Jackeline Tafur-Oviedo
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Clinician with eight years of experience in neurological and orthopedic rehabilitation, specializing in diverse patient populations. Contributed to a movement analysis laboratory in Colombia, performing computerized gait analysis to support surgical planning and develop individualized rehabilitation strategies. Transitioned to academia, lecturing in Biomechanics and Human Anatomy while completing an Associate of Science in Medical Equipment Maintenance. Currently pursuing a PhD in Biomechanics and Motor Control, focusing on computational modeling of decision-making during walking to enhance function and reduce injury risk.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant Physical Therapist, Unit of Applied Sciences to Physical Activity
Instituto Distrital de Recreacion y Deporte (IDRD)
, Colombia
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Delivered training sessions for physical activity instructors on the prevention and management of musculoskeletal injuries.
- Conducted physical fitness assessments for participants in the Physical Activity for Health program.
- Designed and authored literature reviews on movement analysis to support internal publications and program development across multiple modalities of the Physical Activity for Health program.
Sports Physiology and Biomechanics Laboratory Coordinator
Universidad Santo Tomas
, Colombia
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Coordinated acquisitions, preventive/corrective maintenance, and loan management of laboratory equipment.
- Trained faculty, students, and staff in the use of laboratory equipment and specialized software.
- Supported academic and research activities through data collection, processing, and analysis.
Lecturer-instructor
Corporacion Universitaria Minuto de Dios
, Colombia
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Taught undergraduate courses in Biomechanics and Movement Analysis, and Human Biology within the Physical Education program.
- Managed and developed virtual teaching resources to support distance learning programs.
Physical Therapist. Orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation
Private practice
, Colombia
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Provided orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation, delivering individualized treatment plans.
- Specialized in gait retraining for patients following orthopedic surgery, applying evidence-based rehabilitation strategies to restore mobility, optimize functional outcomes, and reduce reinjury risk.
Lecturer-researcher
Universidad Manuela Beltran
, Colombia
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Taught Biomechanics courses within the Physical Therapy program.
- Advised undergraduate Physical Therapy students on degree projects, guiding study design, data collection, analysis, and final defense.
Physical Therapist
Movisys (Now ILANS) Movement Analysis Laboratory
, Colombia
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Conducted specialized physical assessments for individuals with motor impairments due to neurological or orthopedic conditions.
- Collaborated with clinical teams to design research projects incorporating motion analysis.
- Participated in academic boards to interpret gait analysis data, inform treatment objectives, and classify patients for multilevel orthopedic surgeries.
Sleep Laboratory Technologist
Clinica de Marly
, Colombia
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Performed baseline polysomnography tests to diagnose sleep apnea in adult and pediatric populations.
- Conducted CPAP and BPAP titration tests for the treatment of moderate to severe sleep apnea.
- Educated patients and monitored home use of CPAP and BPAP devices to ensure proper adherence and therapy effectiveness.
Education
PhD - Biokinesiology
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA, United States09.2025
AS - Medical Equipment Maintenance
Universidad ECCI
Bogota, Colombia06.2022
MSc - Biomedical Engineering
University of Strathclyde
Glasgow, UK08.2016
PGDip - Epidemiology
Universidad CES
Bogota, Colombia06.2015
BS, MS - Physical Therapy
Universidad del Rosario
Bogota, Colombia11.2012
Skills
- Biomechanics analysis
- Evidence-based treatment
- Data collection
- Equipment maintenance
- Project management
- Curriculum development
- Research methodology
- Clinical assessments
- Reporting writing
- Problem-solving
- Analytical thinking
- Data analytics
- Decision-making
Contributions To Science
- Assessing trade-offs between risk and effort during walking, 2025, Society for Neural Control of Movement Meeting, Panama City, Panama, Tafur-Oviedo, J., Finley, J., Poster
- Comparative ankle kinetics of idiopathic toe walking, 2021, International Foot and Ankle Biomechanics Meeting, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Tafur-Oviedo, J., Trujillo Rodriguez, D., Turriago Perez, C., Vitola Oyaga, J., Anaya Vejar, M., Poster
- Evaluation of gait with a self-paced treadmill in a case of knee arthroplasty, 2018, V Congreso Internacional de Investigación en Salud y Envejecimiento y III Congreso Internacional de Investigación en Salud, Murcia, Spain, Tafur-Oviedo, J., Poster
- Effects of Kinesiologic Tape use in young adults with mild ankle sprains, 2019, V Congreso Nacional de Actividad Física y XII Congreso Internacional de Motricidad y Ejercicio Físico, Bogotá, Colombia, Tafur Oviedo, J., Oral
Academic Honors
- 2015, Scholarship for International postgraduate students. University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, United Kingdom.
- 2015, Scholarship-loan program award for studies abroad. Colfuturo, Bogota, Colombia.
- 2012, High academic performance award (4.7 / 5.0 grade average). Universidad del Rosario, Bogota, Colombia.
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Portuguese
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Consultant Physical Therapist, Unit of Applied Sciences to Physical Activity
Instituto Distrital de Recreacion y Deporte (IDRD)
01.2021 - 01.2022
Sports Physiology and Biomechanics Laboratory Coordinator
Universidad Santo Tomas
01.2018 - 01.2022
Lecturer-instructor
Corporacion Universitaria Minuto de Dios
01.2018 - 01.2021
Physical Therapist. Orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation
Private practice
01.2017 - 01.2020
Lecturer-researcher
Universidad Manuela Beltran
01.2017 - 01.2018
Physical Therapist
Movisys (Now ILANS) Movement Analysis Laboratory
01.2013 - 01.2015
Sleep Laboratory Technologist
Clinica de Marly
01.2013 - 01.2015
PhD - Biokinesiology
University of Southern California
AS - Medical Equipment Maintenance
Universidad ECCI
MSc - Biomedical Engineering
University of Strathclyde
PGDip - Epidemiology
Universidad CES
BS, MS - Physical Therapy
Universidad del Rosario
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