About CHSJ

The CHSJ welcomes original research articles in the fields of nursing, physical therapy, and occupational therapy. It is an open-access online journal with no submission or publication fees.

Latest Articles

Associations among nurse manager leadership, work engagement, and work-related stress in Japanese nursing staff: a cross-sectional multigroup study
Shin Takaya, Hiroaki Ambo, Daisuke Sato and Hiroyuki Shingu
Original Research ｜ Published 14 September 2026 ｜ Volume1 ｜ Pages 26-34
Abstract Objective: To examine associations between nurse manager leadership and staff nurses’ work engagement (WE) with work-related stress in Japanese nursing staff, and to assess variation by staff nurses’ experience. [...]
Desk operation reduces neck and shoulder load during smartphone use
Kakeru Ito, Akio Kikuchi and Toshiaki Sato
Original Research ｜ Published 25 August 2026 ｜ Volume1 ｜ Pages 20-25
Abstract Objective: Smartphones have become indispensable tools in modern life. Based on previous studies, the duration of smartphone use and neck flexion angle affect the upper trapezius muscle activity. However, the effects of the smartphone holding position and the presence or absence of upper limb support during use have not been sufficiently investigated. [...]
Relationship between intrinsic foot muscle activity and dynamic balance performance during Y-Balance Test
Yusuke Murofushi, Tokiko Nagase and Katsuhiko Suzuki
Original Research ｜ Published 24 July 2026 ｜ Volume1 ｜ Pages 14-19
Abstract Objective: Intrinsic foot muscles contribute to the maintenance of the foot arch, distribution of plantar loads, and postural control. However, the specific roles of individual intrinsic foot muscles in dynamic balance tasks remain unclear. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate whether the intrinsic foot muscle activity influences dynamic balance performance during the Y-Balance Test. [...]
Characteristics of temporal changes in mechanical energy flow among lower-limb segments during walking with knee extension restriction
Masayoshi Sonoda and Hiroshi Katoh
Original Research ｜ Published 27 April 2026 ｜ Volume1 ｜ Pages 7-13
Abstract Objective: The knee joint plays a critical role during gait. When knee extension is restricted, adjacent joints are known to compensate through changes in spatiotemporal and kinematic parameters. However, the specific compensatory strategies and patterns of mechanical energy transfer remain insufficiently understood. This study aimed to clarify the characteristics of temporal changes in mechanical energy among lower-limb segments during gait with restricted knee extension. [...]
Survey on sleep conditions, lifestyle-related habits, and mental health among students at a health science university
Toshiaki Sato, Yuki Kawakatsu, Miki Takahata, Shinji Satake, Daisuke Kudo and Aaron M. Eakman
Original Research ｜ Published 21 April 2026 ｜ Volume1 ｜ Pages 1-6
Abstract Objective: This study aimed to investigate the sleep status of students at Yamagata Prefectural University of Health Sciences, identify lifestyle and mental health items related to sleep quality, and determine whether these items could be used for future lifestyle guidance. [...]