VILLESPIN, Johannes Lorenzo A.

 VILLESPIN, Johannes Lorenzo A.

Dr. Johannes Villespin received his BS in Physical Therapy and Doctor of Medicine from the University of Santo Tomas. He continued his medical training in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Santo Tomas Hospital. He is currently a fellow of the Philippine Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine. His practice encompasses general physiatry and electrodiagnostic studies of neuropathic and neuromuscular diseases. His primary research interests are gait analysis, biomechanics, neuropathic diseases, and pain medicine. He has presented various conferences about his research. His current academic activities include lectures with various health societies and institutions regarding rehabilitation and its impact on disease courses and society functions.

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Asst. Prof.  Johannes Lorenzo A. Villespin, PTRP, MD, FPARM

Department of Medicine | Faculty of Medicine and Surgery

javillespin@ust.edu.ph

Academic Qualifications

Research Highlights

Research Interests

Academic Qualifications

Degrees

  • Doctor of Medicine (Cum Laude), University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines, 2010-2014
  • Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines, 2005-2010

Eligibility

  • Professional Regulation Commission Physician Licensure Examination
  • Professional Regulation Commission Physical Therapist Licensure Examination

Postgraduate Trainings  

  • Fellowship in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, PARM, 2021-2022  
  • Residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Chief Resident, University of Santo Tomas Hospital – Manila, Philippines, 2016-2018
  • Post-graduate Medical Internship, University of Santo Tomas Hospital – Manila, Philippines, 2014-2018 

Research Highlights

  • Dr. Villespin’s research focuses on various topics. However, his latest work focuses on gait analysis. The main objective was to compare infrared sensors with motion-capture sensors for gait analysis. The outcome of the study showed that although infrared sensors may be used for gait analysis, certain adjustments, such as the insertion of correctional formulas, are needed to align the data captured. Furthermore, this paves the way of the use of infrared sensors for other motion analysis in the local setting.

Research Interests

  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Gait Analysis and Biomechanics
  • Medical Education  

Courses Handled

Major Recognitions

Professional Activities

Courses Handled

  • Medicine 1 – Physical Diagnosis (2nd year Medical Students)
  • Gross Anatomy 

Major Recognitions

  • Presidential Citation, Top Outstanding Physiatrist, February 2020
  • Winner, Oral Category Annual Research Forum, February 16, 2019
  • Finalist, White Coat Awardee, Residency Category, December 2018

Professional Activities

Academic Appointment 

  • Assistant Professor 1, Department of Medicine, UST Faculty of Medicine & Surgery 

Past Positions  

  • Co-Chair, Scientific Committee, PARM 30th Annual Convention, 2020
  • Co-Chair, Scientific Committee, PARM 21st Midyear Convention, 2019

Professional Affiliations

  • Fellow, Philippine Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine (PARM)
  • Member, International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (ISPRM)
  • Member, Philippine Medical Association

Hospital Affiliations 

  • Active Consultant, Medical Center Western Batangas, Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center, Providence hospital

Selected Publications

Selected Publications

  • Comparison of Microsoft Kinect™ and VICON in Gait Analysis of Normal Filipino Participants: A Pilot Study.
  • Myositis Ossificans of Both Deltoid Muscles after Intramuscular Diphenhydramine Injection: A Case Report.
  • Effects of Local Anesthetics on Human Tissue in The Setting of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injection: A Literature Review.