Ki-Jun Park

Prof. Ki-Jun Park

Department of Physical Therapy, Kaya University, Gimhae, Republic of Korea
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Biography

My research focuses on sports injury epidemiology and prevention, with particular emphasis on elite and high-performance athletes. I am especially interested in prospective injury surveillance, injury mechanisms, and sport-specific risk factors across various competitive settings. Another key area of my work involves return-to-sport decision-making, including functional recovery, pain, and performance-related outcomes following injury. In addition, my research explores autonomic nervous system regulation, particularly heart rate variability (HRV), as a marker of training load, recovery status, and injury risk. I am also interested in the psychological and physiological aspects of athlete health, including pain perception, rapid weight loss practices, and their implications for performance and well-being. Through an interdisciplinary and clinically oriented approach, my goal is to contribute evidence that informs injury prevention strategies, optimizes rehabilitation processes, and supports safe and effective return to sport.

Affiliations

Kaya University

Gimhae, Republic of Korea

Department of Physical Therapy

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