Gloria Costanzo
Liverpool,UK
Summary
MSc student in Sport and Clinical Biomechanics at Liverpool John Moores University with five years’ professional experience as a physiotherapist in musculoskeletal rehabilitation and high-performance sport. Skilled in biomechanical assessment, data analysis, and multidisciplinary teamwork. Passionate about bridging rehabilitation and performance, seeking to apply and further develop strength and conditioning skills through the LJMU internship.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Physiotherapist
Federazione Italiana Dama
Italy
2025.01 - Current
- Perform functional and motor assessments for Italian National Draught Team to encourage healthy lifestyle choices and reduce injury risks in athletes.
- Provide physical therapy treatments.
Physiotherapist
Casa di Cura Sileno e Anna Rizzola S.p.A
San Donà di Piave (VE), Italy
2022.06 - 2025.06
- Coordinated a team of physiotherapists in a high-tech rehabilitation setting and collaborated with orthopaedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, physicians, and kinesiologists.
- Conducted clinical consultations, collecting and analysing data using Excel and databases.
- Designed and delivered evidence-based training and rehab programmes.
Physiotherapist
Federazione Italiana Pallacanestro
Italy
2022.09 - 2025.06
- Assisted elite referees in maintaining peak performance during season via physical and functional assessments and treatments.
- Designed and delivered evidence-based training and rehab programmes.
Physiotherapist
Derthona Basket S.S.R.L.
Tortona (AL), Italy
2023.08 - 2024.06
- Conducted biomechanical and performance assessments for professional men’s and women’s basketball teams.
- Facilitated communication between medical staff and sport performance department.
- Cooperated with S&C coaches, sport scientists, and physicians to devise approaches for injury prevention and performance optimisation.
Physiotherapist
Methodo Medical Center
Bergamo (BE), Italy
2022.04 - 2022.12
- Designed and delivered evidence-based training and rehab programmes.
- Provide physical therapy treatments.
Physiotherapist
Move Different
Saint-Christophe (AO), Italy
2021.06 - 2021.12
- Designed and delivered evidence-based training and rehab programmes.
- Provide physical therapy treatments.
Education
MSc - Sport and Clinical Biomechanics
Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool 2025.09 -
PgD - Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapist (OMPT)
University of Genoa
Genova (GE) 2021.01 - 2022.06
BSc - Physiotherapy
Humanitas University
Pieve Emanuele (MI) 2017.09 - 2020.11
Skills
- Movement analysis & injury prevention
- Data collection & analysis
- MS office, Excel and databases – Intermediate
- Development of tailor-made programs
- Clear communication & empathetic listening
- Teamwork in multidisciplinary contexts
- Organisational skills & problem-solving
- Knowledge of weight room environment
Certification
- Basic Strength & Conditioning Course – Federazione Italiana Pallacanestro (2023)
- Training Principles & Planning – La Clinica del Running (2023)
- Clinical Research Core Curriculum – GIMBE (2023)
SPORT BACKGROUND
- Basketball Referee – FIP (current)
- Football player - Serie C, Italy (1 season)
- Basketball player - Serie A2, Italy (until 18 y/o)
LANGUAGES
Italian
Native
English
Advanced (C1)
Spanish
Upper intermediate
Disclaimer
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Timeline
MSc - Sport and Clinical Biomechanics
Liverpool John Moores University
2025.09 -
Physiotherapist
Federazione Italiana Dama
2025.01 - Current
Physiotherapist
Derthona Basket S.S.R.L.
2023.08 - 2024.06
Physiotherapist
Federazione Italiana Pallacanestro
2022.09 - 2025.06
Physiotherapist
Casa di Cura Sileno e Anna Rizzola S.p.A
2022.06 - 2025.06
Physiotherapist
Methodo Medical Center
2022.04 - 2022.12
Physiotherapist
Move Different
2021.06 - 2021.12
PgD - Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapist (OMPT)
University of Genoa
2021.01 - 2022.06
BSc - Physiotherapy
Humanitas University
2017.09 - 2020.11