You-jou Hung

Dr. You-jou Hung serves as Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at Angelo State University, teaching since May 2009. His responsibilities include Motor Control and Clinical Applications, Clinical Exercise Physiology, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist certification workshops, and coordination of Capstone Research with Evidence-Based Practice/ Clinical Research for PT courses.

Education:

• B.S. in Physical Therapy from Chung Shan Medical University, Taiwan
• M.S. in Human Movement Science (Orthopedics/Sports Physical Therapy) from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• Ph.D. in Integrative Physiology (Exercise Science/Motor Control) from University of Iowa

Research Focus: Dr. Hung investigates neuromuscular mechanisms in musculoskeletal conditions, with dual specialization in shoulder instability (position sense, reaching accuracy across injury severities) and ankle dysfunction (balance control, proprioception in athletes/aging populations). His applied work examines conservative physical therapy interventions for motor control restoration and recurrent injury prevention.

Professional Credentials: Licensed U.S. physical therapist since 1998, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), and Exercise is Medicine (EIM) certified provider. He actively mentors student research within the Doctor of Physical Therapy program.