Speakers

Caritat Bagur Calafat: PI of the Research Group on Evidence-based Physiotherapy: physiotherapy assessments and actions in terms of controlling movement (GRFBE), consolidated research group, accredited by AGAUR. Accreditation for advanced research -professor- (AQU Catalunya).

Juan José García Tirado: Adjunct professor in the physiotherapy department at Universitat Internacional de Catalunya. Diploma degree in physiotherapy by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), 1991. PhD awarded by Universitat Internacional de Catalunya (UIC), 2012. Master’s degree in physiotherapy and scientific evidence from UIC, 2012. Inter-university degree in vestibular re-education, Pierre et Marie Curie Faculty of Medicine (Paris VI), 2012. Private practice: specialist in vestibular re-education and craneomandibular disorders at Centre de Fisioteràpia i Osteopatia FIOST, Barcelona.

Rosa M. Cabanas-Valdés: Emergent research group accredited by Generalitat de Catalunya. Agency for the Management of University and Research Grants (AGAUR).

The effect of additional core stability exercises on improving dynamic sitting balance, trunk control, functional rehabilitation and quality of life for subacute stroke patients: A randomized controlled trial. Marató de TV3. Ref: 83/U/2017

Effectiveness of the OTAGO exercise programme for the prevention of falls and osteoporotic fractures in community-dwelling patients from 75 to 90 years old: the PRECIOSA project. Carlos III Institute of Health. Ref: PI14 / 01455.

Winner of the 2013 Award by the Academy of Medical and Health Sciences of Catalonia and the Balearic Islands. Grant in 2013 and 2014 from the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists of Catalonia.