Today, we're diving into a topic that's a common issue for many, yet often left undiscussed: Pes Anserine Bursitis or 'Goose Foot' inflammation.Pes Anserine refers to the confluence of three muscles in the lower leg - the sartorius, gracilis, and semitendinosus. These muscles converge on the inner part of your shin bone (tibia) in a [...]
A knee ligament injury is a common type of injury that can occur as a result of sports, accidents, or other physical activities. The knee joint is supported by several ligaments that connect the bones of the leg and provide stability to the joint. A ligament injury can range from a mild sprain to a complete tear, and the [...]
Continuing from our previous newsletter, we delve deeper into other causes of knee pain. In this edition, we will be discussing the topic of meniscus tears.Meniscus Tear - especially be cautious when engaging in sports with intense movements.Meniscus injury or damage is a common injury that affects the knee joint. The meniscus is a C-shaped piece of cartilage [...]
Knee pain is one of the common symptoms experienced in daily life, and many of Phiten's customers suffer from it. The causes of knee pain are diverse, and it is important to understand the cause of the pain in order to take appropriate measures. Get ready to uncover the main causes of knee pain in our upcoming newsletter series.Osteoarthritis - [...]
Phiten Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kyoto, Japan; President: Yoshihiro Hirata; hereinafter referred to as "Phiten") and Y's, Inc. (Chairman and CEO: Yasuhiro Hayami; hereinafter referred to as " Y's"), one of M3 group operating the medical information website "m3.com" and other websites, and also operates a self-funded rehabilitation facility "Nokosoku rehab center", have completed the verification experiment Phase 1, "Experiment to verify [...]
The following is our finishing Interview with Takei Rikako. We followed her journey to Kona: her training, her nutrition and her inspiration. You can start the series here: Meet Takei Rikako ( LINK https://www.phitenusa.com/blog/introduction-takei-rikako-a-56-year-old-triathlete/ )How did it feel to be a part of IRONMAN World Championships October 13th?I had a lot of feelings to be back to Kona [...]
We’re so happy to be celebrating our 35th Anniversary this year! Yes – the Phiten brand is announcing their 35th anniversary since it’s inceptionQuote from our President, Yoshihiro Hirata:“At the opportunity of lecture and seminar conducted as my lifework for long years, I have had chances to meet customers who listen intently, take memos trying not miss a word, [...]
Honoring those who have served at this 100 year milestone!Veterans Day will take place on Sunday the 11th of November 2018 and it will be followed by a designated Federal Holiday on Monday 12th November. This year marks an extremely significant milestone as it is precisely 100 years since the ceasefire culminating in the end of the First World War.What is [...]
Decades ago, Naval Officer John Collins was stationed in Hawaii. Attending an awards banquet for the Waikiki Swim Club along with fellow athletes, a rather interesting topic was broached. They began discussing which types of athletes were the most fit. Was it swimmers? Bikers? Runners? The discussion was certainly colorful and led to him and his wife, Judy, deciding to [...]
We have been following Takei Rikako as she approaches her 5th IRONMAN World Championship. Though our series will be coming to an end soon, this being the last post of our 6 part series, we are excited and inspired by having learned so many interesting things about her! If you missed the last blog post about what the race [...]