MADRID 18 Nov. (EUROPA PRESS) –
The professional basketball player Jaime Fernández, from the La Laguna Tenerife team of the ACB League, has been the first athlete to undergo an evaluation in the new space of the Biomechanics and Physiotherapy Laboratory (LABIF) of the University School of Nursing and Physiotherapy San Juan de Dios – Comillas (EUEF), which complements the existing one on the Ciempozuelos campus.
Biomechanical evaluations, such as the one carried out on the player, allow us to obtain precise data on the physical and functional state of athletes. “Providing detailed data and offering the opportunity to correct malfunctions before they become injuries is crucial to improving players’ capabilities in the long term, which has a positive impact on both their individual performance and the collective performance of the team,” he explains. Néstor Pérez, director of LABIF.
The LABIF collaborates with professional basketball teams such as Movistar Estudiantes, La Laguna Tenerife and Baloncesto Fuenlabrada, consolidating itself as a reference in biomechanical evaluation and technical advice for athletes. This space is equipped with cutting-edge technology, such as the Easytech system, advanced dynamometric biomechanics equipment that provides objective data on injury prevention and recovery.
“This technology allows us to better plan seasons and maximize player performance,” added Néstor Pérez. In addition to its contribution to professional sport, LABIF reinforces the EUEF’s commitment to academic training and scientific research. “We are observing an increase in injuries related to the anterior cruciate ligament, and our lines of research are especially focused on the prevention of these injuries,” commented Raúl Coto, member of the LABIF team.
For his part, Néstor Pérez adds: “Our objective goes beyond being a treatment or assessment center; we aspire to develop research studies that allow us to anticipate and avoid complex injuries.” The analysis carried out on Jaime Fernández is part of this preventive approach. The evaluations are carried out throughout the season and their results are delivered to the medical team and the players’ physical trainers for the design of improvement programs focused on the aspects detected.
“The idea is to continue working with top-level players of all ages,” emphasizes Néstor Pérez. The presence of elite athletes at LABIF consolidates the laboratory as a reference in biomechanical evaluation and advanced physiotherapy, and highlights its mission to promote excellence in research and innovation in the sports field.
