Rita Fernandes

Name:
Rita Fernandes
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Academic Degrees:
- PhD in Human Kinetics, speciality in Biomechanics
- Master in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
- Degree in Physiotherapy
Current Position:
- Lecturer at School of Health Sciences, Institute Polytechnic of Setubal
Thesis title:
Biomechanics of the trunk and lower limbs during gait in individuals with and without chronic low back pain
Lecturing activities:
- Human Movement Sciences
- Movement Rehabilitation
- Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
Research Interests:
- Three-dimensional modeling of trunk.
- Locomotion and other daily living activities biomechanical patterns in Chronic Low Back Pain Patients.
- Biomechanical prognostic factors for function and pain levels in Chronic Low Back Patients.
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