Ignazio Leale
Department of Psychology, Educational Science and Human Movement, University of Palermo, Via Giovanni Pascoli 6, Palermo, 90144, Italy.
e-Mail: ignazio.leale@unipa.it
Education
- Laurea triennale in Scienze Motorie e sportive L-22
- Laurea Magistrale in Scienze e tecniche delle attività Motorie Preventive e Adattate LM-67
Current Positions
PhD Student in Health Promotion and Cognitive Sciences
PhD project title and a short abstract
PhD project title
Effectiveness of a Telecoaching Training Program on Quality of Life and Physical Functions in Neurological Patients.
Abstract
Neurological diseases often result in both psychological and physiological decline, which can lead to a predominantly sedentary lifestyle. This decline, however, may be mitigated through structured physical activity. Thus, the aim of this study is to assess the impact of a telecoaching-based training protocol on the quality of life, muscle strength, functional mobility, body composition, and overall functional capacity of individuals affected by neurological disorders.
Participants will be recruited in collaboration with the Neurology Department of the "Policlinico" Hospital in Palermo. The intervention will consist of a structured exercise program, administered three times per week over a 9-month period, with evaluations conducted at quarterly intervals. Each session will include progressively aerobic training, resistance training, mobility, and balance exercises. The telecoaching program will utilize information and communication technologies, such as computers and mobile devices, to access and manage remote training.
It is hypothesized that the telecoaching intervention will result in statistically significant improvements in the targeted parameters without interfering with ongoing medical treatments. Additionally, a reduction in disease-related fatigue and therapy-associated fatigue is anticipated, potentially contributing to enhanced patient well-being and compliance.
Supervisor: Prof. Giuseppe Battaglia
Main research areas of interest
- Impact of Telecoaching in different target populations
- Adapted Physical Activity for Elderly People and Neurological Patients
- Performance Analysis in Paralympic Athletes
Researcher ID
- Scopus: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=58074512100
- OrcID: 0000-0002-3147-0545
- ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ignazio-Leale-3