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PHYSIcal therapy & REHABILITATION MEDICINE
Prof. Dr Gordana Devecerski
University of Novi Sad
Serbia
Prof. Dr Gordana Devecerski
University of Novi Sad, Serbia
Prof. Dr Gordana Devecerski Born in Sarajevo (SFRY) in 1961. Graduated at the Faculty of Medicine in Novi Sad in 1986, and then received master's degree and specialized at the same faculty. Received PhD at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade in 1999, in the field of neurophysiology. Became pain medicine subspecialist in 2016. Prof. Gordana Devecerski, PhD, MS, MD has been a full professor at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Novi Sad since 2016, in the scientific field of medical rehabilitation. She teaches medical and nursing students, occupational therapists in full-time, master's and doctoral studies as well as in specialist programs to future medical rehabilitation and pain therapy specialists. During her career, she attended professional study visits in Italy, USA, UAE. She is a member of several domestic and international professional associations. She is the author and co-author of more than 300 professional and scientific papers, published and presented in the country and abroad.
She is a member of the examination committees in the country for specialist studies, graduate and doctoral studies, master’s works as well as for diploma recertification at the Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development. She is employed at the Clinical Centre of Vojvodina, Clinic for Medical Rehabilitation. She is head of the Department of Degenerative Spine Diseases and Pain Therapy. She focused her work and professional career to treating outpatients and inpatients with painful medical rehabilitation conditions.
Dr. Angela Stagliano
Charleston Southern University
United States
Dr. Angela Stagliano
Charleston Southern University, United States
Dr. Vesna Mandic
INAIL-National Institute for Insurance against Accidents at Work
Italy
Dr. Vesna Mandic
INAIL-National Institute for Insurance against Accidents at Work, Rome-Italy
Dimitrios Tsimouris
University of West Attica
Greece
Dimitrios Tsimouris
University of West Attica, Greece
Tsimouris Dimitrios possesses a post-graduate degree from the Department of Physiotherapy in Lamia. He holds a master’s degree from the Department of Medicine in Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation (2020) of the Kapodistrian University of Athens. He is a PhD candidate in the Department of Physiotherapy of the University of West Attica with a dissertation entitled “The effect of mobilization techniques on the diaphragm mobility in people with asthma. His main interests focus on cardiorespiratory rehabilitation. He has publications and announcements in national and international conferences. He has participated voluntarily as a research member in programs.
Taghreed Turkistani
Armed Forces Rehabilitation Hospital
Saudi Arabia
Taghreed Turkistani
Armed Forces Rehabilitation Hospital, KSA
Cláudia Sofia Teixeira Marques
University of Aveiro
Portugal
Cláudia Sofia Teixeira Marques
University of Aveiro, Portugal
Sofia Marques, a physiotherapy graduate from Coimbra Health School Sciences, holds a research grant for her doctoral project on Clinical reasoning in neurological physiotherapy at the University of Aveiro - Biomedicine. She lectures at the University of Aveiro and Coimbra Health Sciences School and has experience in acute and subacute care in adult neurorehabilitation
Jayachandran Vetrayan
King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University
Saudi Arabia
Jayachandran Vetrayan
King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University
Mr. Jayachandran Vetrayan is a PhD Scholar, Lecturer, and Senior Occupational Therapist with 20 years of expertise in Neurosciences and Psychology. He has more than 25 peer-reviewed journal publications with 100+ citations. He has won silver awards for scientific innovation and received national and international grants. He has also reviewed renowned journals expertly.
Dr Fatima Chehouri Nasser
President of Lebanese Occupational Therapists Syndicate
Lebanon
Dr. Fatima Chehouri Nasser
President of Lebanese Occupational Therapists Syndicate
Dr. Fatima Chehouri Nasser is an American Board-Certified Occupational Therapist with a doctorate In Occupational Therapy from Philadelphia/Jefferson University, USA. Dr. Chehouri-‐Nasser received extensive training at Johns Hopkins University Hospital followed by a full-time senior position at the facility; and held numerous faculty posts nationally and internationally. Dr. Chehouri-‐Nasser is the President of the Lebanese Occupational Therapists Syndicate. Dr. Chehouri-‐Nasser is the founder/owner of a private practice in Beirut-‐Lebanon. Her expertise is in conducting clinical evaluations and providing interventions in various specialty areas, including traumatic brain injury, learning disabilities, and other neurological disorders as well as in the area of cognitive rehabilitation with emphasis on the psychosocial model of occupational participation. Dr. Chehouri-‐Nasser’s work experience has extended to collaborating with local and international NGOs to conduct workshops and professional development seminars within occupational therapy and mental health.
Animesh Hazari
Ass. Professor, Gulf Medical University
UAE
Animesh Hazari
Ass. Professor, Gulf Medical University
Wesam Qurban
King Saud bin Abdulaziz University
Saudi Arabia
Wesam Qurban
Department of Occupational Therapy, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Mr. Wesam Qurban is a Junior occupational therapist who believes that technology could make our lives easier and by merging the technology with our daily activity, we can increase the level of independency and the quality of life for all people.
Dr. A. Saravana Moorthy
All India Institute of Medical Science
(AIIMS)
India
Dr. A. Saravana Moorthy
All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS)
With PhD in physiotherapy with 25 years of experience that includes two decades at AIIMS. I've contributed over 25 publications, co-investigated five funded projects, and organized six international conferences. Additionally, I serve as an external examiner for MPT & BPT students across various universities and have received five awards for my work. I've also been featured as a physiotherapy expert on DD National, DD Urdu, and DD Kisan channels numerous times.
Dr Aditi Gupte
Select Physical Therapy
United States
Dr Aditi Gupte
Select Physical Therapy, USA
Dr.Aditi Gupte, a versatile Physical Therapist trained in India and the USA,
practices in sunny California, specializing in geriatric and adult care, pain management, and vestibular rehabilitation. With a passion for mentorship, she guides DPT students,
emphasizing evidence-based practice and integrating clinical research into patient care. Driven by innovation, she stays abreast of the latest advancements in her field, delivering high-quality, holistic care to her patients. An active member of American Association of Physical Therapy, she shares her expertise as a speaker and educator.
Shehla Rooney
GoKnee LLC / Physical Therapist
United States
Shehla Rooney
GoKnee LLC / Physical Therapist, United States
Gamze Cagla Sirma
Fenerbahçe University
Turkiye
Gamze Cagla Sirma
Fenerbahçe University, Turkiye
Gamze completed her BSc and MSc degrees in the Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation and continues her PhD education in the Department of Occupational Therapy. In 2020, she started working as a research assistant at Fenerbahçe University and conducted studies on early intervention in high-risk infants. As of April, she has been working as a lecturer.
Ruth Anne Claricel P. Batin
Liverpool Hope University
United Kingdom
Ruth Anne Claricel P. Batin
Liverpool Hope University, UK
Ruth joined Liverpool Hope University in March 2023 and conducted studies in relation to muscle activation and kinematics. Her main research project focuses on reverse shoulder arthroplasty patients with good and poor outcomes. She is an assistant professor teaching physical therapy in Mariano Marcos State University, Philippines.
Stephanie Reischl
Western University
Canada
Stephanie Reischl
Western University, Canada
Stephanie Reischl is a PhD candidate scheduled to defend her thesis in August 2024. She is conducting her clinical research out of the Roth | McFarlane Hand and Upper Limb Centre (HULC) in London, Ontario, Canada. She is also a registered physical therapist working in an outpatient clinic in London.
Mohamed Elbasyouny
Head of physical therapy department Mahmoudia Hospital
Egypt
Mohamed Elbasyouny
Head of physical therapy department Mahmoudia hospital, Owner of Tawasol center, Egypt
Since joining the University of Cairo since 2004 and graduated to be practitioner in 2008 then attaching to governmental general hospitals to be now head of physical therapy department in Mahmoudia general hospital since 2019 ,, I look my self interesting in noninvasive release for nerve entrapments by using shock waves And my position as head of governmental department and to be owner of big center in my city make me work on high numbers of patients and getting Avery good qualified skills and experience.
Nuha Adam Mohammed Suliman
Gulf Medical University
UA
Nuha Adam Mohammed Suliman
Gulf Medical University, UAE
Nuha Adam Mohamed Suliman is a Clinical Preceptor at Gulf Medical University with a Master's degree in Physical Therapy. Her research, " Assessment of respiratory function and symptoms among workers at petrol pump station in United Arab Emirates " Highlights her dedication to investigate respiratory issues among petrol pump station workers. she aims to shed light on the potential health risks faced by individuals working in this environment. Through rigorous data collection and analysis, she seeks to identify common respiratory problems prevalent among petrol pump station workers, she desires to promote workplace safety and improve the overall well-being of employees in the petrol industry, hoping to inform policymakers and stakeholders about necessary measures to safeguard the respiratory health of these workers.
Wajiha Anwar
Gulf Medical University
UAE
Wajiha Anwar
Gulf Medical University, UAE
Wajiha Anwar is a Clinical Preceptor at Gulf Medical University with a Master's degree in Physical Therapy. Her research, "Screening of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) and Quality of life (QoL) among the construction workers in the United Arab Emirates." highlights her dedication to improving quality of health in the community. Wajiha's work aims to address concerns regarding quality of life and musculoskeletal health. She is passionate about mentoring future physical therapists and integrating evidence-based practices into clinical settings across the UAE.
Fatima Abdul Rashid
Gulf Medical University
UAE
Fatima Abdul Rashid
Gulf Medical University, UA
Fatima Abdul Rashid is a Clinical Preceptor at Gulf Medical University with a Master's degree in Physical Therapy. Her research, "Physical Rehabilitation Program for Cardiorespiratory Health and Quality of Life among Breast Cancer Survivors in UAE: A Randomized Control Trial," highlights her dedication to improving cancer survivorship care. Fatima's work aims to enhance cardiorespiratory health and overall quality of life for breast cancer survivors. She is passionate about mentoring future physical therapists and integrating evidence-based practices into clinical settings across the UAE.
Leena Kumar
Gulf medical university
UAE
Leena Kumar
Gulf medical university, UAE
Leena Kumar is a Master degree student at Gulf Medical University, Ajman, UAE. Her research Association between physical activity and musculoskeletal disorders among cabin crew highlights her dedication to improving quality of life in the community. She is passionate about mentoring future physical therapists and integrating evidence-based practices into clinical settings.
Eslem Altıntas
Fenerbahçe University
Turkiye
Eslem Altıntas
Fenerbahçe University, Yurkiye
Eslem completed her BSc degrees in Department of Nursing and MSc degrees in the Department of Women’s Health and Diseases Nursing and continues her PhD education in the Department of Women’s Health and Diseases Nursing. In 2023 she started working as research assistant at Fenerbahçe University and conducted studies on Women’s Health and Diseases.
Robert Alexander Jones-Baro
General Hospital of México
Mexico
Robert Alexander Jones-Baro
General Hospital of México
Batuhan Ökte
Fenerbahçe University
Türkiye
Batuhan Ökte
Fenerbahçe University, Tyrkiye
I completed my undergraduate and graduate education at Istanbul Medipol University Department of Speech and Language Therapy. I am continuing my doctoral education at Anadolu University's Department of Speech and Language Therapy. For five years, I have been working as a speech and language therapist, two years as a clinician in a rehabilitation center, and the last three years as a research assistant and lecturer at Fenerbahçe University Department of Speech and Language Therapy; I continue as a lecturer.
Nagihan Acet
Atilim university
Turkey
Nagihan Acet
ATILIM UNİVERSITY, TURKEY
Nagihan Acet is a 42-year-old individual who is married and a mother of three children.
Bachelor's Degree: Hacettepe University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation (PTR), 2004
Master's Degree: Gazi University, PTR, 2016 PhD: Gazi University, PTR, 2021
Postgraduate education: Manual therapy education (Certified KEOMT practitioner) Important Mentors during postgraduate education: Andreas Gattermeier, Frans Van Den Berg, Daniel Schulz, Udo Wolf.
Experience: Gazi University Medical Faculty Hospital, Ankara, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Physiotherapist, 2006-2022 Atılım University, Ankara, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Assistant Professor, 2022-... Areas of Expertise: Manual therapy, orthopedic rehabilitation, spinal health, neurophysiological approaches.
Manuel Rodríguez Aragón
Department of Rehabilitation and Technology, Adamo Robot
Spain
Manuel Rodríguez Aragón
Department of Rehabilitation and Technology, Adamo Robot
Manuel Rodriguez-Aragón is a dedicated physiotherapist, esteemed educator, and clinical researcher specializing in manual therapy, exercise, and robotic therapy. As an Associate Professor at Universidad Francisco de Vitoria, he has achieved the highest recognition level (A) in the prestigious Docentia program for his exceptional teaching abilities. Manuel's expertise extends to the fields of robotics applied to physiotherapy, where he contributes to the development of innovative clinical practices. He actively contributes to the field of physiotherapy through his involvement in research groups. His expertise in these areas adds a unique perspective and makes him an asset to the field.
Carolina Gabelli
Parma University
Italy
Carolina Gabelli
Parma University, Italy
Carolina Gabelli is a certified physical therapist graduated at Parma University (2011) and specialized in musculoskeletal problems and in exercise dosage related to them, GT Specialist, Master in Posturology (2016), MET, RYT. Working in an outpatient facility with a variety of patients, from teenagers to geriatrics, passionated with Miofascial Kinetic Chains.
- Advancements in physiotherapy
- Physiotherapy in the age of Covid-19
- Acupuncture & Techniques
- Aquatic Physical Therapists
- Artificial Physiotherapy Methods
- Kinesiology and Biomechanics
- Physical Therapy Science
- Sports & Physiotherapy
- Manual & Manipulative Therapy
- Women's Health & Palliative Care
- Neurological Rehabilitation
- Quality Improvement
- Physiotherapy Methods and Instrumentation
- Experimental Techniques in Physiotherapies
- Yoga in physical therapy
- Physiotherapy in Treatment & Care
- Physiotherapy & yoga
- Physical Activity
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- Science and Medicine in Sport
- Doping and Anti-Doping Studies
- Physical Education and Sports for All
- Physiotherapy in Sports-Related Injuries
- Vitamins & Dietary Supplements
- Brain injury
- Business and physiotherapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Biomechanics
- Physical Therapy Science
- Sports & Physiotherapy
- Manual & Manipulative Therapy
- Artificial Physiotherapy Methods
- Women's Health & Palliative Care
