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
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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:
- Outstanding Researcher is selected for Ministry of Science and Technology, Taiwan (2011, 2015)
- Research reward is offered for Chang Gung Medical Foundation (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012,2013)
- Research reward of Developing Sport Science is offered for Sport Administration, MOE, Taiwan (2004, 2010)
- Outstanding Poster selected for E-poster by EFNS (2011)
- Selected abstract for press by Society for Neuroscience (2005 SFN Annual Conference)
- Selected abstract for press by Society for Neuroscience (2006 SFN Annual Conference)
- Research reward of Thesis is offered for Taiwan Foundation For Rare Disorders (2004.12) Student: Shin-Man Chen
Selected Main Publications:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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Board Certification:
- Certified Physical Therapist, Taiwan (Certification No.000168)
- Certified Physical Therapist, USA (Iowa state, Illinois state, Now York state)