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Current Issue Vol. 37, No. 6, 2025

Original Articles

Effects of smartphone use in various floor sitting positions on spinal and pelvic alignment and gluteal pressure in healthy adults

Ying Liu, Yi-Heng Zhang, Hyoung-Won Lim

J Phys Ther Sci. 2025 Jun; 37(6): 240–244. Published online 2025 Jun 1. doi: 10.1589/jpts.37.240

Effects of dual task training on attention and executive functioning in hemodialysis patients: a preliminary study

Sadami Asano, Akihiko Murayama, Tomoharu Yamaguchi, Kohkichi Morimoto, Takashi Yasuda, Yorimitsu Furukawa

J Phys Ther Sci. 2025 Jun; 37(6): 245–249. Published online 2025 Jun 1. doi: 10.1589/jpts.37.245

Relationship between the degree of forward head posture and the shear elastic modulus of the upper trapezius in young men, and the difference in these variables between those with and without neck/shoulder pain and/or stiffness

Hiroto Suzuki, Yuto Ohara, Masahiro Iwata, Yuji Asai, Shingo Matsuo

J Phys Ther Sci. 2025 Jun; 37(6): 250–255. Published online 2025 Jun 1. doi: 10.1589/jpts.37.250

A longitudinal study of frailty reversibility through a multi-component dementia prevention program

Akihiro Yakabi, Masahiro Ishizaka, Miyoko Watanabe, Chiaki Matsumoto, Akihiro Ito, Yoshiaki Endo, Tsuyoshi Hara, Tatsuya Igawa, Akira Kubo, Masafumi Itokazu

J Phys Ther Sci. 2025 Jun; 37(6): 256–261. Published online 2025 Jun 1. doi: 10.1589/jpts.37.256

A controlled clinical trial of leg thermal therapy in conjunction with standard cardiac rehabilitation in patients with decompensated heart failure

Tomoyuki Ogino, Hideyuki Kondo, Makoto Okada, Hiroyuki Tanaka

J Phys Ther Sci. 2025 Jun; 37(6): 262–269. Published online 2025 Jun 1. doi: 10.1589/jpts.37.262

Survey of feeding issues experienced by patients with spinal muscular atrophy type 2 in Japan

Yuu Uchio, Tetsuo Ikai

J Phys Ther Sci. 2025 Jun; 37(6): 270–273. Published online 2025 Jun 1. doi: 10.1589/jpts.37.270

Changes in trunk displacement and ground reaction force during right-left hand-behind-back movement

Kanako Suzuki, Fumiko Kamijo, Naoya Nishinaka

J Phys Ther Sci. 2025 Jun; 37(6): 274–278. Published online 2025 Jun 1. doi: 10.1589/jpts.37.274

Association between changes in body composition and weight at admission and discharge from convalescent rehabilitation wards

Minami Sato, Masahiro Ishizaka, Yoshiaki Endo, Masahiro Hirose, Kazuya Ohira, Yu Terauchi, Akira Kubo

J Phys Ther Sci. 2025 Jun; 37(6): 279–283. Published online 2025 Jun 1. doi: 10.1589/jpts.37.279

Multiple regression model for ascertaining the skeletal muscle mass index using grip strength and lifestyle factors in older outpatients

Hisanori Otsubo, Yuri Ota, Tsuyoshi Suda, Takashi Kuzumaki, Kazue Kaido, Hitoshi Asai, Toshiaki Yamazaki, Pleiades T. Inaoka, Eiki Matsushita

J Phys Ther Sci. 2025 Jun; 37(6): 284–290. Published online 2025 Jun 1. doi: 10.1589/jpts.37.284

Effects of cognitive behavioral therapy combined with physical therapy on improving outcomes in chronic low back pain

Thị Hang Tran, Van Minh Pham

J Phys Ther Sci. 2025 Jun; 37(6): 291–297. Published online 2025 Jun 1. doi: 10.1589/jpts.37.291

A survey of urinary incontinence and health literacy among female rehabilitation professional therapists

Risa Hamada, Akira Kubo, Miyoko Watanabe

J Phys Ther Sci. 2025 Jun; 37(6): 298–302. Published online 2025 Jun 1. doi: 10.1589/jpts.37.298

Review Article

Measurement properties of observational gait analysis in patients with stroke: a systematic review

Yugo Takeda, Aisuke Takahashi, Taishi Kitsu, Katsuhiro Furukawa

J Phys Ther Sci. 2025 Jun; 37(6): 303–315. Published online 2025 Jun 1. doi: 10.1589/jpts.37.303

Case Study

Changes in gait parameters using two types of step training in a patient following hemiplegic stroke

Kenji Iida, Taishi Kikkawa, Takashi Murakami

J Phys Ther Sci. 2025 Jun; 37(6): 316–319. Published online 2025 Jun 1. doi: 10.1589/jpts.37.316