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I am Arunrat Srithawong, a lecturer in Physical Therapy at the University of Phayao, Thailand. My academic interests center on geriatric rehabilitation, with specialized expertise in cardiopulmonary function and exercise-based interventions for older adults. My research focuses on functional fitness, autonomic regulation, vascular aging, and fall prevention strategies among community-dwelling older adults and individuals with chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and post-COVID-19 complications. I have co-authored several peer-reviewed articles published in international journals and remain actively engaged in research that translates into meaningful clinical practice and community health initiatives. My overarching goal is to integrate scientific evidence into real-world physical therapy to promote the health, independence, and quality of life of the aging population.

Education

2012-2014

Master of Science Program in Medical Physiology

Khon Kaen University
2007-2011

Bachelor of Science (Physical Therapy)

Naresuan University

Research main interests

Phyisical activity and exercise Cardiovascular Geriatrics

Published papers

Amput P, Srithawong A, Maharan S, Poncumhak P, Phrompao P. Measuring the Impact of COVID-19 on Young Adult Functional Capacity: A Comparative Study of Walking and Step Endurance Tests. Physical Education Theory and Methodology. 2025;25(1):77–84.

Poncumhak P, Amput P, Sangkarit N, Promsrisuk T, Srithawong A. Correction: Predictive Ability of the 2-Minute Step Test for Functional Fitness in Older Individuals with Hypertension. Annals of Geriatric Medicine and Research. 2024;28(4):491.

Sangkarit N, Tapanya W, Srithawong A, Amput P, Suwannakul B. Predicting Age of Independent Walking in Preterm Infants: A Longitudinal Study Using Neonatal Characteristics and Motor Development Variables. Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine. 2024;48(1):65–74.

Srithawong A, Poncumhak P, Promsrisuk T, Amput P. Cut-off values of one-minute sit-to-stand test for determining physical performance in mild-post-COVID-19 individuals. Can J Respir Ther. 2024;60:143-151.

Muangritdech, N., Promsrisuk, T., Kongsui, R., Sriraksa, N., Thongrong, S., & Srithawong, A. (2023). Exploring the Impact of Combined Thai Yoga and Elastic Band Exercise on Physical Fitness and Exercise Capacity in Older Patients with Type 2 Diabetes. Physical Education Theory and Methodology, 23(6), 894–901.

Poncumhak P, Srithawong A, Duangsanjun W, Amput P. Comparison of the ability of static and dynamic balance tests to determine the risk of falls among older community-dwelling individuals. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology. 2023;8(2):43.

Promsrisuk T, Boonla O, Kongsui R, Sriraksa N, Thongrong S, Srithawong A. Oxidative stress associated with impaired autonomic control and severity of lung function in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients. J Exerc Rehabil. 2023;19(1):75–84. doi:10.12965/jer.2244586.293.

Promsrisuk T, Kongsui R, Sriraksa N, Boonla O, Srithawong A. Elastic band resistance combined with modified Thai yoga exercise to alleviate oxidative stress and airway inflammation in type 2 diabetes mellitus. Journal of Exercise Rehabilitation. 2023;19(2):114.

Poncumhak P, Amput P, Sangkarit N, Promsrisuk T, Srithawong A. Predictive ability of the 2-minute step test for functional fitness in older individuals with hypertension. Annals of Geriatric Medicine and Research. 2023;27(3):228.

Promsrisuk T, Kongsui R, Sriraksa N, Srithawong A. The Effects of Breathing Exercise Combined with Thai Yoga on Heart Rate Variability in Elderly Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients. Journal of Exercise Physiology Online. 2023;26(1).

Srithawong A, Poncumhak P, Manoy P, Kumfu S, Promsrisuk T. The optimal cutoff score of the 2-min step test and its association with physical fitness in type 2 diabetes mellitus. Journal of Exercise Rehabilitation. 2022;18(3):214.

Ladawan S, Sungkamanee S, Maharan S, Amput P, Srithawong A. Effects of a 4-movement Qigong exercise on cognitive function and physical performance in elderly women. Journal of Physical Education and Sport. 2022;22(2):495–502.

Promsrisuk T, Kongsui R, Sriraksa N, Srithawong A, Nabheerong P. Oxygen Pulse at Anaerobic Threshold and Maximal Exercise and Their Correlation with Age, Weight, Height, and Pulmonary Function in Healthy Thais. Journal of Exercise Physiology Online. 2022;25(4).

Poncumhak P, Srithawong A, Duangsanjun W. Validation of the circular tandem walk test and optimal cutoff score to determine the risk of falls in active community-dwelling older adults. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity. 2021;30(5):799–805.

Khamsuk K, Boonla O, Prasertsri P, Srithawong A. Diaphragmatic Breathing Control to Alleviate Blood Pressure and Improve Heart Rate Variability in Overweight and Obese Adolescents. Journal of Exercise Physiology Online. 2021;24(5).

Amput P, Wongphon S, Srithawong A, Konsanit S, Naravejsakul K. The Correlation among 2-Minute Step Test, Time Up and Go Test, and Sit to Stand Test in Phayao Hypertensive Older Adults. Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand. 2021;104(10).

Boonla O, Prasertsri P, Srithawong A. Inspiratory muscle training improves thoracic expansion and six-minute walking distance in female subjects with inspiratory muscle weakness. Journal of Physiological and Biomedical Sciences. 2019;32(1):5–10.

Srithawong A, Duangsanjun W, Sittitan M, Poncumhak P. The Optimal Cut-Off Score of the Dynamic Balance Test for Predict Risk of Falls in Community-Dwelling Older Adults. Srinagarind Medical Journal. 2018;33(4):334–338.

Puttipong Poncumhak, Maitip Sittitan, Arunrat Srithawong. The development of simple screening tool for predict risk of falls in Thai community-dwelling elderly. J Med Assoc Thai. 2016;99(8):956–962.

Poncumhak P, Suwannakul B, Srithawong A. Validity of five times sit to stand test for the evaluation of risk of fall in community-dwelling older adults. Bull Chiang Mai Assoc Med Sci. 2016;49(2):236.

Poncumhak P, Sittitan M, Srithawong A, Charoenruang K, Romjit J. Inter tester reliability and validity of the three times stand and walk test (TTSW) in healthy adolescent. Thai J Phys Ther. 2015;37(37):91–99.