A/ProfRafael Zambelli de Almeida Pinto

Dr. Rafael Zambelli Pinto is an Associate Professor at UTS, a physiotherapist, and a researcher specialising in musculoskeletal conditions. He has published over 150 papers in physiotherapy and medical journals, with a research focus on innovative approaches to managing chronic musculoskeletal conditions in adults and older populations. Committed to advancing evidence-based practice, he integrates research into clinical decision-making through educational initiatives.

Rafael was awarded his PhD from the University of Sydney (2010–2013) and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Centre for Pain IMPACT/Neuroscience Research Australia, University of New South Wales (2023–2024). His previous roles include Project Manager at the Pain Management Research Institute, University of Sydney, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, Australia (2013–2014); Lecturer at São Paulo State University, Brazil (2014–2017); and Senior Lecturer at the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Brazil (2017–2024).

From 2019 to 2024, Rafael served as Editor-in-Chief of the Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy and has been the Secretary of the International Society of Physiotherapy Journal Editors since 2019.