The 103rd Annual Meeting of The Physiological Society of Japan

Organizer: Shigehiko Ogoh (Toyo University)
Chairs: Shigehiko Ogoh (Toyo University), Benio Kibushi (Kobe University)

Biomechanics is an interdisciplinary field that applies engineering principles to the analysis of biological systems, with the aim of deepening our understanding of physiological functions and responses. This field has advanced toward an integrated understanding of the structure and function of biological tissues and organs, as well as the mechanisms underlying motor control and circulatory regulation. For example, in sports medicine, the combination of biomechanical analysis with physiological perspectives has contributed to elucidating the mechanisms of sports injuries and developing prevention and treatment strategies. Similarly, in clinical rehabilitation, the design and optimization of prosthetics, orthotics, and exercise therapy require an integrated approach that accounts for both biomechanical properties and physiological adaptation responses.In this symposium, researchers who are actively applying biomechanics to enhance physiological understanding will present their interdisciplinary work and discuss the potential of biomechanics to contribute to the evaluation and analysis of physiological functions. Through the integration of mechanical analysis and physiological assessment, new insights into the adaptive mechanisms of biological systems and the pathophysiology of disease are expected to emerge.