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RIMANDO, Christian Rey D.

RIMANDO, Christian Rey D.

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Service learning in UST presented thru Dominican, Thomasian lens

Service learning in UST presented thru Dominican, Thomasian lens

On September 30, 2025 (Tuesday), the seminar entitled “Advancing Service-Learning…

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Rimando, Manlapaz of Physical Therapy elected to PPTA leadership team

Rimando, Manlapaz of Physical Therapy elected to PPTA leadership team

Asst. Prof. Christian Rey D. Rimando, MSPT, PTRP and Asst.…

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Physical therapy faculty members serve as mentors, committee members in World Physiotherapy Congress 2021

Physical therapy faculty members serve as mentors, committee members in World Physiotherapy Congress 2021

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Asst. Prof. Christian Rey D. Rimando, MSPT

Department of Physical Therapy | College of Rehabilitation Sciences | SIMBAHAYAN Community Development Office

cdrimando@ust.edu.ph

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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, 2011 
  • Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines, 2008

Eligibility 

  • Philippine Regulation Commission Physical Therapy Licensure Examinations, August 2008 

Research Highlights

  • Disability Profiling in Rural Barangays of a Remote Island in the Philippines
  • The Use of Motion Tracking Analysis Program in Detecting Linear Muscular Displacement of the Extensor Digitorum Communis in Patients with Lateral Epicondylalgia: A Crosssectional Study Austin Journal of Musculoskeletal Disorders 2 2 1021 – 1026 2015 International

Research Interests

  • Physical Therapy
  • Community-Based Inclusive Development
  • Biomechanics
  • Service-Learning

Courses Handled

Major Recognitions

Professional Activities

Courses Handled

Undergraduate Level 

  • Therapeutic Exercises 1 (Lec/Lab)
  • Biomechanics & Motor Control (MSPT) Therapeutic Exercises 2 (Lec/Lab)
  • Clinical Practice 1 – Orthopedics (MSPT) Therapeutic Exercises 3 (Lec/Lab)
  • Ergonomics (MSPT) PT Clinical Internship 1
  • Research Based Special Project (MSPT/MSOT) PT Clinical Internship 2
  • Community Based Rehabilitation (Lec/Lab)
  • Physical Therapy 1 (Lab)
  • Physical Therapy 2 (Lec/Lab)
  • Physical Therapy 3 (Lec/Lab)
  • Physical Therapy 4 (Lec/Lab)
  • Physical Therapy Seminar 3 Physical Therapy Seminar 4 Anatomy 4 (Lec/Lab)
  • Kinesiology and Biomechanics (Lec/Lab)
  • Organ System Anatomy (Lab)
  • Ethics in Physical Therapy Research II (Lab)
  • Research Methodology II Introduction to Physical Therapy (Lab)

Graduate Level

  • Biomechanics & Motor Control (MSPT)
  • Clinical Practice 1 – Orthopedics (MSPT)
  • Ergonomics (MSPT)
  • Research Based Special Project (MSPT/MSOT)

Major Recognitions

  • Magna Cum Laude (Graduate School – MSPT, University of Santo Tomas) March 2011
  • 3 rd Best Physical Therapy Paper (CRS, University of Santo Tomas) March 2008
  • Benavides Outstanding Achievement Awardee – Group Category (University of Santo Tomas) March 2008
  • Champion (KinetIQ 2008) February 2008
  • Pope Leo XIII Community Development Awardee (University of Santo Tomas) March 2007
  • AY Foundation, Inc. Awardee for National Discipline (St. Joseph’s College) March 2003
  • Jose P. Laurel Awardee for Academic Excellence (St. Joseph’s College) March 2003
  • Valedictorian (St. Joseph’s College) March 2003
  • Christian Formation Program Awardee (St. Joseph’s College) March 1999
  • Valedictorian (St. Joseph’s College) March 1999

Professional Activities

  • Coordinator UST-CRS Simbahayan Community Development Committee August 2019 – Present
  • Vice-Chairman UST-CRS Ethics Review Committee June 2014 – Present
  • Incident Commander UST-CRS CRS Crisis Management Team August 2015 – Present
  • Adviser UST-CRS RCYC Local Chapter August 2015 – Present
  • Internship Supervisor UST-CRS Physical Therapy Department November 2012 – July 2017
  • Reviewer Community/Extension Service of the Faculty Comprehensive Evaluation 2015 March 11, 2016 – July 31, 2016
  • Member UST-CRS Authentication Committee September 7, 2017 – July 31, 2019
  • Member UST-CRS Ad Hoc Committee on Faculty Evaluation September 27, 2016 – July 31, 2019
  • Member UST-CRS Faculty and Staff Welfare Committee August 1, 2018 – July 31, 2019
  • Adviser 5 th Year Physical Therapy August 2016 – July 2017
  • Member CHRMS Core Group of Researchers August 17, 2015 – Present
  • Member UST-CRS Ad Hoc Committee for Graduation January – July 2015 Contributor Subcommittee on Standard Operating Procedures of the Research Ethics Committee January – July 2015
  • Manager UST-CRS Volleyball Team 2014-2015 Member UST-CRS Ad Hoc Committee on Faculty Evaluation September – October 2014
  • Member UST-CRS Alumni Affairs Committee June 2013-May 2014
  • Member UST-CRS Research Ethics Committee June 2013-May 2014
  • Member UST-CRS Community Development Committee June 2013-May 2014
  • Manager UST-CRS Volleyball Team 2013-2014
  • Member 8 th Pan Pacific Conference on Rehabilitation – Secretariat Committee November 2012
  • Member 8 th Pan Pacific Conference on Rehabilitation – Documentation Committee November 2012
  • Chair UST-CRS Library Committee June 2011–October 2012
  • Chair UST-CRS Alumni Affairs Committee June 2012-May 2013
  • Member UST-CRS Community Development Committee June 2010-May 2013
  • Member UST-CRS Ethical Research Board June 2012-May 2013
  • Member UST-CRS Secretariat Committee for PPCR June 2011-December 2012
  • Member UST-CRS Accreditation Committee June 2009-May 2013
  • Member UST-CRS Graduation Committee March 2012
  • Member UST-CRS College Week Committee June 2011-May 2012
  • Faculty Adviser UST-CRS Physical Therapy Society June 2010-May2013
  • Faculty Adviser UST-CRS ROTARACT-CRS chapter June 2011-May 2012
  • Faculty Adviser UST-CRS Volleyball Team June 2011-May 2012
  • Head 2012 PPTA National Convention Audio-Visual and Physical Arrangements Sub-committee July 2012
  • Member 2012 PPTA National Convention Documentation Subcommittee July 2012
  • Head 2011 PPTA National Convention Documentation Subcommittee August 26-27, 2011

Selected Publications

Selected Publications

  • Callejo-Tiuseco AJ, Rimando CR, Nava JB, Rueda EM, Carbonell KM, Sadiasa AN, Chiong AC, Wee AD, Lotho MK, Lapid CA, Soriano MJ. Perception of Filipino physicians on the roles and scope of practice of physical therapy in the Philippines: A multi-method quantitative study. Philippine Journal of Physical Therapy. 2022;1(1):1-5.
  • Drapeza RC, Navasca SB, Dones V, Rimando CR. The effects of taping on de Quervain’s disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies . 2022 May 27;32:218–27.
  • Dones V, Velasquez AAG, Dacuya MG, Ignacio KET, Cavite ETM, Ibuna RS, et al. The Effectiveness of Telemedicine in Hypertension Management of Adults in Rural Communities: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis. Physiotherapy Research International . 2024 Dec 5;30(1). A
  • Maya AC, Manaloto TD, Rimando CR, Cruz MED, Banting DS, Equipaje AC, et al. Commonly used outcome measurement tools in Pediatric Physical therapy Telerehabilitation in the Philippines: A Quantitative Cross-Sectional Descriptive study. International Journal of Telerehabilitation . 2021 Dec 17;13(2).
  • Sosa KER, Leochico CFD, Rimando CR. A Web-based Survey on the Telerehabilitation Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Physical Therapists in a Developing Country during the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Analytical Cross-sectional Study. Acta Medica Philippina . 2023 Jan 1; A
  • Validity and Reliability of the modified Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (mRULA) among public and private office workers Central Laboratory Building, University of Santo Tomas (CHRMS Five-minute Research Presentation) February 23, 2019
  • Examining the psychometric properties of the sensory processing and selfregulation checklist-Tagalog version CME Auditorium, Medicine Building, UST (College of Rehabilitation Sciences’ Interns Scientific Paper and Poster Presentation) April 27, 2019
  • Assessment of ergonomic risk profile of UST Non-Academic Office Staff engaged in computer use CME Auditorium, Medicine Building, UST (College of Rehabilitation Sciences’ Interns Scientific Paper and Poster Presentation) April 27, 2019
  • Ankle Proprioception Error using 3D Motion Analysis Among Basketball Players with Chronic Ankle Instability XV Internation Symposium on 3D Analysis of Human Movement at University of Salford, Manchester, UK July 3-6, 2018
  • Validity and Reliability of the modified Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (mRULA) among public and private office workers St. Martin de Porres Building, UST (College of Rehabilitation Sciences’ Interns Scientific Paper and Poster Presentation) May 5, 2018
  • Difference of proprioceptive error of ankle inversion and eversion of basketball players with chronic ankle instability Physio-Con 2017: Physio Nexus – Together Towards Tomorrow at Nitte Institute of Physiotherapy, Deralakatte, Mangalore, India January 2017
  • Difference of proprioceptive error of ankle inversion and eversion of basketball players with chronic ankle instability PPTA 2016 National Convention: IMPETUS 2016 December 11, 2016
  • 3D Measurement of ipsilateral joint position matching in neutral and plantarflexed positions of the ankle among basketball players with and without chronic ankle instability XIV International Symposium on 3D Analysis of Human Movement (3D-AHM 2016) at Taipei, Taiwan July 2016
  • Effectiveness of Plyometrics in Addition to Conventional Training of Female Soccer Varsity Players with Ligamental Knee Injuries in Re-injury Prevention PPTA 2015 National Convention: Empowering Filipino Physical Therapist Through Research towards Quality Service at Pan Pacific Manila, Malate, Manila December 5, 2015
  • Effectiveness of Plyometrics in Addition to Conventional Training of Female Soccer Varsity Players with Ligamental Knee Injuries in Re-injury Prevention Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Center, Singapore (World Confederation for Physical Therapy Congress 2015) May 2, 2015
  • 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 CME Auditorium, Medicine Building, UST (College of Rehabilitation Sciences’ Interns Scientific Paper and Poster Presentation) March 2015
  • A comprehensive analysis of risk factors in the development of upper extremity musculoskeletal pain in tennis: a predictive study Raffles City Convention, Singapore (Singapore International Physiotherapy Congress 2014) May 3-4, 2014
  • The Validity of single-leg standing test in measuring ankle proprioception of normal individuals in Manila CME Auditorium, Medicine Building, UST (College of Rehabilitation Sciences’ Interns Scientific Paper and Poster Presentation) March 2014
  • Effectiveness of Plyometrics in Addition to Conventional training of UST female soccer varsity players with ligamental knee injuries in re-injury prevention CME Auditorium, Medicine Building, UST (College of Rehabilitation Sciences’ Interns Scientific Paper and Poster Presentation) March 2014