- 2023 JPTS Award
- 2022 JPTS Award
- 2021 JPTS Award
- 2020 JPTS Award
- 2019 JPTS Award
- 2018 JPTS Award
- 2017 JPTS Award
- 2016 JPTS Award
- 2015 JPTS Award
- 2014 JPTS Award
- 2013 JPTS Award
- 2012 JPTS Award
- 2011 JPTS Award
- 2010 JPTS Award
2023 JPTS Award
Good Paper Award 2023
J. Phys. Ther. Sci. 35: 520–527, 2023
Yutaka Okuda, RPT, MSc1, 2), Go Owari, RPT, PhD3), Shinichi Harada, RPT4), Masayoshi Uchiyama, RPT3), Masaki Fukunaga, RPT3), Masatake Ikegami, RPT5), Shinya Oteki, RPT6), Daiki Yamada, RPT6), Miho Yamada, RPT6), Shigeru Usuda, RPT, PhD2)
- Department of Tokyo Physical Therapy, Teikyo University of Science: 2-2-1 Senjusakuragi, Adachi-ku, Tokyo 120-0045, Japan
- Gunma University Graduate School of Health Sciences, Japan
- Inzai General Hospital, Japan
- Rehabilitation Amakusa Hospital, Japan
- KASHIWA no HA CAMPUS Orthopaedics, Japan
- Harajuku Rehabilitation Hospital, Japan
Good Paper Award 2023
J. Phys. Ther. Sci. 35: 217–222, 2023
Kohei Shida, RPT, MSc1, 2), Kazuhiro Fukata, RPT, PhD1), Yuji Fujino, RPT, PhD3), Masahide Inoue, RPT, MSc1, 2), Mamiko Inoue, RPT1), Daisuke Sekine, RPT, MSc1), Hiroshi Miki, RPT, MSc4), Hirofumi Sato, RPT, MSc5), Yohei Kobayashi, RPT6), Koki Hasegawa, RPT7), Kazu Amimoto, RPT, PhD2), Shigeru Makita, MD, PhD8), Hidetoshi Takahashi, MD, PhD8)
- Department of Rehabilitation Center, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center: 1397-1 Yamane, Hidaka-shi, Saitama 350-1298, Japan
- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Human Health Sciences, Tokyo Metropolitan University, Japan
- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Juntendo University, Japan
- Department of Rehabilitation, Tokyo Saiseikai Central Hospital, Japan
- Department of Rehabilitation, Saitama Citizens Medical Center, Japan
- Department of Rehabilitation, Saitama Sekishinkai Hospital, Japan
- Department of Rehabilitation, Sainokuni Higashiomiya Medical Center, Japan
- Department of Rehabilitation, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, Japan
Good Paper Award 2023
J. Phys. Ther. Sci. 35: 659–666, 2023
Takahiro Otsudo, RPT, PhD1), Hiroshi Hattori, RPT, PhD2), Yuki Hasebe, RPT, PhD3), Yu Okubo, RPT, PhD2), Yutaka Sawada, RPT, MS2), Kiyokazu Akasaka, RPT, PhD2)
- Major of Physical Therapy, Department of Rehabilitation, School of Health Sciences, Tokyo University of Technology: 5-23-22 Nishikamata, Ota-ku, Tokyo 144-8535, Japan
- School of Physical Therapy, Department of Health and Medical Care, Saitama Medical University, Japan
- Department of Rehabilitation, Saitama Medical Center, Saitama Medical University, Japan
2022 JPTS Award
Excellent Paper Award 2022
J. Phys. Ther. Sci. 34: 49-59, 2022
Teresa Paolucci1), Letizia Pezzi2), Rosa Grazia Bellomo3), Antonella Spacone4), Niki Giannandrea4), Andrea Di Matteo1), Pierpaolo Prosperi4), Andrea Bernetti5), Massimiliano Mangone5), Francesco Agostini5), Raoul Saggini1)
- Unit of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Department of Oral Medical Science and Biotechnology (DSMOB), Gabriele d’Annunzio University of Chieti-Pescara: Viale Abruzzo 322, 66100 CH, Chieti-Pescara, Italy
- U.O. Specialistic Rehabilitation, Hospital Cremona, Italy
- Department of Biomolecular Sciences, University of Study of Urbino Carlo Bo, Italy
- U.O.C. Pneumology and Respiratory Physiopathology, Hospital “S. Spirito” Pescara, Italy
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Unit, Department of Anatomical and Histological Sciences, Legal Medicine and Orthopedics, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
Honorable Mention Award 2022
Effects of assigning physical therapists exclusively to the acute-phase stroke patient ward
J. Phys. Ther. Sci. 34: 225-229, 2022
Yuichi Nishikawa, RPT, PhD1), Kazuhiko Hirata, RPT, MSc2), Yoshihiro Ito, RPT, MSc2), Kazuyuki Ueda, RPT, BSc2), Hiroaki Kimura, MD, PhD3)
- Faculty of Frontier Engineering, Institute of Science & Engineering, Kanazawa University: Kakuma-machi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-1192, Japan
- Division of Rehabilitation, Department of Clinical Practice and Support, Hiroshima University Hospital, Japan
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Hiroshima University Hospital, Japan
Honorable Mention Award 2022
J. Phys. Ther. Sci. 34: 284-289, 2022
Takahiro Go, MS1), Yukio Agarie, MS1), Hironori Suda, PhD1), Yu Maeda, PhD1), Junji Katsuhira, PhD2), Yoshihiro Ehara, PhD1)
- Department of Prosthetics & Orthotics and Assistive Technology, Faculty of Rehabilitation, Niigata University of Health and Welfare: 1398 Shimami-cho, Kita-ku, Niigata-shi, Niigata 950-3198, Japan
- Department of Human Environment Design, Faculty of Human Life Design, Toyo University, Japan
Honorable Mention Award 2022
J. Phys. Ther. Sci. 34: 635-641, 2022
Takehiro Ohmi, PT, MS1), Takumi Yamada, PT, PhD2), Sadaya Misaki, PT, MS3), Tomohiro Tazawa, PT, MS4), Ryota Shimamura, PT, MS5), Junpei Kato, PT, MS6), Kazutaka Sugimoto, MD4)
- Clinical Center for Sports Medicine and Sports Dentistry, Tokyo Medical and Dental University: 1-5-45 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8519, Japan
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Graduate School of Human Health Sciences, Tokyo Metropolitan University, Japan
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Sonoda Daiichi Hospital, Japan
- Sonodakai Joint Replacement Center Hospital, Japan
- Tokyo Metropolitan Rehabilitation Hospital, Japan
- NEC Livex, Ltd, Japan
2021 JPTS Award
Excellent Paper Award 2021
J. Phys. Ther. Sci. 33: 466-471, 2021
Yuta Hayashi1), Shinnosuke Hato1), Hiroyuki Shimada2)
- Tsukui Corporation: 1-6-1 Kamioooka-nishi, Konan, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 233-0002, Japan
- Center for Gerontology and Social Science, National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Japan
Excellent Paper Award 2021
J. Phys. Ther. Sci. 33: 554-559, 2021
Larry Cohen, PT, PhD1), Evangelos Pappas, PT, PhD1, 2), Milena Simic, PT, PhD1), Kathryn Refshauge, PT, PhD1), Sarah Dennis, PT, PhD1, 3)
- Sydney School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney: Susan Wakil Building, Western Avenue, Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia
- The University of Wollongong, Australia
- Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research, Australia
Encouragement Paper Award 2021
J. Phys. Ther. Sci. 33: 1-8, 2021
Hiroshi Maruoka, RPT, PhD1), Ken-ichi Tanaka, PhD1), Masaaki Takayanagi, PhD1), Masashi Zenda, RPT, MS1, 2)
- School of Health and Social Services, Saitama Prefectural University: 820 Sannomiya, Koshigaya city, Saitama 343-8540, Japan
- Division of Rehabilitation, International University of Health and Welfare Ichikawa Hospital, Japan
Encouragement Paper Award 2021
J. Phys. Ther. Sci. 33: 722-727, 2021
Naoya Katayama, PT, MSc1, 2), Issei Noda, PT, MSc1), Yusuke Fukumoto, PT1), Kengo Kawanishi, PT, MSc1), Shintarou Kudo, PT, PhD1, 3)
- Graduate School of Health Sciences, Morinomiya University of Medical Sciences: 1-26-16, Nankoukita, Suminoe Ward, Osaka-shi, Osaka 559-8611, Japan
- Osaka Gyoumeikan Hospital, Japan
- Inclusive Medical Science Research Institute, Morinomiya University of Medical Sciences, Japan
2020 JPTS Award
Excellent Paper Award 2020
J. Phys. Ther. Sci. 32; 238-242.2020
Shintarou Kudo, RPT, PhD1, 2), Kodai Sakamoto, RPT2), Takeshi Shirakawa, RPT3)
- Department of Physical Therapy, Morinomiya University of Medical Sciences: 1-26-16 Nanko-kita, Suminoe-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 559-8611, Japan
- Graduate School of Health Sciences, Morinomiya University of Medical Sciences, Japan
- Department of Rehabilitation, AR-Ex Medical Group Toritudai Orthopedics Clinic, Japan
Excellent Paper Award 2020
Diversity and regularity in infant crawling with typical development
J. Phys. Ther. Sci. 32: 483-488,2020
Shimpei Yamamoto, RPT1), Lee Yonghi, MSc, RPT1), Umi Matsumura, MSc, RPT1), Toshiya Tsurusaki, PhD, RPT2)
- Health Sciences, Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences: 1-7-1 Sakamoto, Nagasaki 852-8520, Japan
- Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki University, Japan
2019 JPTS Award
Excellent Paper Award 2019
J. Phys. Ther. Sci. 31: 242-249, 2019
Kaori Ohta, RPT, MS1, 2), Teiji Kimura, RPT, PhD3)
- Graduate School of Medicine, Shinshu University: 3-1-1 Asahi, Matsumoto City, Nagano 390-8621, Japan
- Omachi Municipal General Hospital, Japan
- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Shinshu University, Japan
Excellent Paper Award 2019
J. Phys. Ther. Sci. 31: 493-497, 2019
Ramprasad Muthukrishnan, MSPT, PhD1), Ayesha Abdul Rashid, BPT1), Fatma Al-Alkharji, BPT2)
- Physiotherapy Division, College of Health Sciences, Gulf Medical University: Ajman, Ajman, UAE
- Department of Physiotherapy, Umm Al Quwain Hospital, UAE
Excellent Paper Award 2019
J. Phys. Ther. Sci. 31: 795-801, 2019
Kaori Shimoda, OTR, PhD1), Hisao Imai, MD, PhD2), Tetsuya Tsuji, MD, PhD3), Kenji Tsuchiya, OTR, PhD1), Hiroshi Tajima, RPT4), Hatsumi Kanemaki, RPT4), Fusae Tozato, OTR, PhD5)
- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Gunma University Graduate School of Health Sciences: 3-39-22 Showa-machi, Maebashi-shi, Gunma 371-8514, Japan
- Division of Respiratory Medicine, Gunma Prefectural Cancer Center, Japan
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Keio University School of Medicine, Japan
- Division of Rehabilitation, Gunma Prefectural Cancer Center, Japan
- Nagano University of Health and Medicine, Japan
Excellent Paper Award 2019
Differences in skill level influence the effects of visual feedback on motor learning
J. Phys. Ther. Sci. 31: 939-945, 2019
Ryohei Yamamoto, RPT, PhD1), Kazunori Akizuki, RPT, PhD2), Yoshihide Kanai, RPT, PhD3), Wataru Nakano, RPT, PhD4), Yasuto Kobayashi, PhD5), Yukari Ohashi, RPT, PhD3)
- Department of Rehabilitation, Kyushu University of Nursing and Social Welfare: 888 Tomio, Tamana, Kumamoto 865-0062, Japan
- Department of Physical Therapy, Kobe International University, Japan
- Department of Physical Therapy, Ibaraki Prefectural University of Health Sciences, Japan
- Department of Shizuoka Physical Therapy, Tokoha University, Japan
- Department of Shizuoka Physical Therapy, Tokoha University, Japan
Encouragement Paper Award 2019
J. Phys. Ther. Sci. 31: 69-74, 2019
Takaaki Fujita, OTR, PhD1), Atsushi Sato, RPT, MS2), Akira Narita, PhD3), Toshimasa Sone, OTR, PhD1), Kazuaki Iokawa, OTR, PhD4), Kenji Tsuchiya, OTR, PhD5), Kazuhiro Yamane, OTR6), Yuichi Yamamoto, RPT6), Yoko Ohira, MD, PhD6), Koji Otsuki, MD, PhD6)
- Department of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Tohoku Fukushi University: 1-8-1 Kunimi, Aoba-ku, Sendai-shi, Miyagi 981-8522, Japan
- Department of Rehabilitation, Care Center Moriyama, Japan
- Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization, Tohoku University, Japan
- Preparing Section for New Faculty of Medical Science, Fukushima Medical University, Japan
- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Gunma University Graduate School of Health Sciences, Japan
- Department of Rehabilitation, Kita-Fukushima Medical Center, Japan
Encouragement Paper Award 2019
J. Phys. Ther. Sci. 31: 530-535, 2019
Motoki Kuzuyama, RPT, MSc PT1, 2), John Perrier, RPT1), Yuji Kusaki, RPT3), Kenji Sato, RPT3), Ichiro Yamaura, MD4), Akihiro Tsuchiya, MD4)
- Department of Physiotherapy, PhysioWorks Bulimba: Mansfield 3/175 Riding Rd, Bulimba QLD 4171, Australia
- University of Canberra Master of Physiotherapy, Australia
- Department of Physiotherapy, Funabashi Orthopaedic Hospital, Japan
- Department of Sports and Joint Centre, Funabashi Orthopaedic Hospital, Japan
2018 JPTS Award
Excellent Paper Award 2018
Relationship between advanced glycation end-product accumulation in the skin and pulmonary function
J. Phys. Ther. Sci. 30: 413-418, 2018
Kubo A1, 2), Kato M2), Sugioka Y3), Mitsui R3), Fukuhara N3), Nihei F1), Takeda Y4)
- Anti-Aging Center, Ginza Hospital, Japan
- Department of Shizuoka Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Science, Tokoha University:
1-30 Mizuochi-cho, Aoi-ku, Shizuoka 420-0831, Japan - Department of Clinical Laboratory, Ginza Hospital, Japan
- Department of Internal Medicine, Ginza Hospital, Japan
According to recent studies, the level of advanced glycation end products (AGEs) increases with age and is higher in smokers and COPD patients. AGEs increase inflammation by binding to receptors for AGE (RAGE), which are present on cell surfaces in tissues. Therefore, AGE accumulation may play a role in the pathogenesis of COPD by increasing inflammation. Recently, AGEs assessed by skin autofluorescence (SAF) could help in the rapid evaluation of AGE accumulation in clinical settings. The aim of this study was to verify the relationship between SAF and pulmonary function in younger and elderly people with normal spirometry results. This study revealed that FEV/FVC was greatly influenced by SAF than aging factor. SAF could measure without any efforts for subjects so that SAF might be one of the useful methods to assess pulmonary function in case of mental disorder, unconsciousness patient or dementia. It is unique idea to apply SAF to assess pulmonary function without effort. Besides, this study was well-designed that inclusion and exclusion criteria were strict in order not to be affected by disease factor such as diabetes mellitus or hypertension. Although pulmonary function was affected by other confounders such as air pollution or genetic disposition, this study could be expected to develop relevance of SAF by next longitudinal study. Hence, we recommend this study as an excellent article.
Excellent Paper Award 2018
J. Phys. Ther. Sci. 30: 1156-1160, 2018
Tamer mohamed ShouSha, PhD, PT1, 2), elSadaT Saad Soliman, PhD, PT2), mohamed ahmed Behiry, PhD, PT3)
- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, UAE
- Department of Musculoskeletal Disorders and its Surgery, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Egypt
- Faculty of Physical Therapy, Delta University for Science and Technology, Egypt
This well-designed randomized controlled trial revealed that conservative physiotherapy could improve pain and range of motion compared to occlusive splints for patients with temporomandibular joint dysfunction. Required sample size was adequately calculated by a power analysis. Based on the calculation, sufficient number of patients participated in this study and clinically meaningful results were obtained. Also details of conservative physiotherapy programs were described so that readers can apply the program for the patients. However, outcome measures were only intensity of pain and temporomandibular joint opening index. If there is further study, more comprehensive assessment, such as questionnaire for temporomandibular joint disorders, should be employed to sophisticate the study. Overall, clinically meaningful results were shown in this well-designed RCT.
Excellent Paper Award 2018
J. Phys. Ther. Sci. 30: 1446-1454, 2018
Kazuhiro Miyata, PT, MS1, 2), Satoshi Hasegawa, PT, MS2, 3), Hiroki Iwamoto, PT, MS4), Tomohiro Otani, PT, MS5), Yoichi Kaizu, PT, MS5), Tomoyuki Shinohara, PT, PhD6), Shigeru Usuda, PT, PhD2)
- Department of Physical Therapy, Ibaraki Prefectural University of Health Science: 4669-2, Ami-Machi, Inashiki-gun, Ibaraki, 300-0394 Japan
- Gunma University Graduate School of Health Sciences, Japan
- Public Nanokaichi Hospital, Japan
- Hidaka Rehabilitation Hospital, Japan
- Hidaka Hospital, Japan
- Takasaki University of Health and Welfare, Japan
This study examined validity of comprehensive assessment tool for balance ability called as balance evaluation systems test. (BESTest) It is worthy that this study involved a large number of stroke patients, and analyzed detail of each parameter using Rasch analysis. This study showed that four-factor model comprising 25 items were valid and reliable for the BESTest. Even though it is difficult to assess balance and locomotive ability comprehensively, we consider that this article provides precious knowledge for clinical application in the future.
Encouragement Paper Award 2018
J. Phys. Ther. Sci. 30: 86-91, 2018
Yasuhiro Suzuki, RPT, MS1), Shigeru Yatoh, MD, PhD1), Hiroaki Suzuki, MD, PhD1), Yuuki Tanabe, RPT1), Yukiyo Shimizu, MD, PhD1), Yasushi Hada, MD, PhD1), Hitoshi Shimano, MD1), PhD1)
- Department of Internal Medicine (Endocrinology and Metabolism), Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba: 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0031, Japan
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Tsukuba Hospital, Japan
- International Institute for Integrative Sleep Medicine (WPI-IIIS), University of Tsukuba, Japan
- Life Science Center of Tsukuba Advanced Research Alliance (TARA), University of Tsukuba, Japan
- Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development-Core Research for Evolutional Science and Technology (AMED-CREST), Japan
In this study, 583 healthy subjects were measured IPS(index of postural stability) under two conditions (open eyes/hard surface OE/HS ; closed eyes/soft surface CE/SS) . IPS (OE/HS) began to decrease at middle-age (40–60 years old), and then decreased more rapidly during elderly ages (>60 years old). IPS (CE/SS) decreased linearly with increasing age. It was concluded that IPS (OE/HS) indicates comprehensive balance ability, while IPS (CE/SS) reveals balance ability. In this way, it is a very interesting study from the viewpoint of novelty and development. It is a paper that can be a criterion for evaluating the balance.
Encouragement Paper Award 2018
Immediate effects of exercise intervention on cancer-related fatigue
J. Phys. Ther. Sci. 30: 262-265, 2018
Ryutaro Matsugaki, RPT, MOH1, 2), Toru Akebi, RPT, PhD1), Hideo Shitama, RPT1), Futoshi Wada, MD, PhD3), Satoru Saeki, MD, PhD4)
- Rehabilitation Center of University Hospital, University of Occupational and Environmental Health: 1-1 Iseigaoka, Yahatanishi-ku, Kitakyushu-shi, Fukuoka 807-0804, Japan
- Graduate School of Medical Science, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Japan
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Tokyo Women’s Medical University, Japan
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Japan
In this paper, the authors study the immediately effects of exercise therapy on cancer-related fatigue in the cancer patient. Eighteen patients with cancer took part in standing-sitting and walking training which intensity was set using the Borg category-ratio scale (CR-10). They were assessed their fatigue after exercise by Cancer Fatigue Scale. The results showed that exercise therapy targeting a rating of 4 (somewhat strong) on the CR-10 can immediately reduce CRF in cancer patients. Many studies have reported that exercise therapy decreased cancer-related fatigue. However, this research shows the immediately effects of exercise therapy, setting the exercise intensity by subjective fatigue, and the effect of somewhat strong intensity exercise in patients with severe fatigue or older. This is significant for physical therapy since such way of exercise provide patients with fatigue to carry out it continuously. In these reasons, we recommend this article to a prize for encouragement article.
Encouragement Paper Award 2018
Quantitative evaluation of handwriting: factors that affect pen operating skills
J. Phys. Ther. Sci. 30: 971-975, 2018
Sho Horie, OTR, MS1, 2), Katsuyuki Shibata, OTR, PhD3)
- Section of Rehabilitation, Kanazawa University Hospital: 13-1 Takara-machi, Kanazawa-shi, Ishikawa 920-8641, Japan
- Division of Health Science, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kanazawa University, Japan
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Institute of Medical, Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences, Kanazawa University, Japan
This study compared pen operating skills using pressure plate between different conditions writing pressure and writing speed. It seems to be valuable that the authors quantitatively assessed skill activity such as handwriting. The study showed interesting results that a factor relating to pen operating skill was only pen pressure. The results seem to provide useful knowledge for rehabilitation to enhance finger function when a therapist instructs handwriting. We expect to compare the pen operating skills between healthy subjects and Parkinson’s disease patients with micrography in the future. Therefore, we consider this article should be included as one of the encouragement paper awards.
2017 JPTS Award
Excellent Paper Award 2017
J. Phys. Ther. Sci. 29: 1-7, 2017
Diego De Sousa Dantas, PT, PhD1), Sanderson José Costa De Assis, PT2), Marina Pegoraro Baroni, PT3), Johnnatas Mikael Lopes, PT4), Enio Walker Azevedo Cacho, PT, PhD1), Roberta De Oliveira Cacho, PT, PhD1), Silvana Alves Pereira, PT, PhD1)
- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences of Trairi, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte: Trairi Street, s/n, zip code: 59.200-000, Santa Cruz, RN, Brazil
- Department of Public Health, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Brazil
- Department of Physical Therapy, State University of Centro-Oeste (Unicentro), Brazil
- Department of Public Health, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
There are a recent study reporting the prevalence of idiopathic scoliosis in adolescents is about 22%. This study is a randomized controlled clinical trial that tries to clarify the effect of Klapp method on idiopathic scoliosis in adolescents. Intervention was consisted of 50 min of Klapp method 20 times. There are no significant differences between two groups after intervention but both group showed the increase of muscle strength. Even though there are some limitations, but this study may consider promising on therapeutic exercises for idiopathic scoliosis in adolescents in near future.
Excellent Paper Award 2017
Proprioceptive change impairs balance control in older patients with low back pain
J. Phys. Ther. Sci. 29: 1788–1792, 2017
Tadashi Ito, PT, PhD1–3), Yoshihito Sakai, MD, PhD2), Kazunori Yamazaki, PhD4), Kazuma Igarashi, BSc5), Noritaka Sato, PhD5), Kiyoko Yokoyama, PhD3), Yoshifumi Morita, PhD5)
- Three-dimensional Motion Analysis Room, Aichi Prefecture Mikawa Aoitori Medical and Rehabilitation Center for Developmental Disabilities: 9-3 Koyaba, Kouryuji-cho, Okazaki-shi, Aichi 444-0002, Japan
- National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Japan
- Nagoya City University School of Design & Architecture, Japan
- Faculty of Clinical Engineering, School of Health Sciences, Fujita Health University, Japan
- Nagoya Institute of Technology, Japan
In this study, 47 subjects with low back pain and 47 control subjects were recruited to clarify the influence of vibration stimulation on posture control. Different two type of vibration gave to gastrocnemius muscle and multifidus muscle and the cross-sectional area of these muscles were properly evaluated using MRI. However, it is necessary to reconsideration about fixation of the vibration equipment and selection of equipment to evaluate the postural control. In this way, it is a very interesting study from the viewpoint of novelty and development.
Excellent Paper Award 2017
J. Phys. Ther. Sci. 29: 1737-1741, 2017
Takumi Abe, MS1, 2), Yuki Soma, PhD3), Naruki Kitano, PhD4), Takashi Jindo, PhD4), Ayane Sato, MS1), Kenji Tsunoda, PhD5), Taishi Tsuji, PhD6), Tomohiro Okura, PhD7)
- Doctoral Program in Physical Education, Health and Sport Sciences, University of Tsukuba: 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8577 Japan
- Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Japan
- Department of Social Medicine, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, Japan
- Physical Fitness Research Institute, Meiji Yasuda Life Foundation of Health and Welfare, Japan
- Faculty of Social Welfare, Yamaguchi Prefectural University, Japan
- Center for Preventive Medical Sciences, Chiba University, Japan
- Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Japan
This longitudinal study, in a large sample of community-dwelling elderly Japanese, examined the relationship between physical and cognitive changes. It was remarkable that this study demonstrated particular changes in habitual walking speed and hand dexterity were significantly associated with decline in cognitive function. Very few studies have shown changes in physical function and cognitive function in such detail. We believe that this paper contributes knowledge that will inform future preventive physical therapy. Hence, we recommend this study as an excellent article.
Excellent Paper Award 2017
J. Phys. Ther. Sci. 29: 2201-2205, 2017
Ibrahim M. Zoheiry, PhD1), Haidy N. Ashem, PhD2), Hamada Ahmed Hamada Ahmed, PhD3), Rami Abbas, PhD4)
- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Physical Therapy, October 6 University, Egypt
- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Egypt
- Department of Biomechanics, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University: 7 Ahmed Elziat Street, Bean Elsariat, El Dokki, Giza, Egypt
- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Beirut Arab University, Lebanon
This study revealed that an aquatic-based exercise improved physical performance compared to a land-based exercise for severely burned patients in well-designed randomized controlled trial. Although this study was single blinding design, quality of the study was high as a RCT assessed by PEDro scale. Also, power analysis was performed to assure appropriate sample size. In addition, because details of exercise programs were described, readers can directly apply those exercises in clinical settings. Thus, clinical relevance is high. However, discussing specific effects on severely burned patients makes the paper better since discussion mainly described general effects of an aquatic-based exercise. Overall, this paper was high quality RCT and results were clinically relevant.
2016 JPTS Award
Excellent Paper Award 2016
Deep abdominal muscle thickness measured under sitting conditions during different stability tasks
J. Phys. Ther. Sci. 28: 900– 905, 2016
Hideyuki Nagai, PT, MS1), Kiyokazu Akasaka, PT, PhD2, 3), Takahiro Otsudo, PT, PhD2, 3), Yutaka Sawada, PT, MS2), Yu Okubo, PT, PhD2, 3)
- Saitama Medical Welfare College, Japan
- School of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health and Medical Care, Saitama Medical University: 981 Kawakado, Moroyama, Iruma, Saitama 350-0496, Japan
- Master and Doctoral Program of Medical Sciences in Physical Therapy, Saitama Medical University Graduate School of Medicine, Japan
Excellent Paper Award 2016
Impact of pregnancy on back pain and body posture in women
J. Phys. Ther. Sci. 28: 1199– 1207, 2016
Schröder G1), Kundt G2), Otte M1), Wendig D1), Schober HC1).
- Division of Internal Medicine I, Department of Internal Medicine, Klinikum Südstadt Rostock: Südring 81, 18059 Rostock, Germany
- Institute of Biostatistics and Informatics in Medicine and Aging Research, University of Rostock, Germany
Excellent Paper Award 2016
Effect of exercise therapy on cytokine secretion in the saliva of bedridden patients
J. Phys. Ther. Sci. 28: 2871– 2876, 2016
Hidemasa Iki1), Shunji Sawa1), Toshio Teranishi1), Masao Tomita1), Kazuhiro Nishii1), Kouji Yamada1)
- Graduate School of Health Sciences, Fujita Health University: 1-98 Kutsukake-cho, Toyoake, Aichi 470-1192, Japan
Excellent Paper Award 2016
J. Phys. Ther. Sci. 28: 3183– 3188, 2016
Kohei Maruya1,2), Yasuyoshi Asakawa3), Hideaki Ishibashi4), Hiroaki Fujita1), Tomoyuki Arai1), Haruyasu Yamaguchi2)
- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health and Medical Care, Saitama Medical University: 981 Kawakado, Irumagun, Saitama 350-0496, Japan
- Graduate School of Health Sciences, Gunma University, Japan
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Tokyo Metropolitan University, Japan
- Orthopedic Surgery, Ina Hospital, Japan
Excellent Paper Award 2016
J. Phys. Ther. Sci. 28: 2991– 2998, 2016
Ayş e Aydemir Ekim1) , Esra Erkol İ nal2), Dilek Serin Kaya1), Ş ebnem Yı lmazer1) ,Selen Kuzgun1), Gamze Mumcu1), Alper Yurdasiper3), Ahmet Musmul4)
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Zübeyde Hanı m Campus, Eskiş ehir State Hospital: Eskiş ehir, Turkey
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Süleyman Demirel University, Turkey
- Department of Radiology, Eskiş ehir State Hospital, Turkey
- Department of Biostatistics and Medical Informatics, Faculty of Medicine, Osmangazi University, Turkey
2015 JPTS Award
Excellent Paper Award 2015
Journal of Physical Therapy Science Vol.27 (2015), No. 6, p1855-1859
Tomohiro Matsuo, PT1), Taichi Sakaguchi, MD, PhD2), Atsuhisa Ishida, MD, PhD2), Satoshi Yuguchi, PT, PhD1), Kazuya Saito, PT, MSc1), Masaharu Nakajima, PT1), Takuya Ujikawa, PT1), Tomoyuki Morisawa, PT, MSc3), Genta Chikazawa, MD, PhD2), Tetsuya Takahashi, PT, PhD4)
- Department of Rehabilitation, The Sakakibara Heart Institute of Okayama: 2-5-1 Nakaicho, Kitaku, Okayamashi, Okayama 700-0804, Japan
This study points out the necessity of improving walking ability in addition to increasing physical activity level for in-hospital activity after lower extremity bypass surgery for peripheral artery disease. For the lack of investigation about the association between perioperative physical activity level and long-term prognosis, this study compared the incidence of change in walking ability and cardiovascular events within 2 years in active and inactive subject groups. The results showed that the activity group had significantly higher METs, more steps, and higher walking impairment questionnaire scores than the non-activity group at discharge and significantly lower incidence of cardiovascular events within 2 years (16.7% vs. 71.4%) than the non-activity group. The results suggest that higher in-hospital physical activity level was associated with better long-term prognosis and improvement in walking ability. Despite its small sample size of 13 cases, this study shows that walking ability and physical activity are appropriate indexes for cardiovascular disease. It strengthens the reliability of the analysis to measure data frequently over time before and after operation. In addition, it suggests that data obtained by classifying physical activity according to postoperative change and 2-year long-term prognosis are useful.
Excellent Paper Award 2015
Journal of Physical Therapy Science Vol.27 (2015), No. 7, p2133-2137
Özlem Çınar Özdemır, PT, PhD1), Yesim Bakar, PT, PhD1), Nuriye Özengın, PT, PhD1), Bülent Duran, MD2) 1) School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Abant Izzet Baysal University: 14280 Bolu, Turkey
This study is excellent and unique in that it verified the relationships among obstetric history, pelvic floor muscles, and quality of life (QOL). In Japan, women who give birth to more than two children are few, contributing to the decrease in the number of newborns in the country. Therefore, this study is important for people in developing countries. In addition, while conducting the experiment, the reliability of the measurement method was also considered; thus, the reliability of the results is likely to be high. The results show that the decreased muscular strength of the pelvic floor muscles with the increase in the number of births leads to problems such as incontinence. For the future, we would like to expect to clarify the most effective exercise for pelvic floor muscles and QOL by performing an intervention study.
Excellent Paper Award 2015
Journal of Physical Therapy Science Vol.27 (2015), No. 9, p2797-2801
Tuğba Kuru Çolak, PT, PhD1), Adnan Apti, PT, MSc2), E.Elçin Dereli, PT, PhD3), Arzu Razak Özdinçler, PT, PhD2), İlker Çolak, MD4)
Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Marmara University: Istanbul, Turkey
Early detection of adolescent diopathic scoliosis (AIS) is important. This study helped to promote early detection of AIS by using a simple and easy assessment method with the Adams Forward Bendings Test and a scoliometer. Furthermore, an article with the following points deserves an award of excellence: a total of 2,207 children were screened; screening for scoliosis in the study was performed by a team that included 3 physiotherapists experienced in scoliosis and 8 final-year physiotherapy students, examiners who had medical knowledge were in charge of the examination, and posture types were classified based in screening test results. Finally, this study revealed that the authors extracted 11 scoliosis cases from 2,207 children, with careful staging, including several screening tests and examinations conducted at the hospital. For all these reasons, we consider this original article as excellent.
Excellent Paper Award 2015
Journal of Physical Therapy Science Vol.27 (2015), No. 11, p3481-3485
Japanese elderly persons walk faster than non-Asian elderly persons: a meta-regression analysis
Masataka Ando, RPT1), Naoto Kamide, RPT, PhD2, 3)
- Department of Rehabilitation, Ushioda General Hospital, Japan
This study was reported by performing a meta-analysis of the difference in walking speed between community-dwelling Japanese and non-Asian elderly individuals. The authors investigated and analyzed 2753 systematic reviews that were extensively referenced. Interesting results were obtained about the difference in walking speed between the Japanese and non-Asian individuals. The overseas article cited as study background was instructive, and the important results were reported. In addition, new important information about walking speed of community-dwelling elderly people was presented. Hence, we recommend this study as an excellent article.
2014 JPTS Award
Best Paper Award 2014
Investigation and Macroscopic Anatomical Study of Referred Pain in Patients with Hip Disease
Junya Sakamoto, PhD, PT, Yosuke Morimoto, PT, Shun Ishii, PT, Jiro Nakano, PhD, PT, Yoshitaka Manabe, PhD, MD, Minoru Okita, PhD, PT, Toshiyuki Tsurumoto, PhD, MD
Journal of Physical Therapy Science 26(2): 203-208, 2014
Excelent Paper Award 2014
Sun Haeng Lee, Byeong-Yeon Moon, Hyun Gug Cho
Journal of Physical Therapy Science 26(2): 223-227, 2014
Excellent Paper Award 2014
Aya Hirao, Shin Murata, Jun Murata, Atsuko Kubo, Mizuki Hachiya, Toyoko Asami
Journal of Physical Therapy Science 26(8): 1279–1282, 2014
Excellent Paper Award 2014
A Three-dimensional Gait Analysis of People with Flat Arched Feet on an Ascending Slope
Myoung-Kwon Kim, PT, PhD, Yun-Seop Lee, PT, PhD
Journal of Physical Therapy Science 26(9): 1437–1440, 2014
Excellent Paper Award 2014
A Systematic Review of the Assessment Tools Used to Measure Metamemory in Patients with Brain Injury
Sumin Cha, Yeongae Yang
Journal of Physical Therapy Science 26(10): 1649–1655, 2014
2013 JPTS Award
- The Effects of Changes in Hand Position on the Electromyographic Activities of the Shoulder Stabilizzer Muscles during Push-up Plus Exercises on Unstable SurfaceSangyong Lee et al: Dept of Physical Therapy, Youngdong University
25(1): 125-128, 2013 - Effects of Combination Therapy of Heat Stress and Muscle Contraction Exercise Induced by Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation on Disuse Atrophy in the RatNao Yoshida et al: Department of Locomotive Rehabilitation Science, Unit of Rehabilitation Sciences, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki University
25(2): 201-206, 2013 - Change in Tongue Morphology in Response to Expiratory Resistance Loading Investigated by Magnetic Resonance Imaging Yukio Yanagisawa et al: Department of Rehabilitation, Health Insurance Naruto Hospital
25(6): 667-669, 2013 - The Effects of Hamstring Stretching on Leg Rotation during Knee ExtensionAtsushi Kimura: Department of Rehabilitation, Medical Education and Research Center, Meiji University of Integrative Medicine
25(6): 697-703, 2013 - Changes in Practice Schedule and Functional Task Difficulty: a Study Using the Probe Reaction Time TechniqueKazunori Akizuki et al: Department of Rehabilitation, Misato Central General Hospital
25(7): 827-831, 2013 - Intervention to Improve the Quality of Life of a Bottlenose Dolphin That Developed Necrosis on the Tail FlukesKeiichi Ueda: Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium
25(9):1 201-1207, 2013 - Association between Femoral Anteversion and Lower Extremity Posture upon Single-leg Landing: Implications for Anterior Cruciate Ligament InjuryMasaaki Kaneko et al: Department of Sports Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Juntendo University
25(10): 1213-1217, 2013 - On the Functional Capacity and Quality of Life of Patients with Acromegaly: Are They Candidates for Rehabilitation Programs?Débora Pedroza Guedes da Silva et al: Rehabilitation Sciences Master’s Program, Augusto Motta University Center
25(11): 1497-1501, 2013 - Change in the Mechanical Energy of the Body Center of Mass in Hemiplegic Gait after Continuous Use of a Plantar Flexion Resistive Ankle-foot OrthosisHirokazu Haruna et al: Division of Applied Electronics, Graduate School of Hokkaido Institute of Technology
25(11): 1437-1443, 2013
2012 JPTS Award
- The Clarification of the Strategy during Sit-to-Stand Motion from the Standpoint of Mechanical Energy TransferMasaya Anan: Department of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Sciences, Graduate School of Health Sciences, Hiroshima Unversity
24(3): 231-236, 2012 - Development of a Geriatric Fear of Falling Questionnaire for Assessing the Fear of Falling of Thai EldersPunpissa Sangpring: Faculty of Physical Therapy, Mahidol University
24(4): 359-364, 2012 - Factors Associated with the Oswestry Disability Index Score One Month after Lumbar DiscectomyKazuhiro Ishida: Department of Rehabilitation, Eniwa Hospital
24(5): 415-421 - Efficacy of Early Physiotherapy Intervention in Preterm Infant Motor Development— A Systematic Review—Fernándes Rego Francisco Javier: Early Intervention Centre “Fina Navarro López” of Lorca City Council & Department of Physiotherapy, University of Murcia
24(9): 933-940
2011 JPTS Award
- Differential Responses of Myogenic C2C12 Cells to Hypoxia between Growth and Muscle-Induction Phases: Growth, Differentiation and MotilityKaori Sato: Course of Health Sciences, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine
23(1): 161-169 - Medical Accident Prevention Education in Physical Therapy Schools in JapanHideki Koeda: Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation, Kobe International University
23(2): 289-301 - The Relationship Between Pulmonary Function and Physical Function and Mobility in Community-Dwelling Elderly Women Aged 75 Years or OlderTsutomu Abe: Department of Frontier Health Sciences, Tokyo Metropolitan University, Department of Health Science, Uekusagakuen University & Itabashi Rehabilitation Home-visiting Nursing Station
23(3): 443-449 - The Effect of Microcurrent Electrical Stimulation on the Foot Blood Circulation and Pain of Diabetic Neuropathy Rae Joon Park: Department of Physical Therapy, College of Rehabilitation Science, Daegu University
23(3): 515-518 - Effects of a Fear of Falling on Patients Undergoing Surgery for a Fracture of the Proximal Femur and Factors Leading to the Elimination of that FearMasaya Koeda: Department of Rehabilitation, Kobe Ekisaikai Hospital
23(6): 829-835 - Factors that Impact Anxiety and Depression in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary DiseaseRumi Kaneda: Courses of Health Sciences, Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences & Department of Rehabilitation, Kirigaoka Tsuda Hospital
23(6): 927-931
2010 JPTS Award
Best Paper Award
Akiyoshi Takami: Department of Strokology and Rehabilitation, Research Institute for Brain and Blood Vessels-Akita
22(2): 177-187
Excellent Paper Award
- Seeking the Cause of Myofascial Pain Syndrome by Identifying which Manual Therapy is Effective against Muscle Tenderness and StiffnessHaruki Kogo: Department of Physical Therapy, Kurume Rehabilitation Institute
22(2): 173-176 - The Influence of Positioning on Spontaneous Movements of Preterm InfantsHisako Nakano: Dept. of Physical Therapy, School of Sciences, Kyorin University
22(3): 337-34 - Relationship between Age-Associated Changes of Gait and Falls and Life-Space in Elderly PeopleHiroyuki Shimada: Section for Health Promotion, Department of Health and Medical Care, Center for Development of Advanced Medicine for Dementia, National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology
22(4): 419-424