About Dr. Luca Mottaran
Physiotherapist and Kinesiologist
My Journey
I'm Luca Mottaran, born in 1999. I discovered my passion for human movement and rehabilitation at an early age. As a competitive backstroke swimmer, I experienced firsthand the importance of proper body mechanics, injury prevention, and recovery protocols.
This athletic background shaped my educational path, leading me to pursue advanced degrees in both Physiotherapy and Motor Sciences. My academic foundation, combined with years of competitive swimming, provided me with a unique perspective on the biomechanics of human performance.
Today, I bring this holistic understanding to every patient I treat: from the athlete working their way back after an injury, to the person in rehabilitation, to the older adult who wants to maintain independence and quality of life day to day.
Athletic Background
Competitive Swimming Career
As a former competitive backstroke swimmer, I spent years training at the highest levels of the sport. This experience taught me the critical importance of biomechanics, proper technique, and the delicate balance between pushing physical limits and preventing injury.
My time in the pool wasn't just about winning races. It was about understanding the human body's incredible capacity for adaptation, and the science behind optimal performance. Those lessons still guide how I work with every patient.
Professional Experience
Endurance Motorsports
Physiotherapist for endurance motorsports teams, including work with drivers competing at the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans. Specialized in managing the unique physical demands of long distance racing. Available for teams and drivers racing at the Imola circuit (Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari).
Imola Nuoto
Official masseur and physiotherapist for Imola Nuoto, working directly with Olympic athletes Federico Poggio and Simone Cerasuolo.
International Imola
Team physiotherapist for International Imola basketball team, providing injury prevention, rehabilitation, and performance optimization services.
Not just the symptom
I treat the whole person, not just the symptom that brought them to my practice. Drawing on my training in physiotherapy and motor sciences, I look at how movement, daily habits, and mental state affect each other, at every age.
Individualized Assessment
Every patient receives a comprehensive evaluation that goes beyond the presenting complaint. I analyze movement patterns, postural habits, training methods, and lifestyle factors to understand the complete picture.
- Biomechanical analysis
- Movement pattern screening
- Lifestyle and training review
Integrated Treatment
Treatment plans combine manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and education to address both immediate symptoms and underlying causes, ensuring lasting results.
- Techniques backed by scientific evidence
- Progressive exercise protocols
- Patient education and empowerment
Collaborations & Partners
EWC FIM Endurance
Motorsports Physiotherapy
Imola Nuoto
Olympic Athletes Support
International Basket Imola
Working alongside professional athletes
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