Here’s an updated profile for Dr. Warin Krityakiarana, Ph.D. (PT) :
🎓 Academic & Professional Profile
- Assistant Professor, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand (Mahidol University)
- Earned Ph.D. in Physical Therapy (Neuroscience focus) from Mahidol University; earlier completed MSc and MSc-equivalent degrees from Mahidol and Srinakharinwirot University (Mahidol University)
- Licensed physical therapist in Thailand (license number ก.1359) (pt.mahidol.ac.th)
- Leads research lab at Mahidol University focused on movement analysis, ultrasound therapy, assistive technology, and PT education quality (ResearchGate)
🧠 Research Interests & Publications
- Specializes in movement biomechanics and motor control in traditional Thai performing arts such as Thai classical dance, Khon masked dance, and Nora performances (Mahidol University)
- Broader areas include sports physical therapy, neuroscience, ultrasound therapy, assistive technologies, and PT curriculum development (Mahidol University, ResearchGate)
- Authored over 27 peer-reviewed publications on topics such as:
- Balance performance in Thai classical dancers vs non‑dancers (2016) (PubMed)
- Dynamic postural control in Khon masked dancers via Star Excursion Balance Test (2022) (ResearchGate)
- Prevalence of musculoskeletal injuries in Thai classical dancers (2024) (ResearchGate)
- Clinical tool development (leg-length discrepancy), ultrasound imaging studies in lumbopelvic motor control and assistive orthoses in stroke survivors (ResearchGate)
🏆 Key Contributions
- 2016 Comparative Study: Thai classical dancers showed significantly better postural stability across various test conditions compared to non-dancers(PubMed)
- 2022 Study on Dynamic Balance: Khon masked dancers outperformed nondancers using SEBT performance metrics(ResearchGate)
- 2024 Injury Survey: Found knee, ankle, and lower-back injuries are most prevalent in both amateur and professional dancers; amateurs had higher injury rates (nearly 40%) than professionals (~11%)(ResearchGate)
👩🏫 Teaching & Mentorship
- Supervises Ph.D. and MSc students in areas such as performing arts biomechanics, sensorimotor rehabilitation, PT education research, and assistive device design (Mahidol University, ResearchGate)
- Actively involved in curriculum quality assurance and international PT education programs at Mahidol University (Mahidol University, pt.mahidol.ac.th)
📊 Summary Table
| Area | Details |
|---|---|
| Position | Assistant Professor, Mahidol University (Physical Therapy) |
| Education | Ph.D. in PT (Neuroscience), MSc/BSc from Mahidol & Srinakharinwirot U. |
| Research Focus | Biomechanics in traditional dance, ultrasound therapy, assistive tech |
| Notable Works | Balance studies in Thai classical & Khon dancers; injury prevalence; tool development |
| Teaching Areas | Movement science, PT education, sensorimotor and assistive interventions |