Fumihiro Tajima
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View article: Orexinergic activation in the ventrolateral periaqueductal gray contributes to voluntary exercise-induced hypoalgesia in neuropathic pain model mice
Orexinergic activation in the ventrolateral periaqueductal gray contributes to voluntary exercise-induced hypoalgesia in neuropathic pain model mice Open
Voluntary exercise is known to alleviate chronic pain, yet the underlying neural mechanisms, including the descending pain inhibitory system, remain incompletely understood. As orexin is recognized as a neuromodulator involved in pain regu…
View article: Case Report: Rehabilitation assessment and exercise using cardiopulmonary exercise test after coronavirus-disease pneumonia
Case Report: Rehabilitation assessment and exercise using cardiopulmonary exercise test after coronavirus-disease pneumonia Open
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) affects not only respiratory function, but also physical function and decreases activities of daily living. Cardiopulmonary evaluation using cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET) was performed in two patients …
View article: A Case of Lateral Lumbosacral Dislocation with Cauda Equina and Dural Injury Treated by Posterior Reduction and Fixation.
A Case of Lateral Lumbosacral Dislocation with Cauda Equina and Dural Injury Treated by Posterior Reduction and Fixation. Open
A 28-year-old woman was transported to our hospital after falling from a motorcycle. On arrival, she presented with numbness and sensory disturbances distal to both lower legs, along with right-dominant lower limb paralysis. The anal sphin…
View article: Increases of peripheral blood pressure in men with cervical spinal cord injuries
Increases of peripheral blood pressure in men with cervical spinal cord injuries Open
Patients with cervical spinal cord injuries (CSCI) experience hypotension mainly caused by attenuated total peripheral resistance. Some physicians and nurses believe that this peripheral blood pressure (PBP) decrease in patients with CSCI …
View article: Acute effects of 10-minute robotic leg movements on a dynamic tilt table in patients with chronic stroke
Acute effects of 10-minute robotic leg movements on a dynamic tilt table in patients with chronic stroke Open
[Purpose] We previously reported that a combination of stepping and functional electrical stimulation on a dynamic tilt table with robotic leg movement improved walking speed in patients with stroke. The purpose of this study was to assess…
View article: The Relationship between Physical Function and Quality of Life in Elderly People Requiring Long-term Care
The Relationship between Physical Function and Quality of Life in Elderly People Requiring Long-term Care Open
The findings revealed a correlation between physical functions, including standing and walking, and QoL in elderly individuals requiring light nursing care. Maintaining and enhancing standing and walking abilities among this demographic gr…
View article: The Acute Effect of Hot Water Immersion on Cardiac Function in Individuals with Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
The Acute Effect of Hot Water Immersion on Cardiac Function in Individuals with Cervical Spinal Cord Injury Open
Background/Objectives: Thermotherapy is expected to assist in the prevention of arteriosclerosis and cardiovascular disease in individuals with spinal cord injuries. This study aimed to investigate the impact and underlying mechanisms of w…
View article: Perspectives of Healthcare Professionals and People with a Spinal Cord Injury on Resistance Exercise Intensity in Japan, Indonesia, Korea and Thailand
Perspectives of Healthcare Professionals and People with a Spinal Cord Injury on Resistance Exercise Intensity in Japan, Indonesia, Korea and Thailand Open
(1) Background: This study aims to investigate differences in the perspectives of healthcare professionals (HCPs) and adults with spinal cord injury (SCI) on resistance exercise intensity in Asian countries in association with knowledge tr…
View article: Perspectives on Resistance Exercise Intensity of Healthcare Professionals and People With a Spinal Cord Injury in Japan, Indonesia, Korea and Thailand
Perspectives on Resistance Exercise Intensity of Healthcare Professionals and People With a Spinal Cord Injury in Japan, Indonesia, Korea and Thailand Open
(1) Background: This study aims to investigate differences in the perspectives of exercise intensity for resistance exercise of healthcare professionals (HCPs) and adults living with spinal cord injury (SCI) in Asian countries. Also, it ve…
View article: Observations of cold-induced vasodilation in persons with spinal cord injuries
Observations of cold-induced vasodilation in persons with spinal cord injuries Open
Study design Acute experimental study. Objectives Cold-induced vasodilation is a local mechanism of protection against frostbite in non-injured persons. We assessed whether an increase in skin blood flow (SkBF) during local cooling (LC) wa…
View article: Evidence and Recommendations for Acute Stroke Rehabilitation from the Japan Stroke Society: Abridged Secondary Publication of the Japanese-language Version
Evidence and Recommendations for Acute Stroke Rehabilitation from the Japan Stroke Society: Abridged Secondary Publication of the Japanese-language Version Open
These recommendations suggest broad principles of rehabilitative intervention in the acute phase of stroke. In the near future, it is expected that the dissemination of these recommendations will result in an increase in the quality of acu…
View article: Blood Pressure Regulation in Persons with a Transfemoral Amputation: Effects of Wearing a Prosthesis
Blood Pressure Regulation in Persons with a Transfemoral Amputation: Effects of Wearing a Prosthesis Open
INTRODUCTION The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of wearing a transfemoral prosthesis (FP) on blood pressure regulation in response to postural change. METHODS We enrolled seven persons with a transfemoral amputation wh…
View article: Increase in Serum Interleukin-1 Receptor Antagonist (IL-1ra) Levels after Wheelchair Half Marathon Race in Male Athletes with Spinal Cord Injury
Increase in Serum Interleukin-1 Receptor Antagonist (IL-1ra) Levels after Wheelchair Half Marathon Race in Male Athletes with Spinal Cord Injury Open
Exercise increases the serum level of interleukin-6 (IL-6), which in turn stimulates the production of various inflammatory cytokine antagonists, such as interleukin-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1ra). Individuals with cervical spinal cord inj…
View article: White matter microstructural alterations in patients with neuropathic pain after spinal cord injury: a diffusion tensor imaging study
White matter microstructural alterations in patients with neuropathic pain after spinal cord injury: a diffusion tensor imaging study Open
Background Through contrastive analysis, we aimed to identify the white matter brain regions that show microstructural changes in patients with neuropathic pain (NP) after spinal cord injury (SCI). Methods We categorized patients with SCI …
View article: Case report: Rehabilitation course in thrombocytopenia, anasarca, fever, reticulin fibrosis/renal failure, and organomegaly syndrome complicated by cerebral infarction in the left parabolic coronary region
Case report: Rehabilitation course in thrombocytopenia, anasarca, fever, reticulin fibrosis/renal failure, and organomegaly syndrome complicated by cerebral infarction in the left parabolic coronary region Open
Although thrombocytopenia, anasarca, fever, reticulin fibrosis/renal failure, and organomegaly (TAFRO) syndrome was first reported in 2010, its pathogenesis and prognosis are still unknown. Moreover, reports on rehabilitation in patients w…
View article: Effects of continuous bicycle ergometer and step exercises from admission to discharge in a patient with myelodysplastic syndrome undergoing myeloablative conditioning and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: A case report
Effects of continuous bicycle ergometer and step exercises from admission to discharge in a patient with myelodysplastic syndrome undergoing myeloablative conditioning and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: A case report Open
Background: In myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), in addition to disease-related symptoms, many adverse events are associated with anticancer agents, myeloablative conditioning (MAC), and allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (a…
View article: Questionnaire Survey on Regenerative Medicine for Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury
Questionnaire Survey on Regenerative Medicine for Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury Open
目的：本研究の目的は脊髄損傷者を対象として脊髄再生医療に対するアンケート調査を実施し，その認識を明らかにすることである．
View article: Survey on the Effectiveness of the “Let's Become a Physiatrist” Seminar
Survey on the Effectiveness of the “Let's Become a Physiatrist” Seminar Open
目的：リハビリテーション科は日本専門医機構が認定する基本19領域の1つであるが，全国82大学医学部にリハビリテーション医学講座は44大学にしか設置されておらず，リハビリテーション医学の教育が不十分なまま基本診療科として選択することに不安を抱えている医師は多い．そんな不安を払拭するために2017年から「リハビリテーション科医になろうセミナー」が開催されているが，それらの結果が専攻医数にどのように現れているのかを調査することを目的とした．
View article: Feasibility of Seated Stepping and Handshaking as a Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing: A Pilot Study
Feasibility of Seated Stepping and Handshaking as a Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing: A Pilot Study Open
Cardiopulmonary function is usually assessed by cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPX) using a cycle ergometer (CE-CPX) or a treadmill, which is difficult in patients with lower extremity motor dysfunction. A stepping and handshaking (SHS)…
View article: Dissonance in views between healthcare professionals and adults with a spinal cord injury with their understanding and interpretation of exercise intensity for exercise prescription
Dissonance in views between healthcare professionals and adults with a spinal cord injury with their understanding and interpretation of exercise intensity for exercise prescription Open
Objectives To evaluate the difference between healthcare professionals (HCPs) and adults with spinal cord injury (SCI) in Asia regarding knowledge and interpretation of ‘exercise intensity’ for aerobic exercise prescription. Methods and st…
View article: Effect of Three Weeks of High-Intensity, Long-Term Preoperative Rehabilitation for Esophageal Cancer Patients with Stroke Sequelae Who Were Considered Unfit for Surgery Due to Low Activity: A Case Report
Effect of Three Weeks of High-Intensity, Long-Term Preoperative Rehabilitation for Esophageal Cancer Patients with Stroke Sequelae Who Were Considered Unfit for Surgery Due to Low Activity: A Case Report Open
Treatment of esophageal cancer is based on tumor-node-metastasis (TNM) classification, and surgical treatment is chosen based on the patient’s ability to tolerate surgery. Surgical endurance partly depends on activity status, with performa…
View article: Renal and Endocrine Responses to Arm Exercise in Persons with Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Renal and Endocrine Responses to Arm Exercise in Persons with Cervical Spinal Cord Injury Open
The aim of this study was to assess renal functions and endocrine responses to arm exercise in persons with cervical spinal cord injury (CSCI) under euhydrated conditions (free drinking of water), and to determine the physiological effects…
View article: Comparative Study of Muscle Hardness during Water-Walking and Land-Walking Using Ultrasound Real-Time Tissue Elastography in Healthy Young People
Comparative Study of Muscle Hardness during Water-Walking and Land-Walking Using Ultrasound Real-Time Tissue Elastography in Healthy Young People Open
Compared with land-walking, water-walking is considered to be beneficial as a whole-body exercise because of the characteristics of water (buoyancy, viscosity, hydrostatic pressure, and water temperature). However, there are few reports on…
View article: Effectiveness of a 3-Week Rehabilitation Program Combining Muscle Strengthening and Endurance Exercises Prior to Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Non-Randomized Controlled Trial
Effectiveness of a 3-Week Rehabilitation Program Combining Muscle Strengthening and Endurance Exercises Prior to Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Non-Randomized Controlled Trial Open
We evaluated the effectiveness of a high-intensity preoperative resistance and endurance training program in improving physical function among patients scheduled for total knee arthroplasty. This non-randomized controlled trial included 33…
View article: Case report: Physical findings, physical therapy practice, and characteristics of disability of activities of daily living caused by obturator nerve palsy after neurotmesis
Case report: Physical findings, physical therapy practice, and characteristics of disability of activities of daily living caused by obturator nerve palsy after neurotmesis Open
The obturator nerve originates from the lumbar plexus and innervates sensation in the thigh and movement of the adductor muscle group of the hip. Reports on physical therapy for patients with obturator nerve injuries have been limited due …
View article: A prospective and preliminary observation of cardiovascular responses to the head-up tilting test in patients with over 1-year follow-up after coronary artery bypass grafting
A prospective and preliminary observation of cardiovascular responses to the head-up tilting test in patients with over 1-year follow-up after coronary artery bypass grafting Open
Hori et al. have suggested previously that blood pressure during a head-up tilt (HUT) in a patient after CABG at discharge was likely to decrease, even they took exercise therapy. Medication status after CABG and reduced stroke volume, one…