Our Focus

Our laboratory is dedicated to contributing to human health by advancing musculoskeletal physical therapy through non-invasive measurement and analysis of human movement and joint function. We work with a wide range of populations—including young adults, older adults, patients, and athletes—and utilize various measurement technologies such as optical, magnetic, markerless, and wearable motion capture systems, force plates, EMG, plantar pressure measurement systems, musculoskeletal modeling and simulation, ultrasound imaging, and MRI.

Current Projects

Hip Biomechanics and Function Initiative

Analysis of the muscles surrounding the hip joint

Research on hip microinstability and the role of capsular ligaments

Clinical research on the progression of hip osteoarthritis and acetabular dysplasia, focusing on increased joint loading

Knee Biomechanics and Function Initiative

Elucidation of the pathomechanisms of knee osteoarthritis based on muscle degeneration characteristics

Biomechanical analysis of the muscles and joint structures surrounding the knee joint

Clinical research aimed at personalized treatment based on individuals’ biomechanical characteristics

Muscle Structure and Dynamics Initiative

Development of effective stretching techniques to improve muscle and joint flexibility

Identification of factors related to muscle function and development of effective training methods

Investigation of neural factors involved in motor control and postural control

Human Movement and Posture Initiative

Development of novel spinal monitoring devices

Relationship between head, neck, and shoulder postural abnormalities and joint and muscle function

Extraction of foot morphology characteristics using statistical shape modeling

Our Team

Hiroshige Tateuchi, Professor
tateuchi.hiroshige.8x@kyoto-u.ac.jp

Todd Pataky, Associate Professor
pataky.todd.2m@kyoto-u.ac.jp

Masashi Taniguchi, Assistant Professor
taniguchi.masashi.7a@kyoto-u.ac.jp

Tetsuya Hirono, Program-Specific Assistant Professor
hirono.tetsuya.4r@kyoto-u.ac.jp