ESPLANA, Nicole Trizia S.

ESPLANA, Nicole Trizia S.

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Academic Qualifications​

Research Highlights

Research Interests

Academic Qualifications

Degrees

  • Master of Science in Physical Therapy, University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines, 2019 
  • Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines, 2016

Eligibility 

  • Philippine Regulation Commission Physical Therapy Licensure Examinations, August 2016 

Research Highlights

  • 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 & Movement Therapies 24 3 273- 281 2020 International

Research Interests

  • Patient Education
  • Pain Relief Technique
  • Biomechanical Taping 
  • Musculoskeletal Interventions

Courses Handled

Courses Handled

Courses Handled

Courses Handled

Undergraduate Level 

  • Cardiopulmonary Renal Laboratory
  • Research 1 Laboratory

Major Recognitions

  • Cum Laude (Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy) June 2016

Professional Activities

  • Instructor 3, University of Santo Tomas August 13, 2020 – present
  • Lifetime Member, Philippine Physical Therapy Association 2016 – present
  • Lifetime Member, UST CRS Alumni Association, Inc 2016 – present
  • Lifetime Member, UST Graduate School Alumni Association, Inc 2019 – present

Selected Publications

  • 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 & Movement Therapies 24 3 273- 281 2020 International