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The College of Rehabilitation Sciences was founded in June 1974 and since then it has produced globally competitive PTs, OTs, SpSs, and SLPs

The College of Rehabilitation Sciences was founded in June 1974 and since then it has produced globally competitive physical therapists, occupational therapists, sports scientists, and speech-language pathologists who exude academic excellence, research expertise, compassion, and responsiveness towards the needs of society. Its BS Physical Therapy Program is the first and only CHED recognized Cent

er of Development in the country with PACUCOA Level 4 accredited status. Its BS Occupational Therapy program is recognized by the World Federation for Occupational Therapy (WFOT) with PACUCOA Level 4 accredited status. The BS Sports Science and Speech-Language Pathology Programs are granted Candidate status by PACUCOA. UST CRS envisions itself of becoming one of the acknowledged leaders in education, research, and community development in the country and in the Asian region in the fields of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Sports Science, and Speech-Language Pathology. In fact, it has been consistently recognized by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) as one of the Top Performing Institutions in the Philippine Licensure Examination for Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapists.

23/05/2026

Huge congratulations to our absolutely brilliant faculty winner of the Raise the Line Faculty Awards, Assoc Prof Michael Jorge Peralta!

This recognition shows how you inspire and train the next generation of healthcare professionals and increasing the capacity of healthcare systems worldwide.

https://studenthub.elsevier.com/en/2026-raise-the-line-faculty-awards/

19/05/2026

𝐔𝐒𝐓-𝐂𝐑𝐒 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲

We are proud to highlight the commitment to internationalization through our future collaboration with Chang Gung University (CGU)!

Connecting with global leaders in education like Chang Gung University ensures that the CRS Thomasian brand of excellence remains globally competitive and locally relevant.

16/05/2026

The University of Santo Tomas proudly marks another milestone in advancing collaborative healthcare education through the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Department of Preventive, Family and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery (FMS), and the Department of Occupational Therapy (OT), College of Rehabilitation Sciences.

The Memorandum of Understanding was formally signed by Acting Dean Prof. Donald G. Manlapaz, PhD and Asst. Prof. Allan James T. Tan, MSOT, representing the College of Rehabilitation Sciences, together with Dean Odette Maglinao, MD, and Prof. Ma. Teresa Tricia G. Bautista, MD, representing the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery.

This partnership establishes a structured Interprofessional Education (IPE) Program aligned with the goals of CHED CMO No. 18, series of 2016, fostering collaboration, shared learning, and patient-centered care among future healthcare professionals.

Through this initiative, both departments reaffirm their commitment to developing competent, compassionate, and collaborative practitioners equipped to address the evolving needs of communities and the healthcare system.

14/05/2026

𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 🤝✨

Last March 2026, the Department of Occupational Therapy of the College of Rehabilitation Sciences (CRS) and the College of Fine Arts and Design (CFAD) of the University of Santo Tomas officially joined forces through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony held at the St. Martin de Porres Building.

The MOU signing was represented by Acting Dean Prof. Donald G. Manlapaz,PhD and Asst. Prof.Allan James T. Tan, MSOT, for the College of Rehabilitation Sciences, and Dean Mary Christie D. Que, LPT, Asst. Prof, Mary Ann Joy A. Lampano, MDS, and Ms. Marie Antonnette G. Bunag, BSID for the College of Fine Arts and Design.

This partnership aims to bridge the gap between health sciences and the arts. By combining CRS's expertise in patient care and rehabilitation with CFAD’s innovative design and creative strategies, the collaboration seeks to develop meaningful, human-centered solutions that enhance well-being and quality of life.

12/05/2026

𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐂𝐑𝐒 𝐎𝐓 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐔𝐒𝐂 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐈 𝐂𝐄 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝟏

The UST CRS Department of Occupational Therapy proudly hosted and now celebrates the successful completion of the USC Chan Sensory Integration Continuing Education Certificate Program – Course 1: Theoretical Foundations of Sensory Integration. 🇺🇸🤝🇵🇭

UST CRS warmly congratulates our 3rd Year BS Occupational Therapy students for completing this international microcredential course, marking the first time that the USC Chan SI CE Course 1 was formally integrated into the undergraduate curriculum as an elective course. 🎓✨

We also recognize the participation of our selected OT and SLP academic staff, practicing occupational therapists, and rehabilitation professionals who joined this shared learning experience, strengthening their theoretical foundations, clinical reasoning, and appreciation of sensory integration as a valuable area of knowledge in practice.

Our heartfelt thanks to the USC Chan Course 1 instructors: Emily C. Sweiss, PhD, OTR/L; Stefanie Bodison, OTD, OTR/L; and Gustavo A. Reinoso, PhD, OTR/L for guiding our learners throughout Course 1.

This milestone reflects UST CRS’s continued commitment to academic excellence, faculty development, global collaboration, and innovative leadership in occupational therapy education.

Course 1 is complete and we are now off to Course 2! Stay tuned. 💛🐯

23/04/2026

🚨 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN 🚨
Step into the forefront of sports rehabilitation at Overdrive V3.0: The Grand Oplan Atletang Pinoy Spectacle – Translating Research to Enhance Athletic Performance happening this 📅 June 13–15, 2026 at the 📍 University of Santo Tomas.
Join leading clinicians, researchers, educators, and sports professionals as we bridge research and practice to elevate athletic performance for the Atletang Pinoy. For three dynamic days, we focus on what matters most: Assess. Treat. Prevent.
🔍 What to expect:
Dive deep into knee and hamstring injuries—from biomechanics and evidence-based examination to advanced rehabilitation, surgical considerations, strength & conditioning, and return-to-play controversies.
Explore the integration of pain and fatigue in sports performance, alongside biopsychosocial approaches to pain and heart rate variability for load monitoring.
Experience cutting-edge innovations in musculoskeletal care, including:
• Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy and live injection demonstrations
• Artificial intelligence in sports injury management
• Musculoskeletal ultrasound and imaging advancements (shoulder, elbow, and hamstrings)
• Quantitative muscle assessment and activation monitoring using ultrasound
Get hands-on with advanced assessment technologies:
• Strength testing using hand-held and isokinetic dynamometers
• Motion analysis through the Vicon system and EMG-based muscle activation patterns
Learn practical strategies for injury prevention and rehabilitation, including targeted programs for hamstring strain injuries and patellofemoral pain syndrome.
📲 To register, please see the link or scan the QR code below.
📌 https://forms.gle/ZQhhug9pytHtmsiP8

22/04/2026

𝑳𝑶𝑶𝑲: 𝑷𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑷𝒂𝒑𝒆𝒓 𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑫𝒆𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝑶𝑻, 𝑺𝒑𝑺, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑺𝑳𝑷 🎓

Today marks the official opening of the Poster and Paper Presentations of our students from the Departments of Occupational Therapy, Sports Science, and Speech-Language Pathology!

These events showcase the innovative research and scholarly work of our future rehabilitation professionals. We encourage everyone to drop by, learn from their work, and show your support!

📌 𝑆𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑑𝑢𝑙𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝐴𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑒𝑠:
📑 Poster Exhibit: St. Martin de Porres Building | April 22 – 25, 2026
👩🏻‍💻 Oral Research Presentations: Saturday, April 25, 2026

𝑂𝑁𝐿𝐼𝑁𝐸 𝐴𝐶𝐶𝐸𝑆𝑆 & 𝐷𝐸𝑃𝐴𝑅𝑇𝑀𝐸𝑁𝑇 𝑄𝑅 𝐶𝑂𝐷𝐸𝑆
For more details, visit our official website or scan the department-specific QR codes provided for OT, SpS, and SLP to access their respective research materials:

🌐 Website:

🔗 OT: https://ust-ot-research.my.canva.site
🔗 SpS: https://sps-poster-2526.my.canva.site
🔗 SLP: https://bit.ly/48g76ti

📲 Scan QR codes for direct department access.

14/04/2026

𝐂𝐑𝐒 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐂𝐏𝐓 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Four academic staff from CRS participated in the Asian Confederation for Physical Therapy (ACPT) Congress 2026 in Suwon, South Korea, from April 11 to 12, 2026.

Mr. Jose Vergara won the best oral presentation for the study "A Quantitative Study Assessing the Quality & Accuracy of the 50 Most Viewed YouTube Videos on Post-Surgery Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rehabilitation Exercises."

Asst. Prof. Arlene Chiong Maya won the best e-poster presentation for the study "Evidence-Based Practice in Pediatric Physical Therapy: A Scoping Review with Scientometric Analysis." She was also one of the speakers in the symposium on Pediatric Physical Therapy in Asia: Current Landscape and Future Growth.

Asst. Prof. Christian Rey Rimando, who is also the current president of the Philippine Physical Therapy Association, was one of the panel members in the discussion on Physical Therapy Education Across Asia: Current Status and Future Directions.

Prof. Donald Lipardo presented an e-poster titled "Factors Affecting Adherence to Home Exercise Programs Among Geriatric Patients: A Qualitative Study."

10/04/2026

The Day 2 lineup is now complete with our featured workshop speakers! 💪

As part of OverDrive V3.0: The Grand Oplan Atletang Pinoy Spectacle – Translating Research to Enhance Athletic Performance, these sessions are designed to move beyond discussion and into practice, equipping participants with practical skills and evidence-based strategies they can apply in real-world settings.

Learn directly from experts as they guide interactive workshops grounded in "Assess. Treat. Prevent."

Registration Link: 📌 https://forms.gle/ZQhhug9pytHtmsiP8

📅 June 13–15, 2026
📍 University of Santo Tomas, Manila

08/04/2026

The lineup continues to grow.
Meet more of the distinguished plenary speakers for Day 2 of OverDrive V3.0: The Grand Oplan Atletang Pinoy Spectacle – Translating Research to Enhance Athletic Performance, bringing together expertise in research, clinical practice, and athletic performance. Each session moves the conversation forward, bridging evidence and application in support of the Atletang Pinoy.
Stay tuned as we complete the Day 2 speaker lineup.
Registration Link: 📌 https://forms.gle/ZQhhug9pytHtmsiP8
📅 June 13–15, 2026
📍 University of Santo Tomas, Manila

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