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ANA PAULA TAVARES SANTOS

Wakefield,England

Summary

Physiotherapist with experience in geriatric care, academic research, and customer service. Currently pursuing a Master’s in Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of York and looking for opportunities to expand my skills and contribute to the community

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work history

Physiotherapist

Essential Clinical Physiotherapy
Goiânia, Brazil
08.2024 - 09.2025
  • Functional assessment and development of personalized plans for physical rehabilitation and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders with techniques such as manual therapy and kinesiotherapy.
  • Post-surgical rehabilitation and monitoring of geriatric patients, promoting mobility and quality of life, preventive education and guidance for long-term health.
  • Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and maintenance of detailed clinical records.
  • Managed administrative tasks such as maintaining accurate patient records, ensuring efficient practice operations.

Education

Graduated - Physiotherapy

Federal University of Santa Catarina

Master of Science in Cognitive Neuroscience - Science

University of York
York
09.2025 -

Skills

  • Organization
  • Therapeutic listening
  • Knowledge of clinical pilates
  • Communication
  • Agenda management
  • Teamwork
  • Proactivity
  • Punctuality

LANGUAGES

Portuguese: native
English: Intermediate advanced

Projects

  • The role of A2A adenosinergic receptors in central fatigue in animal models of neurological diseases Jan 2022 - Nov 2023
  • Volunteer Exercise Biology Laboratory | Araranguá - SC Aug 2023 - Aug 2024
  • Lecturer for the Laboratory Animal Handling Course, The role of A2A adenosinergic receptors (A2AR) in central fatigue in neurological diseases Jan 2023 - Jul 2023
  • Behavioral screening of a novel NMDA antagonist BIII 277 CL Jun 2022 - Jun 2023
  • Electromyographic parameters of the gluteus medius, multifidus and transversus abdominis in the balance of individuals with chronic non-specific low back pain and healthy individuals Jan 2022 - Jun 2023
  • The role of adenosine in central fatigue | Jan 2021 - Dec 2021
  • Volunteer PES Course | Araranguá - SC Jan 2021 - Present Volunteer teacher and people manager

Publications

  • Adenosine A2A and dopamine D2 receptor interaction controls fatigue resistance Frontiers in Pharmacology May 2024
  • Behavioral screening of a novel NMDA receptor antagonist in mice - studying BIII277CL Undergraduate Thesis Jun 2023
  • The striatum drives the ergogenic effects of caffeine Springer Nature Link Jan 2023

Training

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Mar 2024
  • Laboratory Animal Management, Federal University of Santa Catarina Aug 2023 - Aug 2023
  • Physiotherapy in the treatment of burns and sequelae, Ana Paula Ede Fisioterapeuta Sep 2023
  • Home approach in interdisciplinary palliative care, Federal University of Pelotas Dec 2022
  • Aging of the Brazilian population, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation - Brasilia Dec 2022
  • Hazardous Waste Management, Federal University of Santa Catarina Sep 2021 - Oct 2021

Timeline

Master of Science in Cognitive Neuroscience - Science

University of York
09.2025 -

Physiotherapist

Essential Clinical Physiotherapy
08.2024 - 09.2025

Graduated - Physiotherapy

Federal University of Santa Catarina
ANA PAULA TAVARES SANTOS