EWAN THOMAS

Ewan Thomas is an Associate Professor at the Department of Psychological, Pedagogical, Physical Exercise and Training Sciences, School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Palermo. His research focuses on exercise physiology, stretching and foam rolling mechanisms, postural control, and physical fitness assessment across age groups. He teaches courses on motor activity methodologies, functional evaluation, human morphology, and movement theory.

• Key Research Areas: Muscle adaptation, sports injury prevention, neuromuscular responses, health promotion through physical activity
• Current Projects: Investigating stretching’s glucose-lowering effects, machine learning in soccer injury prediction, and digital media for physical activity promotion

Scientific Contributions: Authored 40+ publications on stretching, foam rolling, and sports performance. His 2024 meta-analysis on stretching and blood glucose highlights non-pharmacological interventions. Recognized with the 2021 Young Investigator Award at the Italian Society of Experimental Biology.

Departmental Roles: Delegate for Sports Sciences Degree Courses, Digital Skills representative for the forTHEM Project, and PhD program faculty member in Health Promotion and Cognitive Sciences.