Rocio Navalon Alcañiz

Rocio Navalon Alcañiz serves as a researcher at the University of Murcia, Spain, actively contributing to the Ejercicio Físico y Rendimiento Humano (Physical Exercise and Human Performance) research group with expertise in exercise interventions for aging populations.

Her academic credentials include:

• Doctorate from University of Murcia (2020)

Navalon Alcañiz specializes in exercise physiology and geriatric functional assessment, with foundational work examining municipal exercise programs' impact on frailty reduction and mobility preservation in non-dependent elderly adults. Her methodology integrates community-based physical activity implementation with clinical functional capacity metrics.

Within the research ecosystem, she operates through the Ejercicio Físico y Rendimiento Humano group which investigates biomechanical, physiological, and sociological dimensions of human movement across lifespan stages, emphasizing practical applications in public health settings.