Despite Japan’s high life expectancy and general health awareness, the working generation often finds itself trapped in a culture of self-sacrifice, prioritizing professional duties over personal well-being. This cultural resilience, while admirable, leads to critically low engagement with Specific Health Guidance (Tokutei Hoken Shido)—particularly in physical activity.

My research identifies a key missing link: the specialized intervention of Physical Therapists. By integrating PTs into preventive medicine, we can transform "mere guidance" into "effective action." I am dedicated to proving how PT expertise can redefine Japan’s healthcare landscape from the workplace upward.

Regenerative medicine and robotics have ushered rehabilitation into a transformative era. Despite this, the socio-economic value of physical therapy remains under-recognized, largely due to the challenge of quantifying and visualizing recovery.

Our research addresses this by driving Digital Transformation (DX)—integrating AI and wearable technology to provide objective, data-driven evidence of outcomes. By maximizing the synergy between movement and advanced medicine, we strive to elevate our professional worth while ensuring every patient can move better, longer, and stronger.

In close collaboration with the on-campus Musculoskeletal Research Lab. and Sports Physiotherapy Lab, we conduct advanced research on rehabilitation for sports injuries. By integrating biomechanical insights with clinical expertise, we strive to develop optimized recovery protocols that bridge the gap between laboratory research and the athletic field.

In the pursuit of preventive medicine, behavioral change in the elderly is fundamental. For effective behavioral modification, it is essential for individuals to recognize (perceive) declines in their physical abilities. However, movements based on memories of youthful motor skills can create a "gap" or discrepancy between past and current capabilities, potentially delaying initial learning and increasing instability in motor control. The relationship between perceptual errors related to body movement and cognitive functions remains poorly understood. Our research focuses on examining these factors, considering individual backgrounds such as exercise history and habits, to develop targeted strategies for improving physical function and preventing decline.