Biography

Prof. Hyunjoong Kim is an Assistant Professor at Gwangju Health University, with a distinguished background in musculoskeletal rehabilitation, post-operative recovery, and oncology-related rehabilitation. He obtained his Master of Science in 2019 and Doctor of Philosophy in 2022 from the Department of Physical Therapy at Sahmyook University.

Prof. Kim’s scholarly interests center on pain neuroscience, musculoskeletal pathophysiology, and the foundational sciences of physical therapy. His research endeavors aim to integrate cutting-edge scientific evidence with clinical application, fostering innovation in rehabilitation practices and contributing to the advancement of patient-centered therapeutic strategies.​​

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Brief History

• Current Professor, Gwangju Health University (2024–present)

• Current President, Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Society

• Current Member, Brain PhD Group, Seoul National University

• Former Teaching Assistant, Department of Physical Therapy, Gwangju Health University

• Former Research Assistant, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Samsung Medical Center

• Former Adjunct Professor, Gwangju Health University

• Former Visiting Professor, Seoul Digital University

• Former Research Assistant, SMART Rehabilitation Science Institute, Sahmyook University

• Former Physical Therapist, Sports Rehabilitation Center, The Better Hospital

• Former Chief Physical Therapist, Seogwangju Cheongyeon Rehabilitation Hospital (Cheongharin)

• Former Chief Physical Therapist, Seongmoyong Orthopedic Clinic

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Presentation at Domestic and International Conferences

• April 2018, Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science, Seoul The Effect of Talonavicular Joint Mobilization and Intrinsic Foot Muscle Training on Patients with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

• November 2018, Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science, Seoul Contribution of Talonavicular Joint Mobilization to Foot Intervention of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

• October 2019, Korean Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine, Yongsan, Seoul Benefit of Wearable Robotic-assisted Training for Elderly Persons: A Randomized Controlled Trial

• December 2021, Korean Academy of Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy, Daejeon Recent Trends of Self-Management Breathing Exercise for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

• November 2022, Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science, Jeju Therapeutic Application of Virtual Reality in the Rehabilitation of Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

• November 2021, Scientific Meditech and the Organizing Committee of Nursing Webinar, United Kingdom A Systematic Review of Case Reports on the Neck-Tongue Syndrome

• March 2023, Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), Switzerland 5th Guest Editor Club 2023

• August 2023, 2023 International Conference of ISAA, Seoul A Comparison of the Effects of Blood-Flow Restriction during Active Joint Mobilization in Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability

• August 2023, 2023 International Conference of ISAA, Seoul Immediate or Short-term Effects of Thrust Manipulation on Acute to Subacute Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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Patents and Research Projects

• Participation in clinical study of walking assistive robot (Samsung Electronics)

• Development of high-resolution personalized non-invasive neuroregulation technology based on brain imaging for brain neurorehabilitation (Korea Research Foundation)

• Development of wearable sensor-based interactive training system for cognitive enhancement in elderly (Korea Research Foundation)

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International External Activities

• Editor, Medicina (SCI[E]), Switzerland 🇨🇭

• Peer Reviewer, MDPI Journals (SCI[E], ESCI), Switzerland 🇨🇭

• Peer Reviewer, Springer Nature (SCI[E]), Germany 🇩🇪

• Peer Reviewer, Nature Publishing Group (SCI[E]), United Kingdom 🇬🇧

• Peer Reviewer, Taylor & Francis Group (SCI[E]), United Kingdom 🇬🇧

• Peer Reviewer, Medical Science Monitor (SCI[E]), United States 🇺🇸

• Peer Reviewer, Medicine® (SCI[E]), United States 🇺🇸

• Peer Reviewer, BMJ Publishing Group (SCI[E]), United Kingdom 🇬🇧

• Peer Reviewer, JMIR Publications (SCI[E]), Canada 🇨🇦

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Domestic External Activities

• Current CEO, Institute of Novel Medical Science Laboratory

• Current Executive Director and Reviewer, Korean Society of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science

• Current Vice President and Chief Instructor, International Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Association

• Current Director of Academic Affairs, Ideal Movement Science (IMS) Sports Medicine Society

• Current Associate Member, Korean Academy of Geriatric Rehabilitation Medicine

• Current Academic Advisor, Korean Society of Corrective Sling Manual Therapy

• Current Academic Advisor, Spine Movement Society

• Current Director of Academic Affairs, Gwangju Chapter, Korean Physical Therapy Association

• Former President, Korean Society of Cancer Physical Therapy

• Former Regular Member, Korean Society of Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy

• Former Regular Member, Korean Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy

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Invited Speaker

• December 2022, Manual Therapy & Neuroscience for Physical Therapists, Online

• April 2023, Jeonbuk Chapter, Korean Physical Therapy Association, Jeonju Vision College

• April 2023, Gyeonggi Chapter, Korean Physical Therapy Association, Suwon Convention Center

• September 2023, Hwaseong-Osan Branch, Korean Physical Therapy Association, Suwon Women's College

• October 2023, National Licensing Exam Special Lecture on Anatomy and Physiology, Joongbu University

• November 2023, Special Lecture on Pain Neuroscience, Sahmyook University

• June 2025, Gwangju Chapter, Korean Physical Therapy Association, Gwangju Health University