Pei-Tzu Wu, PT, PhD, CCS
Fall 1980 - Fall 2120
Professor I
Current Position
Position: Curriculum Coordinator, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program - CA
Position: DPT CA Core Faculty
Biography
Dr. Wu is a distinguished educator, researcher, and licensed physical therapist with a wealth of experience in academia and clinical practice. In addition to holding a Doctor of Philosophy in Kinesiology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a Master of Science in Exercise Science from George Washington University, Dr. Wu completed her post-doctoral training at the University of California – Los Angeles. She has cultivated a diverse and comprehensive academic background.
Currently serving as an Associate Professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Southern California University of Health Sciences, Dr. Wu brings expertise and dedication to her role. Previously, she held various teaching positions, including Assistant Professor and Adjunct Faculty roles at Pacific University in Oregon, as well as a Lecturer position at the University of California - Los Angeles.
Dr. Wu has made significant contributions to the field through her clinical work, having served as an acute care Physical Therapist at Oregon Health and Science University. She also holds a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist designation in Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy.
Her research contributions are notable, with multiple peer-reviewed publications focusing on acute care physical therapy, cardiovascular disease risk, and metabolic syndromes. Dr. Wu's commitment to excellence in education, research, and clinical practice continues to drive significant advancements in the physical therapy profession.
Degrees
2013
Ph.D., Kinesiology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, Illinois, United States
Professional Licensures (Healthcare)
Physical Therapist, Oregon, United States, Active, 2018, March 2026
Certifications (Healthcare)
American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties, APTA Specialist Certification, Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Specialty, CP220028, 2022-07-01, 2032-06-30
Post-Graduate Training
Type: Post-Doctorate, University of California - Los Angeles, Post-Doctorate, June 2013, January 2017
Scholarly Contributions and Creative Productions
Journal Article
Completed/Published
Miner, Daniel, Kellen Smith, Pei- T. Wu, Justin H. Price, Daniele Piscitelli, and Kevin Chui. 2023. “Pragmatic Approach to Mobilizing Individuals with Critical Illness Due to COVID-19: Clinical Perspective,” 1–9.
Lin, Jia- R., Pei- T. Wu, Wen- L. Wu, Yu- K. Chang, and I- H. Chu. 2022. “The Psychophysiological Profile and Cardiac Autonomic Reactivity in Long-Term Female Yoga Practitioners: A Comparison with Runners and Sedentary Individuals” 19.
Chu, I- H., Pei- T. Wu, Wen- L. Wu, Hsiang- C. Yu, Tzu- C. Yu, and Yu- K. Chang. 2021. “Affective Responses during High-Intensity Interval Exercise Compared with Moderate-Intensity Continuous Exercise in Inactive Women” 18.
Chu, I- H., Yu- L. Chen, Pei- T. Wu, Wen- L. Wu, and Lan- Y. Guo. 2021. “The Associations between Self-Determined Motivation, Multidimensional Self-Efficacy, and Device-Measured Physical Activity” 18.
Yu, Tzu- C., C H. Chiang, Pei- T. Wu, Wen- L. Wu, and I- H. Chu. 2020. “Effects of Exergames on Physical Fitness in Middle-Aged and Older Adults in Taiwan” 17.
Jeong, Jin H., Annabel Biruete, Emily J. Tomayko, Pei T. Wu, Peter Fitschen, Hae R. Chung, Mohamad Ali, et al. 2019. “Results from the Randomized Controlled IHOPE Trial Suggest No Effects of Oral Protein Supplementation and Exercise Training on Physical Function in Hemodialysis Patients” 96:777–86.
Tuzovic, Mirela, Pei- T. Wu, Samuel Kianmahd, and Kim- L. Nguyen. 2018. “Natural History of Myocardial Deformation in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults Exposed to Anthracyclines: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis” 35:922–34.
Wu, Pei T., David E. Segovia, Cathy C C. Lee, and Kim- L. Nguyen. 2018. “Consistency of Continuous Ambulatory Interstitial Glucose Monitoring Sensors” 8.
Chen, Joseph J J., Pei- T. Wu, Holly R. Middlekauff, and Kim- L. Nguyen. 2017. “Aerobic Exercise in Anthracycline-Induced Cardiotoxicity: A Systematic Review of Current Evidence and Future Directions” 312:H213–22.
Chung, Hae R., Mayand Vakil, Michael Munroe, Alay Parikh, Benja M. Meador, Pei T. Wu, Jin H. Jeong, Jeffrey A. Woods, Kenneth R. Wilund, and Marni D. Boppart. 2016. “The Impact of Exercise on Statin-Associated Skeletal Muscle Myopathy” 11:e0168065.
Jeong, Jin H., Pei- T. Wu, Brandon M. Kistler, Peter J. Fitschen, Annabel G. Biruete, Sh A. Phillips, Mohamed M M. Ali, Bo Fernhall, and Kenneth R. Wilund. 2015. “The Presence and Impact of Diastolic Dysfunction on Physical Function and Body Composition in Hemodialysis Patients” 28:739–47.
Wu, Pei- T., Peter J. Fitschen, Brandon M. Kistler, Jin H. Jeong, Hae R. Chung, Michael Aviram, Sh A. Phillips, Bo Fernhall, and Kenneth R. Wilund. 2015. “Effects of Pomegranate Extract Supplementation on Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Physical Function in Hemodialysis Patients” 18:941–49.
Kistler, Brandon M., Jin Hee Jeong, Pei-Tzu Wu, Peter J. Fitschen, Annabel Biruete, Bo Fernhall, and Kenneth R. Wilund. 2015. “Sex Differences in the Relationship Between Arterial Stiffness and Physical Fitness in Maintenance Hemodialysis Patients: 1503 Board #296 May 28, 8: 00 AM - 9: 30 AM.” Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 47.
Roberts, Christian K., Pei-Tzu Wu, and R. James Barnard. 2015. “Effects of Diet on Insulin Sensitivity in an Animal Model of Metabolic Syndrome: 578 May 27, 2: 45 PM - 3: 00 PM.” Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 47.
Wu, Pei-Tzu, Michael Katiraie, Siddhartha S. Angadi, Michael K. Chronley, Kimberly I. Pham, Joseph J. Chen, Antonio A. Henry, et al. 2015. “Effects of Resistance Training and Cessation Therapy on Fitness and Cardiovascular Health in Young Smokers: 608 Board #4 May 27, 2: 00 PM - 3: 30 PM.” Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 47.
Wu, Pei- T., Wen- L. Wu, and I- H. Chu. 2015. “Energy Expenditure and Intensity in Healthy Young Adults during Exergaming” 39:556–61.
Fitschen, P J., B M. Kistler, J H. Jeong, H R. Chung, P T. Wu, M J. Walsh, and K R. Wilund. 2014. “Perceptual Effects and Efficacy of Intermittent or Continuous Blood Flow Restriction Resistance Training.” Clinical Physiology and Functional Imaging 34:356–63.
Yan, Huimin, Sushant M. Ranadive, Kevin S. Heffernan, Abbi D. Lane, Rebecca M. Kappus, Marc D. Cook, Pei- T. Wu, et al. 2014. “Hemodynamic and Arterial Stiffness Differences between African-Americans and Caucasians after Maximal Exercise” 306:H60-8.
Lane, Abbi D., Pei- T. Wu, Brandon Kistler, Peter Fitschen, Emily Tomayko, Jin- H. Jeong, Hae R. Chung, et al. 2013. “Arterial Stiffness and Walk Time in Patients with End-Stage Renal Disease” 37:142–50.
Wilund, Kenneth R., Emily J. Tomayko, Pei- T. Wu, Hae Ryong Chung, Srikanth Vallurupalli, Batlagundu Lakshminarayanan, and Bo Fernhall. 2010. “Intradialytic Exercise Training Reduces Oxidative Stress and Epicardial Fat: A Pilot Study” 25:2695–2701.
Poster Presentation
Completed/Published
Wu, Pei-Tzu, and Rebecca A. Reisch. 2024. “The Relationship between Admissions Variables, Academic Performance, and NPTE Scores in a DPT Program.” APTA Combined Sections Meeting. February.
Lin, Jia-Ru, Pei-Tzu Wu, Wen-Lan Wu, Yu-Kai Chang, and I-Hua Chu. 2023. “The Cardiac Autonomic Reactivity in Long-Term Female Yoga Practitioners: A Comparison with Runners and Sedentary Individuals.” APTA Oregon 2023 Annual Conference. March.
Lin, Jia-Ru, Pei-Tzu Wu, Wen-Lan Wu, Yu-Kai Chang, and I-Hua Chu. 2022. “The Cardiac Autonomic Reactivity in Long-Term Female Yoga Practitioners: A Comparison with Runners and Sedentary Individuals.” AHA Scientific Sessions. November.
Ch, Iftikhar A., Ahmad Usmani, Pei-Tzu Wu, Raja Ullah, Abdul Qadar, Mashal Tahirkheli, Hunter Weitzel, et al. 2019. “Three Months of Dual Antiplatelet Therapy Is Optimal Time for Mortality and Morbidity Benefit Post Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting - Results of an In-Depth, Retrospective Review of a Large Series of Patients from a Single Center.” AHA Scientific Sessions. November.
Ch, Iftikhar A., Naeem Tahirkheli, Pei-Tzu Wu, Abdul Qadar, Ahmad Usmani, Raja Ullah, and Hunter Weitzel. 2019. “Impact of Dual Anti-Platelet Therapy in Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Patients on Graft Outcomes and Mortality.” Annual Scientific Meeting and Scientific Sessions of the American Heart Association on Vascular Discovery. May.
Ch, Iftikhar A., Naeem Tahirkheli, Ahmad Usmani, Raja Ullah, Hunter Weitzel, Abul Qadar, Bukhtaram Ananya, Aldon Whitehead, and Pei-Tzu Wu. 2019. “Efficacy of Dual Antiplatelet Therapy in Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome.” Annual Scientific Meeting and Scientific Sessions of the American Heart Association on Vascular Discovery. May.
Ch, Iftikhar A., Naeem Tahirkheli, Faisal Latif, Ahmad Usmani, Mashal Tahirkheli, Faris Amil, Sabrina Chaudry, et al. 2019. “Efficacy of Dual Anti-Platelet Therapy in Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Patients With Stable Ischemic Heart Disease.” American College of Cardiology’s 68th Annual Scientific Session. March.
Jeong, Jinhee, Pei-Tzu Wu, Annabel Biruete, Brandon Kistler, Peter Fitschen, Hae Chung, Emily Tomayko, Bo Fernhall, and Ken Wilund. 2018. “The Effect of Intradialytic Exercise Training on Cardiac and Arterial Health in Hemodialysis Patients.” American College of Sports Medicine and World Congress 2018 Annual Meeting. May.
Jeong, Jin Hee, Pei-Tzu Wu, Annabel Biruete, Brandon Kistler, Bo Fernhall, and Kenneth Wilund. 2016. “The Interplay between Arterial Functional and Structural Alteration and Their Contribution to Cardiac Abnormalities in Hemodialysis Patients
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Biruete, Annabel, Peter Fitschen, Jin Hee Jeong, Pei-Tzu Wu, Emily Tomayko, and Ken Wilund. 2016. “Intradialytic Protein Supplementation Increases Protein Intake in Older, but Not Younger, Hemodialysis Patients and Is Associated with Improved Hip Bone Mineral Density. .” Kidney Week.
Wu, Pei-Tzu, Michael Chronley, Joseph Chen, Daniel Croymans, Cathy Lee, and Christian Roberts. 2016. “Associations Between Strength Fitness, Body Composition and the Determinants of Glycemic Control in Overweight/Obese Individuals.” American College of Sports Medicine and World Congress.
Wu, Pei-Tzu, Michael Katiraie, Siddhartha Angadi, Michael Chronley, Kimberly Pham, Joseph Chen, Dephne Wong, et al. 2015. “Effects of Resistance Training and Cessation Therapy on Fitness and Cardiovascular Health in Young Smokers.” Annual Translational Nicotine Research Group Symposium.
Wu, Pei-Tzu, Siddhartha Angadi, Valerie Ruelas, Brenda Manzanarez, David Segovia, Tammy Phung, Daphne Wong, et al. 2015. “The Effect of Immigration Status on Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Aerobic Fitness Levels in Foreign-Born and U.S.-Born Mexicans in East Los Angeles.” Centers for Population Health and Health Disparities National Conference.
Chung, Hae Ryong, Pei-Tzu Wu, Peter Fitschen, Brandon Kistler, Hyun Woo Park, Jin Hee Jeong, Kenneth Wilund, Jeffery Wood, and Marni Boppart. 2015. “The Impact of Physical Activity on Statin-Associated Skeletal Muscle Myopathy.” American College of Sports Medicine and World Congress.
Jeong, Jin Hee, Peter Fitschen, Brandon Kistler, Annabel Biruete, Pei-Tzu Wu, Hae Ryong Chung, Bo Fernhall, and Kenneth Wilund. 2015. “Relationship between Physical Function and Psychosocial Variables in Renal Failure Patients on Maintenance Hemodialysis Treatment.” American College of Sports Medicine and World Congress.
Professional Membership
Spring 2024 - Fall 2024
American Physical Therapy Association, August 2021
