This topic is a sensitive and serious one. The "salaryman" culture in Japan has a negative reputation, and for good reason. The fact that there is a specific term in the Japanese language for death by overwork is evidence that this is a serious problem. Listen to learn more. https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Buto04VDUXnZgdoGw4Gaf?si=_V9FYHViSZyo8jFIxEATcg #tokyo #health #fitness #pain #rehabilitation

Topical pain-relieving patches — or “shippu”  — are everywhere in Japan. If you’ve ever tweaked your back, strained your shoulder, or felt sore after a long day, chances are someone has handed you one of these cooling or warming patches. They’re available over the counter at any pharmacy, or you might get a stronger version prescribed by your doctor. They’re popular with everyone from office workers to athletes. But do they actually work — or are they just expensive stickers

Samson is a physiotherapist passionate about helping people return to the activities they love. A sports enthusiast himself, he has played basketball, handball, and volleyball, and graduated with Honours in Physiotherapy from the University of Sydney. Listen to Samson's introduction on our instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOHfcZdkzXg/?igsh=bjBkbjgxejVmMTIw He has served as the team physiotherapist for The University of Hong Kong Handball Club, where he supported

One of the many things that both tourists and those living in Japan enjoy about the country is the famous hot springs. On this episode I talk about some of the health benefits that onsen offer. https://open.spotify.com/episode/1OwFPTEvu1KLKMGYwFm3Du?si=qhyFPwdiTP-9F7h1dOrbLw https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/tokyo-living/id1553980433?i=1000723509110 #japan #onsen #health #fitness #tokyo

On this episode I discuss the intrinsic health benefits of Japan's "station culture" https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/tokyo-living/id1553980433?i=1000721572839 https://open.spotify.com/episode/1XKRAmRTQYIFgnfB5MLW9X?si=7a3qNRx2Sqe30RG1Fat0Mw #tokyo #japan #health #wellness #fitness

On this episode I discuss how the goal of hitting 10,000 steps per day originated in Japan, and the practicalities and health implications of increasing our walking volume. Spotify Apple #health #wellness #tokyo #activity #walking #10Ksteps #japan

On this episode I discuss Japan's famous fighting sport, Sumo. We go into the history, as well as some of the physical aspects of the athletes. https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/tokyo-living/id1553980433?i=1000717590665 https://open.spotify.com/episode/3D06UCaeJNanZIGf9F6TA8?si=idzfSwGcTdemTkw2c6boAA #japan #tokyo #health #wellness #sport #sumo

On today's episode I discuss the health benefits of slow eating. https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Q67vs0ryqLWNcb2kgIK65?si=0R8cRkoKSFeFEhN8pG5MAQ https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/tokyo-living/id1553980433?i=1000715200629 #tokyo #health #wellness

On this episode I briefly cover a couple of basic rehab concepts - the minimal effective dose of exercise, and why no exercise should be considered compulsory. https://open.spotify.com/episode/4atc2zlMKbDxH3nlAjlpDN?si=6TRKuC6qREuJiDXA2fPIHw https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/tokyo-living/id1553980433?i=1000713498263 #tokyo #tokyoliving #health #wellness #longevity #fitness #rehab #japan

(to see videso of bianca in action, check out our instagram page https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKvCf4VTrlk/?igsh=MTd3d3J4NHkzZ3Q2eQ== ) Bianca here is a primary school teacher who suffered a partial tear of her anterior cruciate ligament. She decided to opt for non-operative management and has worked extremely hard on her rehab her at our Bluff clinic branch in Yokohama. Not only has she restored full function in her knee, but she has also increased her overall activity leve

On this episode I discuss some of the aspects that contribute to the amazing average life expectancy of the Japanese population. https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/tokyo-living/id1553980433?i=1000711217477 https://open.spotify.com/episode/6LoCXhfNVOphFO47CCo0rB?si=VgKgvX0sQb2gJZWss6FBdg  #longevity #japan #health #wellness #tokyo

We featured Emerson here in a previous client post. He was recently honoured with an award for being the oldest goalie to play in a world championships! It's true that playing a certain level of sport does get harder with age, but making sure that you are managing injuries correctly, are intelligent with your load management, and supplementing your sport with regular strength training will optimise your longevity in your sport of choice. Congratulations Emerson!!!!! #physioth

TLP Health Snippets. Preparing for a Pain-free Hiking Season. On this episode I provide some tips and exercises for a pain-free hiking season. https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/tokyo-living/id1553980433?i=1000710356398 https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ZqEJm0qO79RE9KjbbE3EA?si=4t99atQbQOuA7hnTrpm0dQ #hiking #physiotherapy #health #wellness #tokyo

Jenifer here suffered a severe foot and ankle injury last year, with fractures to multiple bones in the foot, as well as significant ligament damage and bone bruising. Unfortunately post-injury Jenifer started to develop complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), where the nervous system becomes overly sensitised, and starts to cause secondary symptoms such as colour and sensation changes and extreme sensitivity to temperature. While the process has been slow, Jenifer has been di

On this episode I discuss why we often see older Japanese people with an extremely rounded back #hunchback #Japan #kyphosis #wellness #health #fitness #podcast https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Ax8bI7KzkFe5v4aV0bxr5?si=VeoearNNQsuM0HBcIz1KDw https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/tokyo-living/id1553980433?i=1000702931093

Cold water immersion is all the rage at the moment, and has been shown to have some benefits in certain areas, but when it comes to recovery, hot water immersion may be equally as effective. Let's have a look at what the latest research says. #recovery #fitness #health #coldplunge #icebath #sauna #rehab #tokyo #physio #physiotherapy

On this episode I discuss the management of ACL tears, one of the common injuries we see during the winter and one that causes a significant degree of disability. If you are unlucky enough to have sustained an ACL tear, this episode is for you!! iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/tokyo-living/id1553980433?i=1000700011159 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6mXSKFCzlXgMQfvZyXgX0G?si=9DGSBqmbSYyDwuMOSCDqYw #tokyo #health #wellness #fitness #snow #ski #snowboard

In this episode Sam discuss some new research on the effect of exercise on longevity as well as the effect of exercise on memory. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5zQ94GOji07u1rYXsN4uvw?si=8QwqO4EwSP65mjrFsjdFlQ Itunes https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/tokyo-living/id1553980433?i=1000698958952 #activity #longevity #health #fitness #physiotherapy #physicaltherapy #physio

It's that time of the year! Most of us have something in mind that we want to achieve this year, whether it be health, fitness, work, business, family, etc💪. Most people are aware of creating SMART goals. Here are a few more tips that can increase your chances of success👊. If you have health and fitness goals that you would like to achieve this year we are always here to help😀. #goalsetting #goals #success #health #fitness

Being injured and going through rehab isn't fun. For starters, you're in pain, which by definition is an unpleasant experience, your often taken away from doing the things you enjoy, and it can also be time and money consuming. However, as physios we do commonly see some hidden benefits that people don't often consider when starting. In some cases we've seen people that weren't particularly active, or hadn't resistance trained in the past  really start to enjoy strength train