Hiroshi Tanaka

Our laboratory kinematically and kinetically analyzes shoulder movement including scapula to improve the understanding, prevention, and treatment of shoulder injuries, using the 3D marker-based motion capture system, Magnetic Resonance Imaging system, Computed Tomography system, and X-ray fluoroscopy system. Our research targets are in orthopaedics such as rotator cuff tear, shoulder anterior dislocation, and frozen shoulder, and in sports medicine such as baseball pitching and rugby tackling.