International Journals

  1. Nishioka, T., Yamaguchi, S., Inami, T. Flight time method modified: Development of a novel and more accurate method for measuring vertical jump height using a smartphone application. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, Accepted for publication, 2024.
  2. Yamaguchi, S., Inami, T., et al., Bioimpedance analysis for identifying new indicators of exercise-induced muscle damage. Scientific Reports, 14: 15299, 2024.
  3. Chida, K., Inami, T., Yamaguchi, S., Yoshida, Y., Kohtake, N. Effects of different target distances on the kinematics of hip, knee, and ankle joints in the fencing lunge. Biomechanics, 4: 309-318, 2024.
  4. Yamaguchi, S., Inami, T., et al., The Effect of 28 Days of creatine prior intake on accelerated recovery from exercise-induced muscle damage: A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial. Nutrients, 16: 896, 2024.
  5. Inami, T., et al., Relationship between changes in muscle stiffness after a comfortable massage and the massage pressure. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 39: 350-355, 2024.
  6. Katsura, Y., Inami, T., et al., Effects of lunges inserted in walking on lower limb muscle strength, physical and cognitive function of regular walkers. European Journal of Applied Physiology, doi: 10.1007/s00421-024-05453-y., 2024.
  7. Chida, K., Inami, T., et al. Assessing the Validity of Two-Dimensional Video Analysis for Measuring Lower Limb Joint Angles during Fencing Lunge. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living (Section Sports Science, Technology and Engineering), 6:1335272, 2024.
  8. Inami, T., et al., Relationships between changes in muscle shear modulus, urinary titin N-terminal fragment, and maximum voluntary contraction torque after eccentric exercise of the elbow flexors. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 22: 797-805, 2023.
  9. Inami, T., Yamaguchi, S., Nishioka, T., et al., The effect of contrast water therapy on dehydration during endurance training camps in moderate-altitude environments. Sports, 11: 232, 2023.
  10. Soga, T., Inami, T., et al., Hamstring activity before and after break-point angle calculated by smartphone application during Nordic hamstring exercise. International Journal of of Sports Physical Therapy, 18: 1290-1298, 2023.
  11. Chida, K., Inami, T., et al. Relationship between body center of mass velocity and lower limb joint angles during advance lunge in skilled male university fencers. biomechanics, 3: 377-388, 2023.
  12. Soga, T., Inami, T., et al., The validity and reliability of a smartphone application for break-point angle measurement during nordic hamstring exercise. International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, 18: 917-922, 2023.
  13. Fukano, M., Inami, T., et al., Damage and recovery of the intrinsic and extrinsic foot muscles from running a full marathon. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, 33: 1486-1493, 2023.
  14. Kim, H.K., Inami, T., et al., Chrono-Exercise: Time-of-Day-Dependent Physiological Responses to Exercise. Sports Medicine and Health Science, 5: 50-58, 2023.
  15. Morito, A., Inami, T., et al., Effect of ice slurry ingestion on post-exercise physiological responses in rugby union players. Physiologia, 2(4): 154-163, 2022.
  16. Inami, T., et al., Changes in muscle shear modulus and urinary titin N-terminal fragment after eccentric exercise. Journal of Sport Science and Medicine, 21: 536-544, 2022.
  17. Morito, A., Inami, T., et al., Ice slurry ingestion improves physical performance during high-intensity intermittent exercise in a hot environment. PLoS ONE, 17(9): e0274584, 2022.
  18. Inami, T., Yamaguchi, S., Kim, H.K., Murayama, M. Localized-bioelectrical impedance vector analysis on mechanical property changes after muscle injury and damage. Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 63: 509-510, doi: 10.23736/S0022-4707.22.14416-6. 2022,
  19. Kim, H.K., Inami, T., et al., Late-afternoon endurance exercise is more effective than morning endurance exercise at improving 24-h glucose and blood lipid levels. Frontiers in Endocrinology, 19; 13: 957239, 2022.
  20. Morito, A., Inami, T., et al., Effect of ingestion of ice slurry on the sleep quality of rugby union players in the summer season. Physiologia, 2(3), 46-54, 2022.
  21. Murayama, M., Inami, T., et al. Changes in biceps brachii muscle hardness assessed by a push-in meter and strain elastography after eccentric versus concentric contractions. Scientific Reports, 12, 9214, 2022.
  22. Yamaguchi, S., Inami, T., Yamashita, D., Kohtake, N. Physical Characteristics and Performance of Starters and Non-Starters in Elite-Level Female Soccer Players in College: A Case Study of Japanese Athletes. Football Science, 19: 49-58, 2022.
  23. Fukano, M., Inami, T., et al., Increase in foot arch asymmetry after full marathon completion. Journal of Sports Sciences, 12: 1-7, 2021.
  24. Mineta, S., Inami, T., et al., Greater knee varus angle and pelvic internal rotation after landing are predictive factors of a non-contact lateral ankle sprain. Physical Therapy in Sport. 50: 59-64, 2021.
  25. Yoshimura, A., Inami, T., et al.,  The acute mechanism of the self-massage-induced effects of using a foam roller. Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies, 27: 103-112, 2021.
  26. Yoshida, Y., Inami, T., Takase, T. Body composition of collegiate kendo players. Journal of Sports Medicine Physical Fitness, 61:1430-1431, 2021.
  27. Murayama, M., Inami, T., et al., Biceps brachii muscle hardness assessed by a push-in meter in comparison to ultrasound strain elastography. Sci., Rep., 10: 20308, 2020.
  28. Yamaguchi, S., Inami, T., et al., Changes in urinary titin N-terminal fragments as a biomarker of exercise-induced muscle damage in the repeated bout effect. Journal Science and Medicine in Sport, 23: 536-540, 2020. 
  29. Yamaguchi, S., Inami, T., et al., Changes in urinary titin N-terminal fragment concentration after concentric and eccentric exercise. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine. 19: 121-129, 2020.
  30. Higashihara, A., Inami, T., et al., Regional differences in hamstring muscle damage after marathon. PLoS One, 15: e0234401, 2020. 
  31. Inami, T., et al., Tracking of time-dependent changes in muscle hardness after a full marathon. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 33: 3431-3437, 2019.
  32. Inami, T., et al., Changes in muscle hardness after a full marathon appear different even intramuscularly. Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 59: 1094-1095, 2019.
  33. Inami, T., et al., Changes in the linear relationship between muscle contraction intensity and muscle hardness after rectus femoris muscle strain. Case Report in Orthopedics., 7813217, 2019.
  34. Ikeda, N., Inami, T., et al., Stretching combined with repetitive small length changes of the plantar flexors enhances their passive extensibility while not compromising strength. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 18: 58-64, 2019.
  35. Mineta, S, Inami, T., et al., The reliability, and discriminative ability of the identification of functional ankle instability questionnaire, Japanese version. Physical Therapy in Sport, 35: 1-6, 2019. 
  36. Yoshimura, A., Inami, T., et al., Effects of self-myofascial release using a foam roller on range of motion and morphological changes in muscle: A crossover study. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 35: 2444-2450, 2019.
  37. Nakagawa, K., Inami, T., et al., Unstable rocker shoes promote recovery from marathon-induced muscle damage in novice runners. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, 28: 621-629, 2018.
  38. Fukano, M., Inami, T., et al., Foot posture alteration and recovery following a full marathon run. European Journal of Sports Science, 18: 1338-1345, 2018.
  39. Murayama, M., Inami, T., et al., Optimum displacement of muscle in relation to thickness for biceps brachii hardness measurement using a push-in meter. Biomedical Physics and Engineering Express, 5: 017001, 2018.
  40. Inami, T., Nosaka, K., et al., Relationship between isometric contraction intensity and muscle hardness assessed by ultrasound strain elastography. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 117: 843-852, 2017.
  41. Inami, T., Shimizu, T. The change in muscle hardness after static stretching evaluated by different ultrasound elastography techniques may be equivalent. Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 57: 161-162, 2017.
  42. Saito, S., Inami, T., et al., Anatomical cross-sectional area of the quadriceps femoris and sit-to-stand test score in middle-aged and elderly population: development of a predictive equation. Journal of Physiological Anthropology, 36: 3, 2017.
  43. Mineta, S., Inami, T., et al., High lateral plantar pressure is related to an increased tibialis anterior/fibularis longus activity ratio in patients with recurrent lateral ankle sprain. Open Access Journal of Sports Medicine, 8: 123-131, 2017.
  44. Inami, T., Kawakami, Y. Assessment of individual muscle hardness and stiffness using ultrasound elastography. Journal of Physical Fitness and Sports Medicine, 5: 313-317, 2016.
  45. Inami, T., et al., The relationship between changes in flexibility and total peripheral vascular function in older adults. Gazzetta Medica Italiana, 175: 496-497, 2016. 
  46. Ando, R., Inami, T., et al., Difference in fascicle behaviors between superficial and deep quadriceps muscle during isometric contractions. Muscle Nerve 53: 797-802, 2016.
  47. Nakagaki, A., Inami, T., et al., Differences in autonomic neural activity during exercise between the second and third trimester of pregnancy. The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research, 42: 951-959, 2016.
  48. Inami, T., Shimizu, T. The relationship between muscle-tendon unit stiffness and muscle hardness of the gastrocnemius muscle using ultrasound real-time tissue elastography. Gazzetta Medica Italiana, 174: 459-466, 2016.
  49. Inami, T., et al., Acute changes in peripheral vascular tonus and systemic circulation during static stretching. Research in Sports Medicine, 23: 167-178, 2015.
  50. Inami, T., et al., Acute changes in autonomic nerve activity during passive static stretching. American Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 2: 166-170, 2014.
  51. Nakagaki, A., Inami, T., et al., Analyzing elderly women’s autonomic nervous system activity through heart rate variability during aquatic exercise: For hypertensive cases. Med. Biol., 157: 239-246, 2013.
  52. Inami, T., et al., Reconsideration of grip strength measurement: Focusing on bi-articular and multi-articular muscles. Med. Biol., 156: 62-69, 2012.
  53. Nakagaki, A., Inami, T., et al., The relationship between autonomic activities of pregnant women and fetal heart rate during maternity swimming. Journal of Physiological Science, 62: 207-208, 2012.
  54. Inami, T., et al. Movement of gastrocnemius muscle tendon by ankle joint passive plantar/dorsiflexion exercise: Changes by knee joint flexion angle. Gazzetta Medica Italiana, 169: 121-130, 2010.
  55. Inami, T., et al., Amount of displacement of the gastrocnemius muscle-tendon junction following retention of passive dorsiflexion of the ankle joint: Investigation using different knee joint angles. Journal of Orthopedics in Sports Medicine, 30: 190-196, 2010.
  56. Inami, T., et al., Follow-up study of the effect of intervention with stretching. Medicine and Biology, 154: 201-211, 2010.
  57. Inami, T., et al., Influence of various passive triceps surae stretching techniques on muscle strength. Journal of Orthopedics in Sports Medicine, 29: 168-172, 2009.