Cristina Flor Rufino

Cristina Flor Rufino is a Lecturer in the Faculty of Physiotherapy at the University of Valencia, Spain, where she is actively involved in research and teaching within the Department of Physiotherapy. She is a member of the CLIDET research group, focusing on clinimetry and technological development in therapeutic exercise.

Education:

• PhD in Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, 2022

Her research primarily centers on improving functional outcomes in older adults, particularly those with sarcopenia. Her doctoral work investigated the impact of high-intensity strength training programs on clinical, functional, and imaging biomarkers in community-dwelling elderly women. This aligns with broader interests in exercise-based interventions, rehabilitation technologies, and objective measurement tools in physiotherapy practice.

Although no peer-reviewed articles are listed in the provided text, her research direction suggests strong engagement with geriatric physiotherapy, exercise science, and innovative assessment methodologies. Her work contributes to evidence-based practice in aging and rehabilitation.

Scientific Awards:

• No awards mentioned in the provided text.

There is no information available about student supervision, grants, or external funding. However, her doctoral supervision was conducted under Dr. Francisco Martínez-Arnau and Dr. Pilar Pérez Ros, indicating mentorship within a recognized research environment.

Laboratories and Research Teams:

• CLIDET – Clinimetry and Technological Development in Therapeutic Exercise, University of Valencia