Jesse H.
Matsubara, PT, DPT
Research Physical Therapist
301-451-7530
Dr. Jesse Matsubara supports research in the Neurorehabilitation and Biomechanics Lab and the wider NIH community through clinical and quantitative biomechanics assessments. His professional interest is quantitative gait analysis.
BS, Brigham Young University
DPT, University of Southern California
MS, Georgia Institute of Technology (April 2024)
Dr. Jesse Matsubara is a doctoral-level physical therapist in the Rehabilitation Medicine Department. Prior to joining NIH in 2016, he worked as physical therapist for the Illinois Bone and Joint Institute in Morton Grove, Ill. He is a fluent English and Spanish speaker.
Matsubara JH, Wu M, Gordon KE. "Metabolic cost of lateral stabilization during walking in people with incomplete spinal cord injury". Gait and Posture, Vol 41(2). 2015: 646-51.
Matsubara J, Wu M, Gordon K (2014). "Lateral stability has a significant energetic cost following spinal cord injury." American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting.
Matsubara J, Antos S, Gordon K (2013). "Simple Tools to Measure Locomotor Stability & Maneuverability." Dynamic Walking Conference.
Grant C, Matsubara JH, Bulea T, et al (2019). "Trunk Control in Giant Axonal Neuropathy." Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society Annual Meeting.
Wu M, Matsubara JH, Gordon KE. "General and Specific Strategies Used to Facilitate Locomotor Maneuvers". PLoS ONE. 10(7). 2015: e0132707.
Leddy A, Leech K, Matsubara J, Pasquinell K, Holleran C, Hornby G (2013). "Changes in cardiopulmonary efficiency and gait economy following 8-weeks of high intensity locomotor speed and skill training in individuals post-stroke." American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting.