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Welcome to PTRM Abu Dhabi 2025!
Speakers
PHYSIcal therapy & REHABILITATION MEDICINE
Dr. Somayeh Dawood
Gulf Medical University
UAE
Dr. Somayeh Dawood
Gulf Medical University
Somayeh completed Master of Physical Therapy at Gulf Medical University, her research was focusing on project titled "Manual Dexterity, Physical Activity, and Executive Function in Children with Cerebral Palsy and Typically Development Children: A Comparative Analysis." Her research explored the relationship between motor skills, cognitive function, and physical activity in children with Cerebral Palsy and typically developing children and served as basis for developing play based activities for the interventions in Cerebral palsy children.
Dr. Prasad, served as research supervisor for the project and collaborated with various special schools for developing specific interventions.
Maria Intikhab
Istinye University
Turkey
Maria Intikhab
CEO of The Hands on physiotherapy center, Pakistan
Physical Therapist, Istinye University
Turkey.
Maria Intikhab is a skilled physical therapist with over four years of experience. Currently pursuing a Master’s in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, she excels in manual therapy, neuro-rehabilitation, and women’s health. Maria’s innovative research and personalized care approaches drive impactful patient outcomes and advancements in physiotherapy practice
Dr. Dragana Djuric
Fatima College of Health Sciences, Abu Dhabi
UAE
Dragana Djuric
Senior lecturer, Fatima College of Health Sciences, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Dr. Deepali Gupta
Founder, iKore Pilates Education, India
India
Dr. Deepali Gupta
Founder, iKore Pilates Education, India
Dr. Deepali Gupta, Asia’s Pilates Ambassador and founder of iKore Pilates Education, has empowered over 2,000 individuals and trained more than 300 Pilates educators.
With an MD in Homeopathy and a PG Diploma in Emergency Medical Science from London, she specializes in integrating Pilates into rehabilitation and physiotherapy, transforming patient outcomes and professional careers.
Asma Rehman
Department of Physiotherapy
Pyramids Health Services
Abu Dhabi.
UAE
Asma Rehman
Department of Physiotherapy
Pyramids Health Services
Abu Dhabi.
From February 2019 to September 2024, I started and led the Physiotherapy department at Al Hosn one day surgery center, focusing on orthopedic, sports, and neurological cases. Now, as Head Physiotherapist at Pyramids Health Services, I lead a team of dynamic Physiotherapists, oversee daily operations, prepare for audits, and expand services to include Speech, Respiratory, and Occupational Therapy.
Dina Hassan
Faculty of Physical Therapy Egyptian Chinese University
UAE
Dina Hassan
Faculty of Physical Therapy Egyptian Chinese University
For more than 10 years of medical experience in national heart institute in Egypt and more than 4 years in academic field. Passionate about learning and growing, lead different medical teams making the way to progress and success. Always engaging collaborative efforts in effective two way communication to build strong and symbiotic patient- doctor relationship.
Dr. Sunitha Mysore
Fatima College of Health Sciences
UAE
Dr. Sunitha Mysore
Fatima College of Health Sciences, UAE
I am the Principal Lecturer with the additional duties of Deputy Head and Clinical Lead for Physiotherapy at Fatima College of Health Sciences Abu Dhabi since 2014. With over 25 years of significant experience in both clinical and higher education, I have been teaching neurological physiotherapy and evidencebased practice to a wide range of healthcare students. My study and work are in multi-cultural environments spanning in UK, Italy, Hong Kong, India and currently in the UAE. I have bachelor and master’s degree in Physiotherapy and Post Graduate Certificate in Education with Doctor of Education from the UK. As a clinical lead and curricular developer, I work with a wide range of stakeholders with the successful delivery of new initiatives and research projects. I have designed and validated clinical assessment tools for physiotherapy students. I have conducted over 40 workshops in clinical education to
our clinical partners in the UAE. My research work is in diverse areas of physiotherapy and education. I hold several professional memberships related to physiotherapy and education. Recognised and valued as
possessing high end interpersonal skills and for being a collaborative team player with well-developed external networks.
Dr. Sujata Kharwandikar
Sr Physiotherapist , Physio Plus
UAE
Dr. Sujata Kharwandikar
Sr Physiotherapist , Physio Plus UAE
Dr. Sujata Khire, is a senior physiotherapist with over 20 years of clinical and teaching experience in the UAE and India.She is the owner and director of TeachME, a leading CPD education provider in the Middle East. As certified instructor in Kinesiotaping, Dry Needling, and Clinical Pilates, Dr. Sujata represents prestigious global institutions and has trained numerous healthcare professionals from across the globe over the past 10 years. She actively contributes to academia through her training to university students and practitioners alike and presenting at national and international conferences, sharing her expertise in rehabilitation and fitness.
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.
University of Physical Education and Sports
PALESTRA
Czech Republic
Prof. Paed Dr.
Milada KREJCI, PhD.
University professor, Vice-Rector for Science and Research, Wellness and Nutrition Science, Member of the Academic Council, Guarantor of the master's study field "Wellness Specialist"; Chairman of the Society of Research in Wellness. Her research activity focuses on the field of health promotion and health education. She develops professional cooperation with physiologists, physicians, pedagogues, psychologists, coaches in the Czech Republic and abroad (e.g. Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, India, Japan, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Austria, Greece, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland, Great Britain, USA). She publishes scientific articles and monographs in the field of
healthy lifestyle and wellness, sport psychology, optimization of lifestyle and
emotional states, stress reduction, resocialization of juvenile delinquents,
etc. She has lectured at many European and non-European universities. She participated in the solution of 23 research projects - national and international. She helps to disseminate new scientific knowledge in the field of health education, sports humanities, wellness, including the issue of seniors
and people with disabilities. In a close cooperation with Japanese experts from
Kochi University she focuses on research into the issue of disturbed circadian
rhythmicity at various ages in athletes and non-athletes. She is the initiator and co-founder of the scientific journal "Acta Salus Vitae" and the "Society of Research in Wellness". She has received various awards in the Czech Republic and abroad for her scientific and pedagogical work in the field of health promotion.
Prof. Muhammed Al Jarrah
United Arab Emirates
Prof. Muhammed Al-Jarrah
Head of the Department- Fatima College of Health Sciences FCHS
Dean, College of Health Sciences, Gulf Medical University
United Arab Emirates
Dr. Praveen Kumar
Dean, College of Health Sciences, Gulf Medical University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates.
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.
Dr. Shaik Balkhis Banu
Assistant Professor, Fatima College of Health Sciences FCHS
United Arab Emirates
Dr. Shaik Balkhis Banu
Dr. Shaik Balkhis Banu holds the esteemed position of Program Coordinator for the
Physiotherapy program at Fatima College of Health Sciences in Al Ain, UAE. With a wealth of experience spanning more than 17 years, Dr. Balkhis has honed her expertise in both clinical practice and academia, leaving a lasting impact in diverse cultural contexts across the Kingdom of Bahrain, India, and her current base in the UAE.
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.
Mathilde VITENET
Saudi German Hospital Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Eslem Altıntas
Senior Physiotherapist
Physiotherapy Department
Saudi German Hospital Dubai, UAE
Mathilde is a French Senior Physiotherapist evolving in Saudi German Hospital Dubai with over seven years of experience. Holding a European master's in Physiotherapy, her approach is holistic and adjusted, she offers collaborative and results-driven cares. She authored a 2017 study on cryotherapy's effects on fibromyalgia patients, showcasing her innovative approach to rehabilitation.
Dr. Rafael Jácome
GlobalPhysio ESP
Spain
Dr. Rafael Jácome
GlobalPhysio ESP
Completed his physiotherapist degree in Madrid before completing his specialist
postgraduate studies in the field of Traumatologic, Orthopedic and Sport Physiotherapy in Madrid. PhD Jácome provides consultancy services to a number of elite athletes, teams and organisations. Rafa has a busy private practice in Madrid where he sees patients of all levels and sporting or athletic abilities and ages. He regulary coordinates and attends
international, and national conferences as well as education programs for allied health
professionals.
Dr Sameh Eldaly
Cairo University
Egypt
Dr Sameh Eldaly
Cairo University, Egypt
Sameh Eldaly is a highly accomplished physiotherapist with a rich background in physical therapy. He graduated from Cairo University and has worked in various esteemed institutions. Sameh holds a FIFA diploma in sports medicine and a nutrition diploma from Oxford.
He has published research in orthopedics and authored the book "Clinical Guidelines in Orthopedic Rehabilitation." Sameh is also a member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association and has developed orthopedic applications. Additionally, he is a certified peer reviewer.
Turkey
Turkey
Saina Dabbagh
Turkey
Turkey
Blair Agero
Mediclinic Parkview Hospital
UAE
Blair Agero
UAE
An Occupational Therapist with 25 years of experience, 14 years of which is exclusively
in Hand Therapy. He holds dual Hand Therapy Qualification from UK and Spain, a pioneer of Hand Therapy in the UAE, and the official representative to the International Federation of Societies for Hand Therapy since 2012.
Vesna Mandic
ASL Azienda Sanitaria Locale Roma 1
Italy
Vesna Mandic
ASL Azienda Sanitaria Locale Roma 1
Physician specialised in Physical medicine and rehabilitatio from 1996.
Masters degree in Gnathology and Posturology. Masters degree in complemntary techniques: manual medicine, intrarticular infiltration, acupuncture, ESWT. MD PhD Medical doctor with expirience in clinical and territorial work with in- and out-patients mostly in Rome region.
Former Head Physician of Policlinico di Liegro, Rome Physiatrist Consultant of Leonarda Vaccari Istitute for disabled people, RomeMedical Consultant for Centro per l'Assistenza Domiciliare (CAD) ASL Roma1 e 2, Home care center Rome 1 and Rome 2 Visiting Professor of LUMSA University of Rome
Yasser Ismail Hussein Ismail Abdelghany
Osteopath
Joint Clinic
Saudi Arabia
Yasser Ismail Hussein Ismail Abdelghany
Physiotherapist and Osteopath Joint Clinic Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Manual physiotherapist dealing with orthopedic and sports injuries cases using evidence-based treatment methods. Also an osteopath who looks at the human body from a holistic view in which all systems are integrated, affecting each other. It is a pleasure to be graduated from a unique association such as the International Academy of Osteopathy (IAO).
Maya Perumbel John
Physiotherapists,
UAE
Mais Ali AlQudah
Physiotherapists,
UAE
With more than 20 years of professional experience as physiotherapist, my special areas of interest are neuro rehabilitation and vestibular rehabilitation. With achieved Fellowship Diploma in Neurological Rehabilitation ,Fellowship Certificate in Updated Approach towards Stroke Rehabilitation and Prevention , Completed the Vestibular Rehabilitation course and a trained vestibular therapist, I am specialised in treating patients with dizziness, balance, gait problems and various neurological and vestibular disorders.
Expertise in assessment and treating the patient with computerised dynamic posturography equipment.
I elaborated my professional skills throughout my carrier with various certified courses and workshops which includes certified kinesiotaping practitioner, dry needling certification, certification in myofascial release and muscle energy techniques and mulligan concepts. My special topic of interest is Smartphone injuries and importance of regular exercises, and I am a speaker for the same topic in many conferences.
- Advancements in physiotherapy
- Physiotherapy in the age of Covid-19
- Acupuncture & Techniques
- Aquatic Physical Therapists
- Artificial Physiotherapy Methods
- Biomechanics
- Physical Therapy Science
- Sports & Physiotherapy
- Brain injury
- Manual & Manipulative Therapy
- Women's Health & Palliative Care
- Neurological Rehabilitation
- Physiotherapy Methods and Instrumentation
- Experimental Techniques in Physiotherapies
- Yoga in physical therapy
- Physiotherapy in Treatment & Care
- Physiotherapy & Yoga
- Occupational Therapy
- Physical Activity
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- Science and Medicine in Sport
- Doping and Anti-Doping Studies
- Physical Education and Sports
- Kinesiology and Biomechanics
- Physiotherapy in Sports-Related Injuries
- Vitamins & Dietary Supplements
- Business and physiotherapy
