School of Rehabilitation
School of Rehabilitation
Two departments to enhance your expertise
Message from the Dean, School of Medicine
The introduction of robots and AI is bringing about major changes in the field of rehabilitation. In this context, our faculty will support students in acquiring 1) delicate and reliable treatment techniques that are comparable to those of robots and AI, and 2) the ability to flexibly use robots and AI, in order to nurture physical therapists and occupational therapists of the new era.
What is rehabilitation?
Rehabilitation is the "intervention" to improve the physical abilities and functions of a person who has been reduced due to illness or injury. The aim is to bring the person closer to their original physical and mental state through exercise therapy such as stretching and strength training, physical therapy, crafts and recreation.
Difference Between Physical Therapist and Occupational Therapist
病気や事故などで心身に障がいを負った方に対し、身体的・精神的な側面からサポートする「リハビリテーションのスペシャリスト」が理学療法士と作業療法士です。両者は機能回復を目的とする点で共通しており、学びの分野も重なりますが、アプローチに違いがあります。
「理学療法」は、運動療法を中心に、機器を用いた物理療法なども含めて身体機能の回復を図ります。
一方、「作業療法」は、手工芸、食事や着替え、趣味、遊びといった日々の諸活動（作業）を支援手段として用いるのが特徴です。身体の障がいだけではなく、精神や発達の障がいなど幅広い対象者の「生活」と「こころ」を支援します。
Physical Therapist
Walking, standing, sitting, etc.
Leading to recovery of basic physical movements
We aim to restore function by using therapeutic methods such as exercise therapy and physical therapy using equipment, focusing mainly on basic physical movements such as walking, standing, and sitting.
Occupational Therapist
Supporting daily life by influencing physical and mental functions through occupational activities
Through various work activities, we bring out the mental and physical functions and activity abilities of each recipient, and support each recipient's important daily life, including eating, getting dressed, housework, hobbies, and work.
