Szu-Ping Lee
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
Expertise:
Amputee Rehabilitation, Musculoskeletal Biomechanics, Sport and Exercise Science
Biography
Szu-Ping Lee received his training in physical therapy in Taiwan, and practiced as an orthopedic/neurologic therapist at the Taiwan Adventist Hospital. His interest in physical medicine and musculoskeletal biomechanical research was driven by this clinical experience working with patients with orthopedic and neurological conditions.
Lee joined the UNLV Department of in 2012.
Education
- Ph.D. Biokinesiology University of Southern California, 2012
- M.S. Human Performance/Biomechanics. University of Florida, 2005
- B.S. Physical Therapy. National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan, 2001
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If you're a slumper, straighten up! Doctors say they're seeing a jump in patients coming in with neck and shoulder pain from spending too much time bent over their tablets and e-readers.
Articles Featuring Szu-Ping Lee
Research
| September 15, 2022
Mind Over Matter: Helping Amputees Regain Their Independence
UNLV-led research advances rehabilitation for those living with artificial limbs.
Research
| December 26, 2018
Newsmakers 2018: Research
In 2018, faculty and students collaborated with one another and international colleagues on scientific exploration that sought to help people make sense of themselves and the world around them.
Research
| June 20, 2018
What a Pain: iPad Neck Plagues Women More
Posture — not screen time — is biggest factor behind neck and shoulder pain, UNLV study finds.