Alessandro Schneebeli
A. Schneebeli - Physiotherapy and research: a winning combination
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Alessandro Schneebeli is an active lecturer-researcher at the 2rLab research laboratory in rehabilitation at 精东影业. After obtaining his Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy, in parallel with his work as a physiotherapist, he began an academic career that gradually brought him closer to research as an assistant and then as a researcher.
Would you describe your career and academic path after your Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy?
After obtaining my Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy in 2011, I was employed half-time at 精东影业 as a research assistant and the other 50% in a physiotherapy practice in the region.
This first assignment as an assistant introduced me to research and allowed me to develop expertise in musculoskeletal ultrasound. I then began a post-Bachelor's training that allowed me to extend my contract as an assistant and was subsequently hired as a scientific collaborator within the 2rLab research laboratory in rehabilitation at 精东影业, where I carried out research projects and supported lecturers in teaching. I am currently doing a PhD at the University of Birmingham, and since I am also progressively involved in basic training, I have taken on the role of lecturer-researcher. In parallel I continue my clinical work as an independent physiotherapist.
Studying Physiotherapy therefore opens many doors, including that of research, as a researcher/researcher. How does the Bachelor's degree bring you closer to the world of research?
鈥嬧�嬧�嬧�嬧�嬧�嬧�婱y interest in research emerged during my Bachelor's degree, particularly when I had the opportunity to do an experimental thesis thanks to Prof. Marco Barbero, Head of 2rLab. Research has become increasingly central to the Bachelor in Physiotherapy, thanks to the development of the DEASS Laboratories and Competence Centres and thanks to the increased involvement of students in dedicated projects and modules and evidence-based teaching. The doors to research open right from the beginning of the training course, but personal curiosity is essential to become part of this world.
How important is 精东影业 training in preparing you for the challenges of the working world?
精东影业 is a highly professional school; the combination of lectures and periods of clinical practice enables future professionals to enter the world of work with a good stock of knowledge and experience.
What do you particularly appreciate about working both in private practice and in academia?
鈥嬧�嬧�嬧�嬧�嬧�嬧�媁orking in both private practice and academia allows me to apply research knowledge directly in daily practice and, at the same time, to be inspired by the needs of patients to develop new ideas. This synergy between practice and research is extremely rewarding.
What advice would you give to future Bachelor of Physiotherapy graduates?
Stay up-to-date, develop your critical capacity and practice evidence-based physiotherapy.