AMBASSADORS
Dr. Angela Stagliano
Charleston Southern University
United States
Dr. Angela Stagliano
Charleston Southern University
United States
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
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 Bachelor’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 student’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 Maria’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 2nd-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
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.