Yahiko Takeuchi

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