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PERALTA, Michael Jorge N.

PERALTA, Michael Jorge N.

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Assoc. Prof. Michael Jorge N. Peralta, MSc, MSPT, Ll. M.

Department of Physical Therapy | College of Rehabilitation Sciences | Graduate School | Research and Innovation | Innovation and Technology Support Office (ITSO)

mnperalta@ust.edu.ph | mykepee23@yahoo.com

Academic Qualifications

Research Highlights

Research Interests

Academic Qualifications

Degrees

  • Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Intellectual Property, Universita Degli Studi di Torino, Turin – Italy, 2016 
  • Master of Science in Physiology, University of the Philippines – Manila, Philippines, 2010 
  • Master of Science in Physical Therapy, University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines, 2003 
  • Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines, 1997

Eligibility 

  • Professional Regulation Commission Physical Therapy Licensure Examination, August 1997 
  • Patent Agent Qualifying Examinations (PAQE), October 2011 

Research Highlights

  • “Universities and Intellectual Property” Presented during the 2016 Annual ITSO Planning at the University of the Immaculate Concepcion, Davao City, July 12, 2016.
  • “Effectiveness of Segmental Lower Extremity Intermittent Pneumatic Compression versus Passive Recovery on Post-exercise Recovery among Football Athletes of a Select University aged 18-25; a Single-blinded Randomized Controlled Trial” Presented in the PT Interns’ Annual Paper Presentation, May 2016, University of Santo Tomas, Manila
  • “Hydration Status and Practices of the Philippine Dragon Boat Federation: An Observational Study.” Presented in the PT Interns’ Annual Paper Presentation, March 2014, University of Santo Tomas, Manila. 
  • “Acute Cardiovascular Response and Change in Hydration Status of Sedentary Young Adults 18 – 25 Years Old Playing WiiTM Boxing.” Presented in the PT Interns’ Annual Paper Presentation, March 2013, University of Santo Tomas, Manila; Presented Oral and Poster in the National Institutes of Health (NIH) 16th Anniversary Celebration, February 27, 2014, UniLab Bayanihan Center, Mandaluyong City.
  • “Injury Patterns of the Philippine Dragon Boat Team: A Mixed Epidemiologic-Correlation Study.” Presented in the PT Interns’ Annual Paper Presentation, March 2013, University of Santo Tomas, Manila; Presented as a Poster in the National Institutes of Health (NIH) 16the Anniversary Celebration, February 27, 2014, UniLab Bayanihan Center, Mandaluyong City.
  • “Quantifying Exercise Intensity of Nintendo® WiiTM Sports: Boxing and Tennis in Healthy Sedentary Individuals of the University of Santo Tomas Aged 18 – 25”. Presented in the PT Interns’ Annual Paper Presentation, March 2012, University of Santo Tomas, Manila; and in the 8th Pan-Pacific Conference of Rehabilitation (PPCR) at UST on November 17, 2012; and Presented as a Poster Presentation in the Philippine National Health Research System (PNHRS) on August 10, 2012.
  • “A Comparative Study on the Effectiveness of Faradism under Pressure (FUP) versus Intermittent Pneumatic Compression (IPC) in the Treatment of Swelling in Athletes aged 18- 35 years old with Acute Ankle Sprain and Post-Surgical Anterior Cruciate Ligament Repair: Single- Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial” (Phase II).” Presented in the PT Interns’ Annual Paper Presentation, March 2012, University of Santo Tomas, Manila; at the Metro Manila Health Research and Development Consortium (MMHRDC) Research Forum at St. Paul University Manila on July 20, 2012; and at the Philippine Physical Therapy Association (PPTA) Annual Convention at St. Benilde Hotel on September 2012.
  • “Factors that Determine Energy Expenditure of Stair Ascent and Descent Among Students 18 – 25 Years Old in a Selected University: A Pilot Study.” Presented in the Physiology Society of the Philippines Annual Convention, UP Dilman, April 2010.
  • “Effects of Cadence, Load and Stair Dimensions on Measures of Energy Expenditure During Stair Use Among University Students”. Presented in the 7th Pan Pacific Conference in Rehabilitation, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, October 2010.
  • “A Comparative Study on the Effectiveness of Faradism under Pressure (FUP) versus Intermittent Pneumatic Compression (IPC) in the Treatment of Swelling in Athletes aged 18- 35 years old with Acute Ankle Sprain and Post-surgical Anterior Cruciate Ligament Repair: Single- Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial”. Presented in the PT Interns’ Annual Paper Presentation, March 2011, University of Santo Tomas, Manila

Research Interests

  • Exercise Physiology
  • Manual Physical Therapy
  • Neurophysiology 
  • Cardiovascular & Respiratory Physiology
  • Sports Physical Therapy
  • Intellectual Property 
  • Ergogenic 
  • Aids Anti-doping

Courses Handled

Major Recognitions

Professional Activities

Courses Handled

Undergraduate Level

  • Neurophysiology 
  • Organ Systems Physiology 
  • Exercise Physiology for Sports Science 
  • Therapeutic Exercises 1, 2, and 3 lecture & laboratory 
  • Physical Therapy 1 & 2 lecture & laboratory 

Graduate Level 

  • Exercise Physiology for MSPT Students 
  • Orthopedic Physical Therapy 2 
  • Physical Therapy Ethics 
  • Integrative Physiology 
  • Neuroscience 

Major Recognitions

  • Best Teacher in the Applied Sciences (CRS, University of Santo Tomas), June 2019 
  • Most Active Member, given by the Metro Manila Health Research and Development Consortium (MMHRDC), November 2018 
  • IP Champion, given by the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPhl) during the 2016 Annual ITSO Planning, July 12, 2016 
  • Gawad San Lorenzo Ruiz of the 17th Dangal ng UST (AY 2014-2015), May 3, 2016 
  • Ulirang Guro ng ITSO (Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines, Annual Innovation and Technology Support Office Planning), February 11, 2015 
  • Outstanding Faculty in the Associate Professor Category (UST-CRS at 40 years Celebration), December 2014 
  • St. Antoninus of Florence Award (Graduate School Alumni Association, University of Santo Tomas), March 2005 
  • Best Teacher in the Applied Sciences (CRS, University of Santo Tomas), April 2004, April 2006, April 2007 
  • Quezon Leadership Award (CRS, University of Santo Tomas), March 1996 

Professional Activities

  • Founding Member, Alliance of Technology Transfer Officers of the Philippines (AToP), June 2020-present 
  • Vice-Chair, Industry, University, Government Training Committee (LESP), January 2020-present 
  • Lifetime Member, Association of PAQE Professionals (APP), April 2016-present 
  • Lifetime Member, Licensing Executive Society of the Philippines (LESP), April 2016-present 
  • Lifetime Member, Bioethics Society of the Philippines, June 2011-present 
  • Lifetime Member, Association of Systematic Biologists of the Philippines, May 2011-present 
  • Lifetime Member, Philippine Physical Therapy Association, 1997-present 
  • Member, Board of Directors, Philippine Physical Therapy Association, 2012-2018 
  • Member, Board of Directors, Philippine Physical Therapy Association, 2002-2003 
  • Member, UST Graduate School Alumni Association, 2003-present 
  • Member, Physiology Society of the Philippines, 2001-present 
  • Member, Research Committee of the Asian Union for Microcirculation (Philippine Chapter), 2002-2010 
  • Head, Legal and Ethics Committee, Philippine Physical Therapy Association, 1999-2003 
  • Member, UST CRS Alumni Association, 1997-present 

Selected Publications

Selected Publications

  • Systematic Review: The Effects of Strength Training on Cardiac Rehabilitation, Consuelo G. Suarez, MD, Milagros E. Yamamoto, MD, Leweelynne L. De Vera, MD, Michael Peralta, MSPT, Janine R. Dizon, MSPT, Philippine Journal of Cardiology, Vol. 31, No. 2, pp. 74-95, April-June 2003, National 
  • Philippine Sports Talent Identification Program Testing Manual (Philippine Sports Commission), Philippine Sports Commission, Manila, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 62, 2004, National  
  • “Effects of Cadence, Load, and Stair Dimensions on Measures of Energy Expenditure of Stair Use Among University Students.” (Abstract only), Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal, Vol. 28, No. 1, pp. 28, 2010, International 

  • “A Comparative Study on the Effectiveness of Faradism under Pressure (FUP) versus Intermittent Pneumatic Compression (IPC) in the Treatment of Swelling in Athletes aged 18- 35 years old with Acute Ankle Sprain and Post-Surgical Anterior Cruciate Ligament Repair: Single-Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial” (Phases I & II) (Abstract Only), Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal, Vol. 31, No. 1, pp. 45, 2013, International