Manuela Besomi

Education

1.  Ph.D. candidate, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia (2017 – Present). 

• Thesis:  “Towards the investigation of the tensor fascia lata muscle and iliotibial band function in runners: The relevance of the why and the how”.
  • Systematic review of the literature regarding potential differences in structure and activation of the TFL muscle in individuals with and without lower limb musculoskeletal conditions.
  • Development of an expert-consensus document to guide the decision-making process for selection of electrode types and amplitude normalisation methods.
  • Investigation of the TFL activation patterns between surface and intramuscular EMG recordings, and amplitude normalisation methods.
  • Systematic review of the morphological and mechanical properties of the ITB, and potential differences between individuals with and without musculoskeletal conditions.
  • Investigation of the influence of transducer orientation on shear wave velocity measurements of the ITB.
  • Estimation of in-vivo mechanical properties of the ITB using shear wave elastography in pain-free runners.
  • Evaluation of displacement of the ITB fascial layers during a standing weight shift in runners

 

2.  Master’s degree in Clinical Epidemiology, Universidad de la Frontera, Temuco, Chile (2013-2016)

• Thesis:  “SeRUN study: Description of running profiles and behaviours associated with running, Región Metropolitana 2015-2016, Chile” – Mixed methods study.

 

3.  Graduate Diploma in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation (Universidad del Desarrollo, 2013)

 

4.  Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Universidad del Desarrollo, 2008-2012)

• Research project:  “Level of physical activity according to GPAQ in pregnant and postpartum women attending the Family Health Center”.

Teaching experience

• Universidad del Desarrollo
  • MAKI (Master in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation) – Exercise interventions: Temporary lecturer (2016 – Present)
  • Evidence-based practice in Musculoskeletal and Sports - Diploma programs Physical Therapy School: Temporary lecturer & Exam Marking (2014 – 2017)
  • Function and Dysfunction: Temporary lecturer & Exam Marking (2015 – 2017)
  • Research in Physical Therapy: Temporary lecturer (quantitative and qualitative research methods) & Exam Marking (2014 – 2017)
  • Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation I y II: Temporary lecturer and Practical sessions & Exam Marking (2014 – 2017)
  • Research Methodology and Biostatistics I y II: Temporary lecturer & Exam Marking (quantitative and qualitative research methods) (2013 – 2017)
  • Musculoskeletal - Clinical placement - (~5 students per year): Mentor/tutor and Examiner (2015 – 2017)
• The University of Queensland
  • BIOL1040 - Cells to Organisms: Casual Academic examiner (2017-Present)
  • HRSS7101 - Health Science Research Discovery I: Tutor (quantitative and qualitative research methods) (2018)
• Others
  • Evidence-based practice in Musculoskeletal functional rehabilitation - Diploma Thera Advance® Group: Temporary lecturer & Exam Marking (2018 – Present)
  • Return to Sport: the role of the physiotherapist - Module for Sports Physician specialisation (first cohort in Chile): Temporary lecturer and Practical session & Exam Marking (2016-2017)
  • Clinical assessment and management of common running-related injuries - Module for Sports Physician specialisation (first cohort in Chile): Temporary lecturer and Practical session & Exam Marking  (2016-2017)

Peer-reviewed scientific publications

1. Besomi M., Nava G.T., van den Hoorn W., Hug F., Vicenzino B & Hodges P.W. (2020). Influence of transducer orientation on shear wave velocity measurements of the iliotibial band. Journal of Biomechanics, [accepted, 27th 2021].
2. Martinez MJ, Enrique MI, Leppe J, Besomi M. Running-related injuries according to temporality and SeRUN® profile in runners participating in the 2017 Viña Marathon. Fisioterapia [under review, FT-S-20-00139, 28 August 2020].
3. Besomi M, Salomoni SE, Hug F, Tier L, Vicenzino B, Hodges PW. In-vivo estimation of stiffness of the iliotibial band using shear wave elastography in pain-free runners. Physical Therapy in Sport, [under review, YPTSP-D-20-00316, 7th October 2020].
4. Besomi M, Salomoni SE, Cruz-Montecinos C, Stecco C, Vicenzino B, Hodges PW. Distinct displacement of the superficial and deep fascial layers of the iliotibial band during a weight shift task in runners. Musculoskeletal Science & Practice, [under review, YMATH-D-20-00324, 29th December 2020].
5. Tier L, Salomoni SE, Hug F, Besomi M, Hodges PW (2020). Shear modulus of multifidus and longissimus muscles measured using shear wave elastography correlates with muscle activity, but depends on image quality. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jelekin.2020.102505
6. Besomi M, Hodges PW, et al (2020). Consensus for Experimental Design in Electromyography (CEDE) project: Amplitude normalization matrix. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jelekin.2020.102438
7. Bunster J, Mauri-Stecca VM, Leppe J, Besomi M (2020).  Psychometric properties of functional scales in sports population with musculoskeletal conditions of the lower limb: a Systematic Review. Fisioterapia. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ft.2020.02.002
8. Maclachlan L., Mills K., Lawford B., Egerton T., Setchell J., Hall L.M., Plinsinga M., Besomi M., Teo S., Eyles J.P., Mellor R., Hodges P.W., Hunter D.J., Vicenzino B., Bennell K.L (2020). Design, effectiveness and implementation of peer-to-peer online support groups for people with chronic musculoskeletal disorders: a systematic review. Journal of Medical Internet Research. DOI: 10.2196/15822
9. Besomi M, Maclachlan L, Mellor R, Vicenzino BT, Hodges PW (2020). Tensor fascia latae muscle structure and activation in individuals with lower limb musculoskeletal conditions: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Sports Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-019-01251-1
10. Plinsinga ML, Besomi M, Maclachlan L, et al (2019). Mixed methods study exploring the characteristics and preferences for (online) support groups. J Med Internet Res. DOI: 10.2196/15987
11. Besomi M, Hodges PW, van Dieen J, et al (2019). Consensus for Experimental Design in Electromyography (CEDE) project: Electrode selection matrix. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jelekin.2019.07.008
12. Besomi M, Leppe J, Mauri-Stecca MV, Hooper TL, Sizer PS (2019). Training volume and previous injury as associated factors of Running-Related Injuries by race distance: a cross-sectional study. Journal of Human Sport and Exercise. DOI: https://doi.org/10.14198/jhse.2019.143.06.
13. Jaime Leppe and Manuela Besomi* (2018). Recent Versus Old Previous Injury and Its Association with Running-Related Injuries During Competition by SeRUN® Running Profiles: A Cross-sectional Study. Sports Medicine – Open. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s40798-018-0164-x
14. Manuela Besomi, Jaime Leppe, María Cristina Di Silvestre, Jenny Setchell (2018). SeRUN® study: Development of running profiles using a mixed method analysis. PLOS ONE. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0200389
15. Besomi M, Enríquez MI, Martínez MJ, Leppe J (2017). Urban runners: Which are their Motivations for Running? European journal of physiotherapy. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/21679169.2017.1381317
16. Leppe J, Besomi M, Olsen C, Mena MJ, Roa S (2013). Level of physical activity according to GPAQ in pregnant and postpartum women attending the Family Health Center. Rev Chil Obstet Ginecol. DOI: 10.1080/21679169.2017.1381317

Presentations

• Invited workshop: Running for injury prevention and performance. UQ Triads, Brisbane, Australia, 23rd February 2020.
• Invited talk (Spanish): Posibles razones de lesión, pronóstico e ideas para el manejo de lesiones en el running: SBIT – de la clínica al laboratorio. Carrera de Kinesiología, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, 18th August 2020.
• Invited podcast (Spanish): RUNCHATLIVE Ep.48: Iliotibial band syndrome. Available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56DYz-uQhx0
• Invited talk: Understanding the role of the tensor fascia latae (TFL) muscle and the iliotibial band (ITB) in the pathogenesis of ITB syndrome and patella femoral pain (PFP) in runners. ANAT2012 research symposium, Brisbane, Australia, 29th May 2019.
• Invited talk Running Seminar: Running to get fit or getting fit to run? GaleForce Running Seminar, Brisbane, Australia, 23rd February 2019.
• Invited workshop: Video running assessment for injury prevention and performance. UQ Triads, Brisbane, Australia, 21st June 2019.
• Invited talk (Spanish): Universidad de Los Andes, Santiago, Chile.
  • Lecture 1: “Epidemiology and Aetiology of Running-related Injuries”.
  • Lecture 2: “Clinical Evaluation and management of Running-related Injuries”.

• Clinical workshop SeRUN: “From Evidence to Clinical Practice”. Mall Sport, Santiago, Chile.
• Invited talk – Running Seminar (Spanish): “Running related-injury in Santiago’s Marathon runners 2014. V Seminar of Sports of Medicine and Running, Santiago, Chile.