Expertise at Chang Gung System

Chang, Ya-Ju ,Ph.D.
Institution: Department of Physical Therapy, Chang Gung University
Position: Professor
Department: Department of Physical Therapy
Address: 259, Wen-Hwa 1st Rd, Gueishan Township, Taoyuan County 333, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
Tel: +886-3-2118800 ext. 5515 Fax: +886-3-2118700
E-mail: yjchang@mail.cgu.edu.tw

Focus of Interest:
  • Neurosciences
  • Rehabilitation

Fulltime Employment:
  • 2013.08-now Professor in Department of Physical Therapy, Chang Gung University, Taiwan
  • 2008.08-2013.07 Associate Professor in Department of Physical Therapy, Chang Gung University, Taiwan
  • 2001-2008.07 Assistant Professor in Department of Physical Therapy, Chang Gung University, Taiwan
  • 1999.08-2001.02 Instructor in School of Physical Therapy, National Taiwan University, Taiwan

Education:
  • 1988-1992 Bachelor of Rehabilitation (Physical Therapy), National Taiwan University, Taiwan
  • 1993-1995 MA, Graduate Institute of Physical Therapy, The University of Iowa, USA
  • 1995-1999 Ph.D., Graduate Institute of Physical Therapy, The University of Iowa, USA

Honors and Awards:
  1. Outstanding Researcher is selected for Ministry of Science and Technology, Taiwan (2011, 2015)
  2. Research reward is offered for Chang Gung Medical Foundation (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012,2013)
  3. Research reward of Developing Sport Science is offered for Sport Administration, MOE, Taiwan (2004, 2010)
  4. Outstanding Poster selected for E-poster by EFNS (2011)
  5. Selected abstract for press by Society for Neuroscience (2005 SFN Annual Conference)
  6. Selected abstract for press by Society for Neuroscience (2006 SFN Annual Conference)
  7. Research reward of Thesis is offered for Taiwan Foundation For Rare Disorders (2004.12) Student: Shin-Man Chen

Selected Main Publications:
  1. Huang YZ, Chang YS, Hsu M, Wong AM, Chang Y*. (2015): Restoration of central programmed movement pattern by temporal electrical stimulation-assisted training in patients with spinal cerebellar atrophy. Neural Plast. 2015 (2015):1-9.
  2. Chang Y*, Chou CC, Huang WT, Lu CS, Wong AM, Hsu M. (2015): Cycling regimen induces spinal circuitry plasticity and improves leg muscle coordination in individuals with spinocerebellar ataxia. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 96(6):1006-13.
  3. Chen CC, Chuang YF, Yang HC, Hsu M, Huang YZ, Chang Y*. (2015): Neuromuscular electrical stimulation of the median nerve facilitates low motor cortex excitability in patients with spinocerebellar ataxia. J Electromyogr Kinesiol. 25(1):143-50.
  4. Chang Y*, Liang JN, Hsu M, Lien HY, Fang CY, Lin CH. (2013): Effects of continuous passive motion on reversing the adapted spinal circuit in humans with chronic spinal Cord Injury. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 94(5):822-8.
  5. Chang Y, Chou CC, Chan HL, Hsu M, Yeh MY, Fang CY, Chuang YF, Wei SH, Lien HY. (2012): Increases of quadriceps inter-muscular cross-correlation and coherence during exhausting stepping exercise. Sensors. 12 :16353-67.

All Publications List

Board Certification:
  • Certified Physical Therapist, Taiwan (Certification No.000168)
  • Certified Physical Therapist, USA (Iowa state, Illinois state, Now York state)