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Speakers
Dr. Hassan Sarsak
Associate Professor,
Head of Occupational Therapy Program,
Batterjee Medical College Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
Dr. Hassan Sarsak
Associate Professor, Head of Occupational Therapy Program
Batterjee Medical College
Dr. Hassan I. Sarsak (PhD, OT) received his Doctorate Degree in Rehabilitation Sciences with a Concentration in Occupational
Therapy (OT) from the University of Pittsburgh, PA, United States in 2013. Dr. Sarsak has worked in the USA, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan for over 20 years in a variety of clinical, academic, and research institutions (i.e., University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, University of Jordan, and Hashemite University). Throughout his
career, he has provided services for individuals from different populations (i.e., Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics) with different diagnoses (i.e., Psychiatric Disorders, Neuro-physical Dysfunctions, Cognitive Disabilities, Learning Difficulties), etc.
Prof. Dr. Gordana Devecerski
Medical Faculty, University of Novi Sad,
Serbia
Prof. Dr. Gordana Devecerski
Medical Faculty, 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.
Dr. Alaa Mohammad Riyadh Arafah
Head of Occupational Therapy Department, Faculty of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, King Abdulaziz University
Saudi Arabia
Dr. Alaa Mohammad Riyadh Arafah
Head of Occupational Therapy Department, Faculty of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, King Abdulaziz University
Assistant professor at King Abdulaziz University since 2019. Dr. Arafah had completed her PhD in rehabilitation sciences at McGill University, specialized in occupational therapy for neurological conditions. Dr. Arafah is one of the pioneers of occupational therapy at the Kingdome. Before joining King Abdulaziz University, Dr. Arafah worked at King Saud University for 10 years; she assisted in establishing the OT programs at these two top universities.
Dr. Rachid El Khoury
Rehabilitation Development Manager
Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Humanitarian City, Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Dr. Rachid El Khoury
Rehabilitation Development Manager, Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Humanitarian City, Riyadh, KSA
Osteopath and Physical Therapist from Canada and the US with over 30 years of experience. Post professional education Michigan State University and University of New England. Fellowship in Advanced Manipulative Therapy, Canada. Rehab Development Manager at Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Humanitarian City-Riyadh, and since 2006, faculty at Saint Joseph
University, Lebanon
Mostafa Bukhmseen
Vice President of Saudi Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA)
Saudi Arabia
Mostafa Bukhsmeen
Vice President of Saudi Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA)
Mostafa Bukhmseen, Bachelor of Applied Science Occupational therapy from The University of Sydney. Vice President of Saudi Occupational Therapy Association. Senior Occupational therapist at Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Humanitarian City in Amputee Specialty Program. Competent in treating upper limb amputee cases through pain modalities, activities of daily living retraining and prosthetic rehabilitation with body powered and myoelectric prosthesis. Presented in many events and guest speaker for couple of universities in Saudi Arabia.
Dr. Mohamed Al-Tajer
Salmaniya Medical Complex, Governmental Hospitals
Bahrain
Dr. Mohamed Al-Tajer
Salmaniya Medical Complex, Governmental Hospitals, Bahrain
I graduated from Jordan University of science and technology with bachelor degree in occupational therapy, finished my doctorate degree in occupational therapy from University of medical science Arizona, USA. I work as occupational therapist since 2015 in Salmaniya Medical Complex, Governmental hospitals, Kingdom of Bahrain. I am a board member and head of occupational therapy committee in cerebral palsy friendship society since 2018. I have a lot of participation in international conferences and congress cover subjects about occupational therapy and rehabilitation as speaker latest in Paris (2022) and Morocco (2023) presented about enhancing ergonomic through occupational therapy service.
Wesam Qurban
King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
Wesam Qurban
King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah
Wesam Qurban, Occupational Therapist at King Abdulaziz University Hospital. Adept in enhancing lives through occupational therapy. Graduated from King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, occupational therapy department. Published researcher, committed to continuous learning and excellence. Let's shape a healthier future.
Taghreed Turkistani
Chief Occupational Therapist, Director of Occupational Therapy, Armed Forces Rehabilitation Hospital, Makkah-Taif,
Saudi Arabia
Taghreed Turkistani
Chief Occupational Therapist, Director of Occupational
Therapy, Armed Forces Rehabilitation Hospital, Makkah-Taif, Saudi Arabia
Taghreed Turkistani, MS, OTR/L,
Chief Occupational Therapist, Director of Occupational Therapy, and Patient
Experience at Armed Forces Hospital for Health, Rehabilitation Ministry of
Defense, Saudi Arabia.
My professional journey includes
a fulfilling role as a faculty member at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for
Health Sciences in Jeddah from (2017- 2020), practice at my own pediatric
outpatient clinic (2018-2020)
I earned both my graduate and
undergraduate degrees in Occupational Therapy from Duquesne University, USA. I
graduated with honors cum laude and received Ribbica Bartoldi Award, This Award
presents to students who demonstrate strong leadership, academic excellence,
and a passion for a health science occupation.
I was recognized as the first
international graduate from Occupational Therapy program at Duquesne’s
University since the establishment of the department; around 30 years. I was
described by my faculty and mentors as a person who will make a significant
impact on the Occupational Therapy field in Saudi Arabia, Talented, Skillful,
Kind-hearted, and a very hard worker. Because my interest in cultural
competency, DU University invited me to continue working with them as a member
of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion committee. Currently, at AFRC, I am
responsible for CARF coordination. And was able to lead the whole team to
proudly receive CARF accreditation in August 2023. I also serve as a member of
a consultations committee at King Abdulaziz University's Department of
Occupational Therapy in Jeddah.
I admire and work compassionately
to form partnerships with National Profit as well as non-profit Organizations
aiming to serve people with disabilities better to integrate them in the
community. Examples of those organizations are not limited to, but includes: charitable Society for people with special needs in Taif, Taif Sport Club for
people with Disabilities, Sea sad Driving School to initiate their Driving
Rehabilitation Program, Ministry of Education at Taif.
My passion lies mainly in making
a positive impact on the lives of war victims. I am deeply involved in projects
aiming to enhance their quality of life. Lastly, my focus areas include
evidence-based practice improvement projects related to cultural competency,
inter professional collaboration, patient experience, ergonomics, assistive
technology, and community integration.
Dr. Pamela Dawson
Senior Clinical Specialist, Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Humanitarian City.
Saudi Arabia
Dr. Pamela Dawson
Senior Clinical Specialist, Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Humanitarian City.
Dr Pam Dawson. Senior cliical specialist at Sultan Bin Abdulazizz Humanatatrian City.
Pam has been a PT for 35 years. Her special interest is in pediatrics. She has a bachelor's, master's, and PhD in Physiotherapy.
She has 1 publication, from her PhD, in the South African Journal of Child Health. She has written and published a book on low muscle tone, in children.
Bakriah Alzubaidi
Occupational Therapist, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences
Saudi Arabia
Bakriah Alzubaidi
Occupational Therapist , King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences ,Saudi Arabia
After joining King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences , has been involved in many research projects related to occupational therapy. After graduating she working as occupational therapies at canter for children with special needs and research coordinator trainee at King Abduallah International for medical research canter (KAIMRC)
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 2Visiting Professor of LUMSA University of Rome
Hatim Hussain Othman Alghamdi
King Abdulaziz University
Saudi Arabia
Hatim Hussain Othman Alghamdi
King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia
Upon joining King Abdulaziz University’s Occupational Therapy program, my interest in improving quality of life deepened. Intrigued by the potential of new technologies, I’ve dedicated myself to research in this field. My goal is to leverage these advancements to make a significant impact in healthcare.)
Organizing committe
Prof. Milada Krejci
College of Physical Education and Sport PALESTRA, Prague
Czech Republic
Prof. Dr Milada Krejci
College of PE and Sport PALESTRA in Prague, Czech republic
Vice-rector for science and research, head of the Dept. of Wellness in the College of PE and Sport PALESTRA in Prague, CZ. She profiles in kinesiology, cooperates with experts (e.g. Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Germany, India, Japan, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Greece, Slovenia, Slovakia, Switzerland, United Kingdom and USA). Significant is basic research in field of balance changes in seniors and collaboration with Japanese experts in research of biorhythms and circadian clock in context of health and regeneration. She has been involved in 23 national and international research projects. She is a council member of 8 scientific journals.
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.
Monika Milczarek
Monroe Medical Ltd
UK
Andrew Lock
University of Melbourne, Australia
Dr. Andrew Lock completed undergraduate studies in Physiotherapy at La Trobe University, and postgraduate studies at The University of Melbourne, both in Australia. He then followed further education in both the McKenzie and McGill methods. He has represented Australia in baseball and holds multiple national federation records in Powerlifting and a World Record in Bench Press. He is the consultant to many of the World's Strongest Man competitors/coaches, elite Powerlifters and the general strength sports community as a whole.
Dr. Fatima Chehouri Nasser
Lebanese Occupational Therapists Syndicate Lebanon
USA & Lebanon
Gary Lang
Dynamic Release Therapy, USA
Gary Lang is a retired professor of Kinesiology and Sports Medicine
from Foothill College in California. As an Orthopedic Manual Therapist
and Athletic Trainer, his experience in practical hands on rehabilitation, injury care and prevention including performance
enhancement spans 4 decades. Gary served as the co-head Athletic Trainer for the United States Track & Field team for nearly 20 years including multiple National Championships, World Cups and World
Championships including 3 Olympic Games. Gary managed USA Gymnastics Visa National Championships as well as Pacific Rim International Gymnastics Championships.
Gary invented ISTM and designed 3 stainless steel instruments to release collagenous restrictions and was awarded a United States Patent .
Zuzana Kornatovská
University of South Bohemia in Ceske Budejovice,
Czech Republic
Angelina Lukaszenko
International Knee & Joint Centre, UAE
Since studying Master in Physiotherapy at the Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Charles University, Barbora Kopecká has always focused on the biomechanical aspects of muscle tone and muscle contraction and different methods for its diagnostics. She started her PhD studies in Biomechanics at the Department of Biomechanics of the same faculty in 2019. She also worked as a physiotherapist in a rehabilitation clinic and in several sport teams but now she fully focuses on investigation.
Dr. Animesh Hazari
Gulf Medical University
UAE
Ibrahim Enaba
Zamalek Sporting Club, Egypt
Dr Ibrahim Enaba Pt, MSK, OMTC, SPT-Head of physical therapy department of A-Team Football Zamalek SC Egypt. -Former physical therapist of Egypt national football teams. Teaching team at Primephysio UK institute. Co-Founder of Insist for physical therapy and rehabilitation center. Head of scientific committee at the "No Disability with physical therapy and rehabilitation" .
Dr. Jeton Tifeku
Clinic for Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation FIZIOTERAPIA
Kosovo
Hermes Romero
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, Florida, USA
Dr. Romero received his Bachelor of Science degree from the Cuban University of Sports Sciences and his Master of Science degree from California University of Pennsylvania, and then received his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from A. T. Still University of Health Sciences and his PhD from University of Baja California. He is a practicing Physical Therapist and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. He's practiced in multiple settings including with professional sports teams/athletes, outpatient, and home health. He has been teaching since 1994 with a focus on Sports Physical Therapy, Therapeutic Exercise, Musculoskeletal, Orthopedics, Movement Sciences, Strength and Conditioning, and Motor Learning.
Srilatha G.
MGM Institute of Physiotherapy
India
Afrah Almuwais
Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University. Riyadh,
Assistant Professor of Pediatric Physical Therapy Rehabilitation sciences department College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University
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