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Experience Pilates for Post-Hiking Care at Summer Mountain Fest 2025

RIGAKUBODY, a Tokyo-based company committed to promoting health through physical therapy, will showcase a Pilates experience booth to care for knees and backs after hiking at the 8th Summer Mountain Festival in Fukuoka on June 28th and 29th, 2025.

At this event, physical therapists will assess visitors' physical conditions and offer tailored exercises based on their posture habits and muscle usage. The booth aims to provide insights into how to better use the body, focusing on areas that often feel discomfort during or after a hike.

Insights from the Expert

Shohei Kata, a director at RIGAKUBODY and skilled physical therapist, highlights the unseen strains on the body from hiking. He emphasizes that during descent, the impact on knees can be nearly twice that of flat walking. Activities of the quadriceps can increase significantly to support this movement, raising concerns about muscle fatigue and potential strain injuries that can arise from eccentric contractions.

“Our booth is designed to help attendees reassess how they use their bodies and suggest exercises to reduce strain. We encourage any questions or concerns about discomfort after hiking,” says Kata.

Speaker Profile: Shohei Kata

• - Position: Director at RIGAKUBODY, Physical Therapist, Certified Muscle Manipulation Specialist.
• - Experience: Managed the Aoyama Fascia Manipulation RIGAKUBODY clinic, focusing on system development and area management since 2020. Became an executive officer in 2022, responsible for hiring and training. Leading business expansion as a director since 2024.

On the second day of the festival, June 29th, Kata will lead a seminar for hikers focusing on “Self-Care after Hiking.” This session will dive into muscle fascia treatment and share specific Pilates exercises to ease the body after a hike.

Seminar Details

• - Title: How to Support Your Body for Hiking: An Introduction to Pilates
• - Date: June 29, 2025, from 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM
• - Location: Mirai Hall, Denki Building Co-Creation Center, Fukuoka
• - Instructor: Shohei Kata, Director at RIGAKUBODY

The seminar will cover common issues like knee and foot pain that are often linked to the strains of hiking and improper everyday posture. Kata will provide insights and demonstrate Pilates exercises that can be done at home, establishing easy habits for body maintenance.

Upcoming Event Details

• - Date: June 28th (12:00 PM - 6:00 PM) and June 29th (9:30 AM - 6:00 PM)
• - Venue: Mirai Hall, Denki Building, 2-1-82 Watanabe-dori, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City
• - Host: Summer Mountain Festival in Fukuoka Executive Committee
• - Special Support: Japan Mountain Guide Association
• - Sponsored by: Fukuoka Prefecture, Fukuoka City, Nishinippon Newspaper, Asahi Shimbun, FM Fukuoka
• - Website: Summer Mountain Festival

RIGAKUBODY Booth Highlights (Free, No Reservation Needed)

• - Physical condition check-ups by licensed physical therapists.
• - Personalized Pilates exercises based on individual assessments.
• - One-on-one consultations regarding concerns or discomfort related to hiking.

Discover RIGAKUBODY’s Pilates Studio ‘Luluto’

RIGAKUBODY has also launched a Pilates studio named ‘Luluto,’ where trained physical therapists offer personalized lessons using machines. Under the concept of “Transform Your Body on the Shortest Route,” the studio focuses on customized sessions to cater to individual needs, helping clients enhance posture, flexibility, and strength. The ‘Luluto’ program promises noticeable body transformation within three months. Explore more at Luluto's website.

About RIGAKUBODY

Founded by Takuya Kijimura in July 2018, RIGAKUBODY aims to improve people’s wellbeing through effective pain management while also enhancing the workplace conditions for physical therapists. The company operates 99 locations across Japan (as of May 2025) and has launched the RIGAKUBODY Pilates initiative under expert guidance, expanding its reach for quality health services. Find more about us at RIGAKUBODY.

Company Information:

• - Name: RIGAKUBODY Co., Ltd.
• - Location: 1-12-2 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, 701 Cross Office Shibuya
• - Phone: 03-6712-6473
• - Founded: 2018
• - Business Scope: Management of physical therapy clinics, Pilates studios, and educational services.

For press inquiries regarding this release, please contact: RIGAKUBODY PR Department, Suzuki at press@rigakubody.com.