DR. JUAN VICENTE LOPEZ DIAZ

DR. JUAN VICENTE LOPEZ DIAZ  
Vice-President
International Executive Board-I.E.B
Global Association For Physiotherapy

Address: Barcelona, ( Espain )

  1. PhD, by Department of surgery, orthopedic and traumatology, Autonomous University of Barcelona (Spain)
  2. Bachelor´s Degree in Kinesiology and Physiatrist. San Martín National University (Argentina)
  3. Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy, University of Valencia (Spain).
  4. June Nystrom award by the college of physiotherapists of Catalonia. 2018.
  5. 1st MAPFRE Foundation Award at the 1st International Congress of PHYSIOTHERAPY in Sports Therapy. 1990.
  6. 2nd National Award for completion of studies University, 1989 by the Ministry of Education. 1989.
  7. Extraordinary award in Physiotherapy course (1988-89) by the University of VALENCIA
  8. Professor and researcher at:
    • University of Lleida (2017-18-19-20).
    • Autonomous University of Barcelona (2017-18).
    • International University of Catalonia (2011-16).
    • Gimbernat and Blanquerna physiotherapy schools (1989-1995).
  9. +25 years as a postgraduate teacher, in various Physiotherapy subjects, both in public and private entities (hospitals, universities, etc.) in Spain, Europe, America and Asia.
  10. Author of an original manual therapy methodology, called “POLD Method”.
  11. Clinical and research activity at the Pold Institute of Manual Therapy (clinical area of the Omphis Foundation (1991-actual)
  12. CLINICAL CARE
    • Since 1991 Chief physiotherapist at Pold Manual Therapy Institute Cerdanyola (Spain)
    • Since 2005 Chief physiotherapist at Pold Manual Therapy Institute Barcelona (Spain)
    • 1991-2005 Chief physiotherapist at “Salud y Formación S.L.” Barcelona (Spain)
    • 1989-1991 Physiotherapist in different companies Mutual Asepeyo (Barcelona)
    • Functional Recovery and Physiotherapy Centre SA (Barcelona)
    • Spanish Athletics Federation (concentrations for training)
  13. MANAGERIAL AND BUSINESS ACTIVITIES
    • Since 2000 Director at POLD Neuro-musculoskeletal Manual Therapy Institute
    • Since 1991 Director at Omphis Foundation 1
    • 1991-2005 Director at “Health and Training S.L.” (Private limited company)
  14. PROFESSIONAL COLLABORATIONS IN SPORTS
    • 1992-1992 1992 Barcelona Olympics Games
    • Physiotherapist contributor
    • 1990-1991 National team of climbing
    • Physiotherapist contributor
    • 1990-1990 Climbing world cup
    • Physiotherapist contributor
    • 1988-1990 Spanish Athletic Team. Hurdling race Physiotherapist contributor