Jorge Luis de Miranda Ribas

Jorge Luis de Miranda Ribas is a Coordinating Professor at the Escola Superior de Saúde do Politécnico do Porto (ESS), where he previously served as an Adjunct Professor until November 2023 and held an Extraordinary Service Commission as an Assistant Professor until May 2013. His academic focus includes teaching and research in Morphological Sciences, with a current emphasis on anatomy, human movement, spinal anatomy, and chronic low back pain. He has held management roles, including Subdirector of ESS from 2003 to 2007.

• Professional Background: Practicing physiotherapist since 1986, Principal Physiotherapist Technician at Hospital de São João (1988–2001), and founder/technical manager of 'Jorge Ribas Fisioterapeutas, Lda.' (since 1996) and 'Jorge Ribas-Porto Physio Center, Lda.' (since 2013).

His research interests bridge anatomical studies with clinical applications in movement disorders and spinal health. He maintains active involvement in private physiotherapy practice alongside his academic roles.