Asst.Prof.Puttipong Poncumhak
Lecturer
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054-466-666
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puttipong.po@up.ac.th
Work Address
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คณะสหเวชศาสตร์ มหาวิทยาลัยพะเยา เลขที่ 19 หมู่ 2 ถนนพหลโยธิน ตำบลแม่กา อำเภอเมือง จังหวัดพะเยา 56000 โทรศัพท์ 0-5446-6666 ต่อ 8979 โทรสาร 0-5446-6697 e-mail: puttipong.po@up.ac.th School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Phayao 19 Moo 2, Mae ka, Muang, Phayao, Thailand 56000 Phone: 0-5446-6666 to 8979 Fax: 0-5446-6697 e-mail: puttipong.po@up.ac.th
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about us
I am Assistant Professor Puttipong Poncumhak (P.T., Ph.D.), currently serving as the Dean of the School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Phayao, for the 2023–2027 term. I am also a lecturer in the Physical Therapy Program, where I specialize in teaching neurological physical therapy. My academic and research interests primarily focus on physical therapy for older adults, particularly in assessing physical performance and developing community-based screening models for fall risk. Currently, I am especially interested in investigating how mild cognitive impairment (MCI) affects physical function and body composition in this population.
Education
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2018-2022
ปรด.(วิทยาศาสตร์การเคลื่อนไหวของมนุษย์) PhD. (Human Movement Sciences) [20 th, The Royal Golden Jubilee Ph.D. Programme (RGJ)]
คณะเทคนิคการแพทย์ มหาวิทยาลัยขอนแก่น Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Khon Kaen University, Thailand
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2010-2012
วท.ม. (กายภาพบำบัด) MSc. (Physical Therapy)
คณะเทคนิคการแพทย์ มหาวิทยาลัยขอนแก่น Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Khon Kaen University, Thailand
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2003-2007
วท.บ. (กายภาพบำบัด) BSc. (Physical Therapy)
คณะเทคนิคการแพทย์ มหาวิทยาลัยขอนแก่น Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Khon Kaen University, Thailand
Research main interests
Published papers
Poncumhak P, Srithawong A and 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. J Aging Phys Act 2021: 1-7. 20211213.
Srithawong, A., Poncumhak, P., Manoy, P., Kumfu, S., Promsrisuk, T., Prasertsri, P., & Boonla, O. The optimal cutoff score of the 2-min step test and its association with physical fitness in type 2 diabetes mellitus. J Exerc Rehabil, 2022; 18(3), 214–221. https://doi.org/10.12965/jer.2244232.116 [Scopus, Q2]
Poncumhak P, Phadungkit S, Chokphukiao P, Intaruk R, Amatachaya P, Amatachaya S. Validity and feasibility of using a seated push-up test among community-dwelling older adults. Hong Kong Physiother 2022, 42 (2); 125-136.
Kumfu S, Poncumhak P. The predictive ability of the three times stand and walk test to determine frailty and its association with fear of falling, cognitive function in community-dwelling older adults. Ann Geriatr Med Res 2022; 26(4): 316-322.
Poncumhak P, Wiyanad A, Siriyakul C, et al. Validity and feasibility of a seated push-up test to indicate skeletal muscle mass in well-functioning older adults. Physiother Theory Pract 2023, 39(3): 623-630. DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2021.2023931.
Chokphukiao P, Poncumhak P, Thaweewannakij T, Intaruk R, Amatachaya S. Seated push-up tests: Reliable and valid measures for older individuals when used by primary healthcare providers [published online ahead of print, 2023 Feb 23]. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2023;10.3233/BMR-220040. doi:10.3233/BMR-220040 [Scopus, Q2]
Maharan S, Sungkamanee S, Tapanya W, Srithawong A, Poncumhak P, Amput P, Sangkarit N, Hongluek C, Ladawan S. Short-Term Effects of Home-Based Isometric Quadriceps Exercise Alleviated Pain and Improved Quality of Life in Elderly People with Dominant Symptomatic Pain of Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Control Trial. J Exerc Physiol online 2023; 26 (2): 14-26.
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. J Funct Morphol Kinesiol 2023, 8(2), 43.
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. Ann Geriatr Med Res 2023, 27(3), 228-234.
Tapanya W, Maharan S, Sangkarit N, Poncumhak P, Konsanit S. Using a Standing Heel-Rise Test as a Predictor of Ankle Muscle Strength in the Elderly. Sports. 2023; 11(8):146.
Amatachaya, S., Chokphukiao, P., Poncumhak, P., Intaruk, R., Thaweewannakij, T., & Amatachaya, P. Determination of Body Composition in Community-Dwelling Older Adults with and Without Sarcopenia Using Data from Practical Measures. J Aging Phys Act. 2023; 32(1), 114–123.
Chokphukiao P, Poncumhak P, Intaruk R, Thaweewannakij T, Somboonporn C, Amatachaya S. The Use of Practical Measures to Determine Body Composition of Older People. Malays J Med Sci. 2023 Oct;30(5):129-143. [Scopus, Q3]
Duangsanjun W, Poncumhak P. Use of the walking and turning test to accurately discriminate between independently ambulatory community-dwelling older Thai adults with and without a history of falls: a retrospective diagnostic study. BMJ Open 2024;14: e089944.
Duangsanjun W., Poncumhak P. & Namwong W. Optimal cutoff score of the circular tandem walk test for determining the risk of falls in older community-dwelling individuals with type 2 diabetes. Sci Rep 14, 27151 (2024).
Buddhisa S, Prakobkaew N, Prasertsri P, Boonpitak S, Poncumhak P, Boonla O. Square-Stepping HIIT Combined with Phyllanthus amarus Supplementation Alleviates Fasting Blood Glucose and Oxidative Stress in Overweight and Obese Individuals. Physical Activity and Health. 2025; 9(1).
Amput P, Srithawong A, Maharan S, Poncumhak P, Phrompao P, Wongsaya E, et al. 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.
Kaewjoho C, Poncumhak P, Manoy P, Ladawan S, Khamnon N. Effect of Soft Surface Stepping Exercise on Physical Activity Among Community-Dwelling Elderly: Prospective a Randomized Controlled Trial. arm. 2025;49(2):91-103.