- carlos.barragan@universidadeuropea.es
- Faculty of Medicine, Health and Sport - Madrid
Associate Professor
Carlos Barragán Carballar
- Biomedicine and Health
- Sports
Carlos Barragán Carballar is a professor in the Department of Physiotherapy at the Faculty. He is a member of the Musculoskeletal Pain and Motor Control Research Group. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Activity and Sports Sciences from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid and a Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy from Universidad Europea de Madrid. Additionally, he has a Master’s Degree in Orthopedic Manual Therapy for Pain Treatment.
He teaches Orthopedic Manual Therapy in the Physiotherapy degree program, as well as in the Master’s in Orthopedic Manual Therapy for Pain Treatment.
His research areas include Manual Therapy and pain in the upper limb, Exercise in the management of the upper limb, and the neurophysiological effects of manual therapy and exercise on musculoskeletal pain.
He is the author of four scientific articles, a speaker at national and international congresses and conferences, and co-author of the book "Manual Therapy in Pain Treatment".
Academic background
Master’s Degree in Orthopedic Manual Therapy for Pain Treatment
- Universidad Europea de Madrid
- 2014 - 2015
Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy
- Universidad Europea de Madrid
- 2010 - 2013
Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Activity and Sports Sciences
- Universidad Politecnica de Madrid
- 2005 - 2010
Professional experience
Degrees
Publications
Lower Limb Tendinopathy Tissue Changes Assessed through Ultrasound: A Narrative Review
Tendinopathy is a common disease that affects athletes, causing pain and dysfunction to the afflicted tendon. A clinical diagnose is usually combined with imaging and, among all the existing techniques, ultrasound is widely adopted. The aim of this review is to sum up the existing evidence on ultrasound as an imaging tool and guide for treatments in lower limbs tendinopathy. Using three different databases-PubMed, MEDLINE and CENTRAL-a literature search has been performed in May 2020 combining MeSH terms and free terms with Boolean operators.
A new ultrasound-guided percutaneous electrolysis and exercise treatment in patellar tendinopathy: three case reports
To present preliminary clinical results of the effects of a new treatment with percutaneous electrolysis directed to peripheral tendon and therapeutic resistance exercise, with or without the presence of degenerative zone. 3 patients with patellar tendinopathy aged 37-45 years with diagnostic of patellar tendinopathy with pain since 5-8 weeks were treated with a novel, less invasive electrolysis technique. Pain severity was measured by Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS).
Correction: Muñoz-Fernández et al. A new ultrasound-guided percutaneous electrolysis and exercise treatment in patellar tendinopathy: three case reports. Frontiers in Bioscience-Landmark. 2021; 26: 1166-1175
Effects of a Multicomponent Exercise Program on Improving Frailty in Post-COVID-19 Older Adults after Intensive Care Units: A Single-Group Retrospective Cohort Study
Older adult patients with post-COVID-19 syndrome experience greater physical impairment accompanied by frailty compared to younger patients. Therefore, the implementation of multicomponent exercise programs (MEP) is recommended due to their positive effects on improving frailty and physical capacity.
Capítulo 10: Unidad Funcional del Miembro Superior
This chapter addresses the relevant aspects of the functional unit and the relationships that exist between the different structures in their performance.
Capítulo 11: Terapia Manual Ortopédica para el tratamiento del dolor de la cintura escapular
In this chapter, the most relevant factors involved in the development of musculoskeletal pain in the shoulder girdle are analyzed.
Capítulo 12: Terapia Manual Ortopédica para el dolor del codo.
This chapter analyzes the most relevant factors in the development of musculoskeletal disorders in the elbow region.
Capítulo 13: Terapia Manual Ortopédica para el tratamiento del dolor de muñeca-mano
This chapter analyzes the different factors that may contribute to the development of pain and musculoskeletal disorders in the wrist and hand region.
Research projects
Orthopedic manual Therapy in the management of upper limb pain
Exercise in the management of the upper limb
Neurophysiological effects of manual therapy and exercise on musculoskeletal pain