About

Gustavo J. Almeida, PT, PhD

Dr. Almeida received his PT degree and training in Brazil and has over 20 years of clinical experience with focus in Sports and Orthopedics Rehabilitation. He obtained his PhD in Rehab Science from UPitt and serves as an Assistant Professor in the PT Depart. at UT Health San Antonio. His research focuses on interventions to improve physical function and activity in individuals with arthritis. Dr. Almeida is currently testing the feasibility of using BFR during prehab in older adults awaiting TKR