JIU Josai International University
ONISHI Tadasuke
Associate Professor
area of expertise: prosthetics and orthotics, human medical engineering (biomedical engineering), health promotion
Research theme/keyword
Body alignment assessment, health promotion, combined use of braces and exercise therapy
Final academic background/degree
Graduate School of Life Science and Systems Engineering, Kyushu Institute of Technology / Ph.D.
licence · Qualification
Physical therapist, registered physical therapist, Prosthetist and Orthotist
Affiliated academic society
Japanese Physical Therapy Association,The Japanese Academy of Prosthetists and Orthotists,The Japanese Society for Wellbeing Science and Assistive Technology
Major achievements
"Prevention of falls" (Jikei Shuppan/Tsuchiya Shoten, 2014), "Novel method for evaluation of frontal plane knee alignment using bony prominences in patients with osteoarthritis." (J Phys Ther Sci, 2018), "A Pilot Study of a Tactile Measurement System Using Lateral Skin Stretch on Foot Planter Surface.” (JACⅢ, 2017),
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extracurricular activities
Visiting Professor, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University (2021-2023)
Director of the Japan Association of Prosthetists and Orthotics (2021-Present)
Delegate of the Japanese Society for Wellbeing Science and Assistive Technology (2022-Present)
Social contribution activities
Health promotion activities at JAL (Japan Airlines) (2018-2019)
Editorial board member of Journal of Assistive Technology in Physical Therapy (2021-present)