Shigeru Usuda

Biography

He is studying fundamental research and development of evaluation criteria that can be used in basic research and clinical practice using three-dimensional motion analyzer, accelerometer and so on. We are also engaged in research on the balance of nervous system disorders, health related physical strength, falls, social participation and so on.

Research Interest

Research on development of clinical evaluation index: It is important to utilize standardized evaluation index in clinical practice of physical therapy. We are developing reliability and validity indicators with validity and verifying effectiveness. Study on physical therapy against functional limitation: Analysis of biomechanical analysis using three-dimensional motion analysis, accelerometer and the like on function restrictions such as rising motion, rising motion, walking and the like and examination of effectiveness of physical therapy intervention doing. Research on analysis of obstructive structure: We are examining the situation of functional disorder, activity restriction, participation constraint and obstacle structure including background factors.