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Current Issue Vol. 38, No. 5, 2026

 

Original Articles

Relationship between perception of healthcare services and health-related quality of life in mothers of children with disabilities
Kazama D, Shimizu K, Asakura T, Usuda S
J Phys Ther Sci. 2026 May 1;38(5):186-192. doi: 10.1589/jpts.38.186

 

Comparison of UNIQ and classic unipolar electrodes in TECAR therapy for low back pain: a retrospective cohort study
Giovanelli M, Papaianopol A
J Phys Ther Sci. 2026 May 1;38(5):193-196. doi: 10.1589/jpts.38.193

 

Preoperative osteosarcopenia predicts adverse outcomes in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation
Sugiura H, Takahashi M, Sugawara Y, Asakawa N
J Phys Ther Sci. 2026 May 1;38(5):197-205. doi: 10.1589/jpts.38.197

 

Differences in lower-limb alignment and muscle strength between the sexes during distance-specific single-leg hop tasks
Yoshimoto M
J Phys Ther Sci. 2026 May 1;38(5):206-210. doi: 10.1589/jpts.38.206

 

Relationship between non-cognitive skills and academic performance in Japanese physical therapy students: an exploratory study
Yamaguchi K, Inagaki F
J Phys Ther Sci. 2026 May 1;38(5):211-215. doi: 10.1589/jpts.38.211

 

The status of step-count monitoring and its association with physical activity and sedentary time among older adults: a cross-sectional study of silver human resources center members
Tateoka K, Yamamoto N, Higashionna A, Noguchi K
J Phys Ther Sci. 2026 May 1;38(5):216-223. doi: 10.1589/jpts.38.216

 

Impact of respiratory sarcopenia on attention function in community-dwelling older adults: a preliminary cross-sectional study
Inomoto A, Yotsumoto T, Kanzaki R, Suzuki Y, Hiroshige K, Yoshida Y, Nakatou K, Tokitou M, Nagano T, Hashimoto T
J Phys Ther Sci. 2026 May 1;38(5):224-229. doi: 10.1589/jpts.38.224

 

Effects of a preoperative exercise intervention targeting the non-operated limb in patients scheduled for total knee arthroplasty: a pilot study
Ito S, Otani S, Naito Y, Igawa T, Urata R, Aoki A, Shiraishi F, Takatsu T, Furuyama H, Yagi M
J Phys Ther Sci. 2026 May 1;38(5):230-235. doi: 10.1589/jpts.38.230

 

Dynamic balance ability during single-leg drop landing across different age groups of junior gymnasts
Kishi S, Nakane Y, Minami T
J Phys Ther Sci. 2026 May 1;38(5):236-240. doi: 10.1589/jpts.38.236

 

Case Study

A case series evaluation of standardized exercise dosage using a cycle ergometer on body weight and patient-reported outcome measures among overweight female patients with knee osteoarthritis
Oka T, Tokuda Y, Tamari K
J Phys Ther Sci. 2026 May 1;38(5):241-248. doi: 10.1589/jpts.38.241

 

Management of physical activity using a wearable device during intensive decongestive therapy in patient with lower limb lymphedema: a case report
Fujimoto Y, Yuri Y, Tamiya H
J Phys Ther Sci. 2026 May 1;38(5):249-255. doi: 10.1589/jpts.38.249