JIU Josai International University
TAKEUCHI Yahiko
Professor
area of expertise: biomechanics, human medical engineering, regional physical therapy
Main subjects
Disease-specific physiotherapy evaluation, physiotherapy research methods, biomechanics theory, kinesiology exercises
Research theme/keyword
Biomechanics of fall-avoidance motion, standing posture adjustment mechanism for the elderly, support measures for preventive care by residents
Final academic background/degree
Chiba Graduate School/PhD
licence · Qualification
Physical therapist specializing in regional/preventive/assistive engineering, silver rehabilitation gymnastics instructor training instructor, grief care advisor 1st grade
Affiliated academic society
Japan Physical Therapy Association, Japan Ergonomics Society, Biomechanics Society
Major achievements
"Characteristics of head center of mass sway and neck flexor activity during compensatory backward stepping in the elderly" (Biomed J Sci & Tech Res, 2021), "Age-related changes in standing ability on a foam surface based on the center-of- mass acceleration of each body segment” (J Phys Ther Sci, 2020), “A successful backward step correlates with hip flexion moment of supporting limbs in elderly people” (PloS one, 2018)
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extracurricular activities
(Public corporation) Representative of the Japanese Association of Physical Therapy, (General incorporated association) Vice President of the Chiba Association of Physical Therapists, (General incorporated association) Councilor of the Japan Society of Physical Therapy
Social contribution activities
President of the 25th-26th Joint Chiba Physical Therapy Society, Evaluator of Rehabilitation Education Evaluation Organization, Secretary of Chiba Prefecture Long-Term Care Insurance Group Council