Vicente A. Domingo-Sanz | Motor system and visual system | Best Innovator Award

Mr. Vicente A. Domingo-Sanz | Motor system and visual system | Best Innovator Award

Vicente A. Domingo-Sanz is a Spanish motor therapist specializing in the integration of primitive reflexes. Based in Algemesí (Valencia), Spain, he works at Centro Optométrico Montrull, a leading visual therapy center. Over the years, he has combined his expertise in social education, business administration, neuroscience, and neuro-physiological psychology to develop innovative therapeutic approaches. As the creator of Primitive Reflex Integration Therapy DM Primary Reflexes, he has contributed significantly to the understanding of primitive reflexes and their impact on motor and visual functions. His research has been widely published in respected journals, focusing on the links between persistent primitive reflexes, visual system development, and motor functioning. With extensive training in various international reflex integration methodologies, including INPP, BRMT, and MNRI, Domingo-Sanz brings a multidisciplinary perspective to his clinical practice, supporting children and adolescents with developmental challenges through personalized therapeutic interventions that promote neuro-motor development and functional integration.

Profile

🎓 Education

Vicente A. Domingo-Sanz has pursued comprehensive and multidisciplinary academic training. In 2009, he earned his qualification as a Social Educator from UNED Valencia, focusing on work with special needs populations. In 2012, he completed an Executive MBA at ESTEMA-European University of Madrid, expanding his management and administrative skills. Recognizing the need for deeper scientific understanding, in 2019 he completed a Master’s Degree in Experimental and Clinical Neuroscience from the University of Murcia, focusing on motor neurological functioning. His specialized training includes certification from INPP Spain in 2013, where he studied the integration of primitive reflexes based on neuro-physiological psychology, and from BRMT Spain in 2012, focusing on Blomberg Rhythmic Movement Training for reflex integration. From 2014 to 2019, he was certified as an MNRI Therapist by the Svetlana Masgutova Institute Europe, mastering the MNRI approach. This extensive educational background underpins his expertise in motor therapy and reflex integration.

🧪 Experience

Vicente A. Domingo-Sanz currently works as a motor therapist specializing in the integration of primitive reflexes at Centro Optométrico Montrull in Algemesí, Valencia, Spain. His professional journey reflects a deep commitment to improving the motor, cognitive, and visual functions of individuals, particularly children and adolescents with developmental challenges. Through years of practice, he has successfully combined evidence-based techniques from multiple reflex integration approaches, including INPP, BRMT, and MNRI methodologies. In addition to his clinical practice, he has developed his own therapeutic method, Primitive Reflex Integration Therapy DM Primary Reflexes, which reflects his advanced knowledge and innovative thinking. His hands-on experience with patients complements his academic research, allowing him to translate scientific findings into effective therapeutic strategies. His role involves not only direct patient care but also training, research, and contributing to the scientific community through publications addressing the impact of primitive reflexes on the visual system and motor functions.

🏅 Awards and Honors

Vicente A. Domingo-Sanz’s research centers on the persistence of primitive reflexes and their impact on motor development and visual functions in children and adolescents. His studies examine how unresolved primitive reflexes can influence ocular motility, fixation, visual projection, and overall neurological functioning. Through his published research, he explores the intricate connections between neuro-physiological development and functional visual performance, contributing valuable insights into therapeutic interventions. His 2024 study in the Journal of Eye Movement Research highlights asymmetries in fixation linked to primitive reflexes, while his 2022 and 2023 publications in Optometry & Visual Performance and Archives of Medical Science – Civilization Diseases further detail the association between reflex inhibition and visual system maturation. His unique integration of clinical practice and research allows him to continuously refine his Primitive Reflex Integration Therapy DM Primary Reflexes methodology, advancing the field by bridging the gap between theoretical neuroscience and practical therapeutic applications.

🔬 Research Focus

While Vicente A. Domingo-Sanz’s curriculum does not list formal awards, his significant professional achievements highlight his contributions to the field. The creation of Primitive Reflex Integration Therapy DM Primary Reflexes is a pioneering accomplishment, establishing him as a thought leader in reflex integration therapy. His research has been recognized through publication in respected peer-reviewed journals, including Journal of Eye Movement Research, Optometry & Visual Performance, and Archives of Medical Science – Civilization Diseases. These publications underscore the scientific community’s recognition of his expertise in the interaction between primitive reflexes and visual and motor functions. Additionally, his advanced certifications from international institutions such as INPP, BRMT, and the Svetlana Masgutova Institute demonstrate professional acknowledgment of his specialized skills and knowledge. His continuous education and contributions position him as a respected expert in motor therapy and neuroscience-based reflex integration, indirectly reflecting the professional esteem he holds among colleagues and the broader scientific community.

Conclusion

Vicente A. Domingo-Sanz is a leading motor therapist who integrates advanced research and clinical expertise to address primitive reflex persistence, contributing significantly to neurodevelopmental therapy and advancing scientific understanding of the interplay between motor reflexes and visual function.

Publications
  • Persistence of primitive reflexes associated with asymmetries in fixation and ocular motility values

    Journal of Eye Movement Research
    2024-08-19 | Journal article
    CONTRIBUTORS: Vicente A. Domingo-Sanz
  • Primitive reflexes beyond neonatal paediatrics: primitive reflexes and the visual system

    Archives of Medical Science – Civilization Diseases
    2023-09-30 | Journal article
    CONTRIBUTORS: Vicente A. Domingo-Sanz
  • Inhibition of Primitive Reflexes and Its Relationship with Visual Projection in Children and Adolescents

    2022-12-24 | Journal article | Investigation
    CONTRIBUTORS: Vicente A. Domingo-San

Francesco Comacchio | Neurotology | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Francesco Comacchio | Neurotology | Best Researcher Award

Francesco Comacchio is a distinguished Italian otorhinolaryngologist, neurotologist, and academic leader, with decades of dedication to clinical excellence, teaching, and research in vestibology, otochirurgia, and audiology; currently, he serves as Director of UOSD Otorinolaringoiatria at Azienda Ospedale Università Padova, Professor of Neurotology, and Operational Head of the Veneto Regional Specialized Center for Diagnosis and Therapy of Vertigo, combining surgical expertise, diagnostic acumen, and innovative thinking in patient care, scientific communication, and clinical training. 🎓🦻🧠

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Education 🎓

Prof. Francesco Comacchio earned his Classical Maturity Diploma (1975), MD in Medicine and Surgery (1982), and two medical specializations in Otorhinolaryngology (1985) and Audiology (1988) from the University of Padova, enriched by advanced international training at world-renowned institutions including House Ear Institute (USA), UCLA Vestibular Center (USA), Indiana University (USA), Garcia Ibanez Clinic (Spain), and the Societé d’Otologie Pratique (France), acquiring cutting-edge expertise in vestibular diagnostics, otochirurgia, and audiology. 🎓🌍📖

Experience 👨‍🏫

With over 40 years in otorhinolaryngology, Prof. Comacchio progressed from Clinical Fellow (1982) to Director (2022) at Padova University Hospital, holding key roles as Consultant, Head of High Specialization in Vestibology, Visiting Doctor across Europe and the U.S., contract Professor since 1989, and Operational Lead of the Veneto Regional Center for Vertigo; his clinical excellence spans 4700+ surgeries and he is Vice President of the Italian Society of Vestibology since 2021. 🏥🔬💡

Awards & Recognitions 🏅

Prof. Comacchio’s career is distinguished by regional and international recognition for leadership in neurotology and vestibology, including his election as Vice President of the Italian Society of Vestibology (2021), Scientific Director of numerous ECM-certified congresses, active membership on national boards, Visiting Doctor positions in leading global otology centers, and contributions as a reviewer and author of over 100 scientific publications in high-impact journals. 🏆📄🧬

Research Interests 🔬

Prof. Comacchio’s research revolves around vestibular disorders, neurotology diagnostics, otochirurgia innovations, vertigo therapy protocols, cochlear implantation, and multidisciplinary approaches to balance disorders, contributing to over 100 scientific publications and enriching evidence-based treatments for vertigo, hearing loss, and otoneurological diseases, while combining hands-on surgery, teaching, and collaborative clinical research for improved patient outcomes. 🧠📊🧪

Publications 
  • Posterior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence with Vestibulo-Ocular Reflex Reduction for the Affected Canal at the Video-Head Impulse Test: Considerations to Pathomechanisms

    Audiology Research
    2024-03 | Journal article | Author
    CONTRIBUTORS: Andrea Castellucci; Georges Dumas; Sawsan M. Abuzaid; Enrico Armato; Salvatore Martellucci; Pasquale Malara; Mohamad Alfarghal; Rosanna Rita Ruberto; Pasquale Brizzi; Angelo Ghidini et al.
  • Acute isolated vertigo with vertical up-beating nystagmus: A rare case of nucleus intercalatus of Staderini ischemia

    Journal of Otology
    2023-10 | Journal article
    CONTRIBUTORS: Francesco Comacchio; Giacomo Talenti; Renzo Manara; Chiara Brian
  • Paroxysmal Positional Nystagmus in Acoustic Neuroma Patients

    Audiology Research
    2023-04-13 | Journal article
    CONTRIBUTORS: Francesco Comacchio; Paola Magnavita; Barbara Bellemo
  • Sequential Vestibular Neuritis: Report of Four Cases and Literature Review

    Journal of Audiology and Otology
    2021-04-10 | Journal article
    Part of ISSN: 2384-1621
    Part of ISSN: 2384-1710