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Christopher Kevin Wong, Ph.D., MS, BA
kevin wong
Assistant Professor of Clinical Physical Therapy
Faculty member since 2008

ckw7@columbia.edu

Education
PhD Research and Education in Health Science, Touro University International
MS Physical Therapy (with honors), Columbia University
BA English Literature, University of California at Berkeley

Professional Expertise
Orthopedics
Prosthetics and Orthotics

Honors and Awards
APTA  Mary McMillan Scholarship Award
APTA  Minority Academic Excellence Award
Orthopedic Certified Specialist, American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists
APTA Margaret Moore Award, NY Chapter nominee

APTA Minority Faculty Development Scholarship Award

Research Interests
Evaluation and management of orthopedic manual therapy
Management of the amputee
Education in physical therapy

Teaching Responsibilities
Prosthetics and Orthotics
Soft Tissue Massage
Clinical Decision Making Seminars (Coordinator)
Advanced Seminar in Orthopedics
Capstone Project advisement

Scholarly Productivity

Recent Publications
Wong CK, Driscoll M (2008). The enhanced jigsaw: an innovative approach to preparing students for the national physical therapy licensing examination. Journal ofPhysical Therapy Education. 22(1):15-23.

Wong CK, Blissett S (2007). Assessing performance in the area of cultural competence: an analysis of reflective writing. Journal of Physical Therapy Education. 21(2):40-47.

Wong CK, Schauer CS (2004). Reliability, validity, and effectiveness of strain counterstrain techniques. Journal of Manual Manipulation Therapy. 12(2):107112.

Wong CK, Schauer CS (2004). The effect of strain counterstrain on pain and strength. Jourmal of Manual Manipulation Therapy. 12(4):215-24.

Plack M, Wong CK. Evolution of the DPT (2002). Moving past the controversy. Journal of Physical Therapy Education. 16(1):48-59.


Published Abstracts
2007: Wong CK, Deng J, Joseph RE. The reliability and predictive validity of the sit-to-stand navicular drop test. Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy, 37(1).

2006: Wong CK, Coleman D, diPersia V, Paljevic L, Song J, Wright D. The effects of pectoralis minor mobilization and stretching on shoulder posture and lower trapezius strength. Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 36(1).

2004: Euaparadorn E, Pinto D, Wong CK, Horbacewicz J. Hopping backwards as a measure of quadriceps function. Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Theray. 34(1).

Reviews, Chapters and Editorials
Reinstein J, Wong CK, Edelstein JE (2006). Postoperative management. In Carroll K, Edelstein JE, eds. Prosthetics and Patient Management: A Comprehensive Clinical Approach. Thorofare, NJ: Slack, 2006; 15-32.


Recent Platform Presentations
Wong CK. Assessing the performance of cultural competence with reflective writing: seeking to meet CAPTE criteria and measure student learning outcomes. MLK Healthcare Leadership Conference, Widener University, January 2008.

Hagan L, Wong CK. Analysis of lower extremity gait before during and after pregnancy. Combined Sections Meeting, APTA, February 2008.

Wong CK, Driscoll M. Enhanced jigsaw: an innovative active learning strategy to prepare for the licensing examination. Combined Sections Meeting, APTA, February 2006.

Wong CK, Blissett S. Assessing cultural proficiency by analyzing reflective writing. Combined Sections Meeting, APTA, February 2006

Wong CK, Blissett S. Assessing student performance in the area of cultural competence. Combined Sections Meeting, APTA, February 2005.

Wong CK, Blissett S. Integrating cultural competency training into an allied health curriculum. Association of Schools of Allied Health Professionals conference, October, 2005.

Szabo P, Wong CK. The effect of a prior anatomy and physiology course on gross anatomy performance. Annual Conference and Expo, APTA, June 2004.

Harcstark V, Koenig S, Wong CK, Horbacewicz J. Effect of leg dominance on functional performance. Annual Conference and Expo, APTA, June 2003.

Audiovisual/Media
Wong CK, Taromina K. How physical therapists and acupuncturists work together to help stroke victims and people with chronic pain. The March 13, 2008 radio broadcast of the “Get connected show with Christine Nagy” on 106.7 Lite FM. http://www.1067litefm.com/cc-common/podcast.html, accessed on March 15, 2008.


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