Sandra Amado
Name:
Sandra Cristina Fernandes Amado
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Academic Degrees:
- PhD in Human Kinetics, Faculty of Human Kinetics, University of Lisbon
- Master in Human Kinetics – Physiotherapy Sciences, Faculty of Human Kinetics, University of Lisbon
- Degree in Physiotherapy, Coimbra University
Current Position:
- Collaborator at Health Research Unit - UIS, School of Health, Polytechnic Institute of Leira.
- Assistant Professor at School of Health, Polytechnic Institute of Leiria.
- Coordinator of the Bachelor of Physiotherapy at School of Health, Polytechnic Institute of Leiria.
Lecturing Activities:
- Physiotherapy fundamentals;
- Applied Research and Monograph;
- Clinical practice
Research Interests:
- Animal and human movement biomechanics including analysis of mechanical load of the musculoskeletal system;
- Study of underlying mechanisms of peripheral nerve injury and regeneration in rat model and the role of active and passive exercise on nerve regeneration and functional recovery;
- Development of experimental tools to study specific health conditions and neuromuscular changes;
- Clinical trials for rehabilitation programs.
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