School of Health and Environmental Science, College of Health Science, Korea University
Anam-ro 145, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea, 02841
Office: Hana Science Hall Building B, Room #275 (Lab: Room #274)
Phone: +82-2-3290-5690
E-mail: hdkimx0286@korea.ac.kr
Research Area: Clinical Biomechanics / Gait Posture / Digital Health
Education
ᄋ Ph.D., in Rehabilitation Science, University of Florida (2002)
ᄋ M.H.S., in Physical Therapy, University of Florida (2000)
ᄋ B.S., in Physical Therapy, Daegu University (1996)
ᄋ B.A., in Business Administration, Korea University (1994)
Academic Experiences
ᄋ Director of Research Institute of Health Science (2026-Current)
ᄋ Associate Dean for Research, College of Health Science (2023-2024)
ᄋ Catholic University of Daegu, Assistant Professor (2006-2010)
ᄋ East Carolina University, USA, Adjunct Assistant Professor (2006-2010)
ᄋ University of Florida, USA, Visiting Professor (2017, 2024)
ᄋ Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine, Editor (2010-Current)
Clinical Experiences
ᄋ Terrace Health and Rehabilitation Center, FL, USA, Physical Therapist
ᄋ Pinnacle Home Health, FL, USA, Physical Therapist
ᄋ Trilogy Home Health, FL, USA, Physical Therapist
ᄋ Aegis Therapies, FL, USA, Physical Therapist
ᄋ Cape Coral Hospital, FL, USA, Physical Therapist
ᄋ Gulf Coast Center, FL, USA, Physical Therapist
Research Interests
ᄋ Interactions between musculoskeletal biomechanics and sensorimotor control of lower extremity function with particular emphasis on the coordination of gait and posture
ᄋ The efficacy of intervention programs (behavioral and surgical) for improving quality of life, neuromechanical control, and disease progression in Movement Impairments
ᄋ Clinical Biomechanics: Shoulder Pain, Neck Pain, Back Pain, Knee Pain
ᄋ Neurological Physical Therapy: TBI, Stroke, Cerebral Palsy
ᄋ Geriatric Physical Therapy
ᄋ Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy
ᄋ Manual Therapy
ᄋ Home Health Services for Rehabilitation
ᄋ Digital Health
ᄋ Telehealth of Rehabilitation
Classes
Undergraduate
ᄋ KHES233-00 Medical Terminology
ᄋ KHES237-00 Anatomy with Laboratory
ᄋ KHES238-00 Anatomy and Physiology with Laboratory
ᄋ KHES338-00 Health in Old Ages with Laboratory
Graduate
ᄋ HEL592-00 Gerontology
ᄋ HEL603-00 Neural Bases of Motor Control
ᄋ HEL841-00 Movement Science