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Dr. Ahyoung Song

  • Assistant Professor - Department of Physical Therapy

Biography and expertise

Dr. Ahyoung Song is a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at Texas State University and a licensed physical therapist (Republic of Korea). She earned her Ph.D. in Kinesiology from Louisiana State University, following an M.S. in Rehabilitation Science and a B.H.S. in Physical Therapy from Korea University. Prior to joining Texas State, she completed postdoctoral training in applied neuromechanics at the University of South Carolina, where she investigated the neural mechanisms underlying movement impairments in musculoskeletal pain. Her academic and clinical background integrates biomechanics, neuroscience, and rehabilitation practice.

Education

Doctorate Degree

PhD in Kinesiology

Louisiana State Univ A&M College, 2021

Master's Degree

MS in Rehabilitation Science

Korea University, 2012

Bachelor's Degree

BS in Health Sciences

Korea University, 2010

Research Interests

  • Song, Ahyoung (Principal), Sen, Keya (Co-Principal), Ramamonjiarivelo, Zo H (Co-Principal), Park, Gloria Youngju (Co-Principal), Mohan, Ranjini (Co-Principal), Ari, Arzu (Co-Principal). Pathways to Care: Identifying Hidden Health Issues in Geriatric Populations by Providing Comprehensive Health Screening and Wellness Information, Williamson Fund Geriatric Health and Long-Term Care Research , College of Health Professions, Texas State University, $10000. (Submitted: February 14, 2025, Funded: March 26, 2025 - Present). Grant.
  • Mohan, Ranjini (Principal), Lambert, Elise Van Zandt (Co-Principal), Ari, Arzu (Co-Principal), Song, Ahyoung (Co-Principal), Galles, Michelle Annette (Co-Principal). Perceived needs for geriatric patient education by health professions students and clinicians, School of Health Administration, Texas State University, $10000. (Funded: June 2025 - Present). Grant.
  • Park, Gloria Youngju (Principal), Song, Ahyoung (Co-Principal), Yang, Youngran (Co-Principal), Choi, Jong San (Supporting). Effectiveness of Health Education and Exercise Program on Health Outcomes in Korean-American Seniors: A Randomized Controlled Trial for Geriatric Care, Williamson Fund Geriatric Health and Long-Term Care Research , College of Health Professions, Texas State University, $10000. (Submitted: October 2, 2024, Funded: February 2025 - August 2026). Grant.
  • Song, Ahyoung (Principal), Garza, Jacob L (Co-Principal). Neuromuscular Coordination Patterns in Older Adults With and Without Fall History during Functional Walking Task, Research Enhancement Program (REP), Texas State University, $15974. (Submitted: October 6, 2023, Funded: January 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025). Grant.
  • Song, A., Sunday, K., Silfies, S. P., & Vendemia, J. M. (2024). MRI Compatible Lumbopelvic Movement Measurement System to Validate and Capture Task Performance during Neuroimaging. IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, 32, 1380–1385. https://doi.org/10.1109/TNSRE.2024.3380057
  • Gilliam, J. R., Song, A., Sahu, P. K., & Silfies, S. P. (2023). Test-Retest Reliability and Construct Validity of Trunk Extensor Muscle Force Modulation Accuracy. PLoS One, 18(8), e0289531. https://doi.org/https://doi. org/10.1371/journal.pone.0289531
  • Song, A., Kuznetsov, N. A., Winges, S. A., & MacLellan, M. J. (2020). Muscle Synergy for Upper Limb Damping Behavior during Object Transport while Walking in Healthy Young Individuals. Experimental Brain Research, 238(5), 1203–1218. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00221-020-05800-3
  • Song, A., Jo, H., Sung, P. P., & Kim, Y. (2011). Three-Dimensional Kinematic Analysis of Pelvic and Lower Extremity Differences during Trunk Rotation in Subjects with and without Chronic Low Back Pain. Physiotherapy, 98(2), 160–166. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physio.2011.02.005
  • Jo, H., Song, A., Lee, K., Lee, D., Kim, Y., & Sung, P. S. (2010). A Kinematic Aanalysis of Relative Stability of the Lower Extremities between Subjects with and without Chronic Low Back Pain. European Spine Journal, 20(8), 1297–1303. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-010-1686-1
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Faculty Excellence Award, College of Health Professions, Texas State University. April 2025 - August 2025
  1. Reviewer / Referee

    Journal (IEEE Transactions on Medical Robotics and Bionics)

  2. Member

    CHP Faculty/Student Research Forum Committee

  3. Member

    Scholarship Committee

  4. Reviewer / Referee

    Journal (Gait & Posture)

  5. Other

    South Central American Society of Biomechanics (SCASB)

  6. Member

    University Lecture Committee

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