Comparison of skin-to-bone distance in the interscapular region when measured in the prone position and in the seated position in a therapy massage chair.

[Purpose] To investigate whether the skin-to-bone distance at specific points in the interscapular region differs when measured in the prone and seated positions. [Participants and Methods] Eighteen healthy males (age, 22-63 years; height, 161.5-181.

Assessment of retention of training in improving the accuracy of needle penetration depth.

[Purpose] This study aimed to assess whether the effects of training in fine motor skills, such as improving the accuracy of acupuncture depth, persisted after the training was completed. [Participants and Methods] Fifteen students (age, 28.0 ± 8.

The effect of static stretching on key hits and subjective fatigue in eSports.

[Purpose] To explore the effects of static stretching for 20 s on key hits and subjective fatigue in an eSports-like setting. [Participants and Methods] The participants comprised of 15 healthy males who were instructed to hit a particular key on a computer keyboard using the left ring finger to achieve the maximum number of hits possible over a period of 30 s. Subjective fatigue of the forearm was assessed using a visual analog scale (VAS) before the experiment and after each trial.