
Oliver Ang, PT, MClSc
Education
DPT, Andrews University, Manual Therapy, In progress
MClSc, University of Western Ontario, Manipulative Therapy, 2015
BS, Physical Therapy, Université Laval, 2006
BS, Physical Therapy, Davao Doctors College (Philippines), 1999
Summary
Oliver Ang’s primary research interests are innovative intervention using digital technology to address cervical disorders and the psychosocial factors that impact patient outcomes. He is currently involved in the Spinal Manipulation and Patient Self-Management for Preventing Acute to Chronic Back Pain (PACBACK) Study, funded by the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) and a member of the validity assessment team of the Cervical Overview Group. Oliver is pursuing his Doctorate of Science (DSc) at Andrews University and is a part-time adjunct faculty of the Physical Therapy Assistant Program of Rasmussen College.
Expertise
Manual / Manipulative Therapy
Conservative treatments of the neck and low back
Spinal dysfunctions
Awards & Recognition
Summer Studentship in Musculoskeletal Research - Canadian Institutes of Health Research – Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis Institute and Pfizer Canada , 2005
Award for Excellence in Research – Physiotherapy Foundation of Canada, 2006
Research
Research Funding Grants
Partners for Pain & Wellbeing Equity: A Randomized Trial of Community Supported Complementary and Integrative Health Self Management for Back Pain (1R61AT012309-01 Evans/Leininger) -- National Institutes of Health Center for Complementary & Integrative Health
Research Summary/Interests
- Musculoskeletal pain (neck pain, headache, low back pain)
- Digital Rehabilitation (Virtual and Augmented reality treatment of musculoskeletal disorders)
- Wellbeing and self management strategies
- Applied Research
Current research projects:
Spinal Manipulation and Patient Self-Management to Prevent Back Pain Chronicity -- PACBACK (4UG3AT008769, Bronfort) -- National Institutes of Health Center for Complementary & Integrative Health
Publications
Godbout C, Ang O, Frenette J. Early voluntary exercise does not promote healing in a rat model of Achilles tendon injury. J Appl Physiol (1985). 2006 Dec;101(6):1720-6