Cristiano Carvalho

Holds a Ph.D. in Physiotherapy (2022), a specialization in Women's Health Physiotherapy (2017), and a Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy (2015) from the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar). He was a Direct Doctorate Fellow funded by the São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) in the Graduate Program in Physiotherapy (CAPES Rating 7) at UFSCar.He is a Board-Certified Specialist in Rheumatology Physiotherapy by the Brazilian Association of Orthopedic and Traumatological Physiotherapy (ABRAFITO) and the Federal Council of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy (COFFITO - 2024).He completed a postdoctoral research fellowship at the Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP), Baixada Santista campus (2022-2025), funded by FAPESP. Currently, he is a tenure-track professor at the State University of Paraíba (UEPB).Additionally, he is a full member of ABRAFITO and part of its Special Group on Rheumatology. His research and clinical expertise focus on Musculoskeletal and Rheumatology Physiotherapy, with an emphasis on biomechanics, isokinetic dynamometry, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, and pelvic floor dysfunctions. (Source: Lattes Curriculum)