JPTS Vol. 38, No. 4 has been released

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Vol. 38, No. 4, 2026

Original Articles

Changes in body composition and safety of exercise for individuals with severe cerebral palsy: single-group pre-post observational study

Matsuda T, Akezaki Y, Tsuji Y

J Phys Ther Sci. 2026 Apr 1;38(4):152-156. doi: 10.1589/jpts.38.152

Gait analysis and evaluation of knee buckling risk following total knee arthroplasty

Shimizu R, Kimura N, Sato E, Yamaji T

J Phys Ther Sci. 2026 Apr 1;38(4):157-162. doi: 10.1589/jpts.38.157

Effects of manual therapy on the infrapatellar fat pad: a randomized controlled trial

Asano T, Fukuda Y, Kobune H, Kato T, Koyama K

J Phys Ther Sci. 2026 Apr 1;38(4):163-170. doi: 10.1589/jpts.38.163

Reliability and validity of two square agility test and workability rate of manipulation in adults with musculoskeletal disorders

Wickstrom R, Wang I

J Phys Ther Sci. 2026 Apr 1;38(4):171-178. doi: 10.1589/jpts.38.171

Social frailty and appetite status and their associations with physical, nutritional, and lifestyle factors in community-dwelling older women attending a day-care service

Yamashita T, Yanagisawa Y, Endo Y, Ishidoh K

J Phys Ther Sci. 2026 Apr 1;38(4):179-185. doi: 10.1589/jpts.38.179