Applied Neurophysiologic Laboratory
Neurological Physical Therapy Laboratory
Motion Analysis Laboratory
Musculoskeletal and Sports Sciences Laboratory
Cardiopulmonary Function Laboratory
Geriatric Physical Therapy and Health Care Policy Laboratory
Intelligent Mechatronic Assistive Devices Laboratory
Computational Biomechanics Lab
Computer & Mechatronics Technology Application Laboratory
Neuromuscular System laboratory
Musculoskeletal and Sports Sciences Laboratory
Current Research:
The group aims to develop an understanding of the mechanisms of musculoskeletal injuries and recovery in order to facilitate clinical assessment and therapeutic strategies. Our current work is organized in the following areas:
1. Clinical orthopedic and sports physical therapy, focuses on assessment and treatment of the common musculoskeletal disorders such as chronic neck pain and back pain, shoulder impingement, knee osteoarthritis, chronic foot and ankle disorders, patellofemoral pain.
2. Musculoskeletal biomechanics, focuses on the kinematics and kinetics of the shoulder complex as well as the hip-knee-ankle-foot chain.
3. Neuromuscular control, focuses on the role of the neurodynamic theory and corticospinal control in musculoskeletal pain. Research topics:
-EMG analysis of prime movers during various exercises
-Effectiveness or efficacy of physical therapy in patients with cervical and lumbar dysfunctions
-Neuromuscular control and kinematics of the head, neck, and shoulder region and the treatment effect of physical therapy
-Effectiveness or efficacy of physical therapy in patients with knee osteoarthritis
-Effectiveness or efficacy of Kinesio taping on patients with musculoskeletal disorders
-Studies of orthopedic physical therapy outcome measures
-Patellar tracking and neuromuscular control of the extensor mechanism
-Neurodynamics of the patellofemoral pain syndrome
-Applications of Pilates and Gyrokinesis exercises in musculoskeletal injury and pain
-Application of Kinetic control theory in assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal injury and pain
Recent publications:
Deng HR and Shih YF*. Test validity and intra-rater reliability in the measurement of scapular position sense in asymptomatic young adults. Man Ther 2015 (Jun); 20:503-7 (SCI). (NSC 101-2314-B-010-069) (IF=1.761; R/C=21/63=33.33%, REHABILITATION)
Chen YR and Shih YF*. Investigation of factors contributing to serving performance in female college volleyball players. Formos J Phys Ther 2015 (Mar); 40:27-36 (OI).
Huang BY, Shih YF*, Chen WY, Ma HL. Predictors for identifying patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome responding to femoral nerve mobilization. Arch Phys Med Rehab 2015 (May); 96:920-7 (SCI). (NSC 100-2314-B-010-004) (IF=2.441; R/C=9/63=14.29%, REHABILITATION)
Chan YC, Wang WTJ, Chang CC, Chen LC, Chu HY, Lin SP, et al. Short-term effects of self-massage combined with home exercise on pain, daily activity, and autonomic function in patients with myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome. J Phys Ther Sci 2015;27:217-221 (SCI). (IF=0.198; R/C=62/63=98.39%, REHABILITATION)
Chang WL, Shih YF*, Kao MJ, Chen WY, Chen JP. Short-term effects of cervical kinesio taping on pain and cervical range of motion in patients with acute neck pain: a randomized clinical trial. Formos J Phys Ther 2014 (Dec);39:231-239 (OI).
Lee YF and Shih YF*. The effects of Kinesio taping on proprioception of scapulothoracic joint in healthy individuals. Formos J Phys Ther 2014 (Sep);39:182-190 (OI). (NSC 102-2314-B-010-054)
Lin CY and Shih YF*. The neuromuscular control of the ankle joint in subjects with functional ankle instability. Formos J Phys Ther 2014 (Sep);39:191-202 (OI).
Lin PL, Shih YF*, Chen WY, Ma HL. Neurodynamic responses to the femoral slump test in patients with anterior knee pain syndrome. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2014 (May);44(5):350-357 (SCI). (NSC 100-2314-B-010 -004) (IF=2.376; R/C=10/63=15.87%, REHABILITATION)
Chiou SY, Shih YF, Chou LW, McGregor AH, Strutton PH. Impaired neural drive in patients with low back pain. Eur J Pain 2014 (Jul);18(6):794-802 (SCI). (NSC 100-2911-I-010-011) (IF=3.218; R/C=6/29=20.68%, ANESTHESIOLOGY)
Huang HY, Lin JJ, Guo YL, Wang WTJ, Chen YJ. EMG biofeedback effectiveness to alter muscle activity pattern and scapular kinematics in subjects with and without shoulder impingement. J Electromyogr Kinesiol 2013;23(1):267-274 (SCI). (IF=1.725; R/C=23/63=36.51%, REHABILITATION)
Lai WH, Shih YF*, Lin PL, Chen WY, Ma HL. Specificity of the femoral slump test for the assessment of experimentally induced anterior knee pain. Arch Phys Med Rehab 2012 (Dec);93:2347-2351 (SCI). (NSC 100-2314-B-010 -004) (IF=2.441; R/C=9/63=14.29%, REHABILITATION)
Huang BY, Wang YT, Chang QX, Wang YC, Chen WY, Lee HC, Shih YF*. Effect of exercise for anterior knee pain syndrome: systemic review and meta-analysis. Formos J Phys Ther 2012 (Mar);37:48-59 (OI).
Lai YT, Shih YF, Wang WTJ, Ma HL, Chen WY*. Using a laser distance meter to quantify humeral head anterior displacement: A reliability study. Formos J Phys Ther 2012 (Mar);37:41-47 (OI).
Chen YC, Lai YT, Lee Y, Lin PL, Shih YF*, Chen WY, Lee HC. Effectiveness of training program on anterior cruciate ligament injury prevention in female athletes: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Formos J Phys Ther 2012 (Mar);37:30-40 (OI).
Shih YF*, Chen CY, Chen WY, Lin HC. Lower extremity kinematics in children with and without flexible flatfoot: a comparative study. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2012 (Mar), 13:31 (SCI). (NSC 100-2911-I-010 -011) (IF=1.898; R/C=25/67=37.31%, ORTHOPEDICS)
Lai WH, Shih YF*, Lin PL, Chen WY, Ma HL. Normal neurodynamic responses of the femoral slump test. Man Ther 2012 (Apr); 17:126-132 (SCI). (NSC 100-2314-B-010 -004) (IF=1.761; R/C=21/63=33.33%, REHABILITATION)
Chang WL, Shih YF*, Chen WY. Running injuries and associated factors in participants of ING Taipei Marathon. Phys Ther Sport 2012 (Aug); 13:170-174 (SCI). (IF=1.373; R/C=45/81=55.56%, SPORTS SCIENCE; Citation:2)
Tsai MW, Wang WTJ, Lee HC, Hwang SZ, Chen JJ. A field-based step test on the risk assessment of the metabolic syndrome. Formos J Phys Ther 2012(Jun);37:146-156 (OI).
Lee YH, Weng JH, Hsu YY, Wang TJ. Relationship between the work environment and perceived body discomforts. J Occup Safety Health 2012;21:432-441 (OI).
Lin PL, Huang PY, Shih YF*. Femoral slump test: Test-retest reliability and bilateral comparison of the neurodynamic responses in healthy females. Formos J Phys Ther 2011 (Sep);36:225-232 (OI). (NSC 100-2314-B-010 -004)
Shih YF* and Kao YH. Influence of pain location and hand dominance on scapular kinematics and EMG activities: an exploratory study. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2011 (Dec), 12:267 (SCI). (NSC 97-2314-B-010-001-MY3) (IF=1.898; R/C=25/67=37.31%, ORTHOPEDICS)
Shih YF*, Wen YK, Chen WY. Application of wedged foot orthosis effectively reduces pain in runners with pronated foot: a randomized clinical study. Clin Rehabil 2011 (Oct); 25:913-923 (SCI). (IF=2.18; R/C=11/63=17.76%, REHABILITATION)
Wen YK and Shih YF*. Use of superimposition technique in detecting quadriceps activation failure in patients after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Formos J Phys Ther 2011;36:167-178 (OI). (NSC 94-2314-B-010 -015)
Hsu YH and Shih YF*. Intra-rater reliability of the electromyographic signals of the scapular rotators using the MVIC and RVIC normalizations. Formos J Phys Ther 2011;36:179-185 (OI). (A grant from Ministry of Education, Aim for the Top University Plan 95A-C-D01-CDG-19;NSC 97-2314-B-010-001-MY3)
Chiou SY, Kao YH, Kuo HY, Chen CL, Shih YF, Lee HC, Chen WY. Systematic review & meta-analysis: Is brace necessary after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction? Formos J Phys Ther 2010;35:24-37 (OI).
Hsu CY, Tsai YY, Wang WTJ, Ruan YL, Chen WY. Examination of the cervico-thoracic spine and its association with the subacromial impingement syndrome. Formos J Phys Ther 2010 (Sep);35:233-242 (OI).
Weng LY, Hsieh CL, Tung KY, Wang WTJ, Ou YC, Chen LR, et al. Excellent reliability of the Sollerman hand function test for patients with burned hands. J Burn Care Res 2010 (Dec);31:904-910 (SCI).(IF=1.55; R/C=91/204=44.55%, SURGERY)
Lin HC, Lai WH, Shih YF, Chang CM, SF, Lo CY, Hsu HC. Physiological anterior laxity in healthy young females: the effect of knee hyperextension and dominance. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2009;17:1083–8 (SCI). (IF=2.837; R/C=10/81=12.35%, SPORT SCIENCES)
Lin HC, Li JS, Lo SF, Shih YF, Lo CY, Chen SY. Isokinetic characteristics of shoulder rotators in patients with adhesive capsulitis. J Rehabil Med 2009;41:563-8 (SCI). (IF=1.895; R/C=16/63=25.40%, REHABILITATION; Citation:3)
Hsu YH, Chen WY, Lin HC, Wang TJ, Shih YF*. The effects of taping on scapular kinematics and muscle performance in baseball players with shoulder impingement syndrome. J Electromyogr Kinesiol 2009 (Dec);19:1092–9 (SCI). (A grant from Ministry of Education, Aim for the Top University Plan 96A-D-D127) (IF=1.725; R/C=23/63=36.51%, REHABILITATION)
Yang HS, Wang WTJ, Chen HJ. Reliability of hand-held dynamometer in assessment of lower extremity strength in healthy subjects. Formos J Phys Ther 2009 (Sep);34:194-200 (OI).
Huang CM, Wang WTJ, Chen WY. The analysis of item difficulty for the Chinese version of the Flexilevel Shoulder Function Scale (FLEX-SF Scale). Formos J Phys Ther 2009 (Sep);34:177-184 (OI).
Burnett A, Sze CC, Tam SM, Yeung KM, Leong M, Wang WTJ, et al. A Cross-cultural study of the back pain beliefs of female undergraduate healthcare students. Clin J Pain 2009;25(1):20-28 (SCI).(IF=2.703; R/C=8/29=27.59%, ANESTHESIOLOGY)