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Kinesiologist graduated from Universidad Austral de Chile and holds a Master's degree in Epidemiology from Universidad de los Andes. He currently serves as a faculty member and researcher at the School of Kinesiology at Universidad de los Andes, being part of the Integrative Biomechanics and Exercise Physiology Laboratory (LIBFE).
His academic work focuses on teaching biomechanics and movement physiology, areas in which he has supervised various undergraduate theses. Additionally, he maintains an active scientific output, with publications in specialized journals addressing topics such as gait analysis, electromyography, and biomechanics of the ankle and foot.
Research interests
His research focuses on the study of human movement, with a special emphasis on kinematics, kinetics, and electromyography during functional activities such as walking and running.
His work also includes ex vivo studies analyzing the mechanical properties of tissues or specific segments of the human body, particularly focusing on the biomechanics of the ankle and foot.
Currently, he leads the project "Characterization of foot health and its musculoskeletal alterations in the adult Chilean population," funded by FONIS. This project aims to identify and understand the main ankle and foot disorders in the adult population of Santiago, Chile, thereby contributing to the development of strategies to improve musculoskeletal health in this area.
Teaching
He teaches courses related to biomechanics and movement physiology at the School of Kinesiology at Universidad de los Andes.
He has supervised various undergraduate theses focused on topics such as gait analysis, electromyography, and biomechanics of the ankle and foot.
His teaching approach integrates theory with practice, encouraging students to develop a deep understanding of biomechanical principles applied to human movement.
Education/Academic qualification
Master, Master in Epidemiology, Universidad de los Andes Chile
1 Mar 2016 → 9 Aug 2019
Award Date: 9 Aug 2019
University Degree, Kinesiologist, Universidad Austral de Chile
1 Mar 2008 → 31 Dec 2012
Award Date: 31 Dec 2012
External positions
Academic, Universidad Austral de Chile
1 Mar 2013 → 31 Dec 2013
Keywords
- RZ Other systems of medicine
- Biomechanics
Open Keywords
- Biomechanics
- Movement analysis
- Kinematics
- Kinetics
- Electromyography
- Gait
- Running
- Baropodometrics
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
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FONIS - S/I: CARACTERIZACIÓN DE LA SALUD DEL PIE Y SUS ALTERACIONES MUSCULOESQUELÉTICAS EN POBLACIÓN CHILENA ADULTA, A TRAVÉS DE MEDICIONES CLÍNICAS, FUNCIÓN DINÁMICA Y ESCALA DE CALIDAD DE VIDA
Hernán Palma, F. (Principal Investigator)
Agencia Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo
1/12/22 → 30/12/24
Project: INNOVACIÓN Y DESARROLLO
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Biomechanical comparison in a cadaveric flatfoot model between different calcaneal osteotomies with and without transfer from the peroneus brevis to the longus
Wagner, E., Wagner, P., Gericke, S., Torrealba, O., Palma, F. H. & Guzman Venegas, R., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Foot and Ankle Surgery.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prediction of dynamic foot function based on demographic, anthropometric, and clinical foot evaluations
Palma, F. H., Kozma-Guerra, P., Cañas, I., Vial-Muzio, M. I., Eltit, N. & Berral de la Rosa, F. J., Jun 2025, In: Foot. 63, 102175.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Reliability of the Main 2D Kinematic Variables of Running Evaluated Categorically in Amateur Runners, Aged 18 to 55 Years
Stappung, A. V., Espinoza, P. M., Letelier, M. J. & Palma, F. H., 2025, In: International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy. 20, 8, p. 1176-1185 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Actividad de músculos intrínsecos del pie durante un agarre máximo. Un estudio descriptivo en corredores
Valencia, O., Naranjo, C., Aravena, H., Barreto, R., Bugeño, D. & Palma, F., 1 Nov 2024, In: Retos. 60, p. 1298-1303 6 p.Translated title of the contribution :Intrinsic foot muscle activity during maximum grip. A descriptive study in runners Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Association between aerobic fitness and glycolytic metabolism in adult male professional football players
Palma, F. H., Merino-Muñoz, P., Hormazábal, M. M., Salazar, P. A., Otárola, B. V., Miarka, B., Aedo-Muñoz, E. & Contreras, J. P., 2024, In: Retos. 53, p. 508-513 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access1 Scopus citations
Press/Media
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Académico de la Escuela de Kinesiología investigará las principales alteraciones de tobillo y pie de los chilenos
12/12/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Vinculación con el medio a través de medios de comunicación social