Research Grants

Teaching Grants

Yung EY. Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Patient Sports Performance Analysis- from Clinic to Classroom.

Sacred Heart University Academics for Creative Teaching Grant, funded May 2014.

Yung EY. Use of iPad Apps for Teaching How to Correct Faulty Functional & Sports Movement. Sacred

Heart University Academics for Creative Teaching Grant, funded May 2015.

Tuition Awards

National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) grant for E. Yung’s New York University PhD coursework in Ergonomics and Biomechanics, funded through NYU School of Medicine, Spring 2015, Fall, 2014, Spring 2014, and Fall 2013.

Clinical Excellence Awards

E. Yung. Employee of the Year, Physical Therapy Department, Surgical Service Unit, Kaiser Permanente

Medical Center, West Los Angeles, California, 2009.

Scholarship

iPhone/iPad/iPad Mini App

“Clinical Pattern Recognition: Low Back Pain” app for iPad/iPhone. Wong M, LeMoine M, LeMoine, A, Yung E.  This app was ranked the #1 physical therapy app worldwide in February 2015. It is based on the APTA Orthopaedic Section Low Back Pain Clinical Practice Guidelines. Released to the App Store on 10/21/2013.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/clinical-pattern-recognition/id725106395

http://www.clinicalpatternrecognition.com/team/

“Clinical Pattern Recognition: Hip and Thigh Pain” app for iPad/iPhone. Wong M, LeMoine M, LeMoine, A, Yung E.  This app was ranked the #1 physical therapy app worldwide within 10 days of introduction. It is based on the APTA Orthopaedic Section Hip Pain Clinical Practice Guidelines. Released to the Apple Store on 11/15/2014.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/michael-wong/id722047776

http://www.clinicalpatternrecognition.com/team/

“Clinical Pattern Recognition: Knee Pain” app for iPad/iPhone. Wong M, LeMoine M, LeMoine, A, Yung E.  Released to the Apple Store on 2/5/2015. It is based on the APTA Orthopaedic Section Knee Pain Clinical Practice Guidelines.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/michael-wong/id722047776

http://www.clinicalpatternrecognition.com/team/

“Clinical Pattern Recognition: Ankle and Foot Pain” app for iPad/iPhone. Wong M, LeMoine M, LeMoine, A, Yung E.  Released to the Apple Store on 2/5/2015. It is based on the APTA Orthopaedic Section Ankle and Foot Pain Clinical Practice Guidelines.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/michael-wong/id722047776

http://www.clinicalpatternrecognition.com/team/

Peer-Reviewed Publication

(underlined names denote former students)

Yung EY, Wong MS, Williams H, Mache K. Authors’ Response. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 2015 Jan;45(1):46-48. http://dx.doi.org/10.2519/jospt.2015.0201

Yung EY, Wong MS, Williams H, Mache K. Blood Pressure and Heart Rate Response to Posteriorly Directed Pressure Applied to the Cervical Spine in Young, Pain-free Individuals: A Randomized, Repeated-Measures, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 2014;44(8):622-6. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25029917

Bhatt JB. Glaser R. Chavez A. Yung E. Middle and Lower Trapezius Strengthening for the Management of Lateral Epicondylalgia: A Case Report. Journal of Orthopedic andSports Physical Therapy. 43(11):841- 847; Nov 2013. Epub 9 September 2013. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24175610

Yung E. Asavasopon S. Godges JJ. Screening for Head, Neck, and Shoulder Pathology in Patients with Upper Extremity Signs and Symptoms. Journal of Hand Therapy. 23(2):173-85; quiz 186, 2010 Apr-Jun. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20149960

Peer-Reviewed Abstract

(underlined names denote current/former students, interns, and/or residents)

Yung E. Wong M., Wikfors K. Powell H. Smith T. Schipper S. Barton E. Stehr J. “Cardiovascular Response to Anteriorly Directed Pressure Applied to the Cervical Spine – A Randomized, Repeated-Measures, Double Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study.” Physiotherapy 101 suppl. 1 (2015): e1655-e1656.

Yung E. Wong M., Wikfors K. Powell H. Smith T. Schipper S. Barton E. Stehr J. “Cardiovascular Response to Laterally Directed Pressure Applied to the Cervical Spine – A Randomized, Repeated-Measures, Double Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study.” Physiotherapy 101 suppl. 1 (2015): e1656-e1657.

Yung E. Wong M. Hintze C. Colli D. Placebo and pre-cebo effects may co-exist, independent of one another, in manual therapy. Journal of Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy. 44(1): A33; Jan 2014.

McNellis J. Finn J. Axtell R. Yung E. Lumbar hyperlordosis correction using a four-week trunk stabilization exercise program in a group setting- a randomized controlled trial with six-month follow-up. Journal of Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy. 44(1): A43; Jan 2014.

Yung E. Brovko T. Lockwood M. Restoring the transverse forefoot arch in return to sports of a triathlete following Weil osteotomy of the 2nd and 3rd digits. Journal of Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy. 44(1): A130-131; Jan 2014.

Yung E. Mache K. Williams H. Wong M. Blood Pressure and Heart Rate Response to Posterior Glide of the Cervical Spine Compared to Placebo in Normal, Healthy Volunteers. Journal of Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy. 43(1): A86-87; Jan 2013.

Yung E. Tonley J. Pitts R. Wong M. The Effect of Manual Therapy Applied to Patients with Meniscus Tear- A Case Series with a Minimum of 6-Month Follow-up. Journal of Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy. 42(10): A81; Oct 2012.

Yung E. Wong M. Mache K. Williams H. Christy J. Hennings N. Blood pressure and heart rate response to unilateral posterior glide of the cervical spine in normal volunteers- a pilot case series. Journal of Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy. 42(10): A52; Oct 2012.

Lockwood M. Pitts R. Tonley J. Wong M. Yung E. The combined effect of utilizing manual therapy and motor control training for 2 recreational throwers with chronic shoulder pain. Journal of Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy. 42(10): A47; Oct 2012.

Yung E. Tonley J. Pitts R. The Short-Term Effect of Knee Varus Mobilization Applied to Patients With MRI Evidence of Degenerative Meniscus Tear- A Case Series. Journal of Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy. 42(1): A104; Jan 2012.

Eldridge A. Yung E. DeMetropolis C. Varus Mobilization Case Series for Knee Osteoarthritis. Journal of Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy. 42(1): A101; Jan 2012.

Rho AC. Tonley J. Yung E. The Immediate Effects of a Slider Nerve Mobilization in a Patient with Cervical Radiculopathy: a Case Report. Journal of Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy. 42(1): A71; Jan 2012.

Yung E. Tonley J. “Effect of Knee Varus Mobilization Applied to Patients with Imaging Evidence of Degenerative Meniscus Tear- A Case Series. Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy. 19(4): E246; 2011 

Yung E. Addressing Impaired Body Structures on a Patient Who did not Initially Tolerate Eccentric Calf Training for Chronic Achilles Tendinosis. Journal of Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy. 41(1): A64; Jan 2011

Yung E. Immediate Effect of Using an Anterior to Posterior Cervical Mobilization Technique in a Patient Who Met the Clinical Prediction Rule for Cervical Radiculopathy. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy. 40(1): A84; Jan 2010

Yung E. A Positive Lhermitte Sign did not Necessarily Indicate a Poor Outcome in an Ambulatory Patient Recovering from C4/5 Fracture. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy. 40(1): A84; Jan 2010

Yung E. Effect of Knee Varus Mobilization Applied to a Patient with Imaging Evidence of Degenerative Medial Meniscus Tear. Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy. 18(4): E239; 2010

Yung E. Reinbold C. Mobilization techniques applied to the Painful Midfoot at the Joint Between the Second Cuneiform and Base of Second Metatarsal. Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy. 18(4): E239-240; 2010

Wong M. Yung E. Joint Mobilization Of A Patient Who Did Not Tolerate Eccentric Calf Muscle Training Initially For Chronic Achilles Tendinosis. Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy. 18(4): E239; 2010

Yung E. Applying Classification and Decision Rule to Predict Outcome of Whiplash in an Ambulatory Patient Recovering from Incomplete Spinal Cord Trauma. Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy. 17(3): E102; 2009

Yung E. Initial Effect of Using Anterior-Posterior Palpation in a Patient with Neck Pain Who Met the Clinical Prediction Rule for Cervical Radiculopathy. Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy. 17(3): E102; 2009

Yung E. Anterior-Posterior Palpation of the Cervical Spine, an Anatomic Study. Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy. 16(4): E108-109; 2008

Peer-Reviewed Presentation

(underlined names denote current/former students, interns, and/or residents)

Educational session (accepted for 2 hours). Bezner J. Wong MS. Yung E. “Disruptive Change in the Classroom, the Clinic, and Our Profession.” APTA Combined Sections Meeting in Anaheim, California, February 20, 2016.

Educational session (accepted for 2 hours). Yung E. Wong MS. Bell S. Samson JY. “Cervicothoracic and Shoulder Interventions for Upper Limb Symptoms.” APTA Combined Sections Meeting in Anaheim, California, February 18, 2016.

Educational session (accepted 2 hours). LeMoine, M. Bell S. Wong MS. Marcos, A. “Return to Function: Training Room Secrets for the Orthopaedic Clinician: Throwing.” APTA Combined Sections Meeting in Anaheim, California, February 2016.

Platform Presentation (accepted). Glaser R. Bhatt JB. Chavez A. Yung E. “Management of Lateral Epicondylalgia Targeting Scapular Muscle Power Deficits: A Case Series.” APTA Combined Sections Meeting Hand Rehabilitation Section, Anaheim, California, February 20, 2016.

Poster Presentation (accepted). Yung E. Wong M. Barton E. Powell H. Wikfors K. Schipper S. Smith T. Systolic Blood Pressure Response to Laterally Directed Non‐Thrust Joint Manipulation of the Cervical Spine: A Randomized, Placebo‐Controlled Trial. APTA Combined Sections Meeting Orthopaedic Section, Anaheim, California, February 19, 2016.

Poster Presentation (accepted). Yung E. De Noyelles J. LeMoine M. Wong M. Systolic Blood Pressure Response to Laterally Directed Non‐Thrust Joint Manipulation of the Cervical Spine: A Randomized, Placebo‐Controlled Trial. APTA Combined Sections Meeting Orthopaedic Section, Anaheim, California, February 19, 2016.

Educational session (1 hour). Potter M. Wong M. Yung E. “Using OMT and Sports skills to Maximize Outcome for Cervico-Thoracic and Shoulder Painful Conditions- from the Clinic to the Athletic Field.”
2015 American Academy of Orthopaedic and Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT) Annual Conference in Louisville, KY, Oct 24, 2015.

Educational session (1-1/2 hours). Yung E. Wong MS. “Clinical Pattern Recognition for Low Back Pain: How to Simplify Your Pain Science, Manual and Movement Approaches to Maximize Outcome.” Annual Richard Erhard Memorial Lecture, California Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference in Pasadena, CA, September 27, 2015.

Platform presentation Yung E. Wong M., Wikfors K. Powell H. Smith T. Schipper S. Barton E. Stehr J. “Systolic Blood Pressure Response to Laterally Directed Pressure Applied to the Cervical Spine- a Randomized, Repeated-Measures, Double Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study.“ World Confederation for Physical Therapy Congress in Singapore, May 2015.

Poster presentation Yung E. Wong M., Wikfors K. Powell H. Smith T. Schipper S. Barton E. Stehr J. “Systolic Blood Pressure Response to Anteriorly Directed Pressure Applied to the Cervical Spine- a Randomized, Repeated-Measures, Double Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study.“ World Confederation for Physical Therapy Congress in Singapore, May 2015.

Educational session (2 hours) LeMoine M., Wong M., “Integrating Movement System Impairments and Manual Therapy in assessment and treatment of the shoulder complex.” 2nd Annual Orthopedic Section Annual Meeting. St. Louis, Missouri, May 2014

Educational session (2 hours) Olsen, K., Wong M., “Integrating Movement System Impairments and Manual Therapy in assessment and treatment of the cervical spine .” 2nd Annual Orthopedic Section Annual Meeting. St. Louis, Missouri, May 2014

Educational session (2 hours) Key note presentation. LeMoine, M., Ludewig, P., “Using movement system diagnosis verse pathoanatomical diagnosis in everyday clinical decision making.” 2ndAnnual Orthopedic Section Annual Meeting. St. Louis, Missouri, May 2014.

Educational session (2 hours). Yung E. Bell S. Wong MS. Samson JY. Ross MD. “Cervicothoracic-Shoulder Contributions to Upper Limb Symptoms.” APTA Combined Sections Meeting in Indianapolis, Indiana, February 2015.

Educational session (2 hours). LeMoine, M. Bell S. Wong MS. Marcos, A. Potter, M. Weiss, L. “Return to function: Training room secrets for the Orthopaedic Clinician: Cutting.” APTA Combined Sections Meeting in Indianapolis, Indiana, February 2015.

Educational session (1-1/2 hours). Bell S. Wong MS. Yung E. “Using Clinical Pattern Recognition to Demystify Cervico-Thoracic and Shoulder Complex Problems.” 2014 California Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference in Oakland, California, October 25, 2014.

Educational session (1 hour). Morcos A. Yung E. Potter M. “Merging your OMPT toolbox and sports skills set in the high-level athlete: An Evidence-Based and Clinical Reasoning Approach.”
2014 American Academy of Orthopaedic and Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT) Annual Conference in San Antonio, TX, Oct 26, 2014.

Educational session (3 hours). Yung E. Sullivan A. Wikfors K. French D. “Maximizing Outcome: Merging Pain Education, Manual and Movement Approaches for Low Back Pain.” 2014 Connecticut Physical Therapy Association Annual Fall Conference in New Haven, Connecticut, September 20, 2014.

Educational session (2 hours). Yung E. Wong M. Reale T. Samson J. Ross M. “Clinical Pattern Recognition of Head, Neck, and Shoulder Red Flags: Perspectives from Major League Baseball, the United States Military, and Collegiate Athletics.” APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Las Vegas, Feb 6, 2014.

Orthopaedic Section Platform presentation.Yung E. Wong M. Hintze C. Colli D. “Placebo and pre-cebo effects may co-exist, independent of one another, in manual therapy.” APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Las Vegas, Feb 5, 2014. Proceedings published in: Journal of Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy. 44(1): A33; Jan 2014.

Orthopaedic Section Platform presentation. McNellis J. Finn J. Axtell R. Yung E. “Lumbar hyperlordosis correction using a four-week trunk stabilization exercise program in a group setting- a randomized controlled trial with six-month follow-up.” APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Las Vegas, Feb 6, 2014. Proceedings published in: Journal of Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy. 44(1): A43; Jan 2014.

Orthopaedic Poster presentation. Yung E. Brovko T. Lockwood M. “Restoring the transverse forefoot arch in return to sports of a triathlete following Weil osteotomy of the 2nd and 3rd digits.” APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Las Vegas, Feb 6, 2014. Proceedings published in: Journal of Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy. 44(1): A130-131; Jan 2014.

Platform Presentation. Yung EY. Mache K. Williams H. Wong MS. “Cardiovascular Response to Posteriorly Directed Non-Thrust Manipulation of the Cervical Spine Compared to Placebo in Asymptomatic Subjects.” at the 2013 American Academy of Orthopaedic and Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT) Annual Conference in Cincinnati, OH, Oct 19, 2013.

Educational Session. Yung E. Grimes J. “Demystifying Cervico-Thoracic Shoulder Problems Using Regional Interdependence Concepts.” at the Connecticut Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference in New Haven, CT, October 5, 2013.

Yung E. Mache K. Williams H. Wong M. Blood Pressure and Heart Rate Response to Posterior Glide of the Cervical Spine Compared to Placebo in Normal, Healthy Volunteers. Journal of Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy. 43(1): A86-87; Jan 2013.

Platform Presentation. Bhatt JB. Glaser R. Chavez A. Yung E. “Treating an Individual with Tennis Elbow Using Scapular Stabilization Exercises: A Case Study.” APTA Combined Sections Meeting Hand Rehabilitation Section, in San Diego, on January 24, 2013.

Platform Presentation at the International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapists (IFOMPT) Conference in Quebec City, Canada, October 2012. Yung E. Tonley J. Pitts R. Wong M. “The Effect of Manual Therapy Applied to Patients with Meniscus Tear- A Case Series with a Minimum of 6-Month Follow-up.” Proceedings published in: Journal of Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy. 42(10): A81; Oct 2012.

Platform Presentation at the IFOMPT Conference in Quebec City, Canada, October 2012. Yung E. Wong M. Mache K. Williams H. Christy J. Hennings N. “Blood pressure and heart rate response to unilateral posterior glide of the cervical spine in normal volunteers- a pilot case series.” Proceedings published in: Journal of Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy. 42(10): A52; Oct 2012.

Platform Presentation at the IFOMPT Conference in Quebec City, Canada, October 2012. Lockwood M. Pitts R. Tonley J. Wong M. Yung E. “The combined effect of utilizing manual therapy and motor control training for 2 recreational throwers with chronic shoulder pain.” Proceedings published in: Journal of Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy. 42(10): A47; Oct 2012.

Poster Presentation. Huang T. Yung E. Peng T. Wong M. “Effect of using joint mobilization based on patient-centered care in a duathlete with chronic Achilles tendinosis who does not fit expert guidelines.” IFOMPT Conference Program Abstract, October 2012.

Yung E. Tonley J. Pitts R. “The Short-Term Effect of Knee Varus Mobilization Applied to Patients With MRI Evidence of Degenerative Meniscus Tear- A Case Series.” Journal of Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy. 42(1): A104; Jan 2012.

Eldridge A. Yung E. DeMetropolis C. “Varus Mobilization Case Series for Knee Osteoarthritis. Journal of Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy.” 42(1): A101; Jan 2012.

Rho AC. Tonley J. Yung E. “The Immediate Effects of a Slider Nerve Mobilization in a Patient with Cervical Radiculopathy: a Case Report.” Journal of Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy. 42(1): A71; Jan 2012.

Platform Presentation. Yung E. Tonley J. “Effect of Knee Varus Mobilization Applied to Patients with Imaging Evidence of Degenerative Meniscus Tear- A Case Series,” at the AAOMPT Conference in Anaheim, CA October 30, 2011

Poster Presentation. Yung EY, Guirguis RS. “Isolated Leg Pain Treated with Manual Therapy in a Patient with a Remote History of Chiari Malformation,” at the AAOMPT Conference in Anaheim, CA October 28, 2011

Poster Presentation. Wong M. Yung E. “Use of Mirror Box Therapy for Reducing Fear Avoidance in a Patient with Ankle Open Reduction Internal Fixation,” at the AAOMPT Conference in Anaheim, CA October 28, 2011 (3rd place out of 79 posters)

Poster Presentation. Cole K. Yung E. “The Short Term Effect of Using Thoracic Spine Manipulation in a Patient Referred for Bilateral Medial Epicondylalgia,” at the AAOMPT Conference in Anaheim, CA October 28, 2011 (5th place out of 79 posters)

Poster Presentation. Rho A. Tonley J. Yung E. “The Immediate Effect of a Slider Nerve Mobilization in a Patient with Cervical Radiculopathy- A Case Report,” at the AAOMPT Conference in Anaheim, CA October 28, 2011

Poster Presentation. Eldridge A. Yung E. “Knee Varus Mobilization for the Osteoarthritic Knee: A Case Report,” at the California American Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference in Long Beach, CA September 22, 2011.

Yung E. “Addressing Impaired Body Structures on a Patient Who did not Initially Tolerate Eccentric Calf Training for Chronic Achilles Tendinosis.” Journal of Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy. 41(1): A64; Jan 2011

Yung E. “Immediate Effect of Using an Anterior to Posterior Cervical Mobilization Technique in a Patient Who Met the Clinical Prediction Rule for Cervical Radiculopathy.” Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy. 40(1): A84; Jan 2010

Yung E. “A Positive Lhermitte Sign did not Necessarily Indicate a Poor Outcome in an Ambulatory Patient Recovering from C4/5 Fracture.” Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy. 40(1): A84; Jan 2010

Poster Presentation. Yung E. “Effect of Knee Varus Mobilization Applied to a Patient with Imaging Evidence of Degenerative Medial Meniscus Tear.” AAOMPT Annual Conference 2010

Poster Presentation. Yung E. Reinbold C. “Mobilization techniques applied to the Painful Midfoot at the Joint Between the Second Cuneiform and Base of Second Metatarsal.” AAOMPT Annual Conference 2010 (5th place out of 57 posters)

Poster Presentation. Yung E. “Applying Classification and Decision Rule to Predict Outcome of Whiplash in an Ambulatory Patient Recovering from Incomplete Spinal Cord Trauma.” AAOMPT Annual Conference 2009

Poster Presentation. Yung E. “Initial Effect of Using Anterior-Posterior Palpation in a Patient with Neck Pain Who Met the Clinical Prediction Rule for Cervical Radiculopathy.” AAOMPT Annual Conference 2009

Platform Presentation. Yung E. “Anterior-Posterior Palpation of the Cervical Spine, an Anatomic Study,” AAOMPT Conference in Seattle, WA November 2, 2008

Non Peer-Reviewed Presentations

Yung E. “Pelvis/LE Neurodynamics- Lower Quarter Module. Elevating Practice in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy.” MGH Institute of Health Professions, Boston, MA on March 26, 2016.

Yung E. “Upper Thoracic- Upper Quarter Module. Elevating Practice in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy.” MGH Institute of Health Professions, Boston, MA on January 16, 2016.

Yung E. “Mid-Thoracic- Spine Module. Elevating Practice in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy.” MGH Institute of Health Professions, Boston, MA on November 7, 2015.

Yung E. “Lumbar Spine- Module. Elevating Practice in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy.” MGH Institute of Health Professions, Boston, MA on November 21, 2015.

“Knee Rehabilitation from the Clinic to the NFL: Scientific Perspective and Clinical Application to Progress Your Athlete Back to Competition.” Speakers are New York Football Giants Physical Therapist/Assistant Athletic Trainer Leigh Weiss and Yung E.; presented at Sacred Heart University on March 28, 2015.

“Patient Safety and eHealth.” Panel member includes Yale University School of Medicine Professor, Dr. Linda Godleski, Yale-Greenwich Hospital Senior Vice President Susan Brown, and Yung E.; presented on November 13, 2013 as part of the 50th Anniversary Celebration Lecture Series of Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT.