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DONES, Valentin III C.

DONES, Valentin III C.

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Prof. Valentin C. Dones III, PhD

Department of Physical Therapy | College of Rehabilitation Sciences | Center for Health Research and Movement Science

vcdones@ust.edu.ph

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Academic Qualifications

Research Highlights

Research Interests

Academic Qualifications

Degrees

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences, University of South Australia – Australia, 2013
  • Master of Science in Physical Therapy, University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines, 2006
  • Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy (Cum Laude), University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines, 1999

Research Highlights

  • Assessment of Blended Learning Delivery in Health Sciences Programs in Philippine Higher Education Institutions
  • Research Team Leader:  The Use of Motion Tracking Analysis Program in Detecting Linear Muscular Displacement of the Extensor Digitorum Communis in Patients with Lateral Epicondylalgia: A Cross-Sectional Study
  • Research Team Leader:  Intra-tester reliability and concurrent validity of musculoskeletal ultrasound and vernier calipre in quantifying the anteroposterior diameter of the common extensor origin of the forearm and the radial nerve: a cadaveric study
  • Research Team Co-Leader: Radial nerve measurements in non-symptomatic upper extremities of Filipinos: A cross-sectional study
  • Grant Recipient: Commission on Higher Education DARE TO (Discovery-Applied Research and Extension for Trans/Inter-disciplinary Opportunities) Research Grant, 2018-2020: “Characteristics of movement of the fascia overlying the upper trapezius during active cervical movement of individuals with and without myofascial pain syndrome

Research Interests

  • Evidence Synthesis
  • Evidence Transfer
  • Evidence Implementation
  • Manual Therapy
  • Clinical Epidemiology
  • Diagnostic Ultrasound

Courses Handled

Major Recognition

Professional Activities

Courses Handled

Major Recognitions

  • Recipient, International Postgraduate Research Scholarship of the Australian Government, 2010

Professional Activities

  • Research Supervisor, UST Center for Health Research and Movement Science (2017-present)
  • Chair, Department of Physical Therapy, University of Santo Tomas (2015-2017)
  • Vice-President (Internal), Philippine Physical Therapy Association (2008-2010)

Selected Publications

Selected Publications

  • Dones III VC, Yamat KS, Santos KE, Concepcion AV, Lacson MA. The effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions versus cognitive behavioral therapy on social anxiety of adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Acta Medica Philippina. 2024 Mar 22.
  • Dones III VC, Serra M, Tangcuangco L, Orpilla V. Superficial fascia displacement in cervical flexion: differentiating myofascial pain syndrome, a cross-sectional study. Journal of Osteopathic Medicine. 2024;124(8): 353-363.
  • Sanchez L, Asuncion BM, Tayag KR, Chua C, Escandor SJ, Dones III VC. Effectiveness of constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT)—Telerehabilitation compared to traditional CIMT on upper extremity dysfunction of adult chronic stroke patients—A systematic review and meta-analysis. Physiotherapy Research International. 2024;29(3):e2090.
  • Dones III VC, Chavez FTB, Serra MAB, Rimando M, Jose MCZS. Concurrent validity of palpation and musculoskeletal ultrasound in evaluating the fascia of individuals with and without myofascial pain syndrome. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies. 2023;35:238–43.
  • Gregorio GE, Sanchez-Tolosa MT, San Jose MC, Infantado MA, Dones III VC, Dans LF. Is face mask with face shield more effective than face mask alone in reducing SARS-CoV-2 transmission? A systematic review. Acta Medica Philippina. 2022 May 26;56(9).
  • Dones III VC, San Jose MCZ .(2020). Minimizing the overall risk score of physical therapists at work during COVID-19 pandemic. The Antoninus Journal. Accepted for publication.
  • Dones III VC, Regino, J. M., Esplana, N. T. S., Rivera, I. R. V., & Tomas, M. K. R. (2020). The effectiveness of Biomechanical Taping and KinesioTaping on Shoulder pain, active range of motion and function of participants with Trapezius Myalgia: a randomized controlled trial. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies.
  • Dones III VC, Tangcuangco LP, Serra MA, Abad A, Fuentes Z, Labad PJ, Liboon JM, Miano JAE, Reyes GK, Sabatin MRG, Vergel De Dios B. Biomechanical taping and standard physical therapy were effective in the management of acute ankle inversion sprain: a pre- and post-intervention study. Philippine Journal of Allied Health Sciences. 2020. doi:10.36413/pjahs.0302.003
  • Tangcuangco, L. P. & Dones III VC. Association of Lateral Epicondylalgia and Shoulder Rotatory Motion: A Cross-sectional Case-Control Study. Philippine Journal of Allied Health Sciences. 2019. DOI: 10.36413/pjahs.0301.005
  • Dones VCIII, Serra MAB, Kamus GOT, Esteban AC, Mercado AMS, Rivera RGA, Vergara ACB, Francisco RJ, De Ocampo LM, De Jesus PJP. The effectiveness of biomechanical taping technique on visual analogue scale, static maximum handgrip strength and Patient Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation of patients with lateral epicondylalgia: a cross-over study. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2018.05.004
  • Lleva JM, Dones III VC, Suarez CG, Cheng K, Dioso A, Borbe A, Nakahata R, et al. Pain Scores and Sonographic Changes of Elbows in Patients with Lateral Epicondylalgia treated by Biomechanical Taping: A Case Series. Philippine Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine Proceedings. 2015
  • Dones III VC, Suarez CG, Rimando CD, Yap M, Seril, Lopez JF, Dizon LB, et al. The Use of Motion Tracking Analysis Program in Detecting Linear Muscular Displacement of the Extensor Digitorum Communis in Patients with Lateral Epicondylalgia: A Cross-Sectional Study. Austin J Musculoskelet Disord. 2015;2(2): 1021. ISSN : 2381-8948
  • Suarez GS, Dones III VC, Grimmer-Somers K, Thoirs K, Milanese S. Radial nerve measurements in non-symptomatic upper extremities of Filipinos: A cross-sectional study. Muscle and Nerve. DOI: 10.1002/mus.24574
  • Suarez CG, Fidel, Cua R, Dizon, JN, Dones III VC, Thomas J, Lesniewski P. Median Nerve Mobility Measurement using a Motion Tracking Analysis Program: A Reliability Study. Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice. (accepted for publication: July 2015)
  • Dones III VC, Thomas J, Lesniewski P, Thoirs K, Grimmer K, Suarez C. The Reliability of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Video Tracking of Muscle and Tendon Displacement. International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, Volume 4, Issue 10, October 2014. ISSN 2250-3153.
  • Dones III VC, Grimmer K, Milanese S, Kumar S. The Sensitivity of the Provocation Tests in Replicating Pain on the Lateral Elbow Area of Participants with Lateral Epicondylalgia. Journal of Case Reports and Clinical Research Studies, Vol 1(1), 2014.
  • Dones III VC, Grimmer K, Suarez C, Thoirs K. Diagnostic value of musculoskeletal ultrasound in acute and chronic lateral epicondylalgia. The Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice (accepted for publication: October 2014)
  • Dones III VC, Aguinaldo I, Aycardo S, Apepe. Intra-tester reliability and concurrent validity of musculoskeletal ultrasound and vernier calipre in quantifying the anteroposterior diameter of the common extensor origin of the forearm and the radial nerve: a cadaveric study. Internet Journal on Allied Health Science and Practices, Vol 13(1). ISSN 1540-590X.
  • Dones III VC, Grimmer K, Thoirs K, Suarez CG, Luker J. 2014. The diagnostic validity of musculoskeletal ultrasound in lateral epicondylalgia: a systematic review. BMC Medical Imaging 3:14:10.
  • Dones III VC, Grimmer-Somers K, Milanese S, Atlas AP. 2014. Association between Lateral Epicondylalgia and Upper Extremity Anthropometric Measurements: A Case-Control Study. International Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation S5:003.
  • Dones III VC, Milanese S, Worth D, Grimmer-Somers K. 2013. The Anatomy of the Forearm Extensor Muscles and the Fascia in the Lateral Aspect of the Elbow Joint Complex. Anatom Physiol 3:117. doi: 10.4172/2161-0940.1000117
  • Dones III VC, Grimmer-Somers K. 2012. Inter-tester reliability of sonographers in detecting pathological lesions in the elbow of individuals with lateral epicondylar pain. Journal of Musculoskeletal Research 14(2)1250001(14 pages)
  • Gonzalez-Suarez CG, Dones III VC. 2008. Evidence for the effectiveness of different school-based programs in the management of childhood obesity: a systematic review. JBI Library of Systematic Reviews 6(4) Suppl
  • Dones III VC. 2008. Injuries of University of Santo Tomas College teams during the University Athletics Association of the Philippines Season ’70. Philippine Journal of Allied Health Sciences 2(2): 26-34
  • Atlas AP, Dones III VC, Lizarondo LM, Mallillin TR. 2007. Injuries of University of Santo Tomas College teams during the University Athletics Association of the Philippines Season ’69. Philippine Journal of Allied Health Sciences 1(2):41-47 ISSN 1908-5044.
  • Dizon JMR, Dones III VC, Dacuycuy JF, Dela Torre DG, Gonzaga SW, Lavina RS. 2007. Physical activities and endurance levels of 1st year University of Santo Tomas High School students. Philippine Journal of Allied Health Sciences 2(1): 26-33
  • Dones III VC. Validity and reliability of the Modified Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability Questionnaire in assessing disability in Filipinos in Metro Manila with low back pain. Philippine Journal of Allied Health SciencesÂ