Summary
Dr. Yuri Yoshida is an associate professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at the University of Nevada, Reno's School of Public Health. Her research integrates physical therapy assessments with biomechanical concepts to better understand how clinical outcomes reflect an individual’s performance in daily activities.
Her early research focused on the effects of outpatient physical therapy following total knee arthroplasty. More recently, she has developed an interest in functional recovery following lower-limb amputation. She has also published research examining the concurrent validity of potential screening tests for early mobility decline.
Her publications reflect expertise in motion capture systems, electromyography and clinical functional outcome analysis. Yoshida also mentors clinicians, including physical therapists and athletic trainers, in research activities at the national and international levels.
Her teaching experience includes prosthetic rehabilitation, tests and measurements, and biomechanics for Doctor of Physical Therapy students.
Selected Publications
- Shibata, D., & Yoshida, Y. (2026). Asymmetrical spatiotemporal adjustment between the limbs after self-mobilization exercise program. Journal of Physical Therapy Science, 38(9), 369–378.
- Matsuda, T., Muranaga, S., Zeni, J. A., & Yoshida, Y. (2024). Simple mobility tests predict use of assistive devices in older adults. Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy, 47(4), 175–182.
- Yoshida, Y., Zeni, J. A., Zhu, Y., & Rhyne, R. L. (2022). Concurrent validity between potential screening tests for early mobility decline in independent community dwellers. Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy, 45(4), E161–E168.
Education
- Ph.D. in Biomechanics and Movement Science, University of Delaware, 2009
- M.S. in Biomechanics and Movement Science, University of Delaware
- B.S. in Physical Therapy, Showa University, College of Medical Sciences (Now: Showa Medical University, School of Nurse and Rehabilitation Sciences), 2000