Protecting the Shoulders and Elbows of High School Ballplayers Aiming to Become Professionals Activities Using Weak Electric Current Therapy Begin March 12

The Research Association for Weak Electric Current Therapy has developed a new energizing method utilizing the NEUBOX, a weak electric current medical device, for baseball players' pitching disorders and elbow pain, and will begin activities to care for players' elbow and shoulder problems on March 12, 2025. This method is widely used for conditioning of athletes, from professional to senior athletes, as it relieves pain and swelling on the spot.

Detailed URL for "NEUBOX": https://neubox.jp/

Activities of the Weak Electric Current Therapy Research Association

Background

In recent years, excessive strain on the elbows and shoulders of young pitchers has become an issue.

In some cases, they have been drafted but have been forced to refrain from activities due to old injuries sustained during their school days.

Among high school ball players who spend their days practicing for the Koshien (the National High School Baseball Championship), there are many cases in which they participate in practice with ailing elbows and shoulders. The reason for this is the fear that by missing practice, they may be eliminated from the competition for the regular spots.

According to a paper by Yasuo Tanaka's team at Niigata Rehabilitation Hospital ( https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/cjpt/2008/0/2008_0_C3P1458/_article/-char/ja/ ), 51 of the 51 teams that participated in a baseball tournament for newcomers of school children According to a paper by Yasuo Tanaka's team at Niigata Rehabilitation Hospital ( ), 74 pitchers (63 5th graders, 10 4th graders, and 1 3rd grader) from 39 teams that participated in a baseball tournament for rookie baseball players of school age were examined directly by physicians and PTs at the tournament site, including physical examination of the extremities and ultrasound examination of the elbow joints.

Baseball elbow and shoulder problems tend to develop due to the accumulation of fatigue caused by repetitive pitching motions, and the accumulation of fatigue from practice can greatly affect the future lives of players.

In response to this situation, our institute will begin offering free treatment to high school baseball players in order to prevent elbow and shoulder problems that threaten the lives of high school players. As a first step, we will provide care for players' elbow and shoulder problems at Kobe Koryo High School, which produced last year's first professional baseball draft pick, Yasuto Murakami, from March 12.

■About NEUBOX, a weak current medical device

The weak current medical device used by our research group is a proven medical device that former Red Sox player Kenichiro Kawabata used for conditioning during his trip to the United States. Mr. Kawabata is currently the sales manager of a medical device manufacturer (Precious Work, Inc.) that deals with weak current medical devices, and is in charge of medical device development, content development, and sales, while also cooperating in the content development of our study group.

The latest research has confirmed that energizing the reaction points in the back, neck, and shoulders with a weak current medical device increases the range of motion and muscle output of the shoulder and immediately improves throwing speed. Actual speed gun measurements have also recorded cases where pitching speed increased by 3 km immediately after the treatment.

Focusing on this effect, Okamoto, the coach of Kobe Koryo High School, asked us to provide conditioning support for his players, who are aiming to compete in the Koshien (the National High School Baseball Championships) in 2025, and we decided to provide continuous support during the spring break training period.

NEUBOX, a micro-current medical device

■About the Weak Electric Current Therapy Research Association

The Weak Electric Current Therapy Research Association is a non-profit organization that aims to provide opportunities to learn and grow together with judo therapists, acupuncture and moxibustion therapists, and anma massage shiatsu practitioners through clinical trials of weak current medical devices and dissemination of cases to medical professionals who provide support to people nationwide, and through support and first-aid activities for athletes and sports teams. We are a non-profit organization whose purpose is to provide opportunities to learn and grow together with judo therapists, acupuncture and moxibustion therapists, and anma-massage shiatsu practitioners through support for athletes, sports teams, and relief activities.

We will continue to contribute to society through support for athletes and first aid activities, albeit at a grassroots level.