
- Faculty of Medicine, Health and Sports - Madrid
Associate Professor
Ivan Della Tommasina
- Biomedicine and Health
- Sports
Master’s Degree in Sports Physiotherapy from Universidad Europea and a Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy from UCAM. Ivan Della Tommasina is a university expert in Orthopedic Manual Therapy with extensive experience in aquatic therapy and elite swimming. He has served as a physiotherapist for elite athletes in the “Fiamme Rosse” sports group, supporting them in national and international competitions, while also working as a firefighter. Ivan has led aquatic physiotherapy programs, developing recovery sessions, innovating treatment protocols, and providing internal training for colleagues. He also coaches elite swimmers and manages aquatic therapy for patients in rehabilitation, combining clinical expertise with hands-on coaching to enhance performance and prevent injuries.
Academic background
University Expert in Orthopedic Manual Therapy
- Universidad Europea de Madrid
- 2020 - 2021
Master of Science in Sports Physiotherapy
- Universidad Europea de Madrid
- 2019 - 2020
Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy
- UCAM - Universidad Catolica San Antonio de Murcia
- 2014 - 2019
Professional experience
Degrees
Publications
Effects of a Dry-Land Strengthening Program with Elastic Bands Following the Kabat D2 Diagonal Flexion Pattern for the Prevention of Shoulder Injuries in Swimmers
This study analyzes the effects of a shoulder external rotator strengthening protocol following the Kabat D2 diagonal flexion pattern using elastic bands, aiming to identify a simple, quick, and versatile exercise for the prevention of shoulder pain in swimmers.