Fundación Universitaria María Cano continues to strengthen its leadership in scientific research through the work of its faculty researchers, who generate knowledge aimed at addressing current challenges in health, rehabilitation, and sports sciences. Their work contributes evidence-based solutions that improve quality of life and support social development.

This commitment to academic excellence and high-level scientific production is reflected in the recent publication of two research studies in Retos, an internationally recognized Q1 journal and one of the leading scientific publications in the fields of physical activity, sports, health, and education. These achievements enhance the institution’s national and international visibility while demonstrating the quality and impact of its research processes.

One of the featured studies is the article “Telerehabilitation in Older Adults with Cardiopulmonary Diseases and Multimorbidity: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial,” led by faculty researcher Silvia Betancur Bedoya. This publication is the result of her doctoral research conducted in collaboration with the International Iberoamerican University (Mexico) and represents a significant contribution to the field of telerehabilitation by providing scientific evidence on innovative strategies for the care and follow-up of older adults with cardiopulmonary diseases and multiple health conditions.

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The institution also highlights the publication of the article “Neuromuscular Profile and Eccentric Deficits as Multivariable Predictors of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Risk,” developed by Professor Sebastián Grajales Toro as part of his doctoral studies. This research provides valuable evidence for physiotherapy and sports sciences by proposing a predictive model that integrates neuromuscular variables to more accurately identify the risk of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in soccer players, contributing to injury prevention and athletic performance enhancement.

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Beyond their academic significance, these publications demonstrate the impact of doctoral education and applied research in generating innovative solutions to health and sports-related challenges. They also showcase the ability of María Cano researchers to produce relevant, transferable knowledge with international reach.

These achievements strengthen the research processes of the Physiotherapy program and its graduate specializations, enrich student education, and reaffirm the institution’s commitment to research that extends beyond the classroom to improve quality of life, advance health sciences, and contribute to the positive transformation of communities.