Publications by authors named "Junpei Sekiya"
Background: The longitudinal arch of the foot acts like a spring during stance and contributes to walking efficiency. Pronated foot characterized by a collapsed medial longitudinal arch may have the impaired spring-like function and poor walking efficiency. However, the differences in the energetic behavior during walking between individuals with pronated foot and neutral foot have not been considered.
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- This study explored how foot joint movements are coordinated during walking in young women with hallux valgus, a condition that affects toe alignment, compared to healthy individuals.
- Researchers analyzed motion using a 3D system, revealing that those with hallux valgus had greater motion in certain foot joints, but coordination patterns were similar to those without the condition.
- The findings suggest that the abnormal foot movements and low variability in those with hallux valgus could lead to increased stress on foot tissues, indicating a potential link to the biomechanical causes of the condition.
Aims: This systematic review aimed to evaluate randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to examine the effect of maternal and infant sleep intervention during women's pregnancy for the purpose of preventing perinatal depression.
Method: A systematic search (from inception to January 28, 2019) for RCTs using five electronic databases-the Cochrane Controlled Register of Trials (CENTRAL), Embase, PubMed, PsycINFO, and Ichushi Web (Japan Medical Abstracts Society)-was conducted. Twelve investigators independently conducted initial screenings based on title and abstract, and then, two researchers performed full-text reviews one by one.
Background: The high prevalence and severe consequences of antenatal and postnatal depression makes their prevention critical. Previous systematic reviews and meta-analysis have shown the effects of psychological interventions on perinatal depression in individuals at risk. However, none have focused explicitly on universal prevention in the antenatal period.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Prevention of antenatal and postnatal depression is crucial, given its high prevalence and severe consequences. Although several systematic reviews and meta-analyses have examined the effects of psychological interventions on the population at risk for perinatal depression, few studies have focused on universal prevention and none have focused specifically on universal prevention in pregnancy. The aim of this study is to examine the effects of psychological interventions with a universal prevention focus on perinatal depression during pregnancy by performing a systematic review and meta-analysis based on both the latest articles and a broader literature search.
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