encarna Maturana
Encarna graduated with a Bsc.Hons in Physical Education & Sports Science from the University of Granada, Spain (1994), and went on to qualify in Advanced Remedial Massage (SMTO) and obtain a Diploma in Sports Therapy in the UK (2003).
Encarna has developed extensive experience in analysing and treating sports injuries, and has worked with a wide range of international clients, across a broad cross section of sports, occupational, and clinical injuries.
Her career started working alongside Osteopath Nick Carter in the UK as a Massage Therapist. She progressed to running her own Sports Therapy business in the Netherlands.
During 5 years in Malaysia she provided sports therapy solutions to international clients whilst also practicing as a qualified Pilates Instructor. She trained further in Mulligan mobilisation techniques.
During 4 years working for Finland Osteopathy Clinic in Oman Encarna further broadened her skill set to work with LOJER specialised mobilisation treatment tables for enhanced mobilisation techniques.
On returning to the UK in 2018 Encarna joined Total Endurance Sports Therapy and has been working with a range of sports people, including some of Scotland’s top hill runners, on injury prevention, treatment and performance improvement.
Encarna is a keen sportswoman with experience of competing at International level and coaching:
- 1993-2003 International Orienteering runner (Spanish & Scottish National Teams); 8 times Spanish Orienteering Champion.
- 1999 British Fell Running Relay Championship – Silver medalist.
- 2000 World Champion Rogaining (24 hour long distance cross country orienteering).
- Coaching; Spanish National Level Orienteering certification, National level Swimming certification, Regional Youth Volleyball coach.
Her biomechanical knowledge plus her experience across a wide range of sports (trail running, orienteering, triathlon, cycling, climbing, mountaineering, tennis, swimming, basketball, volleyball) compliments her clinical training, resulting in integrated solutions for specific injury problems and performance improvement.
victor soto
Victor graduated with a Bsc.Hons in Physical Education & Sports Science from the University of Granada, Spain and went on to start his research activity in 1989, developing 3D photogrammetric technologies for the analysis of movement.
In 1990 he commenced doctoral studies culminating in his thesis in 1995, focused on the development of biomechanical systems applied to sports. His main research line has been oriented towards Sports Biomechanics and Technological Development for Movement Analysis.
In recent years Victor has broadened his research lines into the field of Ergonomics, Performance Analysis-Optimization, Musculoskeletal risk prevention, Health promotion through Physical Activity, Virtual Advisors, Artificial Intelligence applied to Sports, and Exoskeletons.
As a successful researcher Victor has collaborated on an impressive range of projects and attracted significant funding for the HumanLab/iMUDS facility in Granada where much of his analysis is done. As a full professor he is well connected to a wide range of International Research Societies enabling him to remain at the forefront of Biomechanical research.
Victor is also a keen sportsman, accomplished 1500m and middle distance runner and an experienced coach. As a National Level Athletics Coach (Middle and Long Distance running) he is actively coaching athletes at Regional and National level in Spain. Nowadays his main activity in the sector is as adviser to other coaches and athletes .
Victors Biomechanical research experience and access to high end technical facilities coupled with his coaching experience result in a strong applied scientific approach to identifying integrated solutions for specific injury problems and performance improvement from national level in Spain in the past.
Victor heads up MOTION LAB 3D (the commercial arm of Human Lab/iMUDS) enabling access to high end Data Acquisition and Data Analysis.