Takarazuka University of Medical and Health Care

Exercise therapy for chronic pain: an updated perspective on mesocorticolimbic system function

Patients with chronic pain often experience behavioral issues linked to pain, depression, and other emotional disorders. These problems stem from dysfunction in the mesocorticolimbic system, and exercise offers a safe, accessible, and effective alternative. It not only reduces pa...

Association between ultrasound and radiographic measurements of the medial longitudinal arch: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background The objective of this study was to compare measurements of the medial cuneiform height (MCH) and navicular height (NH)—indicators of the medial longitudinal arch (MLA)—obtained using an ultrasound imaging system (US) with values measured by X-ray (XR method),...

Thalamic projections from the cerebellar nuclei receiving proprioceptive signals from the jaw muscles in rats

The neural mechanisms involved in transmission of proprioceptive information from muscles are not fully understood. Proprioceptive signals from jaw-closing muscle spindles (jcms) are relayed to the supratrigeminal nucleus (Su5), and, then, from the Su5 to the thalamus including t...