保健学科_研究紹介2017-2018(英語)

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―33―Analysis of motions in daily activitiesWe analyze muscle and joint activities of rising motion (left) and chopstick motion (right) using measuring instrumentsAn experiment using the NIRSOccupational therapy program aimed at maintenance of the cognitive function by prefrontal activityExercise program for the upper limbs aimed at cognitive function maintenanceRepetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation deviceMagnetic stimulation is given to the brain from the coil on the left upper side and rehabilitation of hands and arms is carried outEye-Tracking DeviceA device that can input characters to a computer just by looking at the characters on the screenTranslational research showing the efcacy of protean occupational therapy We have studied occupational therapy using functional brain imaging techniques such as near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS), which is a noninvasive visualization of brain activity. Recently we have researched the development of an exercise program for the upper limbs for the purpose of improving cognitive function maintenance. We also conduct research on cerebral blood ow response in the prefrontal cortex, which occurs in hazard prediction scenes in simulated driving tests.Graduated from Unit of Rehabilitation Sciences, Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, 2016.Appointed to current position at Shinshu University the same year.Senior Assistant ProfessorAkira SagariThrough our research, it is possible to objectively show the effects of occupational therapy by evaluating the biological responsiveness of a human being that is in the middle of receiving occupational therapy. We have conducted a translational research for occupational therapy together with fundamental and clinical research. We are convinced of the possibility of occupational therapy to make rapid progress by translational research on occupational therapy. There is the term "meaningful occupation" in occupational therapy. It is understood as behaviorally human experiences, valuable activity and finding happiness. We intend to objectively show the effects of the occupational therapy using a biological responsiveness index.Outlook for researchOutlook for students after graduationCreating enjoyable and comfortable daily activities for persons with disabilityWhen the brain or nerve is affected, such as due to stroke or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, the muscles will not move, so it will be impossible for people to perform daily activities that they were able to perform before. In our laboratory, we are studying better ways for such people to rebuild their lives. Our aims include ①Analyzing the motion of daily life using measuring instruments and examine the actions that can be performed efciently with less muscle power, welfare equipment and living environment. ②Verifying the effect of the repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation method with peripheral electrical stimulation and occupational therapy to improve the paralysis of stroke patients, and③Validating of the performance and adaptation of the Eye-Tracking Device on patients with intractable neurological diseasesOur research studies will create support that makes the lives of disabled people more enjoyable and comfortable. For example, disabled people will be able to move more easily in different environments, the ability to use paralyzed hands will improve, and patients with intractable neurological diseases will be able to communicate more easily by using the Eye-Tracking Device.Most of the graduates are engaged in rehabilitation at hospitals and facilities as occupational therapists. Some graduates go on to graduate school. You can also go to graduate school while working as an occupational therapist.Outlook for researchOutlook for students after graduationWorked as an occupational therapist at a general hospital and Shinshu University Hospital. Ph.D. from Shinshu University. Appointed as Associate Professor from 2016, after worked at Shinshu University as Assistant Professor.Associate Professor Hitoshi MutaiOccupationalTherapyOccupationalTherapyFundamentalOccupational TherapyFundamentalOccupational Therapy