JIU Josai International University
HARADA Yasuhiro
Assistant professor
area of expertise: Central Nervous System Physiotherapy, Manipulative Techniques, PNF, Neuroscience
Main subjects
Human Development, Human Anatomy Practice, Disease-Specific Physical Therapy Therapeutic Practice (Nervous System), Physical Therapy Technical Practice (Manual Technique), Physical Therapy Technical Practice (Developmental/Higher Brain Functions)
Research Themes and Keywords
Effect of compound exercise on brain activity, PNF
Final academic background/degree
The Open University of Japan Graduate School of Cultural Research /Master's degree
licence · Qualification
Physical Therapist, Registered Physical Therapist, Senior Instructor of the Japanese Society of Prostate and Nursing Care Manager
Affiliated academic society
PNF Society of Japan, Dynamic Mobilization Society
Major achievements
"PNF Manual Revised Third Edition" (Nankodo, 2011), "Effects of static contraction facilitation techniques using resistance exercise of the scapula on the active range of motion of the ankle joint in dorsiflexion" (PNF research, 2018), "Effects of high-frequency cutoff filters implemented in electromyographs on surface electromyograms" (Memorial Journal Josai International University, 2017)
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extracurricular activities
Japan PNF Society Director (1994-present), Dynamic Mobilization Society Director (2010-present)
Social contribution activities
Held a workshop for qualified physical therapists and occupational therapists at the PNF Society of Japan