Francesco Ferraro

Francesco is currently a lecturer in Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation at the University of Derby.

His PhD titled ‘The influence of inspiratory muscle training upon balance and functional performance with older adults’, investigated whether the effects of structured inspiratory muscle training (IMT) on respiratory function can improve indices of balance and physical performance with older adults.

Francesco completed his PhD in 2019.

Supervisors – Professor Alison McConnell, Dr James Gavin and Professor Tom Wainwright.