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FIDEL, Maria Belinda Cristina C.

FIDEL, Maria Belinda Cristina C.

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UST recognizes research achievements of faculty

UST recognizes research achievements of faculty

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Asst. Prof. Maria Belinda Cristina C. Fidel, MD, FPARM

Department of Physical Therapy | Department of Occupational Therapy | Center for Health Research and Movement Science

mcfidel@ust.edu.ph | begsmd@yahoo.com.ph

Academic Qualifications

Research Highlights

Research Interests

Academic Qualifications

Degrees

Doctor of Medicine, University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines, 1997
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines, 1993

Eligibility

Licensed Physician, Republic of the Philippines, August 1998
Registered Physical Therapist, Republic of the Philippines, October 1993

Research Highlights

Development of Normative Filipino Gait Database for Soft-ware based Quantitative Gait Assessment System Using 3-D Motion Capture and Wearable Sensors of post-Stroke Hemiplegic Patients – Member
Clinical Practice Guideline on Low Back Pain Member, Philippine Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine

Research Interests

Biomechanics of gait
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
Electromyography

Courses Handled

Major Recognitions

Professional Activities

Courses Handled

Undergraduate Level

Bioscience
Human Development
Kinesiology
Medical-Surgical – Pediatrics
Physiology

Major Recognitions

2018 International Publication Award, University of Santo Tomas
2002 Best Resident in Training, Philippine Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine

Professional Activities

Fellow, Philippine Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine (2004)
Diplomate, Philippine Board of Rehabilitation Medicine (2001)
Member, Philippine Medical Association (1998-present)
Clerkship Supervisor, UST Faculty of Medicine and Surgery (2016-present)
Research Coordinator, UST Faculty of Medicine and Surgery Department of Rehabilitation Medicine (2017-2020)
Chairman, St. Camillus Medical Center Department of Rehabilitation Medicine (2016-present)
Chairman, Commonwealth Hospital and Medical Center Department of Rehabilitation Medicine (2017-2020)
Secretary, Philippine Society of Clinical Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (2019)

Selected Publications

Selected Publications

Suarez, C.G., Fidel, B.C., Cabrera, J.T.C., Dela Cruz, F.C., Gesmundo, M.V.T., Regala, C.F.G., Saratan, R., Suarez, C.G. & Grimmer, K. (2019). Diagnostic accuracy of ultrasound parameters in carpal tunnel syndrome: Additional criteria for diagnosis. Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine, 38(11), 3043-3052.
Suarez, C.G., Buenavente, M.L.D., Cua, R.C.A., Fidel, M.B.C., Cabrera, J.T.C., & Regala, C.F.G. (2018). Inter-rater and intra-rater reliability of sonographic median nerve and wrist measurements. Journal of Medical Ultrasound, 26(1), 14-23.
Gonzalez-Suarez, C., Dizon, J.N., Cua, R., Cabungcal-Fidel, B., Dones, V., Lesniewski, P., & Thomas, J.C. (2015). Determination of the longitudinal median nerve mobility in different neurodynamic techniques. Hand Therapy, 21(1), 1-9.
Suarez C, Fidel B, Cua R, Dizon JN, Dones VCIII, Thomas J, Lesniewski P, Median Nerve Mobility Measurement using a Motion Tracking Analysis Program: A Reliability Study. Internet Journal of Allied Health Services and Practices. July 2015. Volume 13 (3) ISSN 1540-580X
Gambito E, Suarez C, Grimmer K, Valdecanas C, Dixon JN, Fidel B, Beredo M, Zamora M Contextualising Western Guidelines for Stroke and Low Back Pain to a Developing Country (Philippines): An Innovative Approach to Putting Evidence Into Practice Efficiently. Journal of Healthcare Leadership 2012:4 141-156.
Philippine Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine: Low Back Pain Clinical Practice Guideline. Uploaded in the Philippine Academy of Rehabilitation Website.