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Updated on October 20th, 2026.
New post on our blog:
Moving to the Rhythm of Life: October 19, International Breast Cancer
Awareness Day
El 19 de octubre se conmemora el Día Internacional contra el Cáncer de Mama, una
fecha para concienciar, visibilizar y acompañar a todas las personas que han afrontado
esta enfermedad: quienes se encuentran en el proceso oncológico, quienes lo han
superado y quienes, lamentablemente, han fallecido por esta causa.
Una fecha que pone de manifiesto la importancia de la investigación y del
acompañamiento integral en todas las etapas de la enfermedad.
Desde nuestro grupo de investigación, nos sumamos a esta causa compartiendo
nuestro Proyecto TEMPO (Therapeutic Exercise and Music in Postreatment Oncology), [Read More…]
Members of the UMSS Group Participate in the SEFIP Conference in Alicante: Research and Pediatric Physical Therapy
Last weekend, Alicante hosted the conference organized by the Spanish Society of Pediatric Physical Therapy (SEFIP), a leading event for the exchange of knowledge, experiences, and advances in the field of pediatric physical therapy.
In this context, a poster presentation titled “Physical Characteristics and Functional Impairments Associated with Mowat-Wilson Syndrome in Children and Adolescents: A Literature Review” was presented, authored by Ramón González Matilla, Juan Francisco García Vázquez, and Raquel Avilés Palos.
This study focuses on the physical characteristics and functional impairments described in children and adolescents with Mowat-Wilson syndrome, a rare genetic condition. The literature review provides deeper insight into the specific characteristics of this population and helps identify key aspects to guide physical therapy assessment and intervention.
UMSS Research Group: Investigating the Relationship Between Depression and Pain to Improve Treatment
In observance of World Mental Health Day, the UMSS group is focusing on the relationship between depression and pain. Both rank among the leading causes of disability worldwide, and their combination has a significant impact on the health of those who suffer from them and on public health systems.
It is well known that there is a bidirectional relationship between them: experiencing pain increases the likelihood of developing depression, and vice versa. However, the mechanisms underlying this relationship are far from fully understood. [Read More…]
Pablo Rodríguez Appears on the LNGVT Club Podcast to Discuss Lower Back Pain, Injury Prevention, and Exercise
Physical therapist and UMSS member Prof. Pablo Rodríguez Sánchez-Laulhé appeared on a new episode of the LNGVT Club Podcast, a show dedicated to addressing various issues related to exercise, health, and sports from a scientifically evidence-based perspective.
During the interview, the discussion delves into how sports injuries occur, the main factors influencing their onset, and the role of the physical therapist during the recovery process. The episode also analyzes various therapeutic strategies in physical therapy, with a special focus on those backed by the strongest scientific evidence.
UMSS Research Activities Featured at the 2026 Journées de l’Ecole Doctorale de Nice
Our colleague Ana Trigueros participated in the Journées de l’Ecole Doctorale de Nice (JEDNs), held at the Université Côte d’Azur (Nice, France), where she presented the poster “Integrating Music Listening into Exercise for Female Breast Cancer Survivors: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.”
The study describes the protocol for a randomized clinical trial that evaluates the impact of adding music to a concurrent exercise program on self-perception, physical fitness, and well-being among female breast cancer survivors. This line of research takes on particular relevance in [Read more…]
Our Colleague Opens Salamanca’s Scientific Outreach Conference with a Talk on Muscle Neuroscience
The 4th SCIENTIFIC OUTREACH CONFERENCE, held at the University of Salamanca on June 25 and 26, featured our colleague Juan Francisco García Vázquez @phdjuanfranciscogarciavazquez as one of its keynote speakers. His opening presentation, “Listening to the Muscles: The Hidden Language Behind Strength and Movement,” set the tone for two intense days of talks, workshops, and scientific exchange, kicking off a new edition of this important event, which has become a national benchmark in the field of neuroscience. [Read More…]
Latest post on UMSS:
- Moving to the Rhythm of Life: October 19, International Breast Cancer Awareness Day
- Motivation in consultation, an essential tool for success
- The therapeutic power of music
- Perception beyond the senses
- Sedentary lifestyle: Why is it important to look out for the opportunity to move?
UMSS is an international research group focused on the identification of personal factors that may be associated to self-management in health conditions.
Our main research topics are:
- Exercise, movement and health.
- Psychology, health and multidisciplinary interventions.
- Epidemiology and public health.
- Advances in research methodologies.