AMBASSADORS

Gulshan Shahzadi Malik

Gulf Medical University

UAE

Gulshan Shahzadi Malik

Physiotherapy Department, Thumbay Hospital Ajman, UAE.

College of Health

Science, Physiotherapy, Gulf Medical University, Ajman, UAE.

Gulshan Shahzadi is born and bought up

in UAE. Has completed her Bachelor of physiotherapy in 2015 and Master of

Physical Therapy in 2020 from Gulf Medical University Ajman. She is topper with

GPA score 3.98 and has high academic and research enthusiasm. Her keen interest

in Cardiac Rehabilitation made her perform clinical trails on Post coronary angioplasty. She proved in her research that Power walking along with cardiac rehabilitation helps in improving health-related quality of life (HQoL), functional exercise capacity (FEC), left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) and metabolic equivalent of tasks (METs) in patients who went post coronary

angioplasty. Her research was published in Physiotherapy Research International Journal on 06/07/2021

(https://doi.org/10.1002/pri.1919 ) with

high clinical impact. She holds clinical experience since 2015 in the field of orthopedic, sports, pediatric, manual therapy, neurological and cardiac rehabilitation. Currently she is working at Thumbay Hospital Ajman.

Jelena Cvijanovic

University of Novi Sad

Serbia

Jelena Cvijanovic

University of Novi Sad, Serbia

Maha Ehab Mohamed Abouelnaser

University of Sharjah

UAE

Maha Ehab Mohamed Abouelnaser

Maha AbouElnaser is a physical therapist graduated from university of Sharjah, who is done investigations into a whole new technique in treating scoliotic patients with specific inclusion criteria, started in May 2020, due to the incident of covid later on, less participants were included in this study that has been published as a pilot trial in 2022. Even though the results have shown good prognosis for the cases who completed the treatment plan, more investigations have been promised by Dr. Maha to be followed.

Maria Rofaeil Ayoub Wardi

Ahfad University for Women

Sudan

Maria Rofaeil Ayoub Wardi

Maria Rofaeil is a freshly graduate physiotherapist, where she specializes in assessing and treating different patients by creating different rehabilitation programs and exercises as she regularly attends various sessions, workshops and conferences to add up more knowledge and experience to her. - She graduated from Ahfad University for Women in 2021 with a Bachelorâ€™s degree, where she gained an overall of 210 credit hours learning different courses at this university from August 2015 till December 2021, during these years she maintained and collected as much knowledge as she could, where she graduated with 6 other certificates in different fields; 1/ Community Based Health First Aid Certificate in October 2015, from the Sudanese Red Crescent. 2/ Also in collaboration with ElBashir Elrayh Public Library she has completed 24 hour training course in computer skills in April 2016. 3/ She attended a Physiotherapy workshop at Sharg Alneel hospital during 30th of November to the 1st of December 2018 signed by Sudanese Society for Surgery of Hand (SdSSH). 4/ Certificate of appreciation was awarded to her from Online Science Platform for completing a week knowing more about THERAPEUTIC EXERCISES in July 2020. 5/ She then had a certificate of participation as a competitor in Hult Prize under the banner "Leading a Generation to Change the World" from the 1st November- 20th of December 2020. 6/ Her last certificate was given in honor of attending the 2nd Sudanese Physiotherapy Conference in August 2021. - She had been recognized by her uniqueness for her leadership, communication and presenting skills. As a result, she participated on the World Refugee Day on the 20th of June when she was only 9 years old. Furthermore, she has been invited to participate by the studentâ€™s speech in the World Physiotherapy Day on the 2021 done by the Sudanese Physiotherapy Specialists Association (SPTSA); this highlights the significance and intelligence reflected by Mariaâ€™s work

Angelina Lukaszenko

International Knee & Joint Centre

UAE

Angelina Lukaszenko

International Knee & Joint Centre

Senior Physiotherapist at International Knee & Joint Centre in Abu Dhabi, UAE

Sara Adimi

Rajaie Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center

Iran

Sara Adimi

Rajaie Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center, Tehran, Iran.

Sara Adimi is an assistant professor at the Cardio-Oncology department of Rajaie Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center, Tehran, Iran. She received her B.Sc. degree in Occupational Therapy and Ph.D degree in Exercise Physiology from University of social welfare and rehabilitation and Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran ,Iran. In 2013 and 2021, also she is a Kaatsu specialist since 2017. her doctoral research focused on Noble Cardiac Rehabilitation for Cardiotoxic patients after Breast Cancer therapy, she currently has concurrent research in Evaluation of clinical outcome after Cardio_ Oncology Rehabilitation to manage Cardiotoxicity related to cancer therapies. she has published some articles about Cardio-Oncology in reputable journals.

Dana Khlat

Owner at Myoclinic (MENA)

UAE

Dana Khlat

Owner at Myoclinic (MENA)

9 years’ experience in clinical practice and clinic management. A highly motivated confident individual with exceptional multi-tasking and organizational skills. Able to communicate effectively and sensitively with patients and cares to maximize the rehabilitation of patients. Excellent client facing skills and the ability to work closely with other health care professionals to assess patient needs and devise suitable treatment plans for them. Ready and qualified for the next stage in a successful career and looking forward to making a significant contribution as a physiotherapist. Field of expertise: MSK, OMT, Neurology, Pediatrics, Sports Medicine, Rheumatology, Chronic Pain Management, Women’s Health, Hydrotherapy, Pre/ Post Rehabilitation. Therapeutical Skills: Dry Needling, Cupping/Wet Cupping, Graston/Guasha, Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy, Spinal Manipulation, Manual Therapy.

Ana Vilalta Adanez

Clemenceau Medical Center

UAE

Ana Vilalta Adanez

Physiotherapist Manager at Clemenceau Medical Center - Dubai

Mario Chueire de Andrade Junior

Sírio Libanês Hospital

Brazil

Mario Chueire de Andrade Junior

Sírio Libanês Hospital, Brazil

Mario Chueire de Andrade Junior is Physiotherapist, post-graduate in Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy by Dante Pazzanese of Cardiology Institute, post-graduated in Clinical and Social Gerontology by Federal University of São Paulo and master’s degree by Federal University of São Paulo. Training in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound by Harvard Medical School. Ph.D student at Sirio Libanes Teaching and Research Institute. Specialist Physiotherapist in Geriatrics and Sarcopenia, member of the Committee for the Prevention of Falls and preceptor of the multi-professional fellowship program of the critical care patient at Hospital Sírio-Libanês. Experience in Hospital Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation, Gerontology, Sarcopenia, Respiratory Muscle and Musculoskeletal Ultrasonography and Human Body Balance Disorders.

Wesam Qurban

King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences

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.

Lakshmi Narayanan

Cambridge Medical & Rehabilitation Center

UAE

Lakshmi Narayanan

Senior Occupational Therapist/Clinical Therapist Educator at Cambridge Medical & Rehabilitation Center

Lakshmi Narayanan is a SR. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST CUM CLINICAL THERAPIST EDUCATOR , CAMBRIDGE MEDICAL AND REHABILITATION CENTER from ABU Dhabi

Arthur Agero Jr

King’s College Hospital London in Dubai

UAE

Arthur Agero Jr

King’s College Hospital London in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Zainab Adenwalla

Mediclinic Welcare Hospital

UAE

Zainab Adenwalla

Senior Physiotherapist (Cardio-Respiratory & Inpatient Services) at Mediclinic Welcare Hospital

Lamyaa Alshehri

Physiotherapist

Saudi Arabia

Lamyaa Alshehri

Physiotherapist Saudi Arabia

Ahmet güngör

Physiotherapist

Turkey

Ahmet güngör

Turkey

Hiedar Alyami

Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University

Saudi Arabia

Hiedar Alyami

Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Saudi Arabia

Hiedar Hussain Alyami (1980) Senior physiotherapist at King Khalid Hospital, Najran, Saudi Arabia. My MSc physiotherapy from Cardiff University 2013. I am a PhD candidate at Physiology Department, College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University.

Nenad Nedovic

University of Belgrade

Serbia

Nenad Nedović

University of Belgrade

In 2010, he graduated from the College

of Health Sciences in Belgrade, Department of Physiotherapy. In 2014, he graduated from the Faculty of Special Education and Rehabilitation in Belgrade at the Department of Motor Disorders, and in 2016 he completed a master's degree at the same faculty. He is Phd candidate at the University of Belgrade, field of Biomedical Engineering and Technology. Since 2014, he has been employed at the College of Health Sciences in Belgrade in the field of teaching practical skills for physiotherapy students.

Areas of interest: musculoskeletal dysfunctions, cardiorespiratory physiotherapy, sports injuries

Hadeel Yousif Babiker Ahmed

Sudanese Physiotherapy Network

Sudan

Hadeel

Yousif Babiker Ahmed

Second specialist physical therapist, Sudanese Physiotherapy

Network, Khartoum, Sudan.

Abdul Hanan Tariq

Lithuanian Sports University

Lithuanian

Abdul Hanan Tariq

Lithuanian Sports University, Lithunia

Yousra Alhadi

International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC)

Sudan

Yousra Alhadi

Ms. Yousra Alhadi, Physiotherapist currently working at International Committee of Red Cross(ICRC) in Physical Rehabilitation Program that helps people with disability enjoy highest possible quality of life. Previously worked at Volunteer Organization for International cooperation(OVCI) that focus on interventions in favor of disabled people . Member of Sudanese Physical Therapy Association media office. Graduated 2016 with BSc in physiotherapy from Ahfad University for Women.

Sondos Jalgoum

Gulf Medical University

UAE

Huda Ghayas

Gulf Medical University

UAE

Vivek kakkar

Physiotherapist

India

Mohammed Ramadan

Physiotherapist

UAE

Laxmii Devii

Gulf Medical University

UAE

Laxmii Devii

Best outgoing student of the first batch

of Physiotherapy students from the Gulf Medical University, Ajman, U.A.E.(2000 2004 batch). First student turned staff for the GMC Hospital (now Thumbay Hospital, Ajman - Jan 2005) During my varied experiences working as a Physiotherapist in the UAE, (in Al Zahra hospital, Sharjah and now in Social Services Department, Govt. Of Sharjah) I have undertaken various lead roles in mediating International workshops; training undergraduate students; co-ordinating and achieving various KPI goals; setting-up the Physio Department etc. Being an avid learner, I kept myself abreast with the latest in Physiotherapy and did specialization in Aquatic Therapy Rehab; Women's Health Physiotherapy and Ergon Techniques to name a few. Presently, as an ongoing PhD - Public Health scholar, am researching on the awareness amongst the women of the UAE (both nationals and expats), about how Physiotherapy can help them prevent the so-called unavoidable issues during their oldage.

Jawairiya Maqbool Ahmad

Gulf Medical University

UAE

Jawairiya Maqbool Ahmad

Jawairiya Maqbool Ahmad is a Dubai based Physical Therapist, graduated from Gulf Medical University, Ajman. She is a certified dry needling practitioner and has FIFA diploma in football medicine. Her experiences include roles with Special Olympics Abu Dhabi in 2019 and Emirates Rugby Event in Dubai 2021. Jawairiya is a co-author of an internationally published research article on workplace ergonomics. She is also a member of the alumni advisory board of her undergrad school.

Obaid Eissa Almalki

National Guard Health Affairs

Saudi Arabia

Obaid Eissa Almalki

National Guard Health Affairs

in Saudi Arabia

I am a physiotherapist who holds a master’s degree in geriatrics rehabilitation, which I obtained in Cork,

Ireland in February 2018. Since November 2018, I have been working for National Guard Health Affairs

in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. I have also been working part-time as a lecturer in neurological rehabilitation at

King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Science since January 2022. I was appointed to represent

NGHA-Jeddah on a committee to standardize physiotherapy protocols across NGHA.

Emir Ozdemir

Physiotherapist

Turkey

Alaa Sayed Abdelaal Abdelaziz

Gulf Medical University

UAE

Alaa Sayed Abdelaal Abdelaziz

Alaa Sayed Abdelaal Abdelaziz is a 3rd year Physiotherapy Student at Gulf Medical University, UAE. Alaa Abdelaal, originally from the Republic of Egypt, was born and raised in the UAE. She regards herself as an avid enthusiast of learning new concepts and attaining fresh skills and constantly seeks methods to do so. She makes it a point to regularly attend online conferences regarding most recent developments

in the medical world and has recently participated as a speaker in a local silent disability awareness program launched by GMU. She was lucky to participate in the PTRM 2021 conference at Dubai, UAE.

Alaa Abdelaal is privileged to be selected as one of the International Student Ambassadors for PTRM 2022 and is grateful for being granted the chance to widen her scope of possibilities

Huda Mohamed Saddik Sheik

Gulf Medical University

UAE

Huda Mohamed Saddik sheik

MS. Huda Mohamed Saddik sheik is a 2^nd-year BPT student, studying in gulf medical

university. She is an Indian by nationality, born and brought up in the UAE. She has taken part and won various contests including a national level inter-school

debate competition held in Dubai. She is

an attentive, skilful, and sociable person who likes to connect, interact with

the world and is open to every opportunity that lands on her way. She believes that learning is a lifelong process and one can never have enough knowledge, she feels privileged to be chosen as an international ambassador for the PTRM2022 and looks forward to expanding her knowledge about emerging therapies and trends in physiotherapy.

Shahwar Fatima Ansari

Gulf Medical University

UAE

Shahwar Fatima Ansari

Ms.Shahwar Fatima Ansari, a 2nd year student studying Bachelor of Physiotherapy in the esteemed Gulf Medical University, UAE. Ms. Shahwar is originally from India but was born and raised in the UAE and did her entire schooling from here. She considers herself as hard working, compassionate and eager to expand her knowledge in any way possible. She loves participating and being part of various events and competitions and very fortunately the PTRM 2021 was her first global scale conference which really helped boost her confidence and gave exposure on multiple topics in the vast medical field. Ms.Shahwar is honored to be selected as one of the International Student Ambassadors for PTRM 2022 and greatly appreciates this opportunity.

Zainab Alkooheji

Gulf Medical University

UAE

Zainab Alkooheji

is a 3rd year physiotherapy student at Gulf Medical University, UAE.

Born and raised in the Kingdom of Bahrain, Zainab currently undergoes her bachelors of physiotherapy in the UAE. She is intrigued by intellectual prospects and regards herself as a disciplined hardworking individual. Taking part in PTRM 2021 has inclined her proficiency in a

progressive manner and has expanded her inquisitiveness to an inconceivable horizon in the physiotherapy field. Zainab is honored to represent as a delegate of the

International Student Ambassador of PTRM 2022 and is appreciative for this

occasion.

Krushna chandra pradhan

Physiotherapist

UAE

Krushna chandra pradhan

Physiotherapist UAE

Fami Sami

Sudan

Fami Sami

Physiotherapist, Sudan

Shahwar Fatima Ansari

Gulf Medical University

UAE

Shahwar Fatima Ansari

Zainab Alkooheji

Gulf Medical University

UAE

Zainab Alkooheji

is a 3rd year physiotherapy student at Gulf Medical University, UAE.

progressive manner and has expanded her inquisitiveness to an inconceivable horizon in the physiotherapy field. Zainab is honored to represent as a delegate of the

International Student Ambassador of PTRM 2022 and is appreciative for this

occasion.