Richard Liebano
Associate Professor of Physical Therapy
Rehabilitation Sciences
College of Education, Nursing and Health Professionsliebano@hartford.edu 860.768.5181 Dana 401E www.liebano.com
Education
Post-Doctoral Fellowship, The University of Iowa
PhD, Universidade Federal de São Paulo
MS, Universidade Federal de São Paulo
Certification in Orthopedics and Sports Physical Therapy, Centro Universitário Católico Salesiano Auxilium
BA, Pontifícial Universidade Católica de Campinas
Specialties/Certification
- Certification in Orthopedics and Sports Physical Therapy, Centro Universitário Católico Salesiano Auxilium
Teaching Focus
Dr. Liebano teaches Neuroscience of Pain, Biophysical Agents, Tissue Healing, Burns, Motor Control Laboratory, Scientific Inquiry, and Doctoral Research Series.
Professional Interests Focus
Dr. Liebano has an active research agenda and is a recognized expert in the areas related to the mechanisms and effectiveness of biophysical agents and other physical therapy interventions to reduce pain and improve tissue healing.
He has published three books related to Electrotherapy, Electrophysical Agents for Women’s Health, and Photobiomodulation, 14 book chapters, and over 137 peer-reviewed papers related to these topics.