpose of this…”
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β-Carotene Increases Muscle Mass and Hypertrophy in the Soleus Muscle in Mice
Published in Journal of Nutritional Science and Vitaminology (2015)“…Supplements and naturally occurring nutraceuticals effective for maintenance or enhancement of skeletal muscle mass are expected to contribute to prevention of…”
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Association between changes in subcutaneous fat mass and heart failure-induced cachexia: a case report
Published in Journal of Physical Therapy Science (01-01-2019)“…[Purpose] We investigated whether an increase or decrease in subcutaneous fat mass secondary to cardiac cachexia can be evaluated using diagnostic…”
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Evaluation of Rhodiola rosea supplementation on skeletal muscle damage and inflammation in runners following a competitive marathon
Published in Brain, behavior, and immunity (01-07-2014)“…Highlight • Supplementing with an adaptogenic herb for 30 days does not influence the stress response and muscle damage incurred by experienced runners…”
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Possible effects of whole body vibration on bone properties in growing rats
Published in Osteoporosis and Sarcopenia (01-09-2019)“…To examine the effects of whole body vibration (WBV) on bone properties in growing rats, and to explore the optimal conditions for enhancing bone properties…”
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Long‐term wheel‐running prevents reduction of grip strength in type 2 diabetic rats
Published in Physiological reports (01-09-2021)“…Diabetic skeletal muscles show reduced contractile force and increased fatigability. Hands are a target for several diabetes‐induced complications. Therefore,…”
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Moderate exercise attenuated airway resistance and inflammation induced by cigarette smoke solution and endotoxin in rats
Published in Sport sciences for health (01-04-2016)“…Purpose Our aim was to investigate whether exercise would ameliorate the impaired diaphragm muscle function and the inflammation induced by cigarette smoke…”
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Tidal volume and diaphragm muscle activity in rats with cervical spinal cord injury
Published in Journal of Physical Therapy Science (01-03-2015)“…[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to make an experimental model of cervical spinal cord injury (CSCI) using Wistar rats, in order to analyze the…”
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Femoral bone structure in Otsuka Long-Evans Tokushima Fatty rats
Published in Osteoporosis and sarcopenia (01-03-2016)“…Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) increases fracture risk despite normal to high levels of bone mineral density. Bone quality is known to affect bone fragility…”
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Age-related changes in contraction and relaxation of rat diaphragm
Published in Biomedical Research (01-12-2009)“…Age-related changes of physiological and biochemical properties were examined in the diaphragm muscle, which has particularly high activation compared to that…”
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A Relationship between Dart-Throwing Motion Plane ROM and the DASH Score after Distal Radius Fracture
Published in Journal of the Japanese Physical Therapy Association (2014)“…Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between dart-throwing motion (DTM) plane range of motion (ROM) and DASH score in patients…”
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Relationship between physical activity and neighborhood environment in preschool children during COVID-19.-A cross-sectional study using 24-hour activity records
Published in PloS one (29-10-2024)“…Maintaining physical activity and the development of physical and cognitive functions are essential especially in vulnerable populations such as children…”
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The effects of hypoventilation disorder on physiological and biochemical properties of the hindlimb muscles
Published in Biomedical Research (2013)“…The purpose of this study was to determine the physiological and biochemical properties of hindlimb muscles after hypoventilation (HPO) induced by bilateral…”
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The Relationship between Walking Ability and Self-efficacy in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis
Published in Rigaku ryoho kagaku (2020)“…[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between walking ability and self-efficacy in patients with knee osteoarthritis…”
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