Takeshi Morifuji

job title

Head Department of Physical Therapy

Main subjects

Practices of Physical Therapy Evaluation in Disorders b (Musculoskeltal system), Practices of Physical Therapy in Disorder b (Musculoskeltal System), Physical Therapy in Sports

Research theme/keyword

Physical therapy for musculoskeletal diseases, injury prevention for athletes, prevention of skeletal muscle degeneration in diabetes

Final academic background/degree

Kobe University Graduate School/Doctor

licence · Qualification

Physical therapist, registered physical therapist

Affiliated academic society

The Japanese Society of Physical Fitness and Sports Medicine, The Japanese Society of Clinical Sports Medicine, The Japanese Society of Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy

Major achievements

"Preventive effects of low-intensity endurance exercise for severe Effects of combined treatment with blood flow restriction and low-current electrical stimulation on capillary regression in the soleus muscle of diabetic rats" (Journal of applied physiology, 2021), "Preventive effects of low -intensity endurance exercise for severe hyperglycemia-induced capillary regression in non-obese type 2 diabetes rat skeletal muscle” (Physiological reports, 2021),
"Acute effects of static passive stretching without voluntary contraction of skeletal muscles on arterial stiffness in elderly lacking exercise habits." (The Journal of Physical Fitness and Sports Medicine, 2020)

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Social contribution activities

High school baseball Koshien tournament medical support activities, etc. at general incorporated association Athlete Care (2002 to present)