Associate Professor Akkradate Siriphorn, Ph.D.

Education

• 2019: Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of Montana, Missoula, Montana, USA
• 2010: Doctor of Philosophy (Medical Physiology), Mahidol University, Thailand
• 2006: Master of Science (Anatomy), Mahidol University, Thailand
• 2003: Bachelor of Science (Physical Therapy) Second class honors, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand

Training

February 2008 – October 2009: Graduate Student Volunteer in Assoc. Prof. Dr. Candace L. Floyd, Principle investigator, Center for Glial Biology in Medicine and Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, United States

Professional Experience

• 2021 – Present: Head of the Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University
• 2020 – Present: Associate Professor in Physical Therapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University
• 2023 – Present: Committee, Physical Therapy Council of Thailand 2023 – Present: Committee, Thai Neuroscience Society
• 2021 – Present: Committee, Consortium of Thai Physical Therapy Educational Institutions
• 2015-2020: Deputy Head, Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University
• 2013 – 2020: Assistant Professor in Physical Therapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University
• 2010 – 2015: Lecterer, Department of Physical Therapy Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University

Publications

1. Pooranawatthanakul, K., Siriphorn, A. Accuracy of the Fullerton Advanced Balance (FAB) scale and a modified FAB model for predicting falls in older adults: A prospective study (2023) Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 36, pp. 393-398. DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2023.09.001
2. Pooranawatthanakul, K., Siriphorn, A. Testing the validity and reliability of a new android application-based accelerometer balance assessment tool for community-dwelling older adults (2023) Gait and Posture, 104, pp. 103-108. DOI: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2023.06.016
3. Pooranawatthanakul, K., Siriphorn, A. Predicting Falls in Older Adults with an Accelerometer-Based Smartphone App (2023) Physical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics, 41 (3), pp. 432-445. DOI: 10.1080/02703181.2022.2160041
4. Rattanakrong, N., Siriphorn, A., Boonyong, S. Incidence density and factors associated with peripheral neuropathy among women with breast cancer during taxane-based chemotherapy (2022) Scientific Reports, 12 (1), art. no. 10632. DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-14870-y
5. Aphiphaksakul, P., Siriphorn, A. Home-based exercise using balance disc and smartphone inclinometer application improves balance and activity of daily living in individuals with stroke: A randomized controlled trial (2022) PLoS ONE, 17 (11 November), art. no. e0277870. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0277870
6. Rattanakrong, N., Siriphorn, A., Boonyong, S. Incidence and risk factors associated with falls among women with breast cancer during taxane-based chemotherapy (2022) Supportive Care in Cancer, 30 (9), pp. 7499-7508. DOI: 10.1007/s00520-022-07181-5
7. Siriphorn, A., Jarudej, C., Ochaklin, N., Nuttawanlop, S., Prasertteerapong, T. Effect of optokinetic virtual reality scenes on a sitting-to-stand movement (2022) Human Movement Science, 83, art. no. 102956, .DOI: 10.1016/j.humov.2022.102956
8. Nualyong, T., Siriphorn, A. Accuracy of the figure of 8 walk test with and without dual-task to predict falls in older adults (2022) Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 30, pp. 69-75. DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2022.02.001
9. Luangwiriya, T., Siriphorn, A., Saithanu, S., Fakthong, T., Pensri, P., Leckcivilize, A., Mongkhonittivech, N., Kongkachandra, R. Elderly Job Opportunity Analytic and Prediction System for Thai Aging Society (2022) ICSEC 2022 – International Computer Science and Engineering Conference 2022, pp. 346-350. DOI: 10.1109/ICSEC56337.2022.10049325
10. Rattanakrong, N., Siriphorn, A., Boonyong, S. The alteration of static and dynamic postural stability among women with breast cancer during taxane-based chemotherapy: a descriptive study (2022) Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, . DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2022.2139654
11. Rattanakrong, N., Thipprasopchock, S., Siriphorn, A., Boonyong, S. Reliability and Validity of the EORTC QLQ-CIPN20 (European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire-Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy 20-Item Scale) among Thai Women with Breast Cancer Undergoing Taxane-Based Chemotherapy (2022) Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention, 23 (5), pp. 1547-1553. DOI: 10.31557/APJCP.2022.23.5.1547
12. Pinvanichkul, C., Siriphorn, A. Effect of Walking Training with Textured Insole Socks in Older Adults (2022) Physical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics, 40 (2), pp. 135-149. DOI: 10.1080/02703181.2021.1994097
13. Saraboon, C., Siriphorn, A. Effects of foam pad balance exercises on cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy: A randomized control trial (2021) Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 28, pp. 164-171. DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2021.07.013
14. Siriphorn, A., Eksakulkla, S. Calf stretching and plantar fascia-specific stretching for plantar fasciitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis (2020) Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 24 (4), pp. 222-232. DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2020.06.013
15. Pooranawatthanakul, K., Siriphorn, A. Comparisons of the validity and reliability of two smartphone placements for balance assessment using an accelerometer-based application (2020) European Journal of Physiotherapy, 22 (4), pp. 236-242. DOI: 10.1080/21679169.2019.1598489
16. Roongbenjawan, N., Siriphorn, A. Accuracy of modified 30-s chair-stand test for predicting falls in older adults (2020) Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, 63 (4), pp. 309-315. DOI: 10.1016/j.rehab.2019.08.003
17. Oungphalachai, T., Siriphorn, A. Effects of training with a custom-made visual feedback device on balance and functional lower-extremity strength in older adults: A randomized controlled trial (2020) Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 24 (1), pp. 199-205. DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2019.03.018
18. Siriphorn, A., Vongsaiyat, S., Sawatthuk, K., Temvorasub, K., Auttawut, M. Exercise using a foam bead bag improves balance and lower extremity strength in older adults (2019) International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 26 (6), pp. 1-11. DOI: 10.12968/ijtr.2018.0045
19. Phattharasupharerk, S., Purepong, N., Eksakulkla, S., Siriphorn, A. Effects of Qigong practice in office workers with chronic non-specific low back pain: A randomized control trial (2019) Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 23 (2), pp. 375-381. DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2018.02.004
20. Niyomchan, A., Panichareon, B., Siriphorn, A., Wongtawatchai, T. Age-related structural-mechanical property changes in human peroneus longus muscle (2019) Folia Morphologica (Poland), 78 (2), pp. 401-407. DOI: 10.5603/FM.a2018.0102
21. Mathurapongsakul, P., Siriphorn, A. Four square step test with foam is more accurate than those without foam for discriminating between older adults with and without fall history (2018) Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 26 (4), pp. 624-628. DOI: 10.1123/japa.2017-0363
22. Khumsapsiri, N., Siriphorn, A., Pooranawatthanakul, K., Oungphalachai, T. Training using a new multidirectional reach tool improves balance in individuals with stroke (2018) Physiotherapy Research International, 23 (2), art. no. e1704, . DOI: 10.1002/pri.1704
23. Siriphorn, A., Chamonchant, D., Boonyong, S. Exercise using mung bean bag improves balance in healthy young adults (2016) Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 32 (8), pp. 603-611. DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2016.1222641
24. Siriphorn, A., Chamonchant, D., Boonyong, S. Comparisons of the effects of a foam pad, mung bean bag, and plastic bead bag on postural stability disturbance in healthy young adults (2016) Journal of Physical Therapy Science, 28 (2), pp. 530-534. DOI: 10.1589/jpts.28.530
25. Siriphorn, A., Chamonchant, D., Boonyong, S. The effects of vision on sit-to-stand movement (2015) Journal of Physical Therapy Science, 27 (1), pp. 83-86. DOI: 10.1589/jpts.27.83
26. Siriphorn, A., Chamonchant, D. Wii balance board exercise improves balance and lower limb muscle strength of overweight young adults (2015) Journal of Physical Therapy Science, 27 (1), pp. 41-46. DOI: 10.1589/jpts.27.41
27. Suriya-Amarit, D., Gaogasigam, C., Siriphorn, A., Boonyong, S. Effect of interferential current stimulation in management of hemiplegic shoulder pain (2014) Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 95 (8), pp. 1441-1446. DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2014.04.002
28. Siriphorn, A., Dunham, K.A., Chompoopong, S., Floyd, C.L. Postinjury administration of 17β-estradiol induces protection in the gray and white matter with associated functional recovery after cervical spinal cord injury in male rats (2012) Journal of Comparative Neurology, 520 (12), pp. 2630-2646. DOI: 10.1002/cne.23056
29. Dunham, K.A., Siriphorn, A., Chompoopong, S., Floyd, C.L. Characterization of a graded cervical hemicontusion spinal cord injury model in adult male rats (2010) Journal of Neurotrauma, 27 (11), pp. 2091-2106. DOI: 10.1089/neu.2010.1424
30. Siriphorn, A., Chompoopong, S., Floyd, C.L. 17β-Estradiol protects Schwann cells against H2O2-induced cytotoxicity and increases transplanted Schwann cell survival in a cervical hemicontusion spinal cord injury model (2010) Journal of Neurochemistry, 115 (4), pp. 864-872. DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-4159.2010.06770.x
31. Eksakulkla S, Siriphorn A, Chamonchant D. Five-times-sit-to-stand test time in adults with normal weight, overweight and obesity. Thai Journal of Physical Therapy [Internet]. 25Sep.2018 [cited 1Mar.2019];40(3):95-03. Available from: https://www.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/tjpt/article/view/147303
32. Siriphorn A, Chompoopong S, Tilokskulchai K. The neurite outgrowth measurement of dorsal root ganglia explants cultured on estrogen and schwann cell-conditioned medium by using image analysis. Siriraj Med J 2009;61(3):130-134.

Conference Papers

1. Konphet N, Siriphorn A. Test-retest reliability of wireless surface electromyography during double-leg and single-leg stance in the individuals with chronic ankle instability. Proceedings of International Physical Therapy Research Symposium 2022, June 9, 2022, Thammasat University, Pathumthanee, Thailand; 2021. p.88-101.
2. Laorungreungchai S, Siriphorn A. Reliability of the virtual reality combined with Balance Error Scoring
3. System in individuals with chronic ankle instability. Proceedings of International Physical Therapy Research Symposium 2022, June 9, 2022, Thammasat University, Pathumthanee, Thailand; 2021. p.77-87.
4. Nualyong T, Siriphorn A. Reliability and validity of the figure of eight walk test with and without dual-task in older adults. Proceedings of International Physical Therapy Research Symposium 2021, June 2, 2021, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand; 2021. p.186-195.
5. Pinvanichkul C, Siriphorn A. Validity and reliability of smart band (mi band 4) in counting steps of older adults. Proceedings of International Physical Therapy Research Symposium 2021, June 2, 2021, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand; 2021. p.108-114.
6. Aphiphaksakul P, Siriphorn A. Reliability of Function in Sitting test in community-dwelling person with chronic stroke. Proceedings of International Physical Therapy Research Symposium 2021, June 2, 2021, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand; 2021. p.55-60.
7. Saraboon C, Siriphorn A. Reliability of short physical performance battery in cancer patients undergoing Taxane-based chemotherapy. Proceedings of the International Physical Therapy Symposium 2020. 4 June 2020; Faculty of Physical Therapy, Mahidol University, Nakornpathom, Thailand; 2020.
8. Roongbenjawan N, Siriphorn A. Accuracy of the modified 30-second chair-stand test with visual and somatosensory perturbations for predicting fall risk in older adults: A pilot study. Proceedings of the national academic conference “Mind-Movement Sciences into 2020: Office Workers’ Wellness” 20-22 December 2018; St. Louis College Bangkok; 2018. p.42-52.
9. Oungphalachai T, Siriphorn A. The effects of leg lifting training using a lower body position visual feedback device on balance in elderly: a pilot study. Proceedings of the 3rd NIRC, the 45th National and 8th International Graduate Research Conference. 2017 December 2-3; Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand; 2017. p.28-36.
10. Phattharasupharerk S, Purepong N, Siriphorn A. Inter- and intra-rater reliability of the Back Range of Motion Instrument (BROM II) for measuring lumbar mobility in persons with sedentary lifestyle. In: Yoopat P, et al, eds. Proceedings of the RSU International Research Conference 2017. 2017 April 28; Rangsit University, Pathumthani, Thailand; 2017. p.35-44.
11. Mathurapongsakul P, Siriphorn A. Reliability and concurrent validity of the four square step test on foam surface. In: Janvanichyanont U, ed. Proceedings of the 5th National and International conference HCU’s 25th Anniversary. 2017 May 26; Huachiew Chalermprakiet University, Samutprakarn, Thailand; 2017. p.713-721.
12. Khumsapsiri N, Siriphorn A. Reliability of Fullerton Advance Balance (FAB) scale in individuals with stroke. In: Ilić V, et al, eds. Proceedings of international conference: the Public Health Conference 2017, 2017 July 5-7; Bangkok, Thailand; 2017. p.96-100.