Part 1: diagnosis and treatment plans Introduction “Tennis elbow, undoubtedly, ranks among the most common injuries in tennis. Lateral epicondilitis or elbow tendinopathy (LET), commonly referred to as tennis elbow, can also afflict individuals who aren’t tennis players. Those engaged in occupations that heavily involve hand usage, such as agricultural Read more…
Part 2: importance of whole-body movement and specific exercises Why do we consider other body parts? Tennis swing necessitates coordinated movement involving the ankle, knee, hip, trunk, shoulder, elbow, and wrist. Research indicates that over half of the force exerted on the ball during a tennis swing originates from the Read more…
During my return to Japan in July 2023, I held a PRIISM Golf workshop in Japan. A practical workshop on PRIISM Golf, “Golf from the Body’s Perspective,” was held at the Umezato Country Club with young physiotherapists, acupuncturists, and trainers. The workshop was a great opportunity for aspiring golfers and Read more…
August 3, 2023: I was invited to speak at SPORTEC 2023 at Tokyo Big Sight during my temporary return to Japan. SPORTEC has been held since 2009 and is Japan’s largest comprehensive exhibition on the sports and health industry, where sports-related companies and organizations from around the world present their Read more…
Introduction Many people ask physical therapists, “Should I put ice or heat?”. This is a controversial topic that has been discussed lately. People used to believe that we should always apply ice after ankle sprain. However, nowadays, some people argue that applying heat is better than ice because research showed Read more…
