With a diploma in Physiotherapy from the University of Zaragoza (UZ) in 1999, she furthered her education with a Master in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy (OMPT) that is internationally recognized by IFOMPT (International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapists). She also holds a degree in Psychology from the UNED and earned my PhD ‘cum laude’ from the UZ in 2012 with a thesis on ‘Study of the clinical differences when applying different degrees of hip traction in patients with osteoarthritis of the hip’.

She has been an international instructor in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy since 2006 and in Neurodynamics since 2008.

As a lecturer in Physiotherapy at the UZ, she teaches physiotherapy methods in orthopaedics and pelvic-perineal physiotherapy. She also serves as the Coordinator of the Degree in Physiotherapy and Vice-Dean of Academic Organisation, Teaching Staff and Quality of the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Her research interests are focused on validating Physiotherapy intervention procedures in the hip and pelvic-perineal region in different population groups. By applying these validated procedures, she aims to improve the quality of life for those in need.

Academic background

1999: Diploma in Physiotherapy. University of Zaragoza

2005: Degree in Psychology. UNED.

2006: Master in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy (OMPT). University of Zaragoza.

2007: Diploma of Advanced Studies in the PhD programme in Medicine of Physical Education and Sport of the UZ´s Department of Physiatry and Nursing.

2012: Doctorate from the University of Zaragoza.

Specialisation courses: Diacutaneous Fibrolysis, M. Sohier, M. McKenzie, Dry Puncture, Global Postural Re-education, Clinical Neurodynamics, Pelvic Floor, Functional Bandages, Therapeutic Exercise.

Teaching and Research Experience

2001-2003. Associate Lecturer. Diploma in Physiotherapy. University of Zaragoza.

2003-2008. Lecturer. Diploma in Physiotherapy. University of Zaragoza.

2008-2015. Lecturer. Degree in Physiotherapy. University of Zaragoza.

2015-2023. Lecturer. Degree in Physiotherapy. University of Zaragoza.

2023 to present. Senior Lecturer. Degree in Physiotherapy. University of Zaragoza.

Six-year research from the National Committee for the Assessment of the Research Action (CNEAI).

Management positions

2020-2024. Vice-Dean for Academic Organisation, Quality and Innovation. Coordinator of the Degree in Physiotherapy. UZ.

2024 to present. Vice-Dean for Academic Organisation, Teaching Staff and Quality. Coordinator of the Degree in Physiotherapy. UZ.

2023 to present. PI PhysiUZerapy Health Sciences Research Group. University of Zaragoza.

Affiliations

Member of the College of Physiotherapists of Aragon n. 308.