International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Akita University Graduate School of Medicine, Akita, Japan

Biography

Dr. Yoichi Shimada is a distinguished professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Akita University Graduate School of Medicine in Akita, Japan. His clinical expertise encompasses a broad spectrum of musculoskeletal conditions, with a particular focus on osteoporosis, spinal disorders, and rehabilitation medicine. Dr. Shimada is actively involved in both clinical practice and research, contributing significantly to the advancement of orthopedic medicine.

Publications

• Research Article   
  Relationship between Dynamic Trunk Balance and the Mini-Balance Evaluation Systems Test in Elderly Women
  Author(s): Yasuhiro Takahashi*, Kimio Saito, Toshiki Matsunaga, Takehiro Iwami, Daisuke Kudo, Kengo Tate, Naohisa Miyakoshi and Yoichi Shimada
  
  Objectives: Among elderly individuals, falls are major contributors to becoming bedridden, and evaluating and preventing the risk of falls is thus important in the elderly. Trunk balance stability is important to prevent falling. To safely measure trunk balance function, we have developed a dynamic balance-measurement device that is used with the subject in a sitting position. This Mini-Balance Evaluation Systems Test (Mini-BESTest) is a simple balance evaluation test that appears useful for detecting problems with balance function. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between dynamic trunk balance and findings on the Mini-BESTest in elderly women. Methods: Participants comprised 31 healthy women >60 years old. Evaluation items were the Mini-BESTest total score; dynamic sitting balance, static postural balance, and mu.. View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/2329-9096.20.08.534

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Other relevant publications from this author

•  1. Osteoporosis in Orthopedics: Assessment and Therapeutic Options

  2. A Nationwide Survey on the Incidence and Characteristics of Traumatic Spinal Cord Injuries in Japan

  3. An Epidemiological Study of Traumatic Spinal Cord Injuries in the Elderly in Japan

  4. Diagnostic Accuracy of the Mobile Assessment of Varus Thrust Using Nine-axis Inertial Measurement Units

  5. Evaluation of Scoliosis Screening Using Moire Topography in School Children