Dr Rocco Cavaleri

Academic Program Advisor & Lecturer in Physiotherapy

Biography

Rocco Cavaleri is the Academic Program Advisor for the Physiotherapy department at Western Sydney University. Rocco completed his PhD in 2022 and also holds a B Health Science (Hons I)/M Physiotherapy from Western Sydney. In 2023, Rocco received a prestigious Fulbright Postdoctoral Scholarship to work with the Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy at the University of Southern California. Prior to commencing his PhD, he worked clinically as a physiotherapist across both acute and private practice contexts.  He currently leads the Brain Stimulation and Rehabilitation (BrainStAR) lab in the School of Health Sciences. His research is dedicated towards understanding the neurophysiological processes underpinning musculoskeletal and neurological disorders. Rocco uses non-invasive brain stimulation techniques to assess brain changes in response to processes such as pain and motor learning, facilitating the development of novel diagnostic and treatment strategies. His work aims to improve the quality of life of people living with chronic conditions, also striving to better understand the biological and psychosocial determinants of health. Rocco is passionate about education and evidence-based practice, actively supporting the translation of research into clinical practice.

Research Interests

• Acute and chronic pain
• Non-invasive brain stimulation
• Rehabilitation
• Neuroscience

Qualifications and Recognition

• PhD Western Sydney University
• BHlthSci / MPhysio (with Distinction) Western Sydney University
• BHlthSci (Hons 1) Western Sydney University

Research and Publications

https://research-report.uws.edu.au/wpubs/Portal.asp

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