Professor of Physical Therapy
Education
Dr. Cheng received his Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from National Taiwan University in Taipei, Taiwan; his post-professional Master of Science degree in Orthopedic Physical Therapy from MGH Institute of Health Professions, Boston, Massachusetts; and his Doctor of Science degree in Rehabilitation Science/Applied Kinesiology from Boston University in Boston, Massachusetts.
Teaching
Dr. Cheng is the course leader for multiple courses: PHT 6700 Evidence-based Practice I - Introduction to Research Methods & Data Analysis, PHT 7810: Research Seminar, PHT 7112: Measurement in Physical Therapy Research and Practice, and PHT 7130: Dissertation Research Seminar. He also lectures in PHT 6715: Essentials of Biomechanics and Kinesiology, PHT 6815: Physical Agents, and PHT 7605: Applying Research in Evidence-based Practice. Besides he serves as a dissertation chair or committee member on many dissertation committees.
Scholarly Activities and Interests,
Dr. Cheng’s research interests include biomechanical use of surface electromyography, clinical outcome researches, kinematic and kinetic analysis, and physiological basis and effectiveness of physical agents. Integrating sensor technology and mobile application for clinical outcome assessment has been his new passion in recent year.
Dr. Cheng received several internal and external research grants to support his research activities. He is also a member of the NSU IRB.
Areas of Practice
Currently Dr. Cheng does not involve direct patient care given his teaching and research responsibilities. However, he has a background as a physical therapist in hospital rehabilitation and outpatient orthopedics clinic.
Professional Activity Summary
Dr. Cheng has been an APTA member since 1997 and he is currently a member of the Education, Orthopedic, Neurology, and Research Sections. He serves as a reviewer for multiple journals and is a member of the APTA Award Committee Subcommittees.
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About Mingshun Samuel Cheng
Education
Dr. Cheng received his Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from National Taiwan University in Taipei, Taiwan; his post-professional Master of Science degree in Orthopedic Physical Therapy from MGH Institute of Health Professions, Boston, Massachusetts; and his Doctor of Science degree in Rehabilitation Science/Applied Kinesiology from Boston University in Boston, Massachusetts.
Teaching
Dr. Cheng is the course leader for multiple courses: PHT 6700 Evidence-based Practice I - Introduction to Research Methods & Data Analysis, PHT 7810: Research Seminar, PHT 7112: Measurement in Physical Therapy Research and Practice, and PHT 7130: Dissertation Research Seminar. He also lectures in PHT 6715: Essentials of Biomechanics and Kinesiology, PHT 6815: Physical Agents, and PHT 7605: Applying Research in Evidence-based Practice. Besides he serves as a dissertation chair or committee member on many dissertation committees.
Scholarly Activities and Interests,
Dr. Cheng’s research interests include biomechanical use of surface electromyography, clinical outcome researches, kinematic and kinetic analysis, and physiological basis and effectiveness of physical agents. Integrating sensor technology and mobile application for clinical outcome assessment has been his new passion in recent year.
Dr. Cheng received several internal and external research grants to support his research activities. He is also a member of the NSU IRB.
Areas of Practice
Currently Dr. Cheng does not involve direct patient care given his teaching and research responsibilities. However, he has a background as a physical therapist in hospital rehabilitation and outpatient orthopedics clinic.
Professional Activity Summary
Dr. Cheng has been an APTA member since 1997 and he is currently a member of the Education, Orthopedic, Neurology, and Research Sections. He serves as a reviewer for multiple journals and is a member of the APTA Award Committee Subcommittees.
| Present | Associate Professor, Nova Southeastern University ‐ College of Health Care Sciences | |
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Disciplines
Research Interests
Professional Service and Affiliations
| 2013 - Present | Member, P.T. Dept. Research Award Subcommittee, Award Committee, A.P.T.A., College of Health Care Sciences | 2011 - Present | Chair, CHCS Research Committee, College of Health Care Sciences | 2010 - Present | Member, Institutional Review Board, College of Health Care Sciences | 2009 - Present | P.T. Dept. Technology Co-coordinator, College of Health Care Sciences | 2009 - Present | CHCS Technology Committee, College of Health Care Sciences | 2006 - Present | P.T. Dept. Ph.D. Curriculum Advisory Committee, College of Health Care Sciences | 2013 - 2013 | Reviewer for Chancellor’s (President’s) Faculty Research & Development Grant, College of Health Care Sciences | 2009 - 2012 | P.T. Dept. Research Capstone Coordinator, College of Health Care Sciences | 2011 - 2011 | Internal Review Committee (T-DPT program, 2010; PhD Program), College of Health Care Sciences | 2006 - 2011 | Chair, P.T. Dept. Admission Committee, College of Health Care Sciences | 2005 - 2010 | P.T. Dept. Curriculum Committee, College of Health Care Sciences | 2004 - 2007 | American Physical Therapy Association, College of Health Care Sciences |
| 1999 - 2005 | Sc.D., Applied Kinesiology (Movement and Rehabilitation Science), Boston University | |
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| 1996 - 1999 | M.S., Orthopedic Physical Therapy, MGH Institute of Health Professions | |
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| 1989 - 1993 | B.S., Physical Therapy, National Taiwan University | |
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Contact Information
(954) 262-1273
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