Curriculum of Zimi Sawacha

Personal Detai ls

Name Dr. Zimi Sawacha

Address (I taly)

Via Turazza 48 35100 Padova Ital ia

e-mail Telephone N°

z imi.sawacha@dei.unipd.i t 0039-3408068049 (cel l)

Date of Birth 30 May 1973 Marital Statues Married

National i ty I tal ian

Language English and Ital ian mother tongue. Speak Spanish f luently and also some French.

Computer Ski l ls

Operating systems: MS-DOS, Windows 98-Windows 2007, XP Desktop productiv i ty tools: Off ice

Computer Programming

Pascal, C FEM: Ansys- Femlab, Abaqus Somat and Somat Ease acquir ing system Labview Matlab Vicon motion capture post processing software, BTS motion capture post processing software Orange R stat ist ic software SPSS software

Educational Background

2000: Mechanical Engineer Master Degree–University of Padova (Italy).

Biomechanical Engineer Thesis : project of a force platform (strain gage load cells); the title is: “Experimental Methods for Biomechanical Analysis and Gait Clinical Evaluation”. 2002: State examination for the qualification to practice the profession of engineer and admission to the College of Engineers – University of Padova (Italy). 2001-2002: Research Fellow at Center for Rehabilitation Technology, Helen Hayes Hospital, New York (USA) 2003-2004: Research Fellow at Istituti Ortopedici Rizzoli, Bologna (Italy). 2007: PhD Degree at University of Padova (Italy). 2007-2009: Postdoc fellowship at University of Padova (Italy). 2009-2011: Postdoc fellowship at University of Padova (Italy). 2011-2012: Postdoc fellowship at University of Padova (Italy).

Courses and Classes

2002: Surface Electromyography Techniques and Clinics Applications, Seniam and LISIN –Torino-(R.Merletti, Phd), Correggio, (Italia).

2003: XXII Scuola Annuale di Bioingegneria “Bioingegneria della Postura e del Movimento", Bressanone, gruppo nazionale di bioingegneria.

2004: XXIII Scuola Annuale di Bioingegneria "Metodi avanzati di elaborazione di segnali biomedici ", Bressanone, gruppo nazionale di bioingegneria.

2005: “Introduction to sport biomechanics – key issues " Jesus Dapena, Department of Kinesiology, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana (USA); incluso nel ciclo dei “Seminari di Bioingegneria dell'Uomo” del Dipartimento di Scienze del Movimento Umano e dello Sport dello IUSM di Roma.

2006: “Summer school 2006, Advanced technologies for neuro-motor assessment and rehabilitation”, Monte San Pietro (BO), Scientific Committee: Prof. L.Chiari, Prof. A.Cappello, DEIS – University of Bologna – Italy

2006: Corso Emg Di Superficie, Istituti Ortopedici Rizzoli, Laboratorio Di Analisi Del Movimento, Dir. Prof. Sandro Giannini, Bologna, 30 Novembre – 1/2 Dicembre 2006.

2008: “Summer school 2006, Advanced technologies for neuro-motor assessment and rehabilitation”, Monte San Pietro (BO), Scientific Committee: Prof. L.Chiari, Prof. A.Cappello, DEIS – University of Bologna – Italy.

Professional Activ i ty

2002-2003: Product specialist at eMotion–BTS S.p.a. (Padova)

Awards

• CIRRIE travel grant for the project “Posture optimization, trunk control and reaching in wheelchair users”, February 2001.

• Finalis of Start Cup Competition 2005, team leader of Move2Know, project syncroplate.

• Supervisor of the best Master Thesys 2009, Siamoc Society, Title: Role of foot morphology in the biomechanics of diabetic foot. Master student: Guiotto Annamaria.

• BTS Bioengineering/SIMFER Award: 17st PRM European Congress/38°, Venice 23rd -27th May 2010.

• Coautor of 2nd classified young research Stages: Siamoc 2010, “Evaluation of muscle fatigue during treadmill walking in patients with type 2 diabetes and peripheral vasculopathy. Spolaor F., Agostini V., Sawacha Z., Guarneri G., de Kreutzenberg S., Avogaro A., Cobelli C., Knaflitz M.

Research Activ i ty

1. Clinical motion analysis a. Diabetic foot prevention

i. A protocol for fullbody gait analysis and stair ascending and descending test have been developed, together with a multisegment foot kinematic protocol. The project was developed in collaboration with Department of Metabolic Disease of the University of Padova (Prof. Angelo Avogaro PhD, MD, G. Guarneri MD, G. Cristoferi MD), Rehabilitation Department of the University Clinic of Padova (A. Venturin MD)

ii. A protocol for assessing muscle fatigue during walking on a treadmill in diabetic subjects with and without peripheral vasculopathy. The project was developed in collaboration with Angelo Avogaro PhD, MD, G. Guarneri MD, G. Cristoferi MD (Department of Metabolic Disease of the University of Padova), M. Knaflitz, PhD, V. Agostini (Polytechnic of Torino).

iii. Surface EMG analysis in collaboration with M. Knaflitz, PhD, V. Agostini (Polytechnic of Torino), A. Venturin MD (Rehabilitation Department of the University Clinic of Padova)

iv. Development of an algorithm based on cluster analysis in order to assess the risk of ulcer in diabetic subjects, based on

biomechanical data. The project was developed in collaboration with Angelo Avogaro PhD, MD, G. Guarneri MD, G. Cristoferi MD (Department of Metabolic Disease of the University of Padova).

b. Gait and posture analysis of stroke patients pre and post rehabilitative treatment. The project is developed in collaboration with S. Masiero, PhD (Rehabilitation Department of the University Clinic of Padova).

c. Development of a protocol for gait and posture analysis of subject with ankylosing spondylitis. The project is developed in collaboration with S. Masiero, PhD (Rehabilitation Department of the University Clinic of Padova).

2. Markerless motion capture a. Biomechanical analysis of swimmers through markerless motion capture.

The project is developed in collaboration with S. Corazza, PhD (Stanford University, Mixamo Inc. San Francisco, California), S. Fantozzi, PhD, G. Gatta, PhD (University of Motor Science of Bologna)

b. Developement of method for comparison between markerless and marker based motion capture through simultaneous acquisition of markerless and markerbased gait analysis. The project is developed in collaboration with S. Corazza, PhD (Stanford University, Mixamo Inc. San Francisco, California)

c. Underwater markerless gait analysis in subjects with ACL injury. The project is developed in collaboration with S. Corazza, PhD (Stanford University, Mixamo Inc. San Francisco, California), S. Fantozzi, PhD, G. Gatta, PhD (University of Motor Science of Bologna).

3. SVM classifiers a. Development of Support Vector Machine classifiers for identification of

locomotion modes from surface electromyography data. The project is developed in collaboration with M. Sartori, PhD, E. Ceseracciu, PhD, E. Pagello, PhD (Department of Information Engineering of the University of Padova), M. Reggiani, PhD (Department of Technique and Management, University of Padova, Vicenza)

Research projects • 2004-2006: Investigator in the Europian Project “Myheart”, 6° Program. • 2007-2009: PRIN 2007, Mobility assessment, age and physiscal activity related

mobility variations assessment of adults through ambulatory and daily living monitoring (National project, Supervisor Ugo Della Croce, PhD).

• 2009-2011: Diabetic foot prevention through biomechanics analysis and custom foot orthotics (National project, supervisors Prof. Angelo Avogaro-Prof. Caludio Cobelli)

Research col laborations

Prof. A. Avogaro e Prof. A. Tiengo, Dipartimento di Malattie del Metabolismo (Padova); Ing. A. Leardini, PhD, Prof. M.G. Benedetti, Istituti Ortopedici Rizzoli (Bologna); Ing. S. Corazza, Stanford University (California); R. Ferrari, Imago S.n.c (Piacenza); S. Fantozzi, PhD, Prof. G. Gatta, Istituto di Scienze Motorie RECORD (Bologna); Rita Stagni, PhD, Dipartimento di Elettronica, Informatica e Sistemistica (Bologna; dott. Stanislav Peharec, PhD, Policlinica Peharec (Pola); Maurizio Ferrarin, PhD, Marco Rabuffetti, PhD, Polo Tecnologico, IRCSS, Don Gnocchi (Milano); Prof. Marco Knaflitz, Valentina Agostini, PhD, Politecnico di Torino (Torino), Prof. Enrico Pagello, Dipartimento di Ingenegria dell’Informazione (Padova), Monica Reggiani, PhD, Dipartimento di Tecnica e Gestione dei Sistemi Industriali (Vicenza), , BTS S.p.a., Padova; Professor Christopher Nester BSc (Hons) PhD Director, Centre for Health, Sport and Rehabilitation Sciences Research, and Associate Head for Research& Innovation, School of Health, Sport and Rehabilitation Sciences Brian Blatchford Building, office PO.32 University of Salford, Salford, M6 6PU, England; Prof. Ugo della Croce, Università di Sassari; Giuseppe Vannozzi, PhD, IUSM, Roma.

Teaching

Teaching classes of Bioengineering of Movement, Master degree in Biomedical Engineering, University of Padova (Italy): years 2004/2005, 2005/2006, 2007/2008, 2009/2010. Teaching classes of Bioengineering of Movement, Master degree in Human Movement Science, University of Padova, (Italy): 2004/2005, 2005/2006, 2006/2007, 2007/2008, 2008/2009, 2009/2010, 2010/2011, 2011/2012. Teaching classes of Laboratory of Bioengineering of Movement, Master degree in Human Movement Science, University of Padova, (Italy): 2009/2010, 2010/2011, 2011/2012. Teaching classes of Bioengineering of Movement and of Bioengineering of Movement Laboratory, Graduate degree in Human Movement Science, University of Padova, (Italy): 2009/2010, 2010/2011. Teaching classes of Bioengineering of Movement at the Department of Environmental Medicine and Public Health, University of Padova, (Italy): 2010/2011. Teaching classes of Bioengineering of Movement at the Department of Medical and surgical Specialties, Clinic of Orthopedics at the University of Padova, (Italy): 2010/2011. Professor of Bioengineering of Motion, Master degree in Biomedical Engineering, University of Padova (Italy): 2006/2007 Supervisor of 4 Master thesis at the University of Padova (2006-2008). Cosupervisor of 4 60 Master thesis at the University of Padova (2002-2012).

Seminar presentat ion

§ Motion Capture System and its applications, Bioengineering of Physiological Systems II Course, Department of Bioengineering, Master Degree in Bioengineering, Politecnic University, Milano, Italy (2002).

§ Gait and Motion Analysis, Department of Mechanical Engineer, University of Padova, Italy (2002).

§ Developement of protocol for upper limb kinematics analysis of para and tetraplegic patients, wheelchair users, at Helen Hayes Hospital of New York, Istituti Ortopedici Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy (2003).

§ Development of a new protocol for gait analysis in children, Istituti Ortopedici Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy (2003).

§ Motion analysis techniques applied to diabetic foot, Department of Clinical medicine and Metabolic Disease (Prof. A Tiengo), University of Padova, Italy (2006).

§ “Neurologic patient” ECM Course organized by Nordestnet Srl at Conference Center of Cadoneghe, Padova, Italy (Padova, 05th /04/2008).

§ Application of motion analysis in evaluating physicas exercise effect on pathologic and normal subjects, University of Human Movement Science, Milano, Italy (Milano, 19th /05/08).

§ Multidisciplinary approach to the diabetic foot patient, ECM Course organized by Department of Clinical medicine and Metabolic Disease (Prof. A Tiengo), University of Padova, Italy ( 19/04/2008).

§ Foot surgical techniques, at Policlinic of Abano Terme, Padova, Itlay (7th /8th May 2009).

§ Gait analysis at the Department of Rehumatology (Prof. L. Punzi), University of Padova, Italy (5th /05/2009).

Conference Oral Presenatations

1. “Studio funzionale della biomeccanica del piede diabetico”, Conference DEI Retreat, Monselice, Italy, 2005.

2. “Validazione di un modello cinematico del piede a quattro segmenti”, Italian Society Of Movement Analsys In Children (SIAMOC), Pisa, October, 2005.

3. “L’analisi del movimento nello studio del piede diabetico”, Convegno Le ulcere diabetiche, il piede: complicanza cronica del diabete, Padova, Itay, November 2005.

4. “Analysis of integrated plantar pressure-force kinematics in diabetics”, SIAMOC Conference, Empoli, Italy, October 2006.

5. C. Giacomozzi, Z. Sawacha, L. Uccioli/E. D’Ambrogi, , A. Avogaro, C. Cobelli (2008). “The role of shear stress in the etiology of Diabetic Neuropathic foot ulcers”. International Society of Foot and Ankle Biomechanics (iFAB) Conference, Bologna, Italy, September 2008.

6. Z. Sawacha, A. Guiotto, G. Guarneri, G. Cristoferi, A. Avogaro, C. Cobelli. “Cluster analysis: A useful data reduction technique in simultaneous kinematics–

kinetics–plantar pressure analysis.” SIAMOC Conference 2008. Potenza Picena, Italy, October 2008.

7. Z. Sawacha, G. Guarneri, A. Venturin, P. Contessa, S. Ursino, C. Zanardo, F. Spolaor, F. Foletto, A. Avogaro, C. Cobelli (2009). “Surface EMG is a predictor for diabetics neuropathy?” SIAMOC Conference 2008. Potenza Picena, Italy, October 2008.

8. Z. Sawacha, G. Guarneri, F. Mojentale, A. Avogaro, C. Cobelli (2009). “Diabetics subjects kinetics is influenced by the computational technique adopted in joint rotation moment estimation?” SIAMOC Conference 2008. Potenza Picena, Italy, October 2008.

9. Z. sawacha. “L’analisi del passo e le sue alterazioni”. Conference “Il paziente con piede diabetico: temi di gestione multidisciplinare”. Padova, Italy, 13th December 2008.

10. Z. Sawacha, Guarneri G., Cristoferi G., A. Avogaro, C. Cobelli (2008). “Gait analysis for diabetic foot prevention”. Europian Society of Applied Phisical Activity (Eucapa), Torino, Italy, October 2008.

11. Z. Sawacha, E. Carraro, A. Guiotto, S. Del Din, S. Masiero, C. Cobelli (2009). “On the relationship between body sway and body kinematics during standing balance in ankylosing spondilytis subjects”. Siamoc Conference 2008. Alghero,Italy, 3rd September 2009.

12. Z. Sawacha, G. Guarneri, A. Avogaro, C. Cobelli . “Protocollo per l’analisi posturale di pazienti diabetici neuropatici”. Conference AMD-SID (Italian Society of Diabetes) Veneto Trentino Alto Adige, Bardolino (VR), Italy, 17th October 2009.

13. Z. Sawacha, G. Guarneri, A. Guiotto, G. Cristoferi, A. Avogaro, C. Cobelli. “Analisi del cammino: possibili marcatori di neuropatia diabetica”, Conference Gruppo di Studio Interassociativo SID-AMD Piede Diabetico, Milano, Italy, 4th December 2009.

14. Z. Sawacha. “Studio integrato fMRI e gait analysis in riabilitazione”. Cirmanmec 2010, Conegliano, Italy, 7th May 2010

15. Z. Sawacha. L’analisi del passo. Attualità e prospettive nella terapia del Piede Diabetico. 8th October 2010, Padova, Itlay.

16. Z. Sawacha. Methodologies to assess diabetic foot biomechanics alterations. The Xth European Symposium on Metabolism- Round Table. Padova, Italy. 7th October 2010.

17. Z. Sawacha, F. Spolaor, A. Guiotto, G. Guarneri, M. Negretto, A. Munari, R. Ferrari, A. Venturin, A. Avogaro, C. Cobelli Contribution of multisegment 3d foot kinematics, kinetics and emg data to the assessment of diabetes subjects’ lower limb impairments. Europian Society of Motion analysis in Children (Esmac), 12th-17th September, 2011, Vienna, Austria.

Reviewer for the fol lowing journal Aging  Clinical  and  Experimental  Research  Gait  and  Posture  

Journal  Of  Neuroengineering  And  Rehabilitation  (JNER)  Journal  of  Diabetes  and  Its  Complications  International  Journal  of  Diabetes  in  Developing  Countries  Journal  of  Engineering  in  Medicine  Journal  of  Mechanics  in  Medicine  and  Biology  Medical & Biological Engineering & Computing Medical  Engineering  &  Physics    

Publicat ions Peered Reviewed Journals:

1. S Sprigle, M Wootten, Z Sawacha, G Theilman (2003). Relationships Among Cushion Type, Backrest Height Seated Posture and Reach of Wheelchair Users with Spinal Cord Injury. The Journal Of Spinal Cord Medicine; 26: 236-243. (IF 1.4)

2. A Leardini, Z Sawacha, G Paolini, R Nativo, S Ingrosso, MG Benedetti (2007). A New Anatomical Based Protocol for Gait Analysis in Children. Gait & Posture. Vol. 26, Pp.560–571.(IF 2.576)

3. Z Sawacha, G Cristoferi, G Guarneri, S Corazza, G Donà, A Avogaro., C Cobelli (2009). Multisegment Model for Assessing Diabetic Foot Kinematics. Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation. 2009 Oct 23; 6(1):37. (IF 2.12)

4. Z Sawacha, G Guarneri, G Cristoferi, A Guiotto, A Avogaro, C Cobelli (2009). Diabetic gait and posture abnormalities: a biomechanical investigation through three dimensional gait analysis. Clinical Biomechanics; 24: 722-728.(IF 1.759)

5. Z Sawacha, G Guarneri, A Avogaro, C Cobelli (2010). A new classification of diabetic gait pattern based on cluster analysis of biomechanical data. J Diabetes Sci Technol. 2010 Sep 1;4(5):1127-38.

6. E Ceseracciu, M Reggiani, Z Sawacha, M Sartori, F Spolaor, C Cobelli, E Pagello (2010). SVM classification of locomotion modes using surface electromyography for applications in rehabilitation robotics. RO-MAN, 2010 IEEE: 165 – 170.

7. S Del Din, Z Sawacha, E Carraro, A Guiotto, S Masiero, C Cobelli (2011) Impaired gait in ankylosing spondylitis. Medical & Biological Engineering & Computing. 2011 Jan 13(IF 1.76).

8. E Ceseracciu, Z Sawacha, S Fantozzi, M Cortesi, G Gatta, S Corazza, C Cobelli (2011). Markerless analysis of front crawl swimming. Journal of Biomechanics. 2011 Aug 11;44(12):2236-42. (IF 2.657)

9. Z Sawacha, F Spolaor, G Guarneri, P Contessa, E Carraro, A Venturin, A Avogaro, C Cobelli (2012). Abnormal muscle activation during gait in diabetes patients with and without neuropathy. Gait and Posture. 2012 Jan;35(1):101-5. (IF 2.576)

10. Z Sawacha. G Guarneri, GCristoferi, A Guiotto, A Avogaro, C Cobelli (2012). Integrated kinematics-kinetics-plantar pressure data analysis: a useful tool for characterizing diabetic foot biomechanics. Gait and Posture. 2012 Mar. 29. (IF 2.576)

11. S Ceccon, E Ceseracciu, Z Sawacha, G Gatta, M Cortesi, C Cobelli, S Fantozzi (2012). Application of CAST technique to 3D motion analysis of front crawl swimming. Journal of Sports Sciences. Second Review Positive. Under review. (IF 1.870)

12. Z Sawacha, E Carraro, S Del Din, A Guiotto, L Bonaldo, L Punzi, C Cobelli, S Masiero (2012). Development of a biomechanics evaluation test for analyzing ankylosing spondylitis subjects balance and posture. JNER. First review positive. Under review. (IF 2.12)

13. E Giannotti, Z Sawacha, A Guiotto , S Del Din, E Carraro, L Bonaldo, C Cobelli, S Masiero (2012). The contribution of multisegment foot kinematics, kinetics, plantar pressure and electromyography analysis during gait in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthitis deformed feet: a case study. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. Under review. (IF 1.94)

14. A Guiotto, Z Sawacha, G Guarneri, G Cristoferi, A Avogaro, C Cobelli (2012). Differences in foot kinematics and plantar pressure are related to type of foot in diabetic subjects? Gait & Posture. Under review. (IF 2.576)

15. L Laudani, G Vannozzi, Z Sawacha, U Della Croce, A Macaluso (2012). Association between physical inactivity and physiological factors underlying mobility in young, middle-aged and older individuals of both genders living in a city district. Journal of Applied Physiology. Under review. (IF 4.232)

16. E Ceseracciu, M Reggiani, Z Sawacha, M Sartori, F Spolaor, C Cobelli (2012). Relevance of Lower Limb Muscles for Locomotion Modes. Classification using surface electromyography. IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering. Under review. (IF 1.79)

Book chapter:

1. S Masiero, L Bonaldo, S Del Din, Z Sawacha. “Approccio riabilitativo e gestione delle disabilità”. Capitolo 18 di “Terapia farmacologica e non farmacologica: quali sinergie?”. Ed. Giovanni Arioli, Collana Reumatologia, Fidenza, 2010.

Abstract Peered Reviewed Journals:

1. Z Sawacha , A Guiotto , G Guarneri , A Avgaro , C Cobelli. Foot type biomechanics in diabetic and not diabetic subjects. IFAB Conference, Sydney Australia, 11-13th April 2012, Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2012, 5(Suppl 1):O13 doi:10.1186/1757-1146-5-S1-O13

2. L Laudani, Z Sawacha, G Vannozzi, A Macaluso. Investigating the relationship between walking energy cost and physical activity levels in young and older adults living in a city district: Application of a hierarchical clustering technique. Gait & Posture, Volume 33, Supplement 1, April 2011, Pages S47-S48 -63

3. V Agostini, F Spolaor, Z Sawacha, G Guarneri, S Vigili de Kreutzenberg, A Avogaro, C Cobelli, M Knaflitz. SEMG evaluation during treadmill walking: Methodological issues in searching signs of muscle fatigue. Gait & Posture, Volume 33, Supplement 1, April 2011, Pages S45-S46

4. E Ceseracciu, Z Sawacha, S Fantozzi, M Cortesi, S Corazza, G Gatta, C Cobelli. Underwater motion capture: A markerless approach. Gait & Posture, Volume 33, Supplement 1, April 2011, Pages S40-S41

5. E Ceseracciu, M Reggiani, Z Sawacha, F Spolaor, M Sartori, E Pagello, C Cobelli. SVM-based classification of EMG signals for enhanced interfaces in lower extremities exoskeletons. Gait & Posture, Volume 33, Supplement 1, April 2011, Pages S30-S31

6. F Spolaor, V Agostini, Z Sawacha, G Guarneri, S Vigili de Kreutzenberg, A Avogaro, M Knaflitz, C Cobelli. Evaluation of muscle fatigue during treadmill walking in patients with type 2 diabetes and peripheral vasculopathy. Gait & Posture, Volume 33, Supplement 1, April 2011, Pages S17-S18

7. S Del Din, A Bertoldo, Z Sawacha, M Rabuffetti, M Laganà, J Jonsdottir, F Baglio, M Rovaris, C Cobelli, M Ferrarin. Combined analysis of fMRI and gait analysis data for evaluating biofeedback rehabilitation in post-stroke patients. Gait & Posture, Volume 33, Supplement 1, April 2011, Pages S10-S11.

8. R Stagni, L Tersi, S Fantozzi, Z Sawacha, A Guiotto, C Cobelli. In-Vivo foot kinematics: definition of a fluoroscopic gold standard for the evaluation of marker-based protocols. GCMAS, Bethesda, USA, 26-29 Aprile 2011.

9. R Stagni, L Tersi, S Fantozzi, Z Sawacha, A Guiotto, C Cobelli. Definition of a fluoroscopic gold standard for the evaluation of marker-based foot protocols. ISB, Bruxelles, 3-7 Luglio 2011. Proceedings of ISB 2011.

10. E Ceseracciu, Z Sawacha, S Fantozzi, M Cortesi, G Gatta, C Cobelli. (2011). Markerless underwater motion capture. ISB2011 Brussels, Conference book, Program & Abstracts. International Society of Biomechanics 2011. Brussels. 03/07/2011-0707/2011. (pp. 104).

11. F Spolaor, Z Sawacha, G Guarneri, A Avogaro, C Cobelli. Analisi del segnale elettromiografico durante la salita e la discesa di una scala. Proceedings of Siamoc 2011, Lecco, 28 Sett-1 Ott 2011

12. R Ferrari, Z Sawacha, G Gabriella, F Spolaor, A Guiotto, M Negretto, AM Munari, A Venturin, C Di Pede, C Cobelli, A Avogaro, S Masiero. The role of integrated kinematics, kinetics, plantar pressure and Emg analysis during gait in diabetic foot prevention. EFRR, Riva del Garda, 26-28 Maggio 2011.

13. Z Sawacha, F Spolaor, A Guiotto, G Guarneri, M Negretto, A Munari, R Ferrari, A Venturin, A Avogaro, C Cobelli. Contribution of Multisegment 3d Foot Kinematics, Kinetics and Emg Data to the Assessment of Diabetes Subjects’ Lower Limb Impairments. ESMAC, Vienna, 15-17 Settembre 2011.

1. A Mantoan, M Cortesi, E Ceseracciu, Z Sawacha, S Fantozzi, G Gatta, C Cobelli. Underwater markerless gait analysis: a pilot study. European Society of Movement Analysis for Adults and Children (Esmac), 12th-17th September, 2011, Vienna, Austria.

14. Z Sawacha, F Spolaor, A Guiotto. G Guarneri, Negretto M., Munari A., Ferrari R., Venturin A., Avogaro A., Cobelli C., Approccio multidisciplinare alla patologia del piede diabetico. SIAMOC, Lecco, 28 Sett-1 Ott 2011

15. R Stagni, L Tersi, S Fantozzi, Z Sawcha, A Guiotto, C Cobelli. Un gold-standard fluoroscopico per la valutazione dei protocolli per la cinematica di piede in vivo. SIAMOC, Lecco, 28 Sett-1 Ott 2011

16. A Mantoan, M Cortesi, E Ceseracciu, Z Sawacha, S Fantozzi. Analisi del cammino con approccio markerless: applicazione in acqua. Proceedings of Siamoc 2011, Lecco, 28 Sett-1 Ott 2011

17. F Spolaor, V Agostini, Z Sawacha, G Guarneri, S Vigili de Kreutzenberg, S Galasso, M Knaflitz, C Cobelli, A Avogaro. Studio della fatica muscolare in soggetti affetti da diabete mellito di tipo 2 e vasculopatia periferica.G It Diabetol Metab. 2010 Dec. 30(4).

18. Del Din S., Carraro E., Sawacha Z., Gravina A.R., Punzi L., Masiero S., Cobelli C. Relationship between gait and posture in ankylosing spondylitis subjects. Ann Rheum Dis 2010; 69 (Suppl3): 696.

19. E Ceseracciu, M Reggiani, Z Sawacha, M Sartori, F Spolaor, C Cobelli, E Pagello (2010). SVM classification of locomotion modes using surface electromyography for applications in rehabilitation robotics. Proceedings of RO-MAN, 2010 IEEE: 165 – 170.

20. E Carraro, Z Sawacha, A Guiotto, P Contessa, S Del Din, C Cobelli, S Masiero. Correlation between clinical and laboratory measures in chronic stroke subjects. Europa Medicophysica, Vol. 46 June 2010 Suppl. 1 to issue No. 2, p105

21. E Carraro, Z Sawacha, S Del Din, F Spolaor, A Guiotto, AR Gravina, R Guglielmin, C Cobelli, S Masiero. Abnormal activation of knee and ankle flexors-extensors is related to altered gait in ankylosing spondilytis? Europa Medicophysica, Vol. 46 June 2010 Suppl. 1 to issue No. 2, p105

22. Z Sawacha, G Guarneri, A Avogaro, C Cobelli. Protocollo per l’analisi posturale di pazienti diabetici neuropatici. G It Diabetol Metab 2009;29:219-224

23. Z Sawacha, E Carraro, A Guiotto, S Del Din, S Masiero, C Cobelli (2009). On the relationship between body sway and body kinematics during standing balance in ankylosing spondilytis subjects. Gait and Posture, Volume 30, Suppl 1, Pp.11-12

24. E Ceseracciu, Z Sawacha, S Del Din, S Ceccon, S Corazza, C Cobelli (2009). Comparison of markerless and marker-based motion capture technologies through simultaneous data collection during gait. Gait and Posture, Volume 30, Suppl 1, Pp.14-15

25. E Carraro, Z Sawacha, A Guiotto, S Del Din, R Guglielmin, S Masiero, C Cobelli (2009). Abnormal activation of knee and ankle flexors–extensors is related to transmission changes in ankylosing spondylitis gait pattern? Gait and Posture, Volume 30, Suppl 1, P. 38

26. A Guiotto, S Del Din, E Carraro, Z Sawacha, G Leopaldi, L Baldi, R Guglielmin, M Sambini, S Masiero, C Cobelli (2009). Kinematics and kinetics analysis of gait in ankylosing spondylitis subjects. Gait and Posture, Volume 30, Suppl 1, P. 42.

27. F Spolaor, Z Sawacha, G Guarneri, A Avogaro, E Carraro, A Venturin, R Ferrari, A Munari, S Masiero, C. Cobelli (2009). Dynamic EMG patterns in neurological pathologies: Comparison between chronic stroke and diabetic neuropathy. Gait and Posture, Volume 30, Suppl 1, P. 44.

28. S Del Din, Z Sawacha, E Carraro, A Guiotto, R Guglielmin, S Cremonese, M Sambini, L Bonaldo, S Masiero, C Cobelli. Do patients with ankylosing spondylitis have altered gait and posture? Gait and Posture, Volume 30, Suppl 1, P. 87.

29. Z Sawacha, G Guarneri, A Venturin, P Contessa, S Ursino, C Zanardo, F Spolaor, F Foletto, A Avogaro, C Cobelli (2009). Surface EMG is a predictor for

diabetics neuropathy? Gait & Posture, Volume 29, Supplement 1, January 2009, Page e23

30. Z Sawacha, G Guarneri, F Mojentale, A Avogaro, C Cobelli (2009). Diabetics subjects kinetics is influenced by the computational technique adopted in joint rotation moment estimation? Gait & Posture, Volume 29, Suppl 1, p e21

31. Z Sawacha, A Guiotto, G Guarneri, G Cristoferi, A Avogaro, C Cobelli (2009). Cluster analysis: A useful data reduction technique in simultaneous kinematics–kinetics–plantar pressure analysis. Gait & Posture, Volume 29, Suppl1, p e22

32. Z Sawacha, A Guiotto, G Guarneri, G Cristoferi, A Avogaro, C Cobelli (2009). P034 Foot deformities classification through kinematics-kinetics plantar pressure data: cluster analysis. Gait & Posture, Volume 28, Suppl 2, p S70

33. Z Sawacha, F Mojentale, G Guarneri, A Avogaro, C Cobelli (2009). P036 Influence of inverse dynamics on diabetic neuropathics joint kinetics estimation. Gait & Posture, Volume 28, Suppl 2, p S71.

34. Z Sawacha, G Guarneri, A Venturin, P Contessa, S Ursino, C Zanardo, A. Avogaro, C. Cobelli (2009). P090 Surface EMG as a diagnostic tool in diabetic neuropathy gait analysis. Gait & Posture, Volume 28, Suppl2, p S105

35. S Del Din, Z Sawacha, E Carraro, A Guiotto, L Bonaldo, R Guglielmin, M Sambini, L Punzi, S Masiero, C Cobelli (2009). Analisi dell’equilibrio e della postura in soggetti affetti da spondilite anchilosante. reumatismo, vol 61, special issue n°1, p 461.

36. E Ceseracciu, M Reggiani, Z Sawacha, M Sartori, F Spolaor, E Pagello, C Cobelli. Svm-based classification for Myoelectric control applied to lower limb. Workshop CORNER. Genova – IIT 14-15 dicembre 2009

37. C Giacomozzi, Z Sawacha, L Uccioli/E D’Ambrogi, A Avogaro, C Cobelli (2008). The role of shear stress in the etiology of Diabetic Neuropathic foot ulcers. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research Volume 1 Suppl 1, 2008, p6.

38. Z Sawacha, G Guarneri, G Cristoferi, G Donà, A Avogaro, C Cobelli. (2008). Assessment of diabetic neuropathic patients motor ability. Gait & Posture, Volume 28, Suppl1, p S20

39. Z Sawacha, G Guarneri, G Cristoferi, A Avogaro, C Cobelli. (2008). A protocol for postural analysis in diabetics patients. Gait & Posture Volume 28, Supplement 1, pp S20-S21.

40. Z Sawacha, A Venturin, G Guarneri, P Contessa, A Scutari, C Zanardo, G Cristoferi, A Avogaro, C Cobelli (2008). The role of surface emg in diabetic foot treatment. Gait & Posture Volume 28, Suppl1, p S21.

41. P Contessa, E Carraro, V Postal, S Masiero, Z Sawacha, G Donà, C Cobelli. (2008). Gait analysis in patients with post-stroke hemiparesis: A pilot study. Gait & Posture Volume 28, Suppl1, p S22.

42. Z Sawacha, G Guarneri, L D’Angelo, G Cristoferi, A Avogaro, C Cobelli. The role of gait and posture in diabetic foot treatment. Gait & Posture 26S (2007) S56.

43. Z Sawacha, G Guarneri, G Cristoferi, G Donà, A Avogaro, C Cobelli. (2007). Assessment of diabetic neuropathic patients motor ability. Gait & Posture 26S (2007) S56.

44. Z Sawacha, G Guarneri, G Cristoferi, G Donà, A Avogaro and C Cobelli (2006). Analysis of integrated plantar pressure-force kinematics in diabetics. Gait & Posture 24S (2006) S2.

45. G Donà, E Zorzi, N Petrone, Z Sawacha, C Cobelli (2006). Biomechanical analysis of three different blocking footwork techniques in volleyball: a pilot study. Journal of Biomechanics, Volume 39, Supplement 1, 2006, Page S564.

46. MG Benedetti, Z Sawacha, G Paolini, S Giannini, A Leardini (2004). A new protocol for gait analysis in children. Gait and Posture 20S (2004). P. S77. Issn: 0966-6362.

47. S Sprigle, M Wootten, Z Sawacha, G Theilman (2003). Effect of cushion type, back height and seated posture on the reach of wheelchair users with spinal cord injury. Gait and Posture 18 (2003) Pp. S53–S54. Issn: 0966-6362.

48. MG Benedetti. Z Sawacha, G Paolini, A Leardini, S Giannini. (2003). An Anatomical Based Protocol for Children Gait Analysis. Gait & Posture. Vol. 18, Issue Supplement 1, Pp. S11. Issn: 0966-6362.

Abstract and Extended Abstract in Proceedings:

2. FA Magalhães, Z Sawacha, R Di Michele, M Cortesi, G Gatta, S Fantozzi. Performance analysis of an automatic tracking software in underwater exercises. XII International Symposium on 3D Analysis of Human Movement Technology & Treatment. Bologna (Italy), 18-20 July 2012. (Accepted)

3. A Mantoan, Z Sawacha, S Fantozzi, M Cortesi, A Rigato, G Gatta, C Cobelli. Underwater Gait Analysis: A Markerless Approach. XII International Symposium on 3D Analysis of Human Movement Technology & Treatment. Bologna (Italy), 18-20 July 2012. (Accepted)

4. S Fantozzi, S Ceccon, Z Sawacha, M Cortesi, C Cobelli, G Gatta. Motion analysis of front crawl swimming. Application of CAST technique for the estimation of 3D joint kinematics. XII International Symposium on 3D Analysis of Human Movement Technology & Treatment. Bologna (Italy), 18-20 July 2012. (Accepted)

5. S Fantozzi, Z Sawacha, M Cortesi, C Cobelli and G Gatta. Application of CAST technique for 3D joint kinematics of front crawl swimming. GNB2012, Rome 26th – 29th June 2012 (Accepted)

6. A Mantoan, M Reggiani, E Ceseracciu, M Sartori, Z Sawacha, F Spolaor and C Cobelli Identificazione del contributo muscolare nella classificazione di gesti motori utilizzando tecniche di machine learning. GNB2012, Rome 26th – 29th June 2012 (Accepted)

7. S Del Din, A Bertoldo, Z Sawacha, M Rabuffetti, M Laganà, J Jonsdottir, F Baglio, A Rigato, M Rovaris, C Cobelli and M Ferrarin fMRI and Gait Analysis in

Post-Stroke Biofeedback Rehabilitation: a Case Study. GNB2012, Rome 26th – 29th June 2012 (Accepted)

8. A Rigato, Z Sawacha, S Fantozzi, M Cortesi, A Mantoan, G Gatta and C Cobelli. Underwater Gait Analysis: A Markerless Approach. GNB2012, Rome 26th – 29th June 2012 (Accepted)

9. Z Sawacha, A Rigato, S Fantozzi, M Cortesi, G Gatta and C Cobelli. 3D Front crawl swimming kinematics analysis: markerless vs marker based approach. GNB2012, Rome 26th – 29th June 2012 (Accepted)

10. Z Sawacha , A Guiotto , G Guarneri , A Avgaro , C Cobelli. Foot type biomechanics in diabetic and not diabetic subjects. IFAB Conference, Sydney Australia, 11-13th April 2012, Book of Abstract.

11. L Laudani, G Vannozzi, Z Sawacha, A Kose, A Macaluso. Activity and mobility in young and older individuals living in a city district. Glasgow, ICAMPAM 2011, Glasgow, UK,24th - 27th May 2011, Book of Abstract, P1-81.

12. F Spolaor, V Agostini, Z Sawacha, G Guarneri, S Vigili de Kreutzenberg, A Avogaro, M Knaflitz, C Cobelli. Treadmill walking in patients with Type 2 diabetes and peripheral vasculopathy ICAMPAM 2011, Glasgow, UK ,24th - 27th May 2011, Book of Abstract, P2.P2

13. R Stagni, L Tersi, S Fantozzi, Z Sawacha, A Guiotto, C Cobelli. In-vivo foot kinematics: definition of a fluoroscopic gold standard for the evaluation of marker-based protocols. Proceedings Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society (Gcmas), 26th-29th April 2011, Bethesda, Maryland.

14. F Spolaor, V Agostini, Z Sawacha, S Del Din, G Guarneri, S Vigili de Kreutzenberg, A Avogaro, M Knaflitz, C Cobelli. Evaluation of muscle fatigue during treadmill walking in patients with type 2 diabetes and peripheral vasculopathy. Proceedings Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society (Gcmas), 26th-29th April 2011, Bethesda, Maryland.

15. S Del Din, A Bertoldo, Z Sawacha, M Rabuffetti, M Laganà, J Jonsdottir, F Baglio, M Rovaris, C.Cobelli, M Ferrarin. Assessment of biofeedback rehabilitation in post-stroke patients: a combined fMRI and gait analysis study. Proceedings Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society (Gcmas), 26th-29th April 2011, Bethesda, Maryland.

16. R Ferrari, Z Sawacha, G Guarneri, F Spolaor, A Guiotto, M Negretto, A Munari, A Venturin, C Di Pede, C Cobelli, A Avogaro, S Masiero. The role of integrated kinematics, kinetics, plantar pressure and Emg analysis during gait in diabetic foot prevention. XIth Congress of Europian Federation for Research in Rehabilitation, 26th-28th May 2011, Garda, Italy.

17. E Ceseracciu, Z Sawacha, S Fantozzi, M Cortesi , G Gatta, C Cobelli. Markerless underwater motion capture. Proceedings International Society of biomechanics (ISB), 2nd -6th July 2011, Brusselles, Belgium

18. R Stagni, L Tersi, S Fantozzi, Z Sawacha, A Guiotto, C Cobelli. In-vivo foot kinematics: definition of a fluoroscopic gold standard for the evaluation of marker-based protocols. ISB, 2nd -6th July 2011, Brusselles, Belgium.

19. A Mantoan, M Cortesi, E Ceseracciu, Z Sawacha, S Fantozzi, G Gatta, C Cobelli. Underwater markerless gait analysis: a pilot study. European Society of Movement Analysis for Adults and Children (Esmac), 12th-17th September, 2011, Vienna, Austria.

20. Z Sawacha, F Spolaor, A Guiotto, G Guarneri, M Negretto, A Munari, R Ferrari, A Venturin, A Avogaro, C Cobelli. Contribution of multisegment 3d foot kinematics, kinetics and emg data to the assessment of diabetes subjects’ lower limb impairments. Esmac, 12th-17th September, 2011, Vienna, Austria.

21. M Sartori, M Reggiani, E Ceseracciu, Z Sawacha, DG Lloyd, C Cobelli and E Pagello. Enhancing human-machine interfaces through EMG-driven modeling. In proceedings of Future Trends in Rehabiliation Robotics, IEEE BIOROB Workshop on, 26th September 2010, Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche, Spain.

22. F Spolaor, V Agostini, Z Sawacha, G Guarneri, S Vigili de Kreutzenberg, S Galasso, M Knaflitz, C Cobelli, A Avogaro. Studio della fatica muscolare in soggetti affetti da diabete mellito tipo 2 e vasculopatia periferica. Convegno congiunto SID-AMD, 13 novembre 2010, Verona (presentazione orale).

23. S Del Din, Z Sawacha, A Guiotto, F Spolaor, R Guglielmin, E Carraro, AR Gravina, M Sambini, E Giannotti, S Masiero, C Cobelli. Gait and posture in ankylosing spondylitis subjects. Book of Abstracts of the 5th edition of the International Multidisciplinary Congress: “Clinical and Rehabilitative Approach to Rheumatology. Pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapy: what synergies are possible?”, Mantova, 6-9 October, 2010.

24. S Del Din, E Carraro, Z Sawacha, A Guiotto, A Gravina, R Guglielmin, S Masiero, C Cobelli. Posture and gait analysis in Ankylosing Spondylitis: A Case Study. Proceedings of JEGM, Miami, Florida 12-15 May 2010, pp. 370-371.

25. Z Sawacha, A Guiotto, C Fassina, E Carraro. S Del Din, AR Gravina, S Masiero, C Cobelli. Simultaneous multisegment foot kinematics kinetics and plantar pressure analysis in rheumatoid arthritis. Proceedings of JEGM, Miami, Florida 12-15 May 2010, pp. 288-289.

26. S Del Din, Z Sawacha, A Guiotto, E Carraro, AR Gravina, S Masiero, C Cobelli. Characterizing multisegment foot kinematics, kinetics and plantar pressure during gait of severely deformed feet in Rheumatoid Arthritis: a case study. Proceedings of iFAB, 2nd Congress of the International Foot and Ankle Biomechanics Community, Seattle 16-18 September, 2010.

27. Z Sawacha, G Guarneri, A Guiotto, F Spolaor, AM Munari, P Contessa, A Venturin, A Avogaro, C Cobelli. Automatic detection of subjects at risk for diabetic foot through gait analysis. Proceedings JEGM 2010, Miami 12th-15th May.

28. R Stagni, L Tersi, S Fantozzi, Z Sawacha, A Guiotto, C Cobelli. In-vivo foot kinematics: definition of a fluoroscopic gold standard for the evaluation of marker-based protocols. Proceedings iFAB conference, Seattle 16-18/09/2010.

29. A Guiotto, Z Sawacha, G Guarneri, A Avogaro, C Cobelli. Different foot kinematics, kinetics and plantar pressure patterns within the gait of diabetic subjects: cluster analysis. Proceedings iFAB conference, Seattle 16-18/09/2010.

30. Z Sawacha, A Guiotto, C Fassina, S Fantozzi, R Stagni, L Tersi, C Cobelli. Multiple calibration versus direct skin marker in multisegment foot 3D kinematics, Proceedings of XVII ESB conference, Edimburgh, UK, 5-8/07/2010.

31. Z Sawacha, E Carraro, P Contessa, S Battistella, A Guiotto, S Masiero, C Cobelli. Correlation between clinical and laboratory measures in chronic stroke subjects. Proceedings JEGM 2010, Miami 12th-15th May.

32. Z Sawacha, A Guiotto, S Fantozzi, R Stagni, C Fassina, L Tersi, C Cobelli. Advantages of multiple calibration in multisegment foot 3D kinematics. Proceedings JEGM 2010, Miami 12th-15th May.

33. Z Sawacha. Studio integrato fMRI e gait analysis in riabilitazione 7° Convegno alterazioni neuropsichiche in medicina clinica. Proceedings of C.i.r.m.a.n.me.c modelli integrati in psichiatria, neuroscienze e medicina interna, 7 maggio 2010. Conegliano v.to (tv)

34. V Agostini. F Spolaor. Z Sawacha, G Guarneri, S Vigili de Kreutzenberg, A Avogaro. C Cobelli. M Knaflitz. Evaluation of muscle fatigue during treadmill walking in patients with type 2 diabetes and peripheral arterial disease Proceedings of GNB Congress 2010, Torino"

35. E Ceseracciu, Z Sawacha, S Fantozzi, M Cortesi, S Ceccon, G Donà, G Gatta, S Corazza, C Cobelli. Markerless analysis of front crawl swimming Proceedings of GNB Congress 2010, Torino"

36. E Ceseracciu, M Reggiani, Z Sawacha, F Spolaor, M Sartori, E Pagello, C Cobelli. SVM-based classification of EMG signals for enhanced interfaces in lower extremities exoskeletons Proceedings of GNB Congress 2010, Torino"

37. S Del Din, Z Sawacha, E Carraro, A Guiotto, L Bonaldo, F Spolaor, S Masiero, C Cobelli. Do patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis have altered gait and posture? Proceedings of GNB Congress 2010, Torino.

38. A Guiotto, Z Sawacha, C Fassina, L Tersi, S Fantozzi, R Stagni, C Cobelli. Use of multiple calibration in multisegment foot 3D kinematics Proceedings of GNB Congress 2010, Torino

39. Z Sawacha. L’analisi del passo. Proceedings of Attualità e prospettive nella terapia del Piede Diabetico. “Convegno Piede Diabetico” Venerdì 8 ottobre 2010, padova

40. F Spolaor, V Agostini, Z Sawacha, G Guarneri, M Knaflitz, S Vigili de Kreutzenberg, S Galasso, A Avogaro, C Cobelli. "Manifestazioni elettriche di fatica muscolare in soggetti affetti da diabete mellito tipo 2 e vasculopatia periferica”. Proceedings of SID, 2010 Padova

41. Z Sawacha. Methodologies to assess diabetic foot biomechanics alterations. Proceedings of the Xth European Symposium on Metabolism. Padua -October 7-9, 2010

42. E Ceseracciu, M Reggiani, Z Sawacha, F Spolaor, M Sartori, E Pagello, C Cobelli. SVM-based classification of EMG signals for enhanced interfaces in lower extremities exoskeletons Proceedings del congresso della Società Italiana di Analisi del Movimento in Clinica (SIAMOC), Ferrara, 4- 7 ottobre 2010.

43. F Spolaor, V Agostini , Z Sawacha, G Guarneri, S Vigili de Kreutzenberg, A Avogaro, M Knaflitz, C Cobelli. Evaluation of muscle fatigue during treadmill walking in patients with type 2 diabetes and peripheral vasculopathy. Proceedings del congresso SIAMOC, Ferrara, 4- 7 ottobre 2010.

44. S Del Din, A Bertoldo, Z Sawacha, M Rabuffetti, M Laganà, J Jonsdottir, F Baglio, M Rovaris, C Cobelli, M Ferrarin. Combined analysis of fmri and gait analysis data for evaluating biofeedback rehabilitation in post-stroke patients. Proceedings del congresso SIAMOC, Ferrara, 4- 7 ottobre 2010.

45. A Guiotto, Z Sawacha, C Fassina, L Tersi, S Fantozzi, R Stagni, C Cobelli. Comparison between multiple calibration and direct skin markers in multisegment foot 3d kinematics. Proceedings del congresso SIAMOC, Ferrara, 4- 7 ottobre 2010.

46. L Laudani, Z Sawacha, G Vannozzi, A Macaluso. Investigating the relationship between walking energy cost and physical activity levels in young and older adults living in a city district: application of a hierarchical clustering technique. Proceedings del congresso SIAMOC, Ferrara, 4- 7 ottobre 2010.

47. S Del Din, Z Sawacha, A Guiotto, E Carraro, A Gravina, S Masiero, C Cobelli. Characterizing multisegment foot kinematics, kinetics and plantar pressure during gait of severely deformed feet in Rheumatoid Arthritis: a case study. Proceeding of International Foot and Ankle Biomechanics Society (i-FAB) Conference 2010. Seattle, September 16-18, 2010.

48. A Guiotto, Z Sawacha, G Guarneri, A Avogaro, C Cobelli. Different foot kinematics, kinetics and plantar pressure patterns within the gait of diabetic subjects: cluster analysis. Proceeding of i-FAB Conference 2010. Seattle, September 16-18, 2010.

49. Z Sawacha, A Guiotto, C Fassina, S Fantozzi, R Stagni, L Tersi, C Cobelli. Use of multiple calibration in multisegment 3D foot kinematics. Proceeding of i-FAB Conference 2010. Seattle, September 16-18, 2010.

50. R Stagni, L Tersi, S Fantozzi, Z Sawacha, A Guiotto, C Cobelli. In-vivo foot kinematics: definition of a fluoroscopic gold standard for the evaluation of markerbased protocols. Proceeding of i-FAB Conference 2010. Seattle, September 16-18, 2010.

51. V Agostini, F Spolaor, Z Sawacha, G Guarneri, S Vigili de Kreutzenberg, A Avogaro, C Cobelli, Marco Knaflitz. Evaluation of muscle fatigue during treadmill walking in patients with type 2 diabetes and peripheral arterial disease. Proceedings Secondo Congresso Nazionale di Bioingegneria (GNB),Torino, 8-10 Luglio 2010.

52. E Ceseracciu, Z Sawacha, S Fantozzi, M Cortesi, S Ceccon, G Donà, G Gatta, S Corazza, C.Cobelli. Markerless analysis of front crawl swimming. Proceedings GNB,Torino, 8-10 Luglio 2010.

53. E Ceseracciu, M Reggiani, Z Sawacha, F Spolaor, M Sartori, E Pagello, C Cobelli. SVM-based classification of EMG signals for enhanced interfaces in lower extremities exoskeletons. Proceedings GNB,Torino, 8-10 Luglio 2010.

54. S Del Din, Z Sawacha, E Carraro, A Guiotto, L Bonaldo, F Spolaor, S Masiero, C Cobelli. Do patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis have altered gait and posture? Proceedings GNB,Torino, 8-10 Luglio 2010.

55. A Guiotto, Z Sawacha, C Fassina, L Tersi, S Fantozzi, R Stagni, C Cobelli. Use of multiple calibration in multisegment foot 3D kinematics. Proceedings GNB,Torino, 8-10 Luglio 2010.

56. E Ceseracciu, S Ceccon, Z Sawacha, S Fantozzi, M Cortesi, C Cobelli, G Gatta. Application of CAST Technique to 3D Motion Analysis of Front Crawl Swimming. XIth International Symposium on Biomechanics and Medicine in Swimming in Oslo 16-19 June 2010.

57. E Ceseracciu, Z Sawacha, S Fantozzi, M Cortesi, S Ceccon, G Donà, S Corazza, G Gatta, C.Cobelli. Markerless Analysis of Front Crawl Swimming. XIth International Symposium on Biomechanics and Medicine in Swimming in Oslo 16-19 June 2010.M.

58. M Cortesi, E Ceseracciu, Z Sawacha, G Gatta. Which is the Recommended Duration for the Tethered Swimming Test? XIth International Symposium on Biomechanics and Medicine in Swimming in Oslo 16-19 June 2010.

59. Z Sawacha, A Guiotto, C Fassina, S Fantozzi, R Stagni, L Tersi, C Cobelli. Multiple calibration versus direct skin marker in multisegment foot 3D kinematics. Proceedings Europian Society of Biomechanics (ESB) 2010, Edinburgh Scotland, UK. 5-8 July.

60. Z Sawacha, A Guiotto, S Fantozzi, R Stagni, C Fassina, L Tersi, C Cobelli. Advantages of multiple calibration in multisegment foot 3D kinematics. Proceedings of the joint meeting (Jegm) of the European Society of Movement Analysis for Adults and Children (Esmac) andthe Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society (Gcmas) 2010, Miami 12th-15th May.

61. Z Sawacha, A Guiotto, C Fassina, E Carraro, S Del Din, A Gravina, S Masiero, C Cobelli. Simultaneous multisegment foot kinematics kinetics and plantar pressure analysis in rheumatoid arthritis. Proceedings Jegm 2010, Miami12th-15th May.

62. Z Sawacha, E Carraro, P Contessa, S Battistella, A Guiotto, S Masiero, C Cobelli. Correlation between clinical and laboratory measures in chronic stroke subjects. Proceedings Jegm 2010, Miami12th-15th May.

63. S Del Din, E Carraro, Z Sawacha, A Guiotto, A Gravina, R Guglielmin, S Masiero, C Cobelli. Posture and gait analysis in Ankylosing Spondylitis: A Case Study. Proceedings Jegm 2010, Miami12th-15th May.

64. Z Sawacha, G Guarneri, A Guiotto, Spolaor F, AM Munari, P Contessa, A Venturin, A Avogaro, C Cobelli. Automatic detection of subjects at risk for diabetic foot through gait analysis Proceedings Jegm 2010, Miami 12th-15th May.

65. S Del Din, E Carraro, Z Sawacha, AR Gravina, L Punzi, S Masiero, C Cobelli. (2009). Relationship between gait and posture in ankylosing spondylitis subjects. Conference of the Europian league against rheumatism. Rome, Italy 16-19 June 2010.

66. S Del Din, Z Sawacha, E Carraro, A Guiotto, L Bonaldo, R Guglielmin, M Sambini, L Punzi, S Masiero, C Cobelli (2009). Analisi dell’equilibrio e della postura in soggetti affetti da spondilite anchilosante. Proceedings XLVI Congresso Nazionale della Società Italiana di Reumatologia, 4 - 7 Novembre, Rimini, Italia.

67. Z Sawacha, A Venturin, G Guarneri, P Contessa, F Spolaor, S Ursino, A Avogaro, C Cobelli. Assessment of diabetic neuromuscolar disorder through Surface emg. Proceedings GCMAS 2009. Denver, Colorado from March 10-13.

68. Z Sawacha, A Guiotto, E Carraro, G Guarneri, P Contessa, S Masiero, A Avogaro, C Cobelli. (2009). Automatic detection of postural sway characteristics in diabetics, post-stroke and ankylosing spondylitis based on cluster analysis. Proceedings of International Society for Posture and Gait Research (ISPGR) 2009, 21-25 June 2009, Bologna, Italy.

69. E Ceseracciu, Z Sawacha, S Fantozzi, G Donà, S Corazza, G Gatta, C Cobelli. Markerless analysis of swimmers’motion: a pilot study. Proceedings of the International conference of Biomechanics in sport (ISBS), 17-21 Agosto 2010, Limerick (Irlanda).

70. E Carraro, Z Sawacha, A Guiotto, L Bonaldo, C Cobelli, S Masiero. (2009). Posture analysis of patients with ankylosing spondilytis. Proceedings ISPGR 2009, 21-25 June 2009, Bologna, Italy.

71. Z Sawacha. L’analisi del passo e le sue alterazioni. Proceedings del “Il paziente con piede diabetico: temi di gestione multidisciplinare. Padova, 13 dicembre 2008.

72. Z Sawacha, G Guarneri, G Cristoferi, A Avogaro, C Cobelli (2008). Gait analysis for diabetic foot prevention. Eucapa, 2008.

73. Z Sawacha, A Guiotto, G Guarneri, G Cristoferi, A Avogaro, C Cobelli (2008). Cluster analysis: una tecnica utile di riduzione dati nell’analisi simultanea di cinematica-cinetica-pressione plantare. Siamoc Conference 2008. Potenza Picena. Oral presentation. Proceedings Società Italiana di Analisi del movimento in Clinica (Siamoc) 2008.

74. Z Sawacha, G Guarneri, A Venturin, P Contessa, S Ursino, C Zanardo, F Spolaor, F Foletto, A Avogaro, C Cobelli (2008). L’analisi emg di superficie può giocare un ruolo predittivo per la diagnosi di neuropatia diabetica? Siamoc Conference 2008. Potenza Picena. Oral presentation. Proceedings Siamoc 2008.

75. Z Sawacha, G Guarneri, F Mojentale, A Avogaro, C Cobelli (2008). L’analisi cinetica nei pazienti diabetici è influenzata dal metodo utilizzato per la stima dei

momenti articolari? Siamoc Conference 2008. Potenza Picena. Oral presentation. Proceedings Siamoc 2008.

76. Z Sawacha, A Guiotto, G Cristoferi, G Guarneri, A Avogaro, C Cobelli (2008). Type of foot contribution in the biomechanics of the diabetic foot. iFAB Conference, Bologna. Proceedings, i-FAB Conference, Bologna, 4-6 settembre 2008.

77. C Giacomozzi, Z Sawacha, L Uccioli/E D’Ambrogi, A Avogaro, C Cobelli (2008). The role of shear stress in the etiology of Diabetic Neuropathic foot ulcers. Proceedings, i-FAB Conference., Bologna, 4-6 settembre 2008. Oral presentation.

78. A D’Amico, MG Benedetti, L Berti, G Donà, Z Sawacha, C Cobelli, A Leardini. Validation of current protocols for multi-segment foot kinematics by elementary joint motion. Proceedings, i-FAB Conference., Bologna, 4-6 settembre 2008.

79. Z Sawacha, A Venturin, G Guarneri, P Contessa, C Zanardo, S Ursino, S Centenaro, A Avogaro, C Cobelli (2008). Correlation between surface emg and kinematics-kinetics-plantar pressure analysis of diabetic neuropathic foot. Proceedings, i-FAB Conference, Bologna, 4-6 settembre 2008.

80. Z Sawacha, G Guarneri, A Venturin, S Ursino, C Zanardo, A Avogaro, C Cobelli (2008). Surface emg as a diagnostic tool in diabetic neuropathics gait analysis. Proceedings European Society of Movement Analysis for Adults and Children (Esmac) Conference, Antalya 2008.

81. Z Sawacha, F Mojentale, G Guarneri, A Avogaro, C Cobelli. (2008). Influence of inverse dynamics on diabetic neuropathics joint kinetics estimation. Proceedings Esmac Conference, Antalya 2008.

82. Z Sawacha, A Guiotto, G Guarneri, G Cristoferi A Avogaro, C Cobelli. (2008). Foot deformities classification through kinematics-kinetics-plantar pressure data: cluster analysis. Proceedings Esmac Conference, Antalya 2008.

83. Z Sawacha, A Paviotti, G Cortelazzo, C Cobelli (2008). An integrated kinematics, kinetics and plantar pressure foot analysis: toward a foot insole fem model for diabetic foot prevention. Proceedings GNB Conference, Pisa, 2008.

84. Z Sawacha, A Venturin, G Guarneri, P Contessa, A Scutari, C Zanardo, G Cristoferi, G Donà, A Avogaro, C Cobelli (2008). Surface emg: a clinical tool in investigating diabetic Neuropathy. Proceedings GCMAS Conference 2008.

85. Z Sawacha, G Guarneri, P Contessa, G Cristoferi, A Avogaro, C Cobelli (2008). Foot deformities characterization through integrated kinematics, kinetics and plantar pressure analysis in neuropathics patients. Proceedings GCMASConference 2008.

86. P Contessa, E Carraro, V Postal, S Masiero, Z Sawacha, G Donà, C Cobelli (2008). Hemiparetic post stroke chronic patient: a case study. Proceedings GCMAS Conference 2008.

87. Z Sawacha, G Guarneri, G Cristoferi, G Donà, A Avogaro, C Cobelli. (2007). Assessment of diabetic neuropathic patients motor ability. Proceedings Siamoc 2007, Cuneo, Italy.

88. Z Sawacha, G Guarneri, G Cristoferi, A Avogaro, C Cobelli. (2007). A protocol for postural analysis in diabetics patients. Proceedings Siamoc 2007, Cuneo, Italy.

89. Z Sawacha, A Venturin, G Guarneri, P Contessa, A Scutari, C Zanardo, G Cristoferi, A Avogaro, C Cobelli. (2007). The role of surface emg in diabetic foot treatment. Proceedings Siamoc 2007, Cuneo, Italy.

90. P Contessa, E Carraro, V Postal, S Masiero, Z Sawacha, G Donà, C Cobelli. (2008). Gait analysis in patients with post-stroke hemiparesis: A pilot study. Proceedings Siamoc 2007, Cuneo, Italy.

91. Z Sawacha, G Guarneri, G Cristoferi, G Donà, A Avogaro, C Cobelli. (2007). Assessment of diabetic neuropathic patients motor ability. Proceedings Esmac 2007, Atene, Grecia.

92. Z Sawacha, G Guarneri, L D’Angelo, G Cristoferi, A Avogaro, C Cobelli. (2007). The role of gait and posture in diabetic foot treatment. Proceedings Esmac 2007, Atene, Grecia.

93. Z Sawacha, F Gatto, G Guarneri, G Cristofori, A Avogaro, C Cobelli (2007). Postural strategy in diabetics patients. Proceedings Gcmas Conference, Springfield, Massachusetts Usa 2007.

94. Z Sawacha, G Guarneri, G Cristoferi, G Donà, A Avogaro, C Cobelli. Kinematic and kinetic analysis of diabetic neuropathic patients. Proceedings Gcmas Conference, Springfield, Massachusetts Usa 2007.

95. Z Sawacha, G Guarneri, G Cristofori, A Avogaro, C Cobelli. Gait abnormalities in diabetic neuropathic patients. 2nd International course on diabetic foot. Padova, 6-8 febbraio 2010.

96. G Donà, E Zorzi, N Petrone, Z Sawacha, C Cobelli (2006). Biomechanical analysis of three different blocking footwork techniques in volleyball: a pilot study. Proceedings ESB 2006, Munich, Germany, July 29 - August 4, 2006.

97. G Donà, E Zorzi, N Petrone, Z Sawacha, C Cobelli (2006). Biomechanical analysis of three different blocking footwork techniques in volleyball: a pilot study. Proceedings of XXIV ISBS Symposium 2006, Salzburg – Austria

98. Z Sawacha, G Guarneri, G Cristoferi, G Donà, A Avogaro and C Cobelli (2006). Analysis of integrated plantar pressure-force kinematics in diabetics. Proceedings Siamoc 2006, Empoli, Italia. Oral presentation.

99. Z Sawacha, G Cristoferi, G Pepato, G Guarnieri, G Donà, A Angelo, C Cobelli (2006). Kinematics-kinetics and plantar pressure analysis of the diabetic foot. Proceedings Joint Esmac and Gcmas Society (Jegm06), Amsterdam, Netherland.

100. Z Sawacha, G Cristoferi, G Guarneri, S Corazza, G Donà, P Denti, A Avogaro, C Cobelli. (2005). Validazione di un Modello Cinematico del Piede a Quattro Segmenti. Proceedings Siamoc 2005, Pisa, Italia. Oral presentation.

101. Z Sawacha, G Cristoferi, G Guarneri, S Corazza, G Donà, A Facchinetti, C Denard, M Sommavilla, M Zaccaria, A Avogaro, C Cobelli. (2005). Un Metodo per lo Studio Simultaneo di “Gait Analysis” e Postura. Proceedings Siamoc 2005, Pisa, Italia.

102. Z Sawacha, G Cristofori, G Guarneri, S Corazza, G Donà, A Avogaro, C Cobelli. (2005). A New 3d-Four Segment Markerset for Description of Foot and Ankle Kinematics. Proceedings Esmac Conference, Barcellona, Spagna 2005.

103. Z Sawacha, G Cristofori, N Mattioli, G Guarneri, S Corazza, A Avogaro, C Cobelli. (2005). A 3d Four Segment Anatomy Based Protocol for the Description of Foot and Ankle Kinematics. Proceedings Gcmas Conference, Portland Or Usa 2005.

104. MG Benedetti, Z Sawacha, G Paolini, S Giannini, A Leardini. (2004). A New Protocol for Gait Analysis in Children. Proceedings Esmac 2004..

105. MG Benedetti, Z Sawacha, G Paolini, A Leardini, S Giannini. (2003). An Anatomical Based Protocol for Children Gait Analysis. Atti del IV Congresso Nazionale Siamoc. Oral presentation.

106. S Sprigle, M Wootten, Z Sawacha, G Theilman. (2003). Effect Of Cushion Type, Back Height and Seated Posture on the Reach of Wheelchair Users With Spinal Cord Injury. Proceedings Gcmas 2003.

107. N Petrone, G Milan, I Orsingher, Z Sawacha. (2002). Sviluppo di un Sistema Integrato per l’ottimizzazione della Postura di Pedalata. Associazione Italiana per l’Analisi delle Sollecitazioni (Aias), XXXI Convegno Nazionale. Oral presentation.

108. B Atzori, C Iacobellis, A Perissinotto, N Petrone, Z Sawacha (2001). Studio di un Sistema di Misura Integrato per l'analisi Biomeccanica e la Valutazione Clinica della Deambulazione. XIV Congresso Nazionale Società Italiana di Ortopedia e Traumatologia. Oral presentation.

Manuscript in Submission

1. S. Del Din, A. Bertoldo, Z. Sawacha, M. Rabuffetti, M. Laganà, J. Jonsdottir, F. Baglio, M. Rovaris, C. Cobelli, M. Ferrarin. Assessment of biofeedback rehabilitation in post-stroke patients combining fMRI and gait analysis: a Case Study. Submission to JNER.

2. Z. Sawacha, E. Carraro, P. Contessa, A. Guiotto, S. Masiero, C. Cobelli. Relationship between clinical and laboratory measures in chronic stroke subjects. Submission to JNER.

3. Magalhães FA, Sawacha Z , Di Michele R , Cortesi M, Gatta G, Fantozzi S. Performance of an automatic tracking software for underwater motion analysis. Journal Of Sport Science.

4. E Ceseracciu, Z Sawacha, S Corazza, C Cobelli. Comparison of markerless and marker-based motion capture technologies through simultaneous data collection during gait. Submission to Gait and Posture.

DICHIARAZIONE AI SENSI DEL D.P.R N.°445/2000 I l / la sottoscrit to/a _Zimi Sawacha_, nato/a a Venezia_, i l _30/05/1973, residente a Padova_, in via/piazza _Turazza 48_, C.F. _SWCZMI73E70L736R__, in servizio presso l ’Università degli Studi di Padova o ( indicare sede se diversa) DICHIARA ai sensi e per gl i effett i del le disposizioni contenute negli art icol i 46 e 47 del decreto del Presidente del la Repubblica 28 dicembre 2000, n. 445 e consapevole del le conseguenze derivanti da dichiarazioni mendaci ai sensi del l ’art icolo 76 del predetto D.P.R. n°445/2000, sotto la propria responsabil i tà che quanto presente nel cv corr isponde a verità. Signature