Victor Alfaro

An outstanding specialist in the field of podiatry and biomechanics

Professional experience

• CEO of Podoactiva , a leading company in the field of podiatry and biomechanics.
• Head of the Podiatry and Biomechanical Centre of the Quirónsalud Group (Barcelona, Madrid, Zaragoza).
• Podiatrist of the basketball club CAI Zaragoza , actively working with professional athletes.
• More than 20 years of experience in the diagnosis and treatment of foot diseases, as well as in the development of innovative solutions for their correction.

Research activities

• Member of the Innovative COT research group (Innovation Unit of the Miguel Servet Hospital, Zaragoza).
• Participant in projects of the Institute of Applied Biomechanics and cooperation with the University of Zaragoza.
• Co-author of numerous international patents, including the innovative 3D Scan Sport Podoactiva system, recognized worldwide.

Teaching activities

• Lecturer in biomechanics and podiatry courses at leading universities in Spain:
  • University of Manresa-FUB ,
  • Comillas University ,
  • University of San Jorge .

Education and qualifications

• Diploma in Podiatry , Autonomous University of Barcelona (2003).
• Diploma in Nursing , University of Zaragoza (1994).
• Master in Social Gerontology , University of Zaragoza (2007).
• Master in Communication Management , University of Murcia (2008).

Specialization

• Foot surgery
• Sports and biomechanical podiatry
• Treatment and correction of nail diseases (ingrown nail, fungal infections)
• Diagnosis and treatment of fasciitis, metatarsalgia, spurs, Morton's neuroma
• Comprehensive gait examination and podiatric diagnostics

Awards and achievements

• National Prize for Arts and Applied Sciences in Sports .
• Aragonex Award for Innovation in R&D , 2009.
• ADEA Award for Innovative Management , 2010.
• Scientist of the Year Award in Aragon , 2013.
• Award for the most innovative small company in Spain , FEI, 2015.