Emmanuel Yung, PT, DPT, OCS, MA, FAAOMPT
Clinical Assistant Professor
Professional Interests
Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency Training
Clinical Education
Manual Therapy and Movement Science
Orthopaedic and Sports Rehabilitation
Degrees and Certifications
DPT, Physical Therapy, University of Southern California
MA, Orthopaedic Biomechanics, New York University
BS, Physical Therapy, University of Santo Tomas
Specialty or Specialist Certification/Training
Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties, 1999-
2019.
Fellow, American Academy of Orthopedic and Manual Physical Therapists, 2003-2023.
Manual Therapy Fellowship Program, Kaiser Permanente
Teaching Responsibilities
Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy
Research Interests & Grants
Manual Therapy and Movement Science
Cervico-Thoracic Spine and Shoulder Dysfunction
Hip-Knee-Ankle-Foot Relationships
Publications and Presentations
Yung E. Wong M. Mache K. Williams H. Christy J. Hennings N. "Blood pressure and heart rate response to unilateral posterior glide of the cervical spine in normal volunteers- a pilot case series." International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapists (IFOMPT) Conference Program Abstract (accepted), October 2012.
Yung E. Tonley J. Pitts R. Wong M. "The Effect of Manual Therapy Applied to Patients with Meniscus Tear- A Case Series with a Minimum of 6-Month Follow-up." International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapists (IFOMPT) Conference
Program Abstract (accepted), October 2012.
Lockwood M. Pitts R. Tonley J. Wong M. Yung E. "The combined effect of utilizing manual therapy and motor control training for 2 recreational throwers with chronic shoulder pain." International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapists
(IFOMPT) Conference Program Abstract (accepted), October 2012.
Huang T. Yung E. Peng T. Wong M. "Effect of using joint mobilization based on patientcentered care in a duathlete with chronic Achilles tendinosis who does not fit expert guidelines." International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapists
(IFOMPT) Conference Program Abstract (accepted), October 2012.
Yung E. Tonley J. Pitts R. "The Short-Term Effect of Knee Varus Mobilization Applied to Patients With MRI Evidence of Degenerative Meniscus Tear- A Case Series." Journal of Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy. 42(1): A104; Jan 2012.
Eldridge A. Yung E. DeMetropolis C. "Varus Mobilization Case Series for Knee Osteoarthritis." Journal of Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy. 42(1): A101; Jan 2012.
Rho AC. Tonley J. Yung E. "The Immediate Effects of a Slider Nerve Mobilization in a Patient with Cervical Radiculopathy: a Case Report." Journal of Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy. 42(1): A71; Jan 2012.
Yung E. Tonley J. "Effect of Knee Varus Mobilization Applied to Patients with Imaging Evidence of Degenerative Meniscus Tear- A Case Series." The Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy Vol. 19, Number 4, (2011), 246.
Cole K. Yung E. "The Short Term Effect of Using Thoracic Spine Manipulation in a Patient Referred for Bilateral Medial Epicondylalgia." The Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy Vol. 19, Number 4, (2011), E79.
Wong M. Yung E. "Use of Mirror Box Therapy for Reducing Fear Avoidance in a Patient with Ankle Open Reduction Internal Fixation." The Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy Vol. 19, Number 4, (2011), E75.
Yung EY, Guirguis RS. "Isolated Leg Pain Treated with Manual Therapy in a Patient with a Remote History of Chiari Malformation." The Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy Vol. 19, Number 4, (2011), E78.
Yung E. "Addressing Impaired Body Structures on a Patient Who did not Initially Tolerate Eccentric Calf Training for Chronic Achilles Tendinosis." Journal of Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy. 41(1): A64; Jan 2011
Yung E. Asavasopon S. Godges JJ. "Screening for Head, Neck, and Shoulder Pathology in Patients with Upper Extremity Signs and Symptoms." Journal of Hand Therapy. 23(2):173-85; quiz 186, 2010 Apr-Jun.
Yung E. "Immediate Effect of Using an Anterior to Posterior Cervical Mobilization Technique in a Patient Who Met the Clinical Prediction Rule for Cervical Radiculopathy." Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy. 40(1): A84; Jan 2010
Yung E. "A Positive Lhermitte Sign did not Necessarily Indicate a Poor Outcome in an Ambulatory Patient Recovering from C4/5 Fracture." Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy. 40(1): A84; Jan 2010
Yung E. "Effect of Knee Varus Mobilization Applied to a Patient with Imaging Evidence of Degenerative Medial Meniscus Tear." The Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy Vol. 18 No. 4 (2010), 240.
Yung E. Reinbold C. "Mobilization techniques applied to the Painful Midfoot at the Joint Between the Second Cuneiform and Base of Second Metatarsal." The Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy Vol. 18 No. 4 (2010), 240.
Yung E. "Applying Classification and Decision Rule to Predict Outcome of Whiplash in an Ambulatory Patient Recovering from Incomplete Spinal Cord Trauma." The Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy Vol. 17 No. 3 (2009), E102.
Yung E. "Anterior-Posterior Palpation of the Cervical Spine, an Anatomic Study." The Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy Vol. 16 No. 4 (2008), E108-E109.
