Bone Setter
せいこつし
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A national medical qualification profession that manually treats and immobilizes trauma such as fractures, dislocations, sprains, and contusions using judo therapy techniques.
Description
Bone Setters (Judo Therapists) are specialists who promote natural healing for external injuries such as fractures, dislocations, sprains, and contusions using manual therapy and immobilization methods like bandages and casts. They assess symptoms through patient interviews and manual examinations, formulate and implement appropriate treatment plans. They do not perform acupuncture, moxibustion, or massage, focusing on manual treatments based on judo therapy. They work at bone-setting clinics or orthopedic clinics, handling sports injuries and musculoskeletal disorders in the elderly.
Future Outlook
Demand remains stable due to aging population and increasing sports injuries. Opportunities are expanding in preventive elderly care and sports rehabilitation fields.
Personality Traits
Caring / Excellent Observation Skills / Polite and Courteous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Accompanying Sports Teams / Bone-Setting Clinic Employment / Combined Acupuncture Moxibustion Bone-Setting Clinic / Sole Proprietorship
Career Path
Bone-Setting Clinic Assistant → Judo Therapist (National Qualification) → Opening a Bone-Setting Clinic → Sports Trainer → Medical-Related Field Instructor
Required Skills
Anatomy and Physiology / Immobilization Techniques / Manual Examination Techniques / Manual Therapy Techniques / Patient Interview Assessment
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills / Exercise Therapy Instruction / Rehabilitation Techniques / Sports Medicine
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To accurately assess detailed bone and muscle conditions. |
| Communication Skills | To build trust with patients and understand their symptoms. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because medical knowledge and techniques advance daily. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical stamina is required for long treatment sessions. |
| Problem Solving | Because it is necessary to determine the optimal treatment for each patient. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because there are few calculation tasks. |
Related Qualifications
- Judo Therapist National Examination
Aliases
- Bone Setter
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