Marcio Dos Santos

Marcio Dos Santos is an Associate Professor at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) within the College of Rehabilitative Sciences. His expertise spans multiple domains in physical therapy, including Adult Rehabilitation, Neurological Rehabilitation, and Manual Therapy. He holds a PhD in Rehabilitation Science from the University of Kansas Medical Center and has contributed extensively to research in postural control, gait analysis, and precision grip force dynamics.

• Post-Doctorate in Movement Science/Motor Control, University of Illinois at Chicago
• Doctor of Philosophy in Rehabilitation Science, University of Kansas Medical Center
• Master of Science in Physiology, Campinas State University
• Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, Londrina State University

Dr. dos Santos' research focuses on understanding postural control and motor dynamics in clinical populations, such as those with diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and axial spondyloarthritis. His work bridges biomechanics and clinical practice, particularly in assessing disease impacts on mobility and developing interventions like the Nijmegen Falls Prevention Program for neurological patients.

His recent publications highlight interdisciplinary trends across Rheumatology, Biomechanics, and Public Health, including sex differences in treatment outcomes, autoimmune disease epidemiology, and falls prevention strategies. He actively mentors students at all academic levels while serving as a lab instructor for Gross Anatomy and Biophysical Agents at USAHS.

With over 50 peer-reviewed articles and experience as a peer reviewer for journals like Experimental Brain Research, Dr. dos Santos integrates clinical practice (orthopedic/neurological conditions) and academic leadership. His career includes roles as an Assistant Professor at Santa Catarina State University and University of Kansas Medical Center.