Prof. Dr. Masiero Stefano

Prof. Stefano Masiero graduated in Medicine and Surgery with a specialization in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Padua. He is a medical specialist in Physiology and a full Professor in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Padua, Director of the Complex Operational Unit of Neurorehabilitation (Orthopaedic Rehabilitation) at the Hospital of Padua and Director of the School of Specialization in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. His areas of focus are the rehabilitation of neuro-musculoskeletal disorders, new tools for neurorehabilitation, conservative treatment in spinal disorders, and the study of non-invasive musculoskeletal assessment, especially in spine disorders such as scoliosis and Scheuermann's disease in school-age children, physical therapy (external shock wave, short-wave diathermy). During his career, he has received several academic awards and funding and has published over 200 peer-reviewed manuscripts including some books on Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.