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Tetsuo Fukunaga publication distribution in Medicine in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Medicine in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Tetsuo Fukunaga sits on this spectrum.

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101 publications 1,796+

This scientist: 456 publications — 50th percentile

50% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,796 publications or more.

Tetsuo Fukunaga D-index placement in Medicine in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Medicine scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Tetsuo Fukunaga sits on this spectrum.

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This scientist: 96 D-Index — 53rd percentile

53% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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Overview

Tetsuo Fukunaga is affiliated with the National Institute of Fitness and Sports in Kanoya in Japan. Their research primarily spans the fields of Medicine and Engineering, with notable work in Surgery, Biomedical Engineering, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Epidemiology, and Rehabilitation.

The scientist's scholarly output includes multiple contributions in key topical areas related to orthopedic and sports sciences. These areas include:

  • Shoulder Injury and Treatment
  • Knee Injuries and Reconstruction Techniques
  • Sports Injuries and Prevention
  • Sports Dynamics and Biomechanics
  • Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
  • Sports Performance and Training
  • Shoulder and Clavicle Injuries

The research has been published in several scientific venues, with a concentration in the following journals:

  • Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
  • International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy
  • The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
  • Sports Biomechanics
  • IEEE Transactions on Ultrasonics Ferroelectrics and Frequency Control

Among the recent papers associated with Fukunaga's research are:

  • "Role of Pelvis and Trunk Biomechanics in Generating Ball Velocity in Baseball Pitching," 2022, The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
  • "Lower Extremity Kinematic and Kinetic Factors Associated with Bat Speed at Ball Contact during the Baseball Swing," 2023, Sports Biomechanics
  • "ASSESSMENT OF HUMERAL TORSION BY PALPATION IN BASEBALL PITCHERS: A VALIDATION STUDY," 2020, International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy
  • "Flexor-Pronator Mass Training Exercises Selectively Activate Forearm Musculature," 2023, International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy
  • "Evidence Based Arm Care: The Throwers 10 Revisited," 2021, International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy

Fukunaga has collaborated recurrently with several coauthors throughout their career, including:

  • Karl F. Orishimo
  • Malachy P. McHugh
  • Ian J. Kremenic
  • Michael J. Mullaney
  • Stephen Nicholas

Best Publications

  • In vivo behaviour of human muscle tendon during walking

    Tetsuo Fukunaga;Keitaro Kubo;Yasuo Kawakami;Senshi Fukashiro

  • Calculation of muscle strength per unit cross-sectional area of human muscle by means of ultrasonic measurement.

    Michio Ikai;Tetsuo Fukunaga

  • Architectural and functional features of human triceps surae muscles during contraction

    Yasuo Kawakami;Yoshiho Ichinose;Tetsuo Fukunaga

  • Muscle-fiber pennation angles are greater in hypertrophied than in normal muscles

    Yasuo Kawakami;Takashi Abe;Tetsuo Fukunaga

  • Muscle volume is a major determinant of joint torque in humans.

    T. Fukunaga;M. Miyatani;M. Tachi;M. Kouzaki

  • Determination of fascicle length and pennation in a contracting human muscle in vivo

    Tetsuo Fukunaga;Yoshiho Ichinose;Masamitsu Ito;Yasuo Kawakami

  • Physiological cross-sectional area of human leg muscles based on magnetic resonance imaging

    T. Fukunaga;R. R. Roy;F. G. Shellock;F. G. Shellock;J. A. Hodgson

  • Influence of static stretching on viscoelastic properties of human tendon structures in vivo

    Keitaro Kubo;Hiroaki Kanehisa;Yasuo Kawakami;Tetsuo Fukunaga

  • Specific tension of human plantar flexors and dorsiflexors

    T. Fukunaga;R. R. Roy;F. G. Shellock;J. A. Hodgson

  • Training-induced changes in muscle architecture and specific tension.

    Yasuo Kawakami;Takashi Abe;Shin Ya Kuno;Tetsuo Fukunaga

  • Influence of elastic properties of tendon structures on jump performance in humans

    Keitaro Kubo;Yasuo Kawakami;Tetsuo Fukunaga

  • Effects of plyometric and weight training on muscle-tendon complex and jump performance.

    Keitaro Kubo;Masanori Morimoto;Teruaki Komuro;Hideaki Yata

  • The accuracy of volume estimates using ultrasound muscle thickness measurements in different muscle groups

    Masae Miyatani;Hiroaki Kanehisa;Masamitsu Ito;Yasuo Kawakami

  • Effects of resistance and stretching training programmes on the viscoelastic properties of human tendon structures in vivo

    Keitaro Kubo;Hiroaki Kanehisa;Tetsuo Fukunaga

  • Mechanical properties of tendon and aponeurosis of human gastrocnemius muscle in vivo

    Tadashi Muramatsu;Tetsuro Muraoka;Daisuke Takeshita;Yasuo Kawakami

  • Effects of isometric training on the elasticity of human tendon structures in vivo

    Keitaro Kubo;Hiroaki Kanehisa;Masamitsu Ito;Tetsuo Fukunaga

  • Nonisometric behavior of fascicles during isometric contractions of a human muscle

    Masamitsu Ito;Yasuo Kawakami;Yoshiho Ichinose;Senshi Fukashiro

  • Gender differences in the viscoelastic properties of tendon structures

    Keitaro Kubo;Hiroaki Kanehisa;Tetsuo Fukunaga

  • Prediction equations for body composition of Japanese adults by B-mode ultrasound

    Takashi Abe;Masakatsu Kondo;Yasuo Kawakami;Tetsuo Fukunaga

  • Muscle architecture and function in humans

    Tetsuo Fukunaga;Yasuo Kawakami;Shinya Kuno;Kazuo Funato

Frequent Co-Authors

Takashi Abe
Takashi Abe University of Mississippi
Frank G. Shellock
Frank G. Shellock University of Southern California
V. R. Edgerton
V. R. Edgerton University of California, Los Angeles
Roland R. Roy
Roland R. Roy University of California, Los Angeles
Constantinos N. Maganaris
Constantinos N. Maganaris Liverpool John Moores University
Kazuyuki Kanosue
Kazuyuki Kanosue Waseda University
Walter Herzog
Walter Herzog University of Calgary
Gary A. Dudley
Gary A. Dudley University of Georgia
Robert D. Herbert
Robert D. Herbert Neuroscience Research Australia

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