🎓 Academic & Professional Profile
- Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Santo Tomas (UST), Manila (University of Santo Tomas).
- Coordinates UST‑CRS (College of Rehabilitation Sciences) community development projects through SIMBAHAYAN office (University of Santo Tomas).
- Holds a Master of Science in Physical Therapy (MSPT, magna cum laude, UST, 2011), after earning a BS in Physical Therapy in 2008 (University of Santo Tomas).
🧠Research & Publications
- Published across multiple peer-reviewed articles, with interests in biomechanics, telerehabilitation, community-based rehabilitation, and sports/injury prevention (ResearchGate).
- Key works include:
- Perception of Filipino physicians on the roles and scope of practice of physical therapy in the Philippines (development of PoPTQ questionnaire) (University of Santo Tomas).
- Systematic reviews like Effects of taping on de Quervain’s disease (2022) (University of Santo Tomas).
- Studies on telerehabilitation readiness and outcome measurement tools amid COVID-19, e.g. pediatric telerehab tools and hypertension management (ResearchGate).
🏅 Leadership & Professional Involvement
- Serving as Vice President for Internal Affairs of the Philippine Physical Therapy Association (PPTA) since at least 2017, representing the country at events like World Physiotherapy Asia (ORCID).
- Previously held other leadership roles in PPTA and chaired committees at UST-CRS including research ethics, community development, and faculty evaluation (University of Santo Tomas).
🎯 Teaching & Service
- Courses taught include Biomechanics & Motor Control, Therapeutic Exercises, Orthopedic Clinical Practice, Community-Based Rehabilitation, and Ergonomics for both undergraduate and graduate MSPT students at UST (University of Santo Tomas).
- Has overseen student internships, often serving as ethical review committee vice-chair and Simbahayan CBR coordinator since 2014–present (University of Santo Tomas).
🧠Summary Table
| Area | Details |
|---|---|
| Current Role | Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy (College of Rehabilitation Sciences, UST) |
| Education | MSPT (2011, magna cum laude), BS PT (2008), both from UST |
| Research Focus | Biomechanics, Sports Rehab, Community-Based Rehab, Telerehab |
| Leadership | Vice President, PPTA (Internal Affairs); key UST-CRS committees |
| Teaching Areas | Biomechanics, Therapeutic Exercises, Orthopedics, Community Rehab |
| Notable Publications | PoPTQ perception study (Filipino physicians), taping/de Quervain’s review, telerehab studies |