Editorial Board

Editor-in-Chief

Oh-Yun Kwon, PT, PhD ORCID

Yonsei University, Republic of Korea

  • Researcher in physical therapy with extensive expertise in musculoskeletal rehabilitation and clinical movement science.
  • Research interests include movement system impairment, motor control, electromyography, and biomechanical analysis of the cervical and lumbopelvic regions.
  • Founder of the Kinetic Ergocise based on Movement Analysis (KEMA) framework, focusing on integrating clinical practice, movement analysis, and exercise-based rehabilitation.
  • Leads interdisciplinary research combining clinical biomechanics, rehabilitation science, and data-driven approaches to improve assessment and intervention strategies in musculoskeletal disorders.

Associate Editor (Physical Therapy International)

Jim Richards, PhD ORCID

University of Central Lancashire, United Kingdom

  • Researcher in clinical biomechanics and rehabilitation science.
  • Research interests include musculoskeletal assessment, human movement analysis, and rehabilitation technology.
  • Contributes to international research and scholarly publishing in physical therapy and clinical biomechanics.

Arnold Y. L. Wong, PT, PhD ORCID

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong

  • Researcher in rehabilitation science and physiotherapy education.
  • Research focuses on spinal pain, musculoskeletal disorders, and clinical outcomes of rehabilitation interventions.
  • Contributes to international collaborative research and scholarly activities in musculoskeletal rehabilitation.

Renato Guilherme Trede, PT, PhD ORCID

Federal University of Jequitinhonha and Mucuri Valleys, Brazil

  • Researcher in physical therapy specializing in musculoskeletal rehabilitation and movement science.
  • Research interests include clinical biomechanics, therapeutic exercise, and functional movement assessment.
  • Contributes to research on rehabilitation strategies and clinical physical therapy practice.

Tomoe Inoue-Hirakawa, PT, PhD ORCID

Nagoya University, Japan

  • Researcher in physical therapy with expertise in women’s health and rehabilitation science.
  • Research interests include pregnancy related biomechanics, lumbopelvic pain, pelvic floor dysfunction, and physical activity in women.
  • Contributes to research on movement analysis, postural control, and musculoskeletal health in female populations.

Xie Lingchao, PT, PhD ORCID

Taizhou University, China

  • Researcher in physical therapy and movement science with expertise in biomechanics and neurorehabilitation.
  • Research interests include gait analysis, motor control, neuromechanical coordination, and rehabilitation interventions using technologies such as virtual reality and motion analysis systems.
  • Contributes to research on functional movement assessment and rehabilitation strategies aimed at improving motor performance and clinical outcomes.

Associate Editor (Engineering)

Kwang-Bok Kim, PhD ORCID

Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (KITECH), Republic of Korea

  • Researcher in biosensing technology and digital healthcare systems.
  • Research interests include electrochemical sensors, bioelectronic detection systems, and biomedical sensing technologies.
  • Develops sensing platforms and wearable technologies for physiological and biochemical monitoring.

Hyun-Jae Baek, PhD ORCID

Dept. of Medical and Mechatronics Engineering, Soonchunhyang University, Republic of Korea

  • Researcher in biomedical engineering with expertise in physiological signal processing and wearable healthcare systems.
  • Research interests include biosignal analysis, cardiovascular monitoring, and development of sensor-based health assessment technologies.
  • Develops data driven methods for real time physiological monitoring and digital health applications using wearable and mobile systems.

Associate Editor (Data Science)

Sang-won Hwang, PhD ORCID

Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Republic of Korea

  • Researcher in digital health and precision medicine with expertise in medical data science and computational analysis.
  • Research focuses on data mining, natural language processing, and artificial intelligence methods for biomedical data analysis.
  • Develops data driven approaches for disease prediction and healthcare analytics using large scale biomedical datasets.

Statistics Editor

Seon-Hong Hwang, PT, PhD ORCID

Hoseo University, Republic of Korea

  • Researcher in physical therapy with expertise in rehabilitation engineering, movement analysis, and applied statistics.
  • Research interests include biomechanical analysis of balance, gait, and posture across diverse populations, as well as statistical modeling and quantitative methods in clinical research.
  • Provides statistical expertise and data science support for study design, data analysis, and interpretation of results in rehabilitation science.

Ethics Editor

Jae-Seop Oh, PT, PhD ORCID

Inje University, Republic of Korea

  • Researcher in musculoskeletal physical therapy and clinical biomechanics with expertise in research ethics and responsible conduct of research.
  • Research interests include motion analysis, electromyography, gait analysis, and ethical considerations in clinical research and rehabilitation studies.
  • Provides expertise in research ethics, including ethical review processes, publication ethics, and the integrity of clinical research in physical therapy.

Copy Editor

Yeonwook Kim

Guhmok Publishing Co.