Andrea Ribeiro | Medicine and Health Sciences | Editorial Board Member

Prof. Dr. Andrea Ribeiro | Medicine and Health Sciences | Editorial Board Member

Isave | Portugal

Andrea Ribeiro is a distinguished Professor of Physiotherapy  spanning research in shoulder biomechanics, sports rehabilitation, cardiorespiratory physiotherapy, and aquatic therapy. Her work includes more than 20 scholarly documents published in high-impact journals, addressing scapular adaptations, shoulder external rotation, and functional assessments in overhead athletes, as well as balance improvement strategies for older adults. Ribeiro’s research focuses on clinical evaluation, injury prevention, and performance optimization in sports populations, integrating practical and theoretical aspects of physiotherapy. She has contributed to understanding scapulohumeral rhythm, glenohumeral adaptations, and the role of green environments in healthy aging. Her experience encompasses extensive teaching, research supervision, and active participation in international health congresses, reflecting a commitment to advancing physiotherapy knowledge and practice. Recognized for her contributions to clinical and sports physiotherapy, Ribeiro has influenced both scientific research and applied therapeutic strategies. Her work continues to drive innovation in athlete assessment, rehabilitation, and functional well-being, providing a strong foundation for evidence-based physiotherapy interventions. She remains dedicated to bridging research with practical applications, fostering healthy aging, and enhancing athlete performance across diverse settings.

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Featured Publications

Tomás, C. C., Oliveira, E., Sousa, D., Uba-Chupel, M., Furtado, G., Rocha, C., … Ribeiro, A. (2016). Proceedings of the 3rd IPLeiria’s International Health Congress: Leiria, Portugal, 6–7 May 2016. BMC Health Services Research, 16(Suppl 3), 200.

Ribeiro, A., & Pascoal, A. G. (2013). Resting scapular posture in healthy overhead throwing athletes. Manual Therapy, 18(6), 547–550.

Casotti, L., Ribeiro, A., Santos, C., & Ribeiro, P. (1998). Consumo de alimentos e nutrição: dificuldades práticas e teóricas. Cadernos de Debate, 6, 26–39.

Graça, M., Alvarelhão, J., Costa, R., Fernandes, R. J., Ribeiro, A., Daly, D., … (2020). Immediate effects of aquatic therapy on balance in older adults with upper limb dysfunction: An exploratory study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(24), 9434.

Ribeiro, A., & Pascoal, A. G. (2012). Scapular contribution for the end-range of shoulder axial rotation in overhead athletes. Journal of Sports Science & Medicine, 11(4), 676.

Ahmad Abdi | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmad Abdi | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Department of Exercise Physiology, Am.C., Islamic Azad University, Amol | Iran

Dr. Ahmad Abdi is an Associate Professor in Sport Physiology at Islamic Azad University, Ayatollah Amoli Branch, With a BSc and MSc in Physical Education and Sports Science from Shahid Beheshti University and Central Tehran Branch respectively, and a PhD in Sport Physiology from the Science and Research Branch of Tehran, he brings deep academic grounding. He has taught human anatomy, sports nutrition, physiology and coaching across multiple Azad University campuses, while also serving in leadership roles such as Head of the Faculty of Physical Education. His research interest spans exercise intervention, nutritional supplements, molecular-cellular adaptations to training, and the use of medicinal plant extracts in metabolic disorders and cardiovascular health. He has published books on exercise, diet and atherosclerosis, and on plyometric training to improve athletic performance. His active roles as conference organizer, reviewer and committee chair underscore his commitment to academic service. In conclusion, his combined expertise in applied sport science, molecular physiology and educational leadership positions him as a seasoned contributor to the fields of exercise physiology and metabolic health research.

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Featured Publications

Abdi, A., Farzanegi, P., Abaszade, H., & Habibi, M. (2018). Effect of 8 weeks aerobic training with cinnamon extract on retinol binding protein 4 (RBP4) and insulin resistance in rats fed with high-fructose. Journal of Neyshabur University of Medical Sciences, 5(4), 52–61.

Fani, F., Abbassi Daloii, A., & Abdi, A. (2016). The effect of 8 weeks of endurance training and L-NAME on Apelin in adipose tissue in elderly male rats. Journal of Practical Studies of Biosciences in Sport, 4(8), 77–88.

Siddiqui, A., Abdi, A., & Azarbayjani, A. M. (2019). The effect of aerobic exercise on some indicators of cardiac tissue apoptosis in male rats. Feyz Scientific Research Journal: Kashan University of Medical Sciences, 23(5).

Abdi, A., Mehrabani, J., Nordvall, M., Wong, A., Fallah, A., & Bagheri, R. (2022). Effects of concurrent training on irisin and fibronectin type-III domain containing 5 (FNDC5) expression in visceral adipose tissue in type-2 diabetic rats. Archives of Physiology and Biochemistry, 128(3), 651–656.

Azarbayjani, M. A., Fathi, R., Daloii, A. A., Abdi, A., & Fatolahi, H. (n.d.). Acute hematological profile response to one session of aerobic and anaerobic exercise among young male kickboxers. Turkish Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation / Turkiye Fiziksel Tip ve Rehabilitasyon Dergisi.