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Guilherme (Gui) M. Cesar, PhD, PT is a rehabilitation researcher who has used his biomechanics background to work with distinct populations spanning from skillful athletes to children with neurologic disabilities. Dr. Cesar has a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Physical Therapy. He earned his PhD in Biokinesiology from the University of Southern California where, under the co-mentorship of Susan M. Sigward, PhD, PT, ATC and James Gordon, EdD, PT, FAPTA, he investigated the locomotor strategies children employ to control forward momentum during running gait termination. Dr. Cesar expanded his research with young adults during his postdoctoral fellowship at the Nebraska Athletic Performance Laboratory at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln under the supervision of Judith M. Burnfield, PhD, PT. During his postdoctoral work, Dr. Cesar also worked closely with the Athletic Medicine staff, providing biomechanical approaches to guide safe return to sport after lower extremity injuries, a task familiar to him given his previous experience as a professional basketball athlete. Following, Dr. Cesar furthered his research experience working as the Assistant Research Director of the Movement and Neurosciences Center at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals. Dr. Cesar's research aims to guide understanding of how balance control can contribute to movement efficiency, enhanced mobility, and participation. In addition to his research, Dr. Cesar is passionate about education. He has taught graduate and undergraduate coursework in anatomy and anatomy-related courses, human gait, biomechanics, kinesiology, physical rehabilitation, and research methodology.

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Education/Academic qualification

Department of Athletics, Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, University of Nebraska - Lincoln

2015

Biokinesiology, PhD, University of Southern California

20092014

Master of Science in Physical Therapy, M.S., Federal University of Sao Carlos, Sao Carlos, SP, Brazil

20072008

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, B.S, University of Mogi das Cruzes, Mogi das Cruzes, SP, Brazil

20042006

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, B.S., Christian Heritage College, San Diego, CA

19992001

A.A.S, Grossmont Community College, San Diego, CA

19971999

External positions

Adjunct Faculty Member, University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD

Jan 1 2021 → …

Adjunct Faculty Member, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE

Jan 1 2020 → …

Assistant Research Director of the Movement and Neurosciences Center, Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals, Lincoln, NE

Jan 1 2016Jan 1 2022

Coordinator, Sports Biomechanics Research Volunteer Program, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE

Jan 1 2015

Research assistant, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA

Jan 1 2012Jan 1 2013

Instructor of Record. Biological Dysfunctions, Physical Activity and Health, University Centro Universitario Claretiano, Batatais, SP, Brazil

Jan 1 2009

Graduate Teaching Assistant, Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA

Jan 1 2009Jan 1 2014

Physical Therapy Orthopedic Private Practice, Mogi das Cruzes, Sp, Brazil

Jan 1 2007Jan 1 2009

Undergraduate teaching assistant, Kinesiology, University of Mogi das Cruzes, Mogi das Cruzes, Brazil

Jan 1 2004Jan 1 2006

Professional Basketball Athlete, Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras, Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil

Jan 1 2001Jan 1 2004

Professional Basketball Athlete, Sport Club Corinthians Paulista, Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil

Jan 1 1994Jan 1 1996

Professional Basketball Athlete, Valtra Tratores, Mogi das Cruzes, SP, Brazil

Jan 1 1994Jan 1 1996

Disciplines

  • Rehabilitation and Therapy
  • Physical Therapy