Short Bio

Physical Education and Sport Scientist specializing in Adapted Physical Activity, with an interdisciplinary research profile spanning motor neuroscience, motor behavior, and inclusion in physical education. My research examines the neurophysiological and biomechanical mechanisms underlying motor control, coordination, and locomotion, alongside the development and evaluation of evidence-based physical activity and inclusive physical education interventions that address the diverse motor and developmental needs of children. By integrating quantitative movement analysis with applied research, I aim to advance motor function, rehabilitation, and meaningful participation among individuals with disabilities across the lifespan.

Across research and practice, I integrate assessment, instructional design, planning, teaching, adaptation, and program evaluation. I also collaborate with professionals across education and healthcare to address individual needs and support meaningful participation.

Research Profile

Peer-reviewed output and scholarly activity

15

Peer-reviewed journal articles

14 indexed in JCR, 6 in Q1

76

Conference presentations

Including 6 invited talks

3

Research grants as PI or investigator

1 as PI, 2 as co-investigator or investigator

11

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Research Overview
My research centers on the assessment of movement and the design of evidence-based exercise and physical activity programs for people with disabilities and special educational needs, framed by the WHO International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). It addresses functions, activities and participation across the lifespan, from childhood motor development to neurological conditions and aging, and is organized in three lines of inquiry.

Research Lines

Principles of Kinesiology in Adapted Physical Activity

Biomechanical and motor-control analysis of gait, balance and movement variability in people with disabilities and older adults, using nonlinear dynamics, the uncontrolled manifold approach and wearable sensors to inform individualized exercise programs and fall prevention.

Gait Motor Variability Uncontrolled Manifold (UCM) Falls Prevention Pathological Gait Analysis Wearable Sensors
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Motor Neuroscience for Adapted Physical Activity

Neural control of movement and its modulation: transcutaneous spinal stimulation combined with locomotor training in people with spinal cord injury, spinal reflexes and neurophysiological biomarkers.

Transspinal Stimulation Neuromodulation Spinal Cord Injury Soleus H-Reflex Robot-Assisted Gait Training Neurophysiology
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Participation in Physical Activity

Assessment of motor competence in school-age children, inclusive physical education programs and attitudes toward peers with disabilities, occupational wellbeing of disability support staff.

Adapted Physical Education Inclusive Physical Education Motor Competence Disability Inclusion Attitudes Burnout
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