{"id":124,"date":"2021-07-08T08:43:39","date_gmt":"2021-07-08T07:43:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bmj.com\/bmjopensem\/?p=124"},"modified":"2021-07-08T08:43:39","modified_gmt":"2021-07-08T07:43:39","slug":"meet-greet-the-team-ana-morais-azevedo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bmj.com\/bmjopensem\/2021\/07\/08\/meet-greet-the-team-ana-morais-azevedo\/","title":{"rendered":"MEET & GREET THE TEAM … ANA MORAIS AZEVEDO"},"content":{"rendered":"
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I am Ana, and dance led me to Physiotherapy. I am a Physiotherapist with extensive clinical experience in musculoskeletal, sports and dance fields, and currently working in a private clinic in Portugal; also. I hold a Postgraduate Degree in Sports Physiotherapy. My curiosity and experience boosted me to dive into the research world, which encouraged me to obtain my 1st<\/sup> PhD; the research topic was on professional dancers\u2019 single-leg landing biomechanics. However, I still have a lot to learn and accomplish. Therefore, I am excited and grateful to embark on a brand new chapter, Down Under; soon, I will commence my 2nd<\/sup> PhD with an incredible team focused on the foot research project. Bring on the next years.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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What is your main area of research \/ clinical expertise?<\/strong><\/h5>\n

My clinical work is in the musculoskeletal, sports and dance fields. In the research area, my main interest is the lower extremity, particularly the foot-ankle complex, which in my opinion, is a functional masterpiece of the human body often underestimated. Stay tuned!<\/p>\n

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What is your motivation to be a member of the BOSEM team?<\/strong><\/h5>\n

As a member of the BOSEM team, I can better understand the backstage of research and scientific journals. Besides, I have the opportunity to further exchange and discuss ideas with people that have distinctive professional experiences, diverse backgrounds, and from different cultures, but with the same goal: to contribute and disseminate sports and exercise medicine to all. It is interdisciplinary teamwork, which makes it challenging and exciting.<\/p>\n

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What is a work-related accomplishment that you\u2019re really proud of?<\/strong><\/h5>\n

In the clinical field: when I can truly engage, empower and motivate patients in their rehabilitation\/prevention process to successfully overcome an injury and\/or disability \u2013\u00a0 it may sound a clich\u00e9, but it makes me feel fulfilled.<\/p>\n

In the research field: the Fulbright research scholarship provided me with the opportunity to spend a period of time in the US, where I was pushed outside of my comfort zone, where I expanded my skills, and where I acquired a sharper vision of research, thanks to my mentor there, Dr Cortes.<\/p>\n

Recently, the Brownyn Schlotterlein research scholarship will be a challenging and extremely fulfilling experience, working with extraordinary clinician-researchers. Hopefully will have much more to come!<\/p>\n

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Who has influenced you most when it comes to how you approach your work? <\/strong><\/h5>\n

Physiotherapist Raul Oliveira, who was my mentor in the early stages of my professional career as a Physiotherapist, kindly shared his endless knowledge, with whom I have learned extensively, and who believed in me and my skills. Glad I have crossed his path.<\/p>\n

Also, Physiotherapist Sue Mayes, whose work I have been following for years. She has been raising the bar in the dancers\u2019 health field; she has been doing amazing dance science with an impactful and engaging service to Physiotherapy and Dance. Soon I will be working closely with Sue \u2013 I am so lucky and so proud too!<\/p>\n

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What\u2019s your favourite way to unwind after a busy day?<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Dancing is always a great way! I also enjoy going to the beach, reading a book or watching a documentary.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

I am Ana, and dance led me to Physiotherapy. I am a Physiotherapist with extensive clinical experience in musculoskeletal, sports and dance fields, and currently working in a private clinic in Portugal; also. I hold a Postgraduate Degree in Sports Physiotherapy. My curiosity and experience boosted me to dive into the research world, which encouraged […]<\/p>\n

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