Reginaldo Fukuchi

Dr, Professor

Biomechanics and Motor Control Laboratory

Email: reginaldo.fukuchi ufabc.edu.br

Office 927, Block B, Santo André-SP, Brazil

Tel: +55 11 4996-0126

Academic Background

PhD in Kinesiology (concentration: Biomechanics) (2013), Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, Canada.
MSc in Physical Education (2007), School of Physical Education and Sport, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
Fellowship in Sports Physiotherapy (2001), Sports Traumatology Center, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
BSc in Physical Therapy (1999), Don Bosco Catholic University, Campo Grande-MS, Brazil.

I’ve been applying Biomechanics associated with traditional and sophisticated data analysis methods to understand the effects of ageing and injuries on running biomechanical patterns. Through this knowledge, I hope to enhance our understanding about the risk factors, prevention and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries.

Fukuchi, R.K., Stefanyshyn, D.J., Stirling, L., Duarte, M., Ferber, R. (2014). Flexibility, muscle strength and running biomechanical adaptations in older runners. Clinical Biomechanics. 29(3): 304-310. PubMed.
Richmond, S.A., Fukuchi, R.K., Ezzat, A., Schneider, K., Schneider, G., Emery, C.A. (2013). Are joint injury, sport activity, physical activity, obesity, or occupational activities predictors for osteoarthritis? A systematic review. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 43(8): 515-524. PubMed.
Fukuchi, R.K., Eskofier, B.M., Duarte, M., Ferber, R. (2011). Support Vector Machines for detecting age-related changes in running kinematics. Journal of Biomechanics. 44(3):540-542. PubMed.
Fukuchi, R.K., Arakaki, C., Veras Orselli, MI., Duarte, M. (2010). Evaluation of alternative technical markers for the pelvic coordinate system. Journal of Biomechanics. 43(3):592-594. PubMed.
Fukuchi, R.K., Duarte, M. (2008). Comparison of three-dimensional lower extremity running kinematics of young and elderly adult runners. Journal of Sports Sciences. 26(13): 1447-1454. PubMed.