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Rita Fernandes

Rita Fernandes

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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.

Curriculum vitae:

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