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María Jesús Martínez Beltrán is an Adjunct Professor at the School of Nursing and Physiotherapy San Juan de Dios, Pontifical University of Comillas. She holds a Doctorate in Biomedicine and Health Sciences from Universidad Europea de Madrid and has been teaching since 2012, specializing in Physiotherapy, Biomechanics, and Palliative Care. Her research focuses on neuromuscular taping, manual lymphatic drainage, and biomechanical applications in physiotherapy. She has coordinated clinical practices and maintains a Level 2 research classification. Notable contributions include studies on whiplash rehabilitation using AI, aquatic therapy for intellectual disability patients, and biomechanical injury prevention in athletes. Education: Doctor in Biomedicine and Health Sciences, Universidad Europea de Madrid MSc in Applied Biomechanics, Pontifical University of Comillas Bachelor's and Diploma in Physiotherapy, Pontifical University of Comillas Research Interests: Transdisciplinary therapies, cervical spine biomechanics, sports injury prevention, AI in clinical prediction, and palliative care communication. She has published extensively in journals like PLoS One and presented at international conferences such as ESMAC and ISB. Professional Experience: Former Healthcare Director at Fisioterapia Novofisio S.L. (2004-2019) and currently active in academic roles including Master's coordination. Holds ANECA certifications for university-level teaching roles. Labs/Teams: Involved in interdisciplinary projects like the Sperantia.app mental health initiative and HOOPe oncology study. Collaborates with institutions such as the European Society of Movement Analysis and the International Society of Biomechanics.

• Neuromuscular Taping
• Manual Lymphatic Drainage
• Biomechanics Applied to Physiotherapy
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Néstor Pérez Mallada is a Professor at the Department of Physiotherapy in the School of Nursing and Physiotherapy San Juan de Dios at Universidad Pontificia Comillas. He holds a Doctorate in Biomedicine and Health Sciences from Universidad Europea de Madrid (2008) and additional master’s degrees in Health Law and Physiotherapy. His academic roles include former Head of Physiotherapy Studies (2009–2017), Director of the Master’s in Biomechanics Applied to Damage Assessment (2009–2020), and currently serves as Head of the Biomechanics Laboratory since 2024. His research focuses on clinical biomechanics, sports physiotherapy, and biomechanical instrumentation. He collaborates on injury prevention protocols for elite athletes, particularly in basketball and soccer, using advanced biomechanical tools. His work integrates hardware/software development, augmented reality in education, and precision measurement technologies in clinical, sports, and workplace settings. Key publications span knee injury biomechanics, diagnostic thermography, and goniometer validation. He advises on biomechanical laboratory management and maintains ties with industry for equipment development. Professional certifications include basketball coaching and manual lymphatic drainage expertise. His academic leadership emphasizes evidence-based practices and interdisciplinary innovation in healthcare education and clinical research.

• Clinical Biomechanics
• Sports Physiotherapy
• Functional Assessment
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Javier Martínez Gramage serves as Professor in the Department of Physiotherapy at Cardenal Herrera CEU University's Faculty of Health Sciences, Valencia. He concurrently holds leadership positions as Director of the Movement Analysis Laboratory (LIAMCEU) and the Abiode Chair focused on improving quality of life for youth with functional diversity, while also performing departmental secretary duties and digital outreach for academic programs. His research spans Clinical Biomechanics, Movement Analysis, and Sports Physiotherapy with significant contributions to Paralympic classification systems. Key projects include functional categorization of paratriathlon for Rio 2016 and pioneering investigations into sarcopenia interventions and musculoskeletal health technology applications. His work integrates robotic gait training with virtual reality for pediatric cerebral palsy rehabilitation and explores Kinesio Taping effects on myofascial pain. Professor Martínez Gramage has supervised multiple doctoral theses on neuromuscular activity during gait and running, while leading international research collaborations. His laboratory initiatives bridge clinical practice with technological innovation to address functional mobility challenges across diverse patient populations.

• Clinical Biomechanics
• Movement Analysis
• Sports Physiotherapy
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ELENA SÁNCHEZ JIMÉNEZ is a Lecturer at the College of Health Sciences, Universidad Católica de Ávila, Spain. She is affiliated with the SCVIF "Salud y Calidad de Vida" research group focused on physiotherapy interventions. Doctorate: Universidad de Sevilla (2017) Thesis: Effects of neuromuscular taping in clinical pain and musculoskeletal/visceral dysfunction Her research focuses on physiotherapeutic interventions for pain management, rehabilitation of musculoskeletal disorders, and visceral dysfunction. The SCVIF research group explores health quality improvement strategies through physiotherapy. Contact: elena.sanchez@ucavila.es

• Physiotherapy
• Pain Management
• Musculoskeletal Disorders
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Encarnación Aguilar Ferrandiz is a researcher affiliated with the Universidad de Granada's Department of Health Sciences. Her work focuses on clinical physiotherapy applications, particularly kinesio taping and vascular rehabilitation. PhD thesis: "Experimental clinical-functional study using two neuromuscular taping modalities in patients with progressive risk of venous insufficiency" (2012) Supervised by Dr. Adelaida María Castro Sánchez and Dr. Carmen Moreno Lorenzo Research spans physiotherapy interventions for circulatory disorders, emphasizing functional improvements through kinesio taping techniques. No available information on publications, awards, or advisory roles.

• Physiotherapy
• Sports Medicine
• Vascular Rehabilitation
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Javier Abián Vicén is affiliated with the University of Castilla-La Mancha under the Department of Physical Activity and Sports Sciences . He has been actively involved in research, collaboration, and thesis supervision since his doctoral work in 2008. Research Focus : Sports biomechanics, exercise physiology, caffeine ergogenics, youth and elderly athlete health, and physical education assessment. Collaborations : Frequently collaborates with researchers like Pablo Abián Vicén, Juan del Coso Garrigós, and Alfredo Bravo Sánchez. Advising : Supervised 7 theses, including topics on ankle instability, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and physical demands in sports. Directed studies at institutions such as Universidad Camilo José Cela and Universidad Politécnica de Madrid. Publication Trends : Over 2004–2025, he has explored spinal health in schoolchildren , caffeine effects on athletes , parental involvement in youth sports , and vibration training for elderly balance . His work spans journals like Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research and Archivos de Medicina del Deporte . Directed Theses Highlights : Rafael Sierra-Guzmán (2017): Chronic ankle instability and balance training. Carlos Puente Torres (2017): Physical and physiological aspects of basketball and caffeine use. Francisco Javier Díaz Lara (2016): Caffeine in combat sports. Fernando Martínez Sánchez (2015): Eccentric exercise adaptations in knee extensors. Pablo Abián Vicén (2015): Game structure and physiological parameters in badminton. Sebastián Truyols Domínguez (2013): Myofascial therapy for ankle sprains. María Bravo Aguilar (2013): Neuromuscular taping for foot pronation.

• Sports Science
• Biomechanics
• Exercise Physiology
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