日本の伝統的治療

This modality refers to “Judo therapy 柔道整復術”, called "bone-setting" in the past; a Japanese national qualification issued under the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare which uses conservative method based on traditional Japanese medicine and Western medical knowledge.

Judo Therapist: A Bone and Muscle Injury Specialist

A Judo Therapist treats bone, muscle and joint injuries, such as fractures, dislocations, bruises, sprains and muscle strains, without the performance of surgery.

A Judo Therapist is also known as a Judo Reduction Therapist. Reduction is the process of restoring a previously fractured bone or dislocated joint to its correct alignment. A properly-aligned bone is then stabilized with medical tape or a metal splint in order to prevent it from slipping. This series of procedures is known as “Judo Reduction Therapy”

Judo therapy treatments involve stretching, Oriental remedial massage, mobilisation and precise modern techniques that stimulate the inner life force in a way that forces the body to re-adjust itself. This is roughly equivalent to physiotherapy and osteopathy in Australia, but also incorporates specialist knowledge in ancient Japanese methods for the treatment of physical injuries of bones, joints, muscles, tendons and soft tissues and to correct the imbalance in the body including those internal.

National and World Recognitions

As one of Japan’s traditional medical practices, judo reduction therapy was introduced in the 2001 report, “The Legal Status of Traditional Medicine and Complementary/Alternative Medicine: A Worldwide Review” published by the WHO, in which “judo reduction therapists” were referred to as “judo therapists”.

Judo therapy was also recognized in the WHO Congress on Traditional Medicine (2002). In order to disseminate the benefits of Judo Therapy to countries in which medical infrastructure is lacking, the Japan Judo Therapist Association dispatches judo therapists around the world.

The History of Traditional Japanese “Judo Therapist”

Sekkotsu 接骨 (coaptation) and Seikotsu 整骨 (bonesetting) are mentioned in Yourou Ritsuryo (Yoro Code, 718AD) and in an old document of 8th century (Heian period). The roots of judo therapy date back to the 15th century (Warring States period).

At that time, Chen Yuan-Yen, from China, taught Chinese martial arts and Seikotsu-jutsu (a bonesetting technique) to Japanese Samurais. A part of the those martial arts became known as Jujutsu, which then evolved into Judo. Judo is now known throughout the world as a Japanese traditional sport which strengthens the mind and body. Its fundamental spirit is embodied by the phrase, “Rei ni hajimari, rei ni owaru” (Beginning and ending with a bow of respect).

Along with the evolution of judo, Seikotsu-jutsu was also popularized, and evolved into coaptation, bonesetting and osteopathy. Such clinics were often built next to judo-jo (judo schools or clubs). Through knowledge of these historical details, the Japanese government was able to legally define a judo therapist under the Judo Therapists Law in 1920.

Judo therapy involves "hands-on treatments" in which hands are placed on an injury to comprehend the severity through sight and touch, and the patient's natural healing force is enhanced to guide the patient to a cure.

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