Collaborations with Universities
The Training Lab is a Center recognized by the University of Florence as a Reference Center for teaching in the field of Functional Rehabilitation and Motor Activities.
Students from the School of Specialization in Sports Medicine and the Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science carry out internship periods under the guidance of the Center’s Therapists and Instructors.
Specialists from the Center give Functional Rehabilitation Lectures at the Faculty of Sport Sciences of the University of Florence.
The Center has activated a collaborative program with the Musculoskeletal and Neurological Institute of Ohio University for a research project in injury prevention in athletes.
Our research & collaborations
Offriamo un’opportunità unica per tirocinanti desiderosi di acquisire esperienza pratica in un ambiente stimolante e professionale. Come tirocinanti, avrete l’opportunità di lavorare a stretto contatto con il nostro team di dottori e istruttori altamente qualificati, partecipando attivamente alla pianificazione e all’implementazione di programmi di riabilitazione personalizzati per i nostri clienti.
Our research & collaborations
Dustin Grooms
Professor, Physical Therapy (Ohio University)
Dustin Grooms is a professor at Ohio University, known for his innovative research in the field of orthopedic rehabilitation. His academic work focuses on the neurological and biomechanical changes that occur after musculoskeletal injury. Grooms has won numerous awards for his research, which has led to significant therapeutic advances.
Among his major contributions are the discovery of injury-associated neuroplasticity and the implementation of advanced technologies such as virtual reality to improve rehabilitation protocols. In addition, he has developed innovative therapies such as sensory reweighting and cognitive testing for return to activity, which have greatly improved orthopedic patient outcomes.
Grooms is also a dedicated educator, committed to training students and promoting interdisciplinary research. His work has been published in numerous scientific journals and he has presented his findings at national and international conferences. Because of his expertise and contributions, he is considered a leading figure in the field of rehabilitation and movement science.