School of Rehabilitation-Department of Physical Therapy
Research Areas
Neurological Physiotherapy
This is a field of physical therapy for patients with brain or nerve disorders, such as strokes and spinal cord injuries. You will understand the pathology of each disease and learn about risk management and recovery of physical functions according to the patient's overall condition.
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
This is a field that deals with musculoskeletal diseases such as fractures and osteoarthritis, as well as sports injuries and disabilities. We support patients from children to the elderly to return to a high quality life and return to competition through physical therapy suited to each individual.
Internal Disorders Physiotherapy
This is the field of physical therapy for patients with respiratory, circulatory, and metabolic diseases. In addition to understanding the pathology and treatment of internal diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, ischemic heart disease, heart failure, peripheral vascular disease, and diabetes, students will learn risk management methods for each disease and acquire the clinical skills to treat patients in various phases, from intensive care units to those living at home.
Community Physiotherapy
This field supports people living in the community, including the elderly and people with disabilities, so that they can live the life that suits them. From a broad perspective of medicine, health, and nursing care, students will acquire the ability to contribute to solving problems in the local community, not just approach individuals.
Women's Health Physical Therapy
This is a field that supports women at every stage of their life and helps their health from a physical therapy perspective.
You will acquire the ability to approach a wide range of topics, including pregnancy and childbirth, athletes, menopause, and health management for working women, taking into account gender differences.