Full Professor
University of Pisa, Italy
Full Professor of Human Anatomy at the Department of Translational Research and of New Surgical and Medical Technologies.
Director of the School of Specialization in SPORTS AND EXERCISE MEDICINE (School of Specialization (4 years))
Director of the Departmental Center of Rehabilitation Medicine "Sport and Anatomy" of the University of Pisa (2018-2023)
He is a regional delegate of the Italian Federation of University Sports (FederCUSI). He is a member of the board of directors of UNISPORT Italia.
Author of 130 scientific articles published in international journals, over 200 scientific works presented at national and foreign conferences, 2 Books on Human Anatomy and 3 teaching manuals.
RECENT RESEARCH PROJECTS
Clinical and ultrasonographic study in patients affected by different musculotendinous pathologies after shock wave treatment.
Comparative ultrasound evaluation of the thickening of the triceps surae fascia in asymptomatic subjects and subjects affected by Achilles tendinopathy.
Shock waves vs. brace in the treatment of trigger finger.
Hybrid aids, mannequins and virtual reality, to promote the topographical vision of the main anatomical districts, normal and pathological, of the musculoskeletal system for rehabilitation specialists with particular reference to the sports field.
The optimization and application of algorithms for the processing of 3D ultrasound images and for the tracking of deformable structures in the context of medical/surgical simulation and navigation environments.
Musculoskeletal imaging and 3D virtual reality and augmented reality systems
Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality Systems for the Rehabilitation of the Upper Limb.
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