Patrícia Mota, PT, PhD

About Me

Women's Health Researcher and University Professor with a passion for improving lives through research and education.

I am an adjunct professor with a demonstrated history of working in higher education and research. My expertise spans Women's Health, Clinical Gait Analysis, and Exercise Physiology.

With a PhD in Biomechanics from Universidade de Lisboa in collaboration with Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, I have dedicated my career to understanding and improving women's health, particularly in the areas of pelvic floor muscle function and abdominal wall adaptations during pregnancy.

I served as a Visiting Researcher and Professor at California State University, Long Beach, and I still collaborate with them on data processing and writing papers. Currently, I serve as an Adjunct Professor at the Lisbon School of Health of the Polytechnic University of Lisbon.

Additionally, I work online and in person in Lisbon with Eleva.care, and also collaborate seeing patients in Clínica Mulher in Lisbon and in Centro Médico do Cartaxo.

Patricia Mota
Education & Skills

Academic Background

My academic journey and professional development have equipped me with a diverse skill set.

Education
My academic qualifications

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biomechanics

Faculdade de Motricidade Humana, 2010-2014

C.O. Degree in Osteopathy

Escuela Osteopatía de Madrid EOM, 2006-2012

Leduc Lymphatic Drainage Certificate

Université libre de Bruxelles, 2007

Physiotherapist

Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa, 2001-2005

Skills & Expertise
My professional competencies

Research Expertise

Women's Health, Biomechanics, Clinical Gait Analysis, Exercise Physiology

Clinical Skills

Physiotherapy, Osteopathy, Lymphatic Drainage, Rehabilitation

Teaching

University Teaching, Lecturing, Curriculum Development

Languages

Portuguese (Native), English (Full Professional), Spanish (Full Professional)

Recognition

Awards & Honors

Recognition for academic and research excellence.

Matching Dissertation Grant

Awarded for exceptional research proposal in women's health

PhD Studentships

Received funding for doctoral research in biomechanics

National Merit Scholarship

Recognized for academic excellence in physiotherapy studies