Our team

PhD in Health Sciences from the International University of Catalonia and Master’s Degree in Clinical Research from the same institution. Graduate in Physiotherapy from the University of Lleida. Dr. Llurda-Almuzara has collaborated with several universities, contributing to both Physiotherapy and Basic Sciences departments.

He is currently the Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Vitoria-Gasteiz (EUNEIZ), a position he has held since the 2023–2024 academic year. Prior to this role, he served as Director of the Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy at EUNEIZ (2022–2024) and as Teaching and Research Staff at the International University of Catalonia (2018–2022).

He holds a recognized Research Six-Year Term (Sexenio) and the Accredited Doctor status granted by ANECA (the Spanish National Agency for Quality Assessment and Accreditation). He has led several competitive research projects as Principal Investigator and serves as a reviewer for national and international research project calls.

Dr. Llurda-Almuzara has taught in degree programs in Physiotherapy, Medicine, Sport and Exercise Science, Biomedicine, and Podiatry. He has delivered lectures on knee joint pathology at international conferences such as FTP24 (Barcelona) and the Active Coping with Chronicity Congress (Gran Canaria).

He is also a member of the Spanish Research Network on Social Return on Investment in Sport, funded by the Spanish National Sports Council (CSD).

Graduate in Physiotherapy from the European University of Madrid (awarded the End-of-Degree Prize for the highest academic record). Aitor Ruiz de Lara Osácar has complemented his education with a Master’s in Structural Osteopathy (Madrid School of Osteopathy), a Master’s in Nutrition and Health (International University of Valencia), and a Master’s in Sports Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation (Camilo José Cela University). In addition, he is an expert in musculoskeletal ultrasound and ultrasound-guided invasive physiotherapy.

In the clinical field, he is the founder and director of Ruiz de Lara Fisioterapia (2010–present), a leading center specializing in sports physiotherapy, osteopathy, and ultrasound-guided invasive techniques.

In the professional football environment, he has built an extensive career working with top-tier international clubs:

Head of the Physiotherapy Department at Udinese Calcio (Serie A, 2019–2020)

Head Physiotherapist at Watford FC (Premier League, 2021–2022)

Physiotherapist at Tianjin Quanjian (Chinese Super League & AFC Champions League, 2017–2018) as part of Paulo Sousa’s staff

External collaborator at AC Fiorentina (2016–2017)
He later joined Chicago Fire (MLS, 2022–2023) as an external consultant and advisor, and is currently a consultant for FC Lugano (Swiss Super League, 2023–2024; 2025–present).

In academia, Aitor serves as a lecturer in the Master’s in Sports Physiotherapy at Camilo José Cela University, and also contributes to postgraduate training at the European University of Madrid (UEM).
He is an international instructor in musculoskeletal ultrasound and manual therapy at institutions such as Ifisiotec and IaosMed, where he has delivered courses in Italy and other European countries.

His profile combines advanced clinical practice, international experience in high-performance sports, and university teaching, with a strong focus on injury prevention and rehabilitation through an integrative approach that merges invasive physiotherapy, manual therapy, and sports ultrasound.

Graduate in Physiotherapy from the Miguel Hernández University (Elche, Alicante). He has taught at several universities, including the University of Murcia, the Camilo José Cela University, and the Public University of Navarra. At the latter, he stood out as a lecturer in the University Expert in Sports Rehabilitation program.

He is currently an Associate Professor at CEU University of Elche and a lecturer in the Expert Program in Percutaneous Neuromodulation and Invasive Techniques. He has completed numerous professional training courses in advanced techniques for the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries related to sports.

From a professional standpoint, he has worked for several years as a physiotherapist and sports rehabilitation specialist in various football clubs from the English Premier League and the Italian Serie A, as well as with Olympic federations and UCI cycling teams. Much of this work took place between 2017 and 2023, part of it also as a consulting physiotherapist. Among his diverse professional activities, it is worth noting that he is a member of the medical staff of Ilia Topuria, UFC Featherweight World Champion.

In the 2023–24 season, he joined Villarreal CF’s first team as a physiotherapist. Beginning with the 2024–25 season, he became Coordinator of the Physiotherapy Department for the club’s first team — a role he continues to hold today.

Before this position, he served as Director of the Master’s in Physical Activity and Sports Rehabilitation at the University of Girona (2011–2021).
He is the author of numerous scientific articles, primarily focused on the effects of inertial strength training systems, both for performance enhancement and injury prevention.

In the professional field, he has trained athletes for over 30 years, particularly football players, and served as fitness coach for FC Barcelona — first with Barça Athletic during the 2019–20 season (under Xavier García Pimienta’s staff), and later with the first team (under Ronald Koeman in the 2020–21 and 2021–22 seasons, and under Xavi Hernández in 2021–22).

Throughout his career, he has stood out for his methodology in injury prevention, his dual structural and functional approach to training, and, in recent years, his integration of the ecological framework into football training.

Dr. Eduard Alentorn finished his Bachelor’s degree (BSc) in Sciences of Physical Activity and Sports (National Institute of Physical Education, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain) in 2002. He is also licenced in Medicine (MD), University of Barcelona Medical School, Barcelona, Spain, from 2007. He has a Master of Science (MSc) in Training of elite athletes of team sports (National Institute of Phyical Education, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain) finished In 2008, and another Master of Science (MSc) in Clinical Biomechanics of the Musculoskeletal System (Rovira i Virgili University, Reus, Spain). Between 2003 and 2008 he developed his Degree of Philosophal Doctor (PhD), Department of Medicine, University of Barcelona Medical School, Barcelon, Spain.

Eduard has received numerous honors and awards throughout his career. In terms of his scientific output, he has published more than 150 articles in scientific journals.

Dr. Eduard Alentorn-Geli worked in the United States after obtaining his medical license, completing two postgraduate fellowships at Duke University in sports medicine and at the Mayo Clinic in shoulder and elbow reconstruction. He then returned to Barcelona, Spain, where he practices as an orthopedic surgeon specializing in arthroscopic knee, shoulder, and elbow surgery.

His extensive international experience and dual training in medicine and sports science give him a unique advantage in his professional practice.

PhD in Psychology (Autonomous University of Barcelona, 2010). Master of Research (Autonomous University of Barcelona, 2007) and Licenciado in Psychology (University of Barcelona, 2006). Postdoctoral stay at the University of Thessaly (2011).

In the academic field, Dr. Latinjak has held posts at the University of Girona (2009–2017) and the University of Suffolk (2017–2024). He is currently an Assistant Professor at University College Dublin (since 2025) and a Visiting Professor at the University of Thessaly (since 2022). He is a Chartered Psychologist (BPS), Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, and holds Catalan university accreditations as Professor Lector (2012) and Professor Agregat (2024).

His research centres on athletes’ self-talk, emotions, and self-regulation, and on practice tools that translate science into fieldwork, notably #PsychMapping. He leads the #PsychMapping community and the M3PAT application, has served as principal investigator on #HealthBehaviourMapping, and sits on editorial boards including the Journal of Applied Sport Psychology and the International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology.

In the professional field, he has worked for more than 20 years across tennis, basketball, football, and motorsport. Roles include sport psychologist at the Bruguera Tennis Academy (2002–2009), program lead and practitioner posts in Girona-based clubs, Psychology Academy Project Lead and 1st Team Psychologist at Club Bàsquet Girona in the ACB (2022–2025), Performance Psychology Consultant at Ipswich Town FC Academy (2019–2020), and with KTM Red Bull MotoGP (2023). Notable aspects of his applied work include guided self-reflection with #PsychMapping, educational self-talk interventions, and an integrative approach to self-regulation that connects research, coaching, and athlete development.

Dr. Adam Kiefer is a recognized leader in the application of immersive and digital technologies to enhance athlete performance and health outcomes. He serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Exercise and Sport Science at UNC Chapel Hill, where he is also a core faculty member of the Matthew Gfeller Center for NeuroHealth and an affiliate of the Sports Medicine Institute.

Dr. Kiefer co-directs the Simulation, Training, Analytics & Rehabilitation (STAR) Heel Performance Laboratory, a translational research group focused on leveraging immersive technologies, artificial intelligence, and behavioral science to address critical challenges in sport injury prevention and rehabilitation.

With over two decades of experience, Dr. Kiefer’s work bridges fundamental science and applied sport technology. His research employs extended reality (XR), including virtual (VR) and augmented reality (AR), to better understand and train visuomotor control, cognitive resilience, and post-injury movement dynamics.

His innovative efforts have earned over $12 million in funding and produced more than 90 peer-reviewed publications, including contributions to high-impact journals like the New England Journal of Medicine.

A consultant for industry and government partners, Dr. Kiefer also holds multiple digital technology patents for clinical and field-based applications. He has been invited to speak internationally, including engagements at FC Barcelona, the Philadelphia 76ers, AWS, and IBM’s Thomas J. Watson Research Center, reflecting the global relevance of his work in performance technology and athlete health.

PhD in Sport Sciences from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Girona. Official Master’s Degree in Integrative Physiology (University of Barcelona). In the academic field, he has held teaching and coordination roles at various universities. He previously taught at the University of Girona, where he also served as Coordinator of the Master’s in Reconditioning to Physical Activity and Sports Competition (EUSES, University of Girona). He is currently an Adjunct Professor at the International University of Catalonia, teaching in both the Master’s in Rehabilitation and Reconditioning and the Master’s in Business Intelligence at Pompeu Fabra University. He is also a current collaborator with the University of Granada.

As a researcher, his work focuses on identifying risk factors for sports injuries and improving athletic performance. Within this line of research, he specializes in neuromuscular control and coordination in athletes.

In the professional field, he is the Founder and CEO of reQ High Performance, a sports performance, rehabilitation, traumatology, and physiotherapy center based in Girona and Sant Cugat del Vallès (Catalonia), where both professional footballers and academy players train. He has more than 30 years of experience training athletes—primarily football players—and has served as Strength and Conditioning Coach for FC Barcelona’s second football team, working under Xavier García Pimienta (2020–2021), Sergi Barjuan (2021–2022), and Rafa Márquez (2022–2023).

Graduate Diploma in Physiotherapy (Gimbernat University School, Autonomous University of Barcelona, 1988–1992), Osteopath C.O. (Barcelona School of Osteopathy, Pompeu Fabra University, 2006–2010), and Psychoneuroimmunologist (EFHRE International University, Regenera, 2021). Postgraduate Diploma in Sports Physiotherapy (Gimbernat University School, Autonomous University of Barcelona, 1994–1995).

In the academic field, he has taught theoretical and practical courses in manual therapy, massage therapy, and functional taping at the Gimbernat University Schools (UAB) and the Bages University Foundation (FUB). He is also a collaborating lecturer in the Master’s in Sports Rehabilitation at the University of Girona (UdG).

Professionally, he has always been closely linked to sport across different disciplines, including futsal, field hockey, and, for most of his career, football. His professional trajectory in football began with the first team of Terrassa FC (1996–2000), followed by the Catalan Football Federation’s representative team (2000–2007), and the first team of RCD Espanyol (2004–2008). Since 2008, he has worked as a physiotherapist and osteopath at FC Barcelona. He spent 14 seasons with the men’s first football team, serving as Coordinator of the Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department, and is currently in his fourth season (over two different periods) with the men’s futsal first team.

Ph.D. in Ecological Psychology (University of Connecticut, 2019), M.S. in Exercise Science (Southern Illinois University, 2014), and B.S. in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences (University of Barcelona, 2009), Maurici Abraham López-Felip is a researcher, practitioner, and entrepreneur at the intersection of sports science, cognition, and artificial intelligence. He is currently the CEO and Co-founder of Kognia Sports Intelligence (since 2019), a Barcelona-based company pioneering AI-driven tactical analysis in football.

Before founding Kognia, he served as Head of Research in the Team Sports Department at Futbol Club Barcelona (2016–2019), where he contributed to the integration of scientific methodology into training and performance analysis, particularly within the Barça Innovation Hub. In parallel, he developed a strong academic profile through teaching roles at the University of Connecticut and Southern Illinois University and as a researcher in ecological dynamics and team coordination.

His work explores the application of complex systems theory, ecological psychology, and nonlinear dynamics to collective behavior in sport. His research has been published in journals such as Human Movement Science, Frontiers in Psychology, and Studies in Perception and Action

He has been an invited speaker at top international forums including the MIT Future of Sports Analytics Conference, International Conference on Biomechanics in Sport, and the World Congress on Science & Soccer, where he has presented on themes such as coordination dynamics, physical cognition, and data-driven innovation in team sports. Recognized with several awards, including the IBACS Seed Grant and the Joan Riera i Gubau Foundation Scholarship, his work bridges theoretical research with practical impact in elite sports performance and technology.

Professor of Psychological Sciences at the University of Connecticut (UConn) and Director of the Center for the Ecological Study of Perception and Action. Dr. Dixon earned his Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and holds a B.A. in Psychology from the State University of New York at Albany. Since 1999, he has held academic positions at Trinity University, the College of William & Mary, and UConn, where he has served as Associate Professor (2005–2014), Professor (since 2014), and held leadership roles as Head of the Developmental and Perception-Action-Cognition areas within the Department of Psychological Sciences. He has directed the Center for the Ecological Study of Perception and Action since 2014.

Dr. Dixon’s research explores ecological and thermodynamic foundations of cognition, perception, and behavior, with a particular focus on self-organization, embodied dynamics, and coordination in complex systems. His interdisciplinary approach combines developmental psychology, physics, and systems theory.

His contributions have advanced the understanding of cognitive and behavioral processes through the lens of ecological psychology and thermodynamics, offering new paradigms for investigating perception-action systems and biological coordination.

Graduate in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences (INEFC, Lleida) and holder of a Master’s Degree in High-Performance Sport (INEFC, Barcelona) and a Master’s in Sports Rehabilitation (EUSES, Girona), he has built a career of more than fifteen years in elite sport, with a particular focus on professional football.

In the applied field, he works as a technical consultant, designing performance optimization, injury prevention, and rehabilitation programs for elite football players competing in European leagues, including Dani Olmo, Thiago Alcántara, Eric García, and Álex Baena, among others. Through Ipsum Sport Services, the project he founded in 2017, he has supported internationally renowned footballers as well as athletes from other elite contexts, such as WTA tennis players Paula Badosa and Carla Suárez, and MotoGP rider Remy Gardner. His previous experience includes positions at Novaelite Sports Performance and the Sánchez-Casal Academy, where he led the Sports Science and Health Department.

In parallel, he has developed a solid academic career as a lecturer at EUSES (University of Girona) since 2013, teaching subjects related to training theory, rehabilitation, and assessment systems. He also collaborates in master’s and postgraduate programs at institutions such as INEFC Barcelona, EUSES Girona, and UPSA Salamanca, and regularly participates as a speaker at congresses and courses organized by national sports federations.

PhD in Sports Performance from the University of Barcelona. Bachelor’s Degree in Sport Sciences from the National Institute of Physical Education of Catalonia (INEFC, University of Barcelona).

In the academic field, Dr. Javier Jorge has consistently focused on understanding the complexity of sport and the athlete. He has been actively involved in university teaching in postgraduate programs related to sports performance and injury prevention, as well as in teacher education degrees. He has also undertaken administrative responsibilities, notably serving as Coordinator of the Physical Education track at the International University of Catalonia. His teaching activity has centered on subjects related to motor learning and development, motor play, and the evolution and development of physical fitness.

He has worked as a strength and conditioning coach for elite basketball clubs and players, including FC Barcelona. He also combined his role as strength and conditioning coach with that of coordinator of the conditioning structure at Real Club de Polo’s field hockey program.

In recent years, his work has focused particularly on the education and development of young athletes, with a specific emphasis on understanding and enhancing complex speed in team sports.

PhD in Physical Education from the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (1998) and National Volleyball Coach (Level III) certified by the Spanish Volleyball Federation (1995). Faculty member in the Department of Physical Education at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (2007 – present). Lecturer in various master’s programs in sports rehabilitation at several Spanish universities. Currently, he serves as Head of the Department of Physical Education at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Director of the Research Group on Praxeology, Sports Training, Physical Education, and Health. He is the author of numerous scientific articles focusing on the mechanical properties of muscle, particularly in the contexts of sports performance, recovery, and training.

In the professional field, he began as a player for the Club Voleibol C.S. Gran Canaria (1985–1992), winning three King’s Cups and four National League Championships. He then served as Assistant Coach and Strength and Conditioning Coach for the same club (1993–1998), achieving three additional King’s Cups and two League Championships. He was appointed Head Coach of the club (2001–2007). He also held the position of Assistant Coach and Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Spanish Senior National Volleyball Team (1997–1999 and 2007–2008). Furthermore, he acted as a consultant for injury prevention and rehabilitation programs at Unión Deportiva Las Palmas Football Club S.A. (2015–2018), Villarreal Football Club S.A. (2017–2020), Inter Milan F.C. (2018), and Tottenham Hotspur Football Club (2018–2019).

Diploma in Physiotherapy from the University of Seville and Osteopath D.O. from the Escuela del Concepto Osteopático in Barcelona. He also holds a Master’s degree in Nutrition and Health from the International University of Valencia (VIU) and completed two years of the Bachelor’s program in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences at the University of Pablo de Olavide.

He has always been closely linked to elite sport, working with professional tennis players such as Carla Suárez and Garbiñe Muguruza, Olympic swimmers such as Kiko Hervás, and, above all, in football. In this field, he has undertaken a wide range of roles, gaining extensive experience in managing different pathologies as well as in overseeing all stages and processes involved in recovery and season planning. He has assisted players externally through his clinic, and served as Director of Physiotherapy at FC Basel (2019–2021). He also worked as an external consultant for three seasons with Chicago Fire (MLS) and FC Lugano (Swiss Super League) between 2021 and 2024.

Throughout his professional career, he has been recognized for his proactive approach to injury prevention, focusing on controlling individual variables for each player to reduce injury risk across the different clubs he has served.

In the academic field, he has lectured in several Master’s programs in Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy in Spain and teaches a Musculoskeletal Ultrasound course, which has been delivered in 22 editions, including one hosted at the University of Poznan, Poland.

Graduate in Journalism from the University of Vic – Central University of Catalonia. He began his career in football as a tactical analyst during the 2020–2021 season, joining Girona FC as analyst for the U18 team (Juvenil B) while also preparing individual reports for the Academy Scouting Department.

Since then, he has progressed steadily within the club. In the 2021–2022 season, he became part of the coaching staff of Girona B (U23), where he has worked for four consecutive seasons, contributing to the team’s promotion to Segunda RFEF in 2025. In parallel, he has held different positions of responsibility within the club’s analysis department, first as coordinator of individual reports for the Academy Scouting Department, and later as Head of Analysis for Girona FC’s youth academy.

He is currently Head of Analysis for Girona B, combining responsibilities in own-team and opposition analysis, individual player development, and the preparation and supervision of individual reports for the club’s Sporting Directorate.

He is the author of the book “Nagelsmann táctico, el camaleón estratega” (Editorial LibroFútbol, 2021), a detailed visual analysis of the German coach’s game model.

In terms of specialized training, he has completed the “Scouting and Analysis Specialist” program and the “Individual Fundamentals by Position Specialist” course at MBP School, as well as the “Talent Recruitment Technician” course at FutbolLab.

PhD in Sports Sciences from the University of Zaragoza (Spain). He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sport Sciences from the University of Lleida. In the academic field, Dr. Gonzalo-Skok has collaborated with several universities in departments of Sport Sciences. He is currently Associate Professor at Universidad Loyola Andalucía (since the 2022–2023 academic year). Previously, he was a faculty member at Universidad San Jorge in Zaragoza (2013–2019). He is the author of numerous scientific articles (85 JCR), with research particularly focused on the effects of inertial training systems for strength development, functional asymmetries, and the influence of biological age on performance.

In the professional field, he has worked as a coach for more than 18 years, primarily with basketball players and footballers, and served as strength and rehabilitation specialist at Sevilla F.C., winning the Europa League in the 2019/2020 season and contributing to the team achieving the lowest injury incidence in Europe (15 injuries). Previously, he was responsible for the youth academy of CAI Zaragoza and the Spanish national basketball team.

Jordi Reig Mira is a physiotherapist specialized in sports rehabilitation, with more than 25 years of clinical experience. He is Director of Fisioterapia Fisiojreig, a leading multidisciplinary clinic in rehabilitation, injury prevention, and performance optimization.

He has established himself as an expert in advanced and invasive techniques: a pioneer in Spain in Trigger Point Therapy and Dry Needling (since 1998), specialist in Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Musculoskeletal Electrolysis, and extensively trained in Musculoskeletal Neuromodulation. He also has 17 years of experience in musculoskeletal ultrasound, with advanced training at the Universidad Francisco de Vitoria, and holds a Master’s degree in Manual Therapy.

He combines his clinical practice with academic and professional teaching, lecturing in the Master’s program in Sports Physiotherapy at Universidad C.E.U. Valencia and in specialized training programs in neuromodulation, ultrasound, and invasive techniques.

His professional background in sport includes serving as physiotherapist for Club Deportivo Alcoyano and Hércules CF, as well as collaborating with players from LaLiga, the Spanish Second Division, and Primera RFEF. He has also worked with elite international athletes, including MotoGP riders (Fabio Quartararo, Héctor Barberá, Nicolás Terol, among others), professional cyclists (Rubén Plaza, Rafa Valls), and Olympic gymnasts (Néstor Abad, Laura Casabuena).

In addition, he collaborated for eight years as an external physiotherapist for the Ethiopian Athletics Federation, providing treatment to world-class athletes such as Meseret Defar, Kalkidan Gezahenge, and Markos Geneti.

Adrián Escriche holds a Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy from the University of Valencia and a PhD in Health Sciences from the University of Málaga. After working with several universities, he is currently a faculty member and researcher in the Department of Physiotherapy at the University of Valencia.

He is the author of more than 35 scientific articles, with research particularly focused on the effects of exercise in different clinical populations. One of his main research lines addresses the application of load, exercise, and education in tendinopathy.

In the professional field, as a physiotherapist, he has worked with various athletes and clubs, notably in football and padel, including his experience with the youth academy of Valencia C.F.

Diploma in Physiotherapy from EUIF Blanquerna, Universitat Ramon Llull. He holds an official Master’s degree in Primary Care Research from the Miguel Hernández University of Elche and an official Master’s degree in Ergonomics within Occupational Risk Prevention from the Open University of Catalonia (UOC). He also completed postgraduate studies in Sports Rehabilitation (University of Barcelona and Fundació Universitària del Bages) and in Manual Therapy (EFOM, Paris, and EUIF Blanquerna).

In the academic field, Isaac has served as a university professor for more than 15 years at the University of Central Catalonia, Manresa Campus, and at the University of Lleida, with both teaching and coordinating responsibilities. He was Director of the Master’s program in Assessment and Treatment of the Musculoskeletal System at the University of Central Catalonia, Manresa Campus, and has taught in several national and international master’s programs related to sport.

In the professional field, he has been involved in professional basketball and football for the past 15 years. He currently works in the assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and monitoring of professional football players from the Premier League, LaLiga, Serie A, and League 1, as well as providing consultancy services to professional football clubs. Previously, Isaac worked as a physiotherapist on the staff of Zenit Saint Petersburg between 2016 and 2019, participating in both the Europa League and the Champions League. From 2022 to 2024, he was part of the medical staff as a physiotherapist for the first team of FC Barcelona.

PhD in Biomedical Research Methodology and Public Health from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy from Universitat Ramon Llull and a degree in Osteopathy from the Escola d’Osteopatia de Barcelona – European School of Osteopathy.

In the academic field has collaborated with several universities. He is currently a faculty member in the Bachelor’s program in Physiotherapy at Universitat Ramon Llull, where he teaches Manual Therapy and Research Methodology. In addition, he delivers annual sessions on research methods in various master’s programs.

He is a postdoctoral researcher at the Iberoamerican Cochrane Center (CCib), integrated within the Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Public Health at Hospital de Sant Pau in Barcelona and the Institut de Recerca Sant Pau. He is the author of numerous scientific articles, with research particularly focused on research methodology and the evaluation of the effectiveness of manual therapy.

PhD in Physiotherapy from the University of Vic–Central University of Catalonia (UVic-UCC) and PhD in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences from the University of Barcelona. He also holds Bachelor’s degrees in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences and in Physiotherapy from UVic-UCC. In the academic field, Dr. Altarriba-Bartés is Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Activity Sciences at UVic-UCC and a research member of the Sport, Exercise and Human Movement (SEaHM) group at the same institution. His expertise includes training methodology (UEFA Pro Licence Coach), strength and conditioning (PES Certification), and injury prevention and rehabilitation (INEFC–University of Barcelona and Fundació Universitària del Bages). He is the author of several scientific articles addressing elite sports performance, post-exercise recovery, epidemiology, and injury prevention.

PhD in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences from Universitat Ramon Llull (URL). She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences from INEFC (University of Barcelona), a Diploma in Physiotherapy from URL, and a Master’s degree in High-Performance Sport from the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

In the academic field, she has collaborated with several universities in departments of Physiotherapy and Sport Sciences. She is currently Associate Professor in the Bachelor’s program in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences, leads the research line on “Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation” within the consolidated research group SAFE (SGR 00543), and coordinates elite athletes at the Faculty of Psychology, Education and Sport Sciences of URL (Universitat Ramon Llull). She previously served as Coordinator of the Master’s program in Readaptation to Physical Activity and Sport at the University of Girona (2013–2016) and as Director of the Master’s program in Physiotherapy for Team Sports at the Faculty of Health Sciences (Blanquerna, URL) (2018–2022). She is the author of numerous peer-reviewed scientific articles with international impact (ORCID: 0000-0002-5071-1084, H-index: 24). Her research focuses on neuromuscular assessment and training aimed at enhancing performance, preventing injuries, and supporting rehabilitation in sport. She is accredited in Research (AQU 2021) and holds two research evaluation periods (sexenios) granted by AQU (2008–2013 and 2014–2019).

In the professional field, she has worked for over 25 years as a physiotherapist and strength and conditioning coach with elite athletes, particularly women, in sports such as skiing, tennis, field hockey, water polo, and football. Since 2008, she has served as strength and conditioning coach and Coordinator of the Health and Performance Department of the elite basketball program SIGLO XXI (Spanish and Catalan Basketball Federation).

PhD in Sports Sciences from the University of Zaragoza (Spain). He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sport Sciences from the University of Barcelona and a Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy from the Autonomous University of Barcelona. In the academic field, he has collaborated with several universities in departments of Physiotherapy and Sport Sciences. He is currently Director of the Department of Physiotherapy at the International University of Catalonia (since the 2020–2021 academic year). Previously, he served as Director of the Master’s program in Readaptation to Physical Activity and Sport at the University of Girona (2011–2021). He is the author of numerous scientific articles, with research particularly focused on the effects of inertial training systems for strength development, both in performance enhancement and injury prevention.

PhD in Sports Sciences from the University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro (Portugal). He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education and Sport from the same university and a Master’s degree in Sports Sciences from the Faculty of Sport of the University of Porto. In the academic field, he has collaborated with several universities in departments of Sport Sciences. He currently serves as Director of the Department of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at the University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro (since the 2021–2022 academic year) and as Deputy Director of the PhD program in Sports Sciences at the same institution. He previously directed the Master’s program in Performance Analysis in Sport, developed in consortium with Otto-von-Guericke University (Magdeburg, Germany) and the Lithuanian Sports University (Kaunas, Lithuania). He is the author of numerous scientific articles, with research particularly focused on talent development in sport, decision-making in team sports, and the application of technologies to performance analysis and training.

PhD in Sports Science and Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, both from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Brazil. He is currently the Head of the Center for Cognition and Action Research and a permanent faculty member of UFMG’s graduate program, where he supervises ten master’s and doctoral students. He has authored over 150 peer-reviewed scientific articles, two books, and 20 book chapters. His main research areas include sports training, with particular emphasis on tactical and technical development in football, match analysis, and applied cognitive psychology.

PhD in Sports Sciences, with a specialization in Sports Training from the Faculty of Sport Sciences and Physical Education at the University of Coimbra (2015, Portugal). His research focuses on sports training, particularly athletic performance, physical fitness assessment, training monitoring, and training methodology. His scientific production comprises more than 300 articles published in journals indexed in the Journal Citation Reports (JCR) of Web of Science (Clarivate).

PhD in Sports Science (University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Portugal). Graduate in Physical Education and Sport Sciences (UTAD), with a Master’s Degree in Physical Education Teaching
His research focuses on football training, small-sided games, differential learning, and player development.

has more than 15 years of experience in football coaching, having worked as an assistant coach in the Portuguese First League (Moreirense FC, 2020-21; Moreirense FC, 2024-25; Gil Vicente F.C., 2024-25 and 2025/26) and Second League (Varzim, 2018-19, Chaves 2019/20, Académica 2019/20), and as head coach in Campeonato de Portugal (Vila Real). He holds a UEFA A License and is particularly interested in applying research-based methods to real training environments.

PhD in Exercise Physiology from the University of Isfahan (Iran) and Bachelor’s degree in Sport and Exercise Sciences from the University of Najafabad, with a Master’s in Exercise Physiology. He has served as performance coach, sports scientist, and strength and conditioning coach in elite football clubs in Iran, Portugal, Greece, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. His research interests include training load monitoring, performance physiology, and the application of sport science to football.