Federico Pozzi

Federico Pozzi,

Assistant Professor

Department: HP-PHYSICAL THERAPY
Business Phone: (352) 273-6957
Business Email: fpozzi@phhp.ufl.edu

Accomplishments

Early Career Investigator Award in Biomechanics Research
2023 · Biomechanics Special Interest Group
Guy Simoneau Excellence in Research Award
2020 · Journal of Orthopaedic and Sport Physical Therapy

Teaching Profile

Courses Taught
2018-2024
PHT6187C Functional Anatomy 1
2020-2024
RSD6938 Doctoral Seminar in Rehabilitation Science
2019-2024
PHT6188C Functional Anatomy 2
2023-2024
RSD6910 Supervised Research

Research Profile

Open Researcher and Contributor ID (ORCID)

0000-0002-6384-9605

Publications

2024
Olympic Weightlifting Training for Sprint Performance in Athletes: A Systematic Review with Meta-analysis.
International journal of sports medicine. [DOI] 10.1055/a-2161-4867. [PMID] 37640059.
2024
Preseason lower extremity range of motion, flexibility, and strength in relation to in-season injuries in NCAA division I gymnasts
The Physician and Sportsmedicine. 52(2):200-206 [DOI] 10.1080/00913847.2023.2215775. [PMID] 37216208.
2024
The COVID-19 lockdown as a model of detraining in division 1 college softball players.
BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation. 16(1) [DOI] 10.1186/s13102-024-00836-2. [PMID] 38341567.
2023
Shoulder Performance Activity Test (SPAT) for People With Shoulder Pain: Feasibility, Reliability, and Validity
Physical Therapy. 103(3) [DOI] 10.1093/ptj/pzad006. [PMID] 37172131.
2022
Blood Flow Restriction Training for Subacromial Pain: Two Case Reports.
JOSPT cases. 2(2):55-61 [PMID] 36582265.
2022
Development of shoulder pain with job-related repetitive load: mechanisms of tendon pathology and anxiety
Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 31(2):225-234 [DOI] 10.1016/j.jse.2021.09.007. [PMID] 34656782.
2022
Electromyography activation of shoulder and trunk muscles is greater during closed chain compared to open chain exercises
Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology. 62 [DOI] 10.1016/j.jelekin.2019.05.007. [PMID] 31151784.
2022
Linear relationship between electromyography and shear wave elastography measurements persists in deep muscles of the upper extremity.
Journal of electromyography and kinesiology : official journal of the International Society of Electrophysiological Kinesiology. 63 [DOI] 10.1016/j.jelekin.2022.102645. [PMID] 35189570.
2021
Preseason Upper Extremity Range of Motion and Strength in Relation to In-Season Injuries in NCAA Division I Gymnasts.
Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine. 9(1) [DOI] 10.1177/2325967120977090. [PMID] 33786334.
2020
Preseason shoulder range of motion screening and in-season risk of shoulder and elbow injuries in overhead athletes: systematic review and meta-analysis
British Journal of Sports Medicine. 54(17):1019-1027 [DOI] 10.1136/bjsports-2019-100698. [PMID] 31937577.
2020
Restoring physical function after knee replacement: a cross sectional comparison of progressive strengthening vs standard physical therapy
Physiotherapy Theory and Practice. 36(1):122-133 [DOI] 10.1080/09593985.2018.1479475.
2020
The American Society of Shoulder and Elbow Therapists’ consensus statement on rehabilitation for anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty
Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 29(10):2149-2162 [DOI] 10.1016/j.jse.2020.05.019. [PMID] 32534209.
2019
Immediate and Short-term Effects of Thoracic Spine Manipulation in Patients With Cervical Radiculopathy: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
The Journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapy. 49(5):299-309 [DOI] 10.2519/jospt.2019.8150. [PMID] 31021691.
2019
The effect of extension assist orthosis with pneumatic bladders on pain and function for patients with early knee osteoarthritis.
Annals of translational medicine. 7(Suppl 7) [DOI] 10.21037/atm.2019.04.85. [PMID] 31728371.
2018
ALTERING CADENCE OR VERTICAL OSCILLATION DURING RUNNING: EFFECTS ON RUNNING RELATED INJURY FACTORS.
International journal of sports physical therapy. 13(4):633-642 [PMID] 30140556.
2018
Comparison of two trunk electromagnetic sensor placement methods during shoulder motion analysis.
Journal of biomechanics. 68:132-135 [DOI] 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2017.12.025. [PMID] 29338846.
2017
A SIX-WEEK SUPERVISED EXERCISE AND EDUCATIONAL INTERVENTION AFTER TOTAL HIP ARTHROPLASTY: A CASE SERIES.
International journal of sports physical therapy. 12(2):259-272 [PMID] 28515981.
2017
Influence of weight bearing visual feedback on movement symmetry during sit to stand task.
Clinical biomechanics (Bristol, Avon). 47:110-116 [DOI] 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2017.06.005. [PMID] 28641199.
2017
Observational Scapular Dyskinesis: Known-Groups Validity in Patients With and Without Shoulder Pain.
The Journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapy. 47(8):530-537 [DOI] 10.2519/jospt.2017.7268. [PMID] 28683230.
2017
Single-limb drop landing biomechanics in active individuals with and without a history of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A total support analysis.
Clinical biomechanics (Bristol, Avon). 43:28-33 [DOI] 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2017.01.020. [PMID] 28189981.
2017
Supraspinatus tendon micromorphology in individuals with subacromial pain syndrome.
Journal of hand therapy : official journal of the American Society of Hand Therapists. 30(2):214-220 [DOI] 10.1016/j.jht.2017.04.001. [PMID] 28502699.
2016
Lower leg compensatory strategies during performance of a step up and over task in patient six-months after total knee arthroplasty
Gait & Posture. 49:41-46 [DOI] 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2016.06.018. [PMID] 27362279.
2016
Total support moment during a step up and over task in subjects six months after total joint arthroplasty
Gait & Posture. 49(9):41-46
2016
Validity and Reliability of a Commercial Fitness Watch for Measuring Running Dynamics.
The Journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapy. 46(6):471-6 [DOI] 10.2519/jospt.2016.6391. [PMID] 27117729.
2015
NEUROMUSCULAR CONTROL DURING PERFORMANCE OF A DYNAMIC BALANCE TASK IN SUBJECTS WITH AND WITHOUT ANKLE INSTABILITY.
International journal of sports physical therapy. 10(4):520-9 [PMID] 26347059.
2015
Relationship between biomechanical asymmetries during a step up and over task and stair climbing after total knee arthroplasty.
Clinical biomechanics (Bristol, Avon). 30(1):78-85 [DOI] 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2014.11.001. [PMID] 25467765.
2015
Relationship between physical impairments and movement patterns during gait in patients with end-stage hip osteoarthritis.
Journal of orthopaedic research : official publication of the Orthopaedic Research Society. 33(3):382-9 [DOI] 10.1002/jor.22772. [PMID] 25492583.
2015
Sit-To-Stand Biomechanics Before and After Total Hip Arthroplasty.
The Journal of arthroplasty. 30(11):2027-33 [DOI] 10.1016/j.arth.2015.05.024. [PMID] 26117068.
2014
Neuromuscular control during stepping down in continuous gait in individuals with and without ankle instability.
Journal of sports sciences. 32(10):926-33 [DOI] 10.1080/02640414.2013.868917. [PMID] 24499287.
2014
Relationship between strength, pain, and different measures of functional ability in patients with end-stage hip osteoarthritis.
Arthritis care & research. 66(10):1506-12 [DOI] 10.1002/acr.22329. [PMID] 24664893.
2013
Biofeedback to promote movement symmetry after total knee arthroplasty: a feasibility study.
The Journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapy. 43(10):715-26 [DOI] 10.2519/jospt.2013.4657. [PMID] 23892267.
2013
Biomechanical and EMG analysis of stepping down during ongoing gait in young individuals
Italian Journal of Physiotherapy. 3(1):3-10
2013
Physical exercise after knee arthroplasty: a systematic review of controlled trials.
European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine. 49(6):877-92 [PMID] 24172642.
2013
The validity of plantarflexor strength measures obtained through hand-held dynamometry measurements of force.
International journal of sports physical therapy. 8(6):820-7 [PMID] 24377068.

Grants

May 2023 ACTIVE
Nervous system influences on recovery from painful rotator cuff tears
Role: Principal Investigator
Funding: NATL INST OF HLTH NIAMS
Sep 2021 ACTIVE
Magnetic resonance biomarkers of muscle degeneration in patients with rotator cuff tears
Role: Principal Investigator
Funding: NATL INST OF HLTH NIAMS
Oct 2018 – Apr 2022
Performance of Shoulder Muscles After a Physical Therapy Intervention for Patients with Rotator Cuff Tears
Role: Principal Investigator
Funding: ACADEMY OF ORTHOPAEDIC PHYSICAL THERAPY

Education

Doctor of Philosophy
2015 · University of Delaware
Master of Arts
2010 · New York University
Laurea in Fisioterapia
2006 · Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele

Contact Details

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