The physical and mental symptoms complained of by students showing a tendency toward neurosis were examined. [Participants and Methods] A collective survey was conducted in February 2015, involving 88 first-year students belonging to the Department of Physical Therapy of a 4-year university and using the Cornell Medical Index. [Results] On comparing healthy students and those showing a tendency toward neurosis, there were differences between them in subscales other than past diseases and habits, as the latter showed significantly higher values. [Conclusion] As mental symptoms in students showing a tendency toward neurosis, they were characterized by being temperamental, such as getting angry and taking offence on the slightest provocation, while frequently becoming depressed. As for their physical symptoms, they complained of various conditions, such as reduced vision, feeling suffocated, headaches, and fatigue. Students with a complaint of these conditions may have a tendency toward neurosis, and need special consideration.

The purpose of this study was to quantify the visual information of physical therapy students observing demonstrations from different positions by using an eye movement measurement device, and to examine their understanding and learning of tasks from different positions.

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