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Department of Kinesiology

Dr. Osmar Pinto Neto

Dr. Osmar Pinto Neto

  • Assistant Professor CEHHS Kinesiology
  • (760) 750-7364
  • osmar@csusm.edu
  • University Hall 300

About Osmar Pinto Neto

Osmar Pinto Neto is an assistant professor of Kinesiology focusing on motor neuroscience and biomechanics.

Dr. Pinto Neto holds a master鈥檚 and Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, with postdoctoral training in Neuromuscular Physiology from Texas A&M University and the University of Florida. With over 15 years of interdisciplinary research experience and over 50 peer-reviewed publications, including a notable epidemiology paper in Nature Communications, his work demonstrates a profound commitment to advancing motor neuroscience and applied mathematics to enhance lives. His research encompasses various topics, from the biomechanics of sports movements and the application of mathematical and computational tools across various fields, to the intricate relationship between emotions and motor control. Dr. Pinto Neto has studied motor control and learning in diverse populations, including older adults, Parkinson's patients, professional athletes, and astronauts. He is dedicated to fostering collaborative research environments, mentoring the next generation of scientists, and leveraging technology for societal benefit.

Education

  • Ph.D.: Biomedical Engineering, Univap, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
  • MS: Biomedical Engineering, Univap, Sao Paulo, Brazil
  • BS: Physical Education, Univap, Sao Paulo, Brazil
  • BS: Applied Mathematics, Jacksonville State University, AL

Research

Research Interests:

  • Heart-brain and brain-muscle coherence.
  • The impact of altruistic motivation on motor control.
  • Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS neuromodulation) to enhance motor performance in Parkinson鈥檚 patients and elite athletes.
  • The Impact of sun activity and Global Warming on lightning activity on Earth.

Selected Papers in Referred Journals:

  1. Effects of Laser Acupuncture on Metabolic Functions of Sedentary People: A Double-Blind Randomized Clinical Trial. Photobiomodul Photomed Laser Surg. 2024 Nov;42(11):716-724. doi: 10.1089/photob.2023.0162. Epub 2024 Sep 30. PMID: 39344803.
  2. Combining Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation with Exercise to Improve Mobility, Stability, and Tremor Management in 25 Individuals with Parkinson鈥檚 Disease. Neurology International. 2024; 16(6):1223-1238. https://doi.org/10.3390/neurolint16060093.
  3. Quantifying the Transition from Unconscious to Conscious Detection of Temporal Patterns in Vigilance Tasks: A Unique Adaptation of Mackworth鈥檚 Clock Test. Neurology International. 2024; 16(5):945-957. https://doi.org/10.3390/neurolint16050071.
  4. Harnessing Voice Analysis and Machine Learning for Early Diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease: A Comparative Study Across Three Datasets. J Voice. 2024 May 12:S0892-1997(24)00139-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jvoice.2024.04.020. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38740529.
  5. The effect of inherent and incidental constraints on bimanual force control in simulated Martian gravity. Human Movement Science. v. 95, p. 103199, 2024.
  6. High and low pitch sound stimuli effects on heart-brain coupling. Biomed. Eng. Lett. v. 14, p. 331-339, 2023. .
  7. Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) improves handgrip performance in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu elite male athletes. Ido Movement for Culture. Journal of Martial Arts Anthropology. 2023 | 23 | 4 | 36-45.
  8. Evidence of a link between Amazon fires and lightning. Journal of Atmospheric and Solar-Terrestrial Physics. v. 249, p. 106095, 2023.
  9. Bayesian integration during sensorimotor estimation in elite athletes. Human Movement Science. v. 81, p. 102895, 2022.
  10. Analysis of pain relief and functional recovery in patients with rotator cuff tendinopathy through therapeutic ultrasound and photobiomodulation therapy: a comparative study. Lasers in Medical Science. (online), v. 23, p. 235, 2022.
  11. Mathematical model of COVID-19 intervention scenarios for S茫o Paulo-Brazil. Nature Communications. v. 12, p. 23-43, 2021.
  12. Modeling the effects of intervention strategies on COVID-19 transmission dynamics. Journal of Clinical Virology. v. 128, p. 104440, 2020.
  13. Lightning during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil. Journal of Atmospheric and Solar-Terrestrial Physics. v. 23, p. 105463, 2020.
  14. Mixed Modal Training to Help Older Adults Maintain Postural Balance. Journal of Chiropractic Medicine. (Print), v. 18, p. 198-204, 2019.
  15. Nonlinear analysis is the most suitable method to detect changes in heart autonomic control after exercise of different durations. Computers in Biology and Medicine. v. 97, p. 83-88, 2018.
  16. Age-associated differences in motor output variability and coordination during the simultaneous dorsiflexion of both feet. Somatosensory and Motor Research. v. 1, p. 1-6, 2017.
  17. Pilates and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Methods Induce Similar Strength Gains but Different Neuromuscular Adaptations in Elderly Women. Experimental Aging Research. p. 1-13, 2017.
  18. Low intensity laser and LED therapies associated with lateral decubitus position and flexion exercises of the lower limbs in patients with lumbar disk herniation: clinical randomized trial. Lasers in Medical Science. v. 13, p. 1-9, 2016.
  19. Effects of two exercise protocols on postural balance of elderly women: a randomized controlled trial. BMC Geriatrics. (Online), v. 15, p. 13, 2015.
  20. The relationship between thunderstorm and solar activity for Brazil from 1951 to 2009. Journal of Atmospheric and Solar-Terrestrial Physics. v. 98, p. 12-21, 2013.
  21. Martial arts striking hand peak acceleration, accuracy and consistency. European Journal of Sport Science. (Print), v. 23, p. 1-6, 2013.
  22. Long-term adaptations differ for shortening and lengthening contractions. European Journal of Applied Physiology. v. 112, p. 3709-3720, 2012.
  23. Increased voluntary drive is associated with changes in common oscillations from 13 to 60 Hz of interference but not rectified electromyography. Muscle & Nerve. v. 42, p. 348-354, 2010.
  24. Rectification of the EMG Signal Impairs the Identification of Oscillatory Input to the Muscle. Journal of Neurophysiology. v. 103, p. 1093-1103, 2010.

Courses

  • KINE 303- Statistics and Research Methods
  • KINE 503- Advanced Statistical Analysis