PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
April 2022 to present: Physiotherapist at the “Montecatone Rehabilitation Institute” (MRI), Imola (BO) – Acute Spinal Unit – Robotics Gym
February 2022 to present: Physiotherapist at Healthcare Network Partners Italy SRL
July 2020 to January 2022: Physiotherapist at RSA Villa Maria, Chieti (CH);
From May 2015 to January
2022: Physiotherapist (neurological, orthopaedic and respiratory rehabilitation – outpatient and home-based) at the Don Orione Institute in Pescara;
From June 2015 to September 2015: Physiotherapist at ADI Coop. Sociale Horizon Services (Scafa Health District (PE));
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Academic Year 2022/2023 Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Sciences for Healthcare Professions LM/SNT2 – University of L’Aquila (Thesis: “The role of the Head of Healthcare Professions in the rehabilitation sector within third-level rehabilitation facilities”);
Academic Year 2018/2019 First-level Master’s in “Neurorehabilitation” – Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Biotechnology, Sapienza University of Rome (Thesis: “Correlation analysis between balance assessment scales and trunk function in patients with multiple sclerosis”;
Academic Year 2017/2018 Diploma in Osteopathy (DO) from the “Associazione Culturale Formazione e Innovazione in Movimento”, FNOI (Thesis: “The efficacy of the myofascial approach in osteopathic practice”;
Academic Year 2013/2014: Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy from the “G. D’Annunzio” University of Chieti (Thesis: “Manual therapeutic approach to spinal osteoarthritis”);
TRAINING COURSES
23–25 October 2025 9th Course on Surface EMG of the Lower Limb – Isabella Campanini, Andrea Merlo – SIAMOC
15–18 January 2024 EKSO Level I and II Certification – Dr Davide Proserpio, EKSO Bionics – Montecatone Rehabilitation Institute;
10 November 2023 Respiratory Physiotherapy at Montecatone – Montecatone Rehabilitation Institute;
1 October 2023 Theoretical and practical aspects of treating patients with various forms of ataxia – Monica Morelli – Montecatone Rehabilitation Institute;
11 May 2023 GRASSP Course – Paola Paglierani – Montecatone Rehabilitation Institute;
30 April 2023 Recovery, upper limb assessment and functional hand rehabilitation in patients with complete injury – Paola Paglierani, Silvia Olivi – Montecatone Rehabilitation Institute;
23 February 2023 Basic Life Support Defibrillation – IRC (Italian Resuscitation Council);
2 February 2023 Upper Limb Protocol – Paola Paglierani – Montecatone Rehabilitation Institute;
12 December 2022 Physiotherapy Management of Spinal Cord Injuries – ISCOS (The International Spinal Cord Society);
5 November 2022 Strength and Conditioning in Spinal Cord Injury – Physiopedia;
1 October 2022 – 31 December 2022 “Evidence-Based Practice”: tools and methods for professionals – Provider Forheuma – Prof. Tiziano Innocenti, Stefano Salvioli;
19 August 2022 “Introduction to Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis” – Coursera – Johns Hopkins University;
5–6 June 2021 “Reconceptualising spinal HVLA thrust manipulation in Physiotherapy [SM-1] Science & Basics (presented by Firas Mourad, Giacomo Rossettini and Mattia Salomon);
26–27 March 2021 “Manual Medicine and Neuroscience in Clinical Practice” – COME Collaboration Foundation – Quantum Italia 2021;
13 June 2020 “Fascial Full Basic Course” – Saveyourhands (led by Luigi Pianese);
18 May 2020 “Gait Analysis and Recovery in Hemiplegic Patients” – Neurocognitive Academy (led by Valerio Sarmati and Josè Miguel Ibarra Cruz);
5 May 2020 “Peripheral Vestibular Hypofunction: CPG Set into Action”. Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy;
28–29–30 November and 1 December 2019 Neuromuscular Taping (NMT Institute). David J. Blow;
9–10 November 2019 “TMJ and Related Systems, Postural Imprint”, Formative Zone (Dr Irma Bencivenga);
15–16 June 2019 “TMJ and Associated Systems”, Formative Zone (led by Dr Marco Bergamini D.O.);
16 December 2018 Elasto Taping Course (neuromuscular taping). (Physioprogram);
15 December 2017 Comprehensive course in structural, craniosacral and visceral osteopathy (Fascial Techniques, BLT, Muscular Energy, Strain Counterstrain) (Cultural Association for Training and Innovation in Movement, F.N.O.I.);
17 November 2017: Mézières Therapy, a method of kinesitherapy and global postural and functional rehabilitation (G.I.S.M.M.) (Jean Marie Drouard);
30 June 2016: Craniosacral osteopathic treatment (Dr Andrea Taddei);
21–22–23–24 November 2013 Theoretical and practical training course on ‘Fascia treatment (Pompages Method)’ AIFI Abruzzo;
SEMINARS:
21–22–23–24 March 2019 “Aetiopathogenesis of stroke – Evidence-based medicine in stroke. Treatment of the hemiplegic patient in the acute phase according to the RMP System (Kabat concept)”
8–9–10 February 2019 “Neurorehabilitation of Peripheral Lesions according to the RMP System (Kabat Concept)”
21–22–23–24 February 2019 “Neuromanual Therapy Techniques”
8–9–10 March 2019 “Neurodynamic Techniques in Peripheral Nervous System Lesions and their Applications”
6 April 2019 Seminar on “Rehabilitation in the specialist field of neurological pelvic floor disorders”
4–5–6–7 April 2019 “Cognitive Therapeutic Exercise (CTE) – innovative aspects: from CTE to CTA (Comparison of Actions)”
15–16–17 April 2019 “Stroke – Recovery processes and neurorehabilitation in cases of hemiplegia according to the RMP System (Kabat concept) – Stage I”
5–6–7 May 2019 “Stroke – Recovery processes and neurorehabilitation in cases of hemiplegia according to the RMP System (Kabat concept) – Stage II”
25–26 May 2019 “Neurorehabilitation of spinal cord injuries using the RMP System (Kabat concept)”
6–7–8–9 June 2019 “Instrumental assessment techniques for evaluating postural and balance impairments. Assessment aspects and therapeutic approach to multiple sclerosis according to the RMP System (Kabat concept). Neurorehabilitation treatment of ataxias according to the RMP System (Kabat concept)”;
20–21–22–23 June 2019 “Aetiopathogenesis and clinical aspects – EBM in Movement Disorders and Parkinsonism. Movement Disorders – Rehabilitation guidelines for Parkinson’s disease – Rehabilitation strategies for Parkinson’s disease – The rehabilitation pathway for Parkinson’s disease according to the RMP System (Kabat concept)”
4–5–6–7 July 2019 “Neuroplasticity in motor learning. Specialist rehabilitation in neurological disorders. Neurocognitive rehabilitation: from ETC to CTA”.
5–6–7–8 September 2019 “The Bobath Concept Methodology for Adults: Innovative Aspects”
26–27–28–29 September 2019 “Neurorehabilitation Methodology: Progressive Modular Education (EMP) (Kabat concept) for Children and Adolescents”
4–5 October 2019 “Respiratory issues in neurological conditions in children and young people”
17–18–19 October 2019 “Bobath Concept neurorehabilitation methodology for children and young people: innovative aspects”.
17–16–17 November 2019 “Rehabilitation of Cranial Nerve Lesions (VII, VI, V, III, XII) using the RMP System (Kabat Concept)”
28–29–30 November and 1 December 2019 “Neurorehabilitation Techniques: Neuromuscular Taping (NMT)”
12–13–14–15 December 2019 “Innovative aspects of the V. Vojta Methodology approach in childhood. Hydrokinesitherapy techniques for neurological patients”;
TEACHING/LECTURER:
Academic Year 2025–2026: Contract lecturer on the Level I Master’s programme in ‘Assistive Technology’ at
La Sapienza University of Rome for the following module: ‘Instrumental Examinations, Gait Analysis and Exoskeletal Systems’.
28–29 November 2025 Member of the Scientific Committee for the 5th AIFI INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CONGRESS – “Towards Therapeutic Appropriateness: Moving Between Clinical Practice and Evidence” – Milan.
12–13–14 June 2025 Scientific Secretariat and Organising Secretariat: 10th AIFI International Conference – GIS Neurological Physiotherapy and Neurosciences – Therapeutic Exercise in Neurorehabilitation: from research to clinical practice. Genoa.
March 2025: Subject Expert at Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna (UNIBO) (Imola and Bologna campuses) – Bachelor’s Degree Course in Physiotherapy, teaching under Prof. Andrea Turolla on ‘Physiotherapy in Neurology’ – (BO) – 2 ECTS credits (lecture on physiotherapy in spinal cord injuries);
14 June 2024: Scientific Secretariat and Organising Secretariat: 9th AIFI National Conference – GIS NEUROLOGICAL PHYSIOTHERAPY AND NEUROSCIENCES – NEUROREHABILITATION: FROM NEUROPHYSIOLOGY TO THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE. Naples.
From May 2023 to present: Contract lecturer at Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna (UNIBO) (Imola and Bologna campuses) – Bachelor’s Degree Course in Physiotherapy, teaching the following modules: 88402 – INTRODUCTION TO MANIPULATIVE TREATMENT OF THE FASCIA CORPORIS – (BO) Member of the integrated course in MOTOR EDUCATION, MANIPULATIVE THERAPY AND LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE;
From May 2023 to May 2024: Contract lecturer at Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna (UNIBO) (Bologna campus) – 75287 - PHYSIOTHERAPY IN NEUROLOGY - (BO) - 2 ECTS credits - Part of the integrated course CLINICAL MANAGEMENT OF NEUROMUSCULAR DISORDERS - (C.I.);
26 May 2023 Organising Secretariat, Scientific Secretariat and Speaker at “FATIGUE IN NEUROLOGICAL DISEASES: FROM CLINICAL PRACTICE TO PATHOPHYSIOLOGICAL BASES” – “The symptom of fatigue and its influence on rehabilitation in patients with acute spinal cord injury: a scoping review”. – AIFI NATIONAL CONGRESS – Milan (MI).
24/09/2021 44th AISD National Congress – Abstract presentation: “Conservative Approach to Pain Management in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis: a literature review” Materazzi FG, Russo A.
11 September 2021 Refresher course “Assessment and Physiotherapy Treatment for People with Parkinson’s Disease” – Associazione Amici Parkinsoniani Piemonte ONLUS – ASL Biella – Relais Santo Stefano, Sandigliano (BI);
9 June 2021 “Physiotherapy in Abruzzo: Past, Present and Future” – AIFI Abruzzo;
PUBLICATIONS AND ARTICLES:
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