JPTS Vol. 37, No. 6 has been released

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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