Katsushi Ogawa

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Katsushi Ogawa is a researcher focused on rehabilitation engineering and gait biomechanics, with a particular emphasis on improving mobility aids for aging and disabled populations. His work centers on understanding how upper extremity loading and posture affect pelvic and trunk movements during walker-assisted gait, aiming to enhance the design of rehabilitation walkers. In his most-cited study (2022, 6 citations), Ogawa demonstrated that upper extremity load significantly influences pelvic motion during wheeled upright walker use, providing critical insights for fall prevention and gait rehabilitation. His 2019 study (3 citations) further explored trunk and pelvis dynamics in rolling stand-up walkers, laying groundwork for next-generation rehabilitation devices. Ogawa also contributed to the development of an IoRT (Internet of Robotic Things) Care-Walker for the Timed Up and Go test (2022, 2 citations), integrating sensor-based gait parameter measurement to assess fall risk in Japan’s super-aging society. Though his citation counts are modest, his research directly addresses pressing clinical needs, offering evidence-based guidance for walker design and rehabilitation protocols. Ogawa’s work stands out for its practical focus on real-world mobility challenges, making him a valuable contributor to assistive technology and geriatric rehabilitation.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Effect of upper extremity load on pelvic movements during wheeled upright walker use

   6 citations · 2022
2. 2
   The movement of trunk and pelvis in the rolling stand-up walker: Primary research for the exploitation of rehabilitation walker

   3 citations · 2019
3. 3
   Measurement and Evaluation Method of Gait Parameters for Timed Up and Go Test using an IoRT Care-Walker

   2 citations · 2022

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