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
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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. No. 13. 19: 13.
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. No. 10. 18: 10.
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. No. 15. 18: 15.
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. No. 7. 17: 7.
Jeong, Jin H., Annabel Biruete, Emily J. Tomayko, 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. No. 3. 96: 3.
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. No. 7. 35: 7.
Wu, Pei T., David E. Segovia, Cathy C C. Lee, and Kim- L. Nguyen. 2018. Consistency of Continuous Ambulatory Interstitial Glucose Monitoring Sensors. No. 2. 8: 2.
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. No. 2. 312: 2.
Chung, Hae R., Mayand Vakil, Michael Munroe, et al. 2016. The Impact of Exercise on Statin-Associated Skeletal Muscle Myopathy. No. 12. 11: 12.
Jeong, Jin H., Pei- T. Wu, Brandon M. Kistler, et al. 2015. The Presence and Impact of Diastolic Dysfunction on Physical Function and Body Composition in Hemodialysis Patients. No. 6. 28: 6.
Wu, Pei- T., Peter J. Fitschen, Brandon M. Kistler, et al. 2015. Effects of Pomegranate Extract Supplementation on Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Physical Function in Hemodialysis Patients. No. 9. 18: 9.
Kistler, Brandon M., Jin Hee Jeong, Pei-Tzu Wu, et al. 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: 5S.
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: 5S.
Wu, Pei-Tzu, Michael Katiraie, Siddhartha S. Angadi, 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: 5S.
Wu, Pei- T., Wen- L. Wu, and I- H. Chu. 2015. Energy Expenditure and Intensity in Healthy Young Adults during Exergaming. No. 4. 39: 4.
Fitschen, P J., B M. Kistler, J H. Jeong, et al. 2014. “Perceptual Effects and Efficacy of Intermittent or Continuous Blood Flow Restriction Resistance Training.” Clinical Physiology and Functional Imaging 34: 5.
Yan, Huimin, Sushant M. Ranadive, Kevin S. Heffernan, et al. 2014. Hemodynamic and Arterial Stiffness Differences between African-Americans and Caucasians after Maximal Exercise. No. 1. 306: 1.
Lane, Abbi D., Pei- T. Wu, Brandon Kistler, et al. 2013. Arterial Stiffness and Walk Time in Patients with End-Stage Renal Disease. Nos. 2–3. 37: 2–3.
Wilund, Kenneth R., Emily J. Tomayko, Pei- T. Wu, et al. 2010. Intradialytic Exercise Training Reduces Oxidative Stress and Epicardial Fat: A Pilot Study. No. 8. 25: 8.
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.” In APTA Combined Sections Meeting. Boston, 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.” In APTA Oregon 2023 Annual Conference. Portland, OR, 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.” In AHA Scientific Sessions. American Heart Association, November.
Ch, Iftikhar A., Ahmad Usmani, Pei-Tzu Wu, 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.” In AHA Scientific Sessions. American Heart Association, November.
Ch, Iftikhar A., Naeem Tahirkheli, Pei-Tzu Wu, et al. 2019. “Impact of Dual Anti-Platelet Therapy in Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Patients on Graft Outcomes and Mortality.” In Annual Scientific Meeting and Scientific Sessions of the American Heart Association on Vascular Discovery. Boston, MA, May.
Ch, Iftikhar A., Naeem Tahirkheli, Ahmad Usmani, et al. 2019. “Efficacy of Dual Antiplatelet Therapy in Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome.” In Annual Scientific Meeting and Scientific Sessions of the American Heart Association on Vascular Discovery. Boston, MA, May.
Ch, Iftikhar A., Naeem Tahirkheli, Faisal Latif, et al. 2019. “Efficacy of Dual Anti-Platelet Therapy in Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Patients With Stable Ischemic Heart Disease.” In American College of Cardiology’s 68th Annual Scientific Session. New Orleans, LA, March.
Jeong, Jinhee, Pei-Tzu Wu, Annabel Biruete, et al. 2018. “The Effect of Intradialytic Exercise Training on Cardiac and Arterial Health in Hemodialysis Patients.” In American College of Sports Medicine and World Congress 2018 Annual Meeting. Minneapolis, MN, 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
.” In Kidney Week. American Society of Nephrology.
.” In Kidney Week. American Society of Nephrology.
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. .” In Kidney Week. American Society of Nephrology.
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.” In American College of Sports Medicine and World Congress. American College of Sports Medicine.
Wu, Pei-Tzu, Michael Katiraie, Siddhartha Angadi, et al. 2015. “Effects of Resistance Training and Cessation Therapy on Fitness and Cardiovascular Health in Young Smokers.” In Annual Translational Nicotine Research Group Symposium. Los Angeles, CA.
Wu, Pei-Tzu, Siddhartha Angadi, Valerie Ruelas, 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.” In Centers for Population Health and Health Disparities National Conference. Centers for Population Health and Health Disparities.
Chung, Hae Ryong, Pei-Tzu Wu, Peter Fitschen, et al. 2015. “The Impact of Physical Activity on Statin-Associated Skeletal Muscle Myopathy.” In American College of Sports Medicine and World Congress. American College of Sports Medicine.
Jeong, Jin Hee, Peter Fitschen, Brandon Kistler, et al. 2015. “Relationship between Physical Function and Psychosocial Variables in Renal Failure Patients on Maintenance Hemodialysis Treatment.” In American College of Sports Medicine and World Congress. American College of Sports Medicine.
Professional Membership
Spring 2024 - Fall 2024
American Physical Therapy Association, August 2021
