Prof. Ernest Azzopardi from the University's Department of Anatomy has recently attended an exchange with Dr Carmelo Mezzasalma at Centro Fisioterapeutico di Gela in Sicily.
Dr Mezzasalma is a renowned physiotherapist specialising in paediatric posture and neuropsychological development and scoliosis.
He recently delivered two masterclasses at the University of Malta's Department of Anatomy (in December 2023) which were well-received by multidisciplinary students and practitioners.
Prof. Azzopardi commented: "as surgeons, we often need to be reminded of the biomechanics of motion and how multiple muscle groups in the body are inter related. Much before the development of most contemporary kit, master physiotherapists were able to diagnose and treat with their bare hands. Few still retain this wealth of experience. Dr Mezzasalma's lectures spanning nearly six decades of practice were illuminating and as an experienced plastic surgeon, eye-opening. There is much to be gained from inter specialty collaboration."
