Curriculum Vitae.
Physiotherapist. Orthopaedic post-surgical rehabilitation, education and clinical support.
Over 10 years of clinical experience in hospital, rehabilitation and high-level sports settings — with particular experience in rehabilitation after hip and knee replacement, in neurology and in international para-sport.
Professional experience.
Physiotherapist
Policlinico Luigi Di Liegro · Rome
- Clinical and functional assessment and treatment of patients in hospital and outpatient settings.
- Management of post-acute and post-surgical patients, with particular experience in rehabilitation after knee and hip replacement and in neurology.
- Outpatient work with patients referred by the medical team, with rehabilitation plans based on clinical and functional needs.
- Use of electromedical technologies for rehabilitation treatment: TENS, tecar therapy and high-power laser.
- Collaboration with doctors and other healthcare professionals in defining and managing the rehabilitation pathway.
Physiotherapist — Italian National Shooting Team
Unione Italiana Tiro a Segno (UITS) — Italian Shooting Union · Rome
- Physiotherapy care for the athletes of the Italian National Team during training camps and national and international competitions.
- Present at Olympic Games, World and European Championships and World Cups.
- Assessment and management of musculoskeletal and functional issues related to sporting activity.
- Collaboration with the federation doctor, physiotherapists, sports psychologist, and technical and medical staff.
- Experience in international settings and in independently managing the athlete’s needs.
International Classifier — Physical Impairment
World Shooting Para Sport · Freelance · International
- Functional assessment of athletes with physical impairments within Paralympic sport classification.
- Taking the athlete’s history and assessing their clinical and functional background.
- Whole-body muscle testing and assessment of trunk control and stability.
- Requesting and evaluating further investigations when needed.
- Collaboration with international classifiers and professionals on the athlete’s functional profile.
Freelance physiotherapist
Rome
- Clinical and functional assessment and treatment of patients in musculoskeletal, neurological and rehabilitation settings.
- Independent management of the patient’s pathway and collaboration with several physiotherapy practices.
- Independent organisation of professional activity and direct relationships with patients and healthcare professionals.
Physiotherapist paediatric and home-based care
RI-FI Srl · Fiumicino (Rome)
- Home-based rehabilitation of paediatric and adult patients, with independent planning of interventions and monitoring of progress.
- Assessment and use of postural aids and upper-limb orthoses in home and school settings.
- Participation in team meetings with the physiatrist and teachers to share goals, aid selection and adaptations.
From the hospital clinic to the Olympic Games — one body, one method, one course of care.Manifesto — Marco Certomà
Teaching and outreach.
Lecturer — Master’s in Sports Physiotherapy and Performing Arts
Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome
- Teaching within the Level II university Master’s programme.
- Lecture on musculotendinous ultrasound assessment in dance and emergency medicine.
- Preparing and presenting technical and scientific content for professionals in specialist training.
Lecturer — Educational Operator for Autonomy and Communication
Freelance · Rome
- Teaching in vocational training.
- In-depth teaching on disability, autonomy and working with children and young people.
Academic education.
Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy
University of Rome Tor Vergata
- Theoretical and practical course with clinical placements in Orthopaedics, Neurology, Respiratory Rehabilitation, hydrokinesitherapy and paediatrics.
- Clinical training at IRCCS Santa Lucia: experience with complex neurological, musculoskeletal and post-surgical patients.
- Management of patients with reduced mobility or immobility, including amputee patients and the use of elastic compression bandaging.
Orthopaedic Techniques
University of Rome Tor Vergata
- Training course prior to the Degree in Physiotherapy.
- Placement at ITOP Officine Ortopediche in the field of prostheses, orthoses and aids.
Observational experience in orthopaedic surgery
Thesis in Physiotherapy
- During the thesis on femoroacetabular impingement, observational experience in the operating theatre with the orthopaedic supervisor.
- Attended hip, knee and shoulder replacement surgery.
Certifications and credentials.
Good Clinical Practice — ICH-GCP E6
NIDA Clinical Trials Network · National Institutes of Health (NIH) · 2026
International Classifier — Physical Impairment
World Shooting Para Sport · Credential: ITA20056 · Valid: 2026 — 2029