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A Physical Therapist (Kinesiologist) graduated from Universidad de Talca, with a Master’s in Biomedical Engineering from Universidad de Valparaíso. He currently serves as faculty and researcher at the School of Kinesiology, Universidad de los Andes, and is part of the Center for Healthy Aging and the Integrative Biomechanics and Exercise Physiology Laboratory (LIBFE) at UANDES.
He completed a research fellowship at the University of Birmingham, where he worked on high-density surface electromyography and neuromuscular signal processing to study muscular responses after eccentric exercise.
Research interests
His research focuses on sports biomechanics, movement analysis, and electromyographic activity—particularly in sedentary individuals undergoing eccentric exercise and amateur runners, studying musculoskeletal injuries in relation to foot muscle strength.
He also leads projects assessing shoulder biomechanics in Paralympic athletes using 3D technologies and surface EMG to characterize neuromuscular behavior, informing individualized training interventions.
Teaching
As a faculty member, he teaches courses in biomechanics, motion analysis, applied physics, and biological signal processing at the Kinesiology School. He supervises undergraduate theses and coordinates courses related to biomechanics and EMG.
His teaching integrates theoretical foundations with hands-on experience, including biomedical device development and EMG data analysis, providing students with robust practical training.
Education/Academic qualification
Master, MSc Biomedical Eng, Universidad de Valparaíso
Award Date: 4 Dec 2020
University Degree, Bachelor of Science (Physical Therapy), Universidad de Talca
Award Date: 19 Dec 2011
Keywords
- RC1200 Sports Medicine
- Sport biomechanics
- Neuromuscular
- Electromyography
- Running
- QP Physiology
- Muscle
- Q Science (General)
- Data processing
- Electromyograpgy
- Motor control
Open Keywords
- Eccentric exercise
- Muscular activity
- Sports
- Biomechanics
- Motion analysis
- Older people
- Sedentary people
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
- 3 Finished
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Dispositivo (prototipo) para medir fuerza muscular del pie y su correlación con variables clínicas-biomecánicas en corredores
Valencia, O. (Principal Investigator) & Naranjo, C. (Co-Principal Investigator)
Universidad de los Andes, Universidad Católica del Norte
5/09/22 → 28/04/23
Project: RESEARCH
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Muscular architecture, clinical variables, and neuromuscular changes of the triceps surae in people with Achilles rupture
Silva, D. (Co-Investigator), Rossi, R. (Co-Investigator) & Valencia, O. (Principal Investigator)
Clínica Universidad de los Andes
27/04/22 → 27/04/23
Project: RESEARCH
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Cambios neuromusculares del gastrocnemio medial y vasto lateral post ejercicio excéntrico, en personas sedentarias
Valencia, O. (Principal Investigator)
Universidad de los Andes Chile
9/11/17 → 9/04/20
Project: RESEARCH
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Achilles tendon repair: ecostructural adaptations of the tendon and medial gastrocnemius following surgery
Vargas, D. S., Domingo, A. B., Valencia, O. & Guzmán-Venegas, R., 18 Feb 2026, In: Retos. p. 162 169 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Comparative electromyographic study of the stabilizing muscles of the trapeziometacarpal joint during different rehabilitation exercises
Cheuquelaf, C., Valencia, O., Guzmán-Venegas, R., Aguilera-Godoy, A., Sepúlveda-López, E. N. & Núñez-Cortés, R., 1 Apr 2026, In: Journal of Hand Therapy. 39, 2, p. 297-303 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Dispositivo para medir la fuerza de los músculos del pie.
Valencia, O. (Inventor) & Naranjo, C. (Inventor), 15 Jan 2026, Patent No. 11987, 24 Jul 2024Research output: Patent
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Foot Force Device
David Valencia Cayupán, Ó. (Inventor), 31 Mar 2026, Patent No. 202402231Research output: Patent
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Lower limb joint discharge in older adults’ gait using a contralateral Canadian cane: A pilot study
Valencia, O., Samson, K., López, C., Mendez-Rebolledo, G. & Guzmán-Venegas, R., 1 Nov 2025, In: Revista Espanola de Geriatria y Gerontologia. 60, 6, p. 101724 101724.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Prizes
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Fondo de Ayuda a la Investigación, Universidad de los Andes, Chile (FAI: INV-IN-2017-01).
Valencia, O. (Recipient), 11 Sep 2017
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Activities
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The University of Queensland
Valencia, O. (Visiting researcher)
10 Jan 2023 → 30 Mar 2023Activity: Visiting an external institution › Visiting an external academic institution
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Josue Martínez
Valencia, O. (Host)
22 Jun 2022Activity: Hosting a visitor › Hosting an academic visitor
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Distribución topográfica del dolor en el músculo gastrocnemio medial luego de sesiones repetidas de ejercicio excéntrico.
Valencia, O. (Speaker)
3 May 2019Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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University of Birmingham
Valencia, O. (Visiting researcher)
2 Nov 2019 → 30 Nov 2019Activity: Visiting an external institution › Visiting an external academic institution
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Velocidad de conducción muscular en Gastrocnemio Medial luego de sesiones repetidas de ejercicio excéntrico, en personas sedentarias.
Valencia, O. (Speaker)
3 May 2019Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation