Alberto Rubio Peirotén

Alberto Rubio Peirotén serves as a Professor in the Department of Physiotherapy within the Faculty of Health Sciences at San Jorge University. A full-time faculty member since 2012, he teaches courses including Physiotherapy in Clinical Specialties I and II.

His academic credentials are extensive:

• Diploma in Physiotherapy, University of Zaragoza (2009)
• Bachelor's Degree in Physiotherapy, University of Salamanca (2019)
• Master's in Research in Health Sciences, San Jorge University (2015)
• Doctorate in Health Sciences, San Jorge University (2022)

Rubio Peirotén's primary research interests lie at the intersection of biomechanics and sports physiotherapy. Key areas include:

• Biomechanics of human locomotion
• Connective tissue morphology and its impact on lower limb stiffness
• Assessment of running power
• Sports injury prevention
• Chronic pain assessment
• Musculoskeletal rehabilitation

His work is conducted within the UNLOC (Unlimited Locomotion) research group, aiming to optimize athletic performance and prevent injuries through advanced biomechanical analysis.

He has been honored with a Research Sexenio, a prestigious Spanish national research award. His scholarly contributions extend to directing numerous theses and final-year projects on sports rehabilitation and chronic pain management.

Prior to his academic appointment, Rubio Peirotén gained practical clinical experience as a physiotherapist at HOMSA from 2010 to 2013, which underpins his applied research approach.