Expertise at Chang Gung System

Liu, Wen-Yu ,Ph.D.
Institution: Chang Gung University
Position: Assistant Professor
Department: Department of Physical Therapy
Address: No.259, Wenhua 1st Rd., Guishan Dist., Taoyuan City 33302, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
Tel: +886-3-2118800 Fax: +886-3-2118700
E-mail: wylpt@mail.cgu.edu.tw

Focus of Interest:
  • Pediatrics
  • Rehabilitation

Fulltime Employment:
  • Chang gung university

Education:
  • MCP Hahnemann University (Now Drexel University), Philadelphia, P.A., USA. PhD

Honors and Awards:
  1. The 4th National Golden Palm Tree Award (2006/10/29)~Chinese Association of Early Intervention Profession & Child welfare Bureau, Ministry of the Interior, Taiwan
  2. Dissertation Award, Section on Pediatrics, American Physical Therapy Association. “Anticipatory Postural Adjustments in Children with Cerebral Palsy and Children with Typical Development during Functional Reach Tasks in Standing”, 2001
  3. Clinical Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy (PCS) by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) - April 26, 1999~April, 2009

Selected Main Publications:
  1. Liu WY, Lin PH, Lien HY, Wang HS*, Wong AM, Tang FT. Spatio-temporal gait characteristics in children with Tourette Syndrome: A preliminary study. Res Dev Disabil. 2014 May 23; 35(9): 2008-14.
  2. Liu WY, Chen FJ, Lin YH, Kuo CH*, Lien HY, Yu YJ. Postural alignment in children with bilateral spastic cerebral palsy using a bimanual interface for powered wheelchair control. J Rehabil Med. 2014 January; 46(1): 39-44.
  3. Liu WY, Hou YJ, Wong AMK, Lin PS, Lin YH, Chen CL*. Relationships between Gross Motor Functions and Health-related Quality of Life of Taiwanese Children with Cerebral Palsy. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2009 June; 88(6):473-483.
  4. Liu WY*, Zaino CA, & McCoy SW. Anticipatory Postural Adjustments in Children with Cerebral Palsy and Children with Typical Development. Pediatr Phys Ther. 2007; 19(3):188-95. Erratum in: Pediatr Phys Ther. 2007 January; 21(1):52.

All Publications List

Board Certification:
  • Physical Therapy License in the state of PA, USA (PT-012536-L) ~ June 7, 1999
  • Clinical Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy (PCS) by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) - April 26, 1999 ~ April 26, 2009
  • Tscharnuter Akademie for Movement Organization (TAMO) Certification - August, 1998
  • TES (Therapeutic Electrical Stimulation) Certification - December 1996
  • Physical Therapy License in Taiwan, Republic of China - November 1996
  • NDTA, Inc. / Bobath 8-week course in the treatment of children with cerebral palsy Certification (BC-1025-95) - February 1995
  • SIPT (Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests) Certification (118642) - December 1994
  • Physical Therapy License in the state of NY, USA (13206) - January 1993