Further study sports science, Strengthen athlete support
“Medical,” which promotes the treatment and research of sports injuries and diseases related to athletes, “Athletic Trainers (AT)” and “Strength & Conditioning (S&C),” which work with athletes on-site to implement initiatives aimed at returning to competition and improving performance. , “Science” to measure and research along with biomechanics and exercise physiology, “Nutrition” to manage nutrition to prevent injury and illness according to the goals of sports characteristics, conditions, and physical development, and utilize specialized knowledge. We have set up six areas of “coach” to realize athlete support. We aim to contribute to the development of the sports world by realizing a total support service in cooperation with six fields.
Based on the idea that the evolution of sports sites is essential for the prevention and treatment of sports-related injuries and the improvement of athletes' competitiveness, Each division of conditioning (S&C), nutrition, and coaching is active.
In addition to strongly supporting athletes as a daily activity, we aim to contribute to the development of sports medicine science by encouraging research activities in order to support all athletes, not limited to our university.
We provide sports medical support to athletes belonging to Teikyo University Group athletic clubs, primarily Teikyo University's Intensive Training Club, as well as top athletes from outside the university, contributing to the prevention and treatment of sports injuries and the improvement of performance.
We will contribute to the development of sports medicine science by disclosing the above activities and research results internally and externally through academic society activities and submission of academic papers.
This center was established in 2011 to further develop Department of Sport and Medical Science that was established earlier, and to strengthen sports science research and support for athletes.
Aiming for sports medicine scientific support inside and outside the university
In March 2008, former President Shoichi Okinaga announced his vision of providing sports medical and sports scientific support, primarily to Rugby Football Club and Ekiden (Road Relay) Club, to help prevent and treat sports injuries and improve performance. Furthermore, in the future, these activities will be expanded both on and off campus, and an organization will be established that will contribute to society as Teikyo University. This led to discussions about establishing a Sports Medical Science Center.
Based on this concept, Masato Takao (then Professor Department of Sport and Medical Science) and Masayuki Iwade (then Associate Professor of Department of Sport and Medical Science and Rugby Football Club Coach) took the lead in coordinating with doctors, athletic trainers, nutritionists, and researchers to start regular medical checkups for all members of designated sports clubs, a sports outpatient clinic at Hachioji Campus Clinic, emergency response in the event of a sports injury, and athletic rehabilitation for returning to competition after a sports injury. As these activities produced solid results, the Center was established on April 1, 2011, at the direction of President Yoshihito Okinaga, with the aim of providing sports medical support to athletes and advancing sports medical science.
When the center was first established, it began supporting three on-campus athletic clubs Rugby Football Club, Ekiden (Road Relay) Club, and Cheerleading Club, but in 2013 the baseball club joined in. With the opening of the Teikyo University Institute of Sports Science & Medicine building in October 2018, the center has gradually expanded its services to sports athletes outside the university.
Organization / system diagram
Member
Head of Center Professor Takumi Nakagawa
Deputy Head of Center Professor Masayuki Iwade
executive committee Professor Wataru Miyamoto
Associate Professor Sasahara (Head of Medical Department) Professor Atsushi Fukai Professor Naoyuki Yokoyama Professor Yoichi Yasui Associate Professor Kumiko Konno Associate Professor Aomi Toyooka Senior Assistant Professor Hironari Iseki Senior Assistant Professor Keisuke Tsukada Assistant Professor Toshiro Shima Yusuke Hirahata Researcher Teaching Associate Shuichi Umeki
Senior Assistant Professor Norio Saga (Head of the Science Department) Professor Shinji Sato Senior Assistant Professor Tomo Onishi
Assistant Professor Takumi Matsuda (Head of the Athletic Trainer Department) Senior Assistant Professor Yasuaki Okawa Assistant Professor Ozo Takesue Assistant Professor Kenichiro Tsuru Assistant Professor Yuki Matsunaga Assistant Professor Reika Otsuka Trainer Akiko Muto Trainer Natsumi Otake Keisuke Fujita, Trainer
Senior Assistant Professor Kei Kato (Head of Strength & Conditioning Department) Assistant Professor Seiichiro Takei Trainer Katsutoshi Sato Trainer Masataka Yoshikai
Senior Assistant Professor Mizue Fujii (Head of the Nutrition Department) Senior Assistant Professor Maya Toraishi Senior Assistant Professor Mayumi Kasai Assistant Professor Mamiko Ichikawa Maki Shibasaki, Registered Dietitian Yuka Okano, Registered Dietitian Yuki Okumura, Registered Dietitian Ayaka Ono, Registered Dietitian
Senior Assistant Professor Tomokazu Soma (Head of Coaching Department, Rugby Football Club Manager) Associate Professor Takayuki Nakano (Ekiden (Road Relay) Club Coach) Senior Assistant Professor Kana Iwano (Cheerleading Club Director) Assistant Professor Toshikatsu Fukuda (Rugby Football Club Coach)
Specially Appointed Professor Atsushi Masushima Specially Appointed Professor Yuya Masuda Jun Sasahara, Specially Appointed Associate Professor Jun Kanda, Specially Appointed Associate Professor Keisuke Tsukada, Specially Appointed Senior Assistant Professor Toshiro Shima, Specially Appointed Assistant Professor Yusuke Hirahata Researcher Mizue Fujii, Specially Appointed Senior Assistant Professor Yasuaki Okawa, Specially Appointed Senior Assistant Professor
(As of April 2025)
Introduction of research and activities
In addition to the knowledge in the field of sports medicine accumulated in a wide range of sports fields, we are working to improve the prevention and treatment of sports injuries by collecting information from field athletes on a daily basis and conducting research activities.
Main research and activities
screening We perform the following medical checks to prevent sports injuries. (1) Questionnaire to athletes (2) Medical examination by a doctor (3) Physiological function tests such as electrocardiogram, respiratory function, and ultrasound (4) X-ray examination of chest and limbs (5) Morphological measurement such as alignment (6) Physical check of tightness, range of motion, muscle strength, etc. In addition, we instruct athletes who are judged to require a secondary detailed examination to undergo an MRI examination or see a specialist, and respond individually according to the results.
Enlightenment to players Lectures are given to athletes so that they can acquire knowledge about injuries according to the competition characteristics of each club activity.
Regular blood tests, body composition measurements, and nutritional surveys Blood tests, body composition measurements (InBody720), and nutritional surveys are conducted once a month to understand nutritional status, anemia, fatigue level, etc. If any abnormalities are found in the athletes, they are interviewed individually by a registered dietitian and receive nutritional guidance, and if necessary, undergo Internal Medicine checkups and treatment.
Training guidance for sports injury prevention and performance improvement
Athletic trainers (AT) and strength and conditioning (S&C) trainers provide training at our center and on the ground.
Diagnosis of athletes at our sports medicine clinic Our Sports Medicine Clinic is a clinic specializing in sports injury treatment. In addition to diagnostic imaging equipment such as ultrasound, X-rays, and MRI, we also have treatment equipment such as extracorporeal shock wave therapy equipment and hyperbaric oxygen treatment rooms. At our clinic, except for extracorporeal shock wave therapy and hyperbaric oxygen therapy, we provide insurance medical treatment using health insurance.
Consultations at Teikyo University Hospital and referrals to other specialists Our center operates under the principle that athletes who have suffered sports injuries should be treated by authorities with true clinical expertise, not by doctors with a specific title. We refer patients to the appropriate, reliable specialists, including those at our School of Medicine affiliated hospital and the Teikyo University Mizonokuchi Hospital Orthopedic Surgery.
Medical support for top off-campus athletes We also provide medical support to top athletes outside the university, including soccer, baseball, and volleyball.
athletic rehabilitation Postoperative and conservative treatment in the event of injury or surgery is performed by athletic trainers under the direction of a doctor within our center. We also offer acupuncture treatments at our center.
Support at competitions and training camps Sports doctors accompany the tournament and training camp as needed to provide medical support.
Training in Japan and overseas Aiming to make this center equal to or higher than similar facilities in each country, we dispatch our staff to major facilities in Japan and overseas for training.
Motion analysis for old ankle lateral ligament injury
About the effect of kinesio tape on the position sense of the knee joint
Usefulness of ultrasonic diagnosis for stenotic tendon sheath synovitis of flexor hallucis longus tendon
Usefulness of Ultrasonography for Old-fashioned Ankle Lateral Ligament Injury
Effectiveness of low-power ultrasonic pulse (safeth) for tibial stress fracture
About the effect of Unstable shoes on standing balance and range of motion of ankle joints
Effectiveness of trunk function evaluation method using one-leg squat movement
Effectiveness of low-power ultrasonic pulse (safeth) in prevention of Achilles tendon disease
Effectiveness of low-power ultrasonic pulse (safeth) for soft tissue damage
Effectiveness of ultrasonography in diagnostic imaging of anterior calcaneal process fractures
Effectiveness of low-power ultrasonic pulse (safeth) for Osgood disease
Incidence of pronational legs and stress fractures
Access
The center is located on Hachioji Campus where each club is active.
Teikyo University Institute of Sports Science & Medicine 359 Otsuka, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo 192-0395 Hachioji Campus Sports Medical Science Center Building
