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ITINERARY-SPECIALIZATION IN MUSCULOSKELETAL CONDITIONS    

Moisés Giménez Costa
Giménez Costa, Moisés   PT, PhD
 

1. Current position and professional activity

I currently work as a physical therapist in the Occupational Health Service of the Provincial Council of Valencia and at the CEIP IVAF-Luis Fortich, also part of the Provincial Council.

I combine my clinical practice with teaching in postgraduate programs at the University of Valencia and the Catholic University of Valencia.

2. Academic training and specialization

I have a Degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Valencia, a Master's Degree in School Health from the Catholic University of Valencia, and a PhD in Health Sciences from the University of Alcalá (Madrid). I also have a degree in Ergonomics and Psychosociology.

I also have master’s degrees in advanced Manual Therapy and Pediatric Physiotherapy and postgraduate training in the field of pain, manual therapy, pediatrics, and occupational health.

3. Research activity and scientific output

My research has focused on the treatment of neck pain, as well as clinical application in the field of ergonomics and occupational risk prevention.

Josué Fernández Carnero
Hidalgo Pla, Pau
 

1. Current position and professional activity

I work at the center Cooperativa Fisioteràpia La Trobada (Algemesí, Valencia) as a physiotherapist. I carry out my clinical practice in the musculoskeletal physiotherapy unit of the center, mostly with patients with upper limb pathology. As a partner of the center, I carry out management tasks related to marketing and private training courses.

2. Academic training and specialization

I am graduated in Physiotherapy from the University of Valencia, with a Master’s Degree in Manual Therapy: Neuro-Orthopaedic Approach, and several training courses focused on the diagnosis and treatment of upper limb pathology. I am a member of the Spanish Society of Physiotherapy and Pain (SEFID), the Spanish Association of Hand and Upper Limb Therapy (AETEMA), and the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP).

Javier Peral Pérez
Peral Pérez, Javier   PT, MSc

1. Current position and professional activity

I currently work in private practice in Valencia as a self-employed physiotherapist, mainly with patients suffering from musculoskeletal pain or conditions. In addition, I combine clinical practice with teaching as an adjunct professor at CEU Cardenal Herrera University (Valencia).

2. Academic training and specialization

I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy from Alfonso X El Sabio University (Madrid), a Master’s Degree in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy in Pain Management from the European University of Madrid, and several postgraduate studies related to clinical reasoning, therapeutic exercise, and musculoskeletal disorders. I am currently pursuing a PhD in the Health Sciences program at the University of Alcalá (Madrid), in collaboration with the University of Valencia and the University of Southern Denmark.

3. Research activity and scientific output

My main line of research focuses on the role of therapeutic exercise and interventions targeting the central nervous system—such as motor imagery, mirror therapy, laterality recognition, and sensory discrimination—in patients with knee osteoarthritis and long-standing pain.

Jaume Pérez Baixauli
Pérez Baixauli, Jaume  PT, MSc
 

1. Current position and professional activity

I currently work as a physiotherapist and coordinator of the physiotherapy department at Clínica Dinàmic, where I carry out clinical work in the field of musculoskeletal physiotherapy, combining patient treatment with the coordination of functional recovery and therapeutic exercise programs. In parallel, I am involved in academic teaching as a lecturer in the Master’s Degree in Functional Recovery in Physiotherapy (musculoskeletal track) at the University of Valencia, as well as in the Postgraduate Expert Degree in Therapeutic Exercise for Patients with Musculoskeletal Pain at the European University of Valencia. I also provide continuing education for physiotherapists in private centers, hospitals, and clinics throughout Spain.

2. Academic training and specialization

I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy from the University School of Physiotherapy at the University of Valencia. I completed the Official Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy in the Aging Process, with a specialization in research methodology, at the University of Valencia, and a Master’s Degree in Osteopathic Techniques of the Locomotor System at the Pontifical University of Salamanca. My training has focused on musculoskeletal physiotherapy, clinical reasoning, therapeutic exercise, and multidisciplinary work in the fields of sports, hospital-based clinical practice, and teaching
Francesc Sanchis Niclòs
Sanchis Niclòs, Francesc  PT, MSc
 

1. Current position and professional activity

I work at the Cooperativa Fisioteràpia La Trobada center (Algemesí, Valencia) as a physiotherapist. I carry out my clinical practice in the musculoskeletal physiotherapy unit, mainly treating patients with upper limb disorders. As a partner of the center, I perform management tasks related to marketing and private training courses.

I am currently the coordinator of the Centre de Fisioteràpia La Trobada (Algemesí, Valencia). In addition, I lead the Clinical Patterns project, focused on spreading knowledge about the identification of clinical patterns in musculoskeletal patient care. I also combine clinical practice with teaching as an external lecturer in the Official Master’s Degree in Functional Recovery at the University of Valencia, and in the Official Master’s Degree in Therapeutic Exercise in Physiotherapy at the Catholic University of Valencia.

2. Academic training and specialization

I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy from the University of Valencia, a Master’s Degree in Manual Therapy: Neuro-Orthopaedic Approach, and several training courses focused on the diagnosis and treatment of upper limb disorders.

I am a member of the Spanish Society of Physiotherapy and Pain (SEFID), the Spanish Association of Hand and Upper Limb Therapy (AETEMA), and the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP).

I also hold a Diploma in Physiotherapy and have completed advanced postgraduate studies in sports physiotherapy, as well as the Master’s Degree in Manual Therapy from the University of Valencia.

Arturo Such Sanz
Such Sanz Arturo PT, MSc
 

1. Current work and professional activity

I currently work at the “Moviment i Salut, centre de fisioteràpia”, as a physiotherapist, where I perform clinical intervention with patients with musculoskeletal pain and combine my clinical practice with classes as an associate professor at the Cardenal Herrera CEU University.

2. Academic background and specialization

I have a degree in Physiotherapy from the University of Valencia, with a Master's Degree in Structural Osteopathy.

3. Research activity and scientific production

I have published several articles and a book chapter related to clinical reasoning and assessment in physiotherapy. I have also participated as a speaker in numerous relevant scientific conferences and congresses in the field of physiotherapy.