Nobuhara Clinic
About
Located in Issaicho, Tatsuno City, Hyogo Prefecture, Nobuhara Clinic is a specialized orthopedic, rheumatology, and rehabilitation clinic with over 50 years of history since its establishment in 1970. The clinic is particularly renowned for its high level of expertise in shoulder joint disorders, treating a wide range of conditions including frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis), rotator cuff tears, and recurrent shoulder dislocations. Many physicians and physical therapists from Japan and abroad visit for training, and numerous athletes from professional to amateur levels in sports such as baseball, volleyball, judo, and golf seek treatment here. The clinic conducts "Throwing Mechanics Classes" based on years of research, teaching proper throwing motions that minimize stress on the shoulder and elbow to local baseball teams and individuals, demonstrating its unique approach to sports medicine. The rheumatology department offers evidence-based treatments including the latest biologic therapies, while the rehabilitation department focuses not only on functional recovery but also on psychological care in collaboration with physicians. The clinic is well-equipped with MRI, CT, bone density testing, and nerve conduction velocity studies, and also provides second opinions and various vaccinations. Consultation hours are weekdays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, with the clinic closed on Friday afternoons, Saturday afternoons, Sundays, and public holidays. English-speaking services are available, and the clinic accepts credit cards and electronic payments. Parking and barrier-free facilities are provided. The clinic is approximately 10 minutes by car from Aioi Station on the Sanyo Shinkansen and Sanyo Main Line, and is easily accessible from the Tatsuno-Nishi Interchange on the Sanyo Expressway.
