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Decoding the Running Conundrum: To Change or Not to Change Your Running Style for Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation

Introduction Running is a dynamic and liberating activity that brings immense joy to countless enthusiasts. However, the potential for...

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Title: Navigating Over-the-Counter Pain Medications in Japan: What You Need to Know

Introduction When it comes to managing pain and inflammation, understanding the over-the-counter (OTC) options available in a specific...

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Youtube video: FIX your HEEL PAIN with these 5 TIPS!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yKARE8DCaQ&t=15s Our clinical director and head physiotherapist, Sam, goes over 5 basic tips for dealing...

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Safeguarding Your Athletic Journey: A Comprehensive Guide to Preventing Sports Injuries

Introduction Embarking on a sports journey is exhilarating, but the risk of injuries looms large. The key to a sustained and thriving...

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Navigating Shoulder Pain: Understanding the Necessity of Shoulder Surgery

Introduction: Shoulder pain, a common complaint among individuals, can sometimes lead to the consideration of surgery for relief. In this...

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Tokyo Living Podcast: Injury Edition – Rotator Cuff Related Shoulder Pain

On this episode of the injury edition, Sam tackles the topic of rotator cuff related shoulder pain, rotator cuff tears and shoulder...

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Nomenclature or Nuance? Demystifying the Physiotherapist vs. Physical Therapist Debate

Introduction In the realm of rehabilitation and musculoskeletal care, you may have encountered two seemingly distinct titles:...

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How Often Do I Need to Attend Physical Therapy? Finding Personalized Care Plans

Introduction When it comes to physical therapy, the prescription often reads something like "twice per week for 6 weeks" or "12 total...

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Post-marathon return to training

The Tokyo Marathon was held on Sunday March 5th, a little over a month ago. If you were one of the amazing participants who participated...

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To Keep or Not to Keep: The Dilemma of Removing Metal After Surgery

Introduction The decision to keep or remove metal implants after surgery is a complex one that often involves weighing various factors....

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Navigating Lower Back Pain: The Role of Medication in Acute and Chronic Cases

Introduction Lower back pain, whether acute or chronic, can significantly impact one's daily life. The decision to take medication for...

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BLOG POST - Tips for back pain with sitting or bending

Our clinical director and head physiotherapist, Sam, goes over do's and dont's for relieving back pain. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z...

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Accessing care: Do you need a referral to see a physiotherapist in Japan?

Medical systems can be difficult to navigate, particularly when you are in a foreign country. In this post we discuss whether or not a...

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Comprehensive Physical Therapy Guide to Vertigo & Dizziness: Symptoms, Causes, and Effective Treatment

Introduction Vertigo and dizziness are common and often debilitating conditions that affect millions of people worldwide. Dizziness is...

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Rehabilitative Exercise: What are we actually trying to achieve?

Most individuals, be they athletes or general population patients, understand that exercise is the most important factor in the...

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Understanding Cervicogenic Headaches

Introduction Headaches are a common ailment that can arise from various sources, and one lesser-known headache type is the cervicogenic...

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Tokyo Living Podcast Injury Edition – Plantar Fasciitis

On this episode of the injury edition, Sam discusses the diagnosis and management of plantar fasciitis (or at least that’s what everyone...

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What is the best exercise to prevent office work-related neck pain

Next to back pain, neck pain is the second most common musculoskeletal problem. Approximately 15% of the population are thought to report...

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Does Back Pain Cause Chest Pain? Unraveling the Connection

Back pain and chest pain are common ailments that many people experience at some point in their lives. While these two issues may seem...

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Guide to Dealing with Night Pain

Pain during the night can be a problem with a number of different conditions. As sleep is one of our most important recovery modalities,...

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