Vera Moniz Pereira da Silva
Academic degree
- PhD in Human Kinetics – speciality in Biomechanics, Faculty of Human Kinetics, University of Lisbon.
- Degree in Sports Sciences – minor in Exercise and Health, Faculty of Human Kinetics, University of Lisbon
Current position
Assistant Professor at Faculty of Human Kinetics, University of Lisbon
Lecturing activities
- Biomechanics (under and post-graduate courses)
- Exercise, Aging and Health (master course)
- Women and Exercise (master course)
Research interests
- Application of dynamic analysis and simulations to estimate the effects of mechanical loading on the musculoskeletal system, particularly on lower limb segments.
- Three dimensional gait patterns in special populations, namely the elderly.
- Identification of risk factors for falling in the elderly population