Takanori Kokubun
Associate Professor, Ph.D., P.T.
Saitama Prefectural University
Graduate Course of Health Science
Department of Physical Therapy
Our purpose is to elucidate the biological and biomechanical mechanisms underlying musculoskeletal diseases and disorders, or neuro-musculoskeletal functions. We are using the multimodal research approach.
In biological research, we investigate many types of rodent models and cell lines. By using morphological, histological, and molecular biological analysis, we aim to reveal the mechano-biological principles governing musculoskeletal development, diseases, and healing.
In human movement science research, we use a 3D motion analysis system, wireless surface EMG, a force plate, a force plate embedded treadmill, and motor unit decomposition sensors. Our focus is the neuromuscular systems as a basis of human movement functions.
Our main goal is to provide fundamental scientific insight into musculoskeletal and neuro-musculoskeletal functions.
We hope our research makes a difference in human health science.
