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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.
Gary Lang
Dynamic Release Therapy
USA
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 .
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.
Jelena Cvijanovic
University of Novi Sad,
Serbia
Jelena Cvijanovic
University of Novi Sad, Serbia
University of Novi Sad, Serbia
Stephen Miller
British Judo and Associate University Lecturer
England
Stephen Miller
British Judo and Associate University Lecturer, England
Steve Miller is a Sports Physiotherapist working with Athletes & Sports Injuries on a daily basis. Steve worked within elite sport at Newcastle Falcons Rugby Club 1st Team managing players in their Premiership Squad 2014-2020 and currently works in Sports Injury Clinics, British Judo and Associate University Lecturer. His other experiences include roles with Beach Volleyball during the London Olympics 2012 and Field Hockey at Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2014 and setting up Grow Physio, an online teaching platform.
Lakshmi Narayanan
Cambridge Medical & Rehabilitation Center
UAE
Lakshmi Narayanan
Senior Occupational Therapist/Clinical Therapist Educator at Cambridge Medical & Rehabilitation Center, UAE
Lakshmi Narayanan is a SR. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST CUM CLINICAL THERAPIST EDUCATOR , CAMBRIDGE MEDICAL AND REHABILITATION CENTER from ABU Dhabi
Jeton Tifeku
Director, Clinic for Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation FIZIOTERAPIA,
Kosovo
Jeton Tifeku
Director, Clinic for Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation FIZIOTERAPIA,
Kosovo
Director/ PhD Physical Therapist / Ostheopatic manual practitioner / FIFA football medicine. at Ordinanca per Terapi Fizikale dhe Rehabilitim “FIZIOTERAPIA”
Jaffar Saleh Abdrabalrasol
MOH, Qatif Central Hospital
Saudi Arabia
Jaffar Saleh Abdrabalrasol
MOH, Qatif Central Hospital, Saudi Arabia
Jaffar Abdrabalrasol (1995-now) A senior physical therapist with extensive education and experience in MSK ultrasound, taping, clinical back pain, and sport rehabilitation for elite national athletes.
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.
Dr. Maha Ehab Mohamed Abouelnaser
Ishaq Bin Omran Medical Center
UAE
Dr. Maha Ehab Mohamed Abouelnaser
Phsyiotherapist at Ishaq Bin Omran Medical Center, UAE
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.
Arthur Agero Jr
King’s College Hospital London in Dubai
UAE
Arthur Agero Jr
King’s College Hospital London in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Arthur Blair Agero is a Hand Therapist and has been practicing for 23 years. Blair graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy degree from Manila, Philippines in 1999 at the age of 18. Blair streamlined his practice to specialize in Hand Therapy in 2012, earned his Post-Graduate Certificate in Hand Therapy from the UK and Post-Graduate Diploma in Hand Therapy from Spain. Blair has presented in UAE, Austria and Germany. Blair officially represents the UAE in the International Federation of Societies for Hand Therapy. Currently, Blair is the Lead Hand Therapist in King’s College Hospital London in Dubai.
Mostafa Bukhmseen
Vice President of Saudi Occupational Therapy Association
Saudi Arabia
Mostafa Bukhmseen
Vice President of Saudi Occupational Therapy Association
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. Animesh Hazari
Ass. Professor, Gulf Medical University
UAE
Dr. Animesh Hazari
Ass. Professor, Gulf Medical University. UAE
Dr. Animesh Hazari is
currently working as Assistant Professor, College of Health Sciences in Gulf Medical University. He is actively involved in supervising and encouraging research activities of students at undergraduate and post graduate level at GMU. He is also supervising and guiding PhD students at Universities in India. He is a well-known researcher across the globe for his valuable contribution in areas of Diabetic Foot, Biomechanics, Neuromuscular function with over 45 indexed publication and multiple invited guest speaker at international conferences. At GMU his research output has been significant in terms of internal and external grants. He has bagged an internal research grant on Gait Biomechanics among diabetes mellitus population in conjunction with Thumbay Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation hospital. An external funded research grant by the Badminton World Federation has been secured for conducting research on effects of Badminton over Neuromuscular and Cardiovascular functions among UAE
population. Dr. Hazari has patents and
copyrights under his name for areas of his work excellence. He is also currently
involved in an active ongoing research grant by Department of Science and
technology, Govt. of India over Biomechanical analysis in cerebral Palsy
children. Adding to his research in academic excellence he has authored two
books published by Springer.
Hira tariq
Physiotherapy zulekha hospital
UAE
Hira tariq
Physiotherapist at zulekha hospital
I am highly motivated physiotherapist with more than 5 years of experience. i believe in learning & sharing knowledge everyday. i am an instagram influencer and i like to socalize, i have organized more than 30 workshops in the university.
Abdulrhman Saleh
MSK&FMT Specialist Podiatrist
UK
Abdulrhman Saleh
MSK&FMT Specialist Podiatrist
Mr. ABDULRHMAN SALEH
MSK&FMT Specialist Podiatrist
Member of The Royal College of podiatry
Member of Health and Care Profession Council
Sara Adimi
Rajaie Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center, Tehran
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.
Angelina Lukaszenko
Senior Physiotherapist at International Knee & Joint Centre in Abu Dhabi
UAE
Angelina Lukaszenko
Senior Physiotherapist at International Knee & Joint Centre in Abu Dhabi, UAE
Gulshan Shahzadi
Sheikh Khalifa General Hospital, UAQ
UAE
Gulshan Shahzadi
Sheikh Khalifa General Hospital, UAQ, 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 trials and publish research in Physiotherapy Research International Journal on 06/07/2021 ( https://doi.org/10.1002/pri.1919 ) with high clinical impact under the title Power walking based outpatient cardiac rehabilitation in patients with post-coronary angioplasty: RCT. Recently she conducted a case study report on Post-Operative Cardiac Rehabilitation In Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG). She holds clinical experience since 2015 and has been serving many students with clinical trainings and internship skills. She has been nominated as Speaker for various conferences earlier. Currently she is working at Sheikh Khalifa General Hospital, UAQ, UAE.
Yan Ngouen
Volleyball Club Zenit, Saint Petersburg
Russia
Yan Ngouen
Volleyball Club Zenit, Saint Petersburg, Russia
I am a graduated in Europe MSc of Physical Therapy and strength & conditioning coach. MBA candidate from Frankfurt School Finance & Management in International Health Management. Have a management experience in leading rehabilitation department and being project director of Rehab & Performance center in Russia. Working as a sport physical therapist in professional volleyball club Zenit.
Tawfiq Azennoud
Senior Physiotherapist Working With
learning Disabilities
Ireland
Tawfiq Azennoud
Senior Physiotherapist Working With
learning Disabilities
• I am member of Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapist and Finnish Association of Chartered Physiotherapist from 2002 and 1998 respectively. I am member of Occupational Physiotherapists association in Finland. Membership numbers: for ISCP is 2600 and FAP is 2574358
• I am registered as chartered physiotherapist in Ireland and Finland. CORU Registration in Ireland PT031667 and National Register of Healthcare Professionals in Finland PT60000323703
• I am member of Hydrotherapy Association of Chartered Physiotherapist in the UK from 2007. Membership reference: 200747
• I organised connection in 2004 between Resonaari special music schools (Lyhty), Helsinki, Finland and resource centre Buncrana, Ireland to introduce figurenotes music method of teaching for ID in Ireland. Resonaari was selected in the united nation’s compendium “Music as Natural Resource: Solutions for social and economic issues” in 2010
• I worked in Special Olympics world summer games in Ireland in 2003
• Attend I.S.C.P Annual conference in 2002 in Letterkenny, Ireland
• I worked as judo coach in Helsinki, Finland in 1995 and organised adapted judo for people with special needs in Lyhty, Helsinki, Finland. I work as judo coach since 2005 in Londonderry, Northern Ireland and attended an officially licensed coach revalidation event, Publication:
1. Policy for the Identification, Assessment & Management of fall and Fractures. I am Member of the policy Development Group, Letterkenny, Ireland. Sep 2015
2. Open opportunities, European views working with Intellectual Disability Services DoCold Project 1999-2001. Finland, Sweden, UK. Dec 2001
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.
Ass. Prof. Zuzana Kornatovska
University of South Bohemia
Czech Republic
Ass. Prof. Zuzana Kornatovska
University of South Bohemia in the Ceske Budejovice, Faculty of Education, Dept. of Health Education
Ass. Prof. PhDr. Zuzana Kornatovska, PhD. Zuzana Kornatovská is working as the assistant professor in the University of South Bohemia, Faculty of Education, at the Department of Health Education. She cooperates with experts in the Czech Republic and abroad (e.g. Bulgaria, Canada, Germany, India, Japan, Poland, Portugal, Greece, Slovenia, Slovakia, and United Kingdom). As researcher in the field of health support, health and social care about people with disability, she has published over 45 publication outputs in the Czech Republic and abroad focused on health education and health support in children and adults, circadian preferences, yoga and applied physical activity, and she is invited to seminars and lectures in the Czech Republic and abroad. She is an editorial-board member of scientific journal Czech Anthropology (ISSN 1804-1876) and participated in 5 international research projects. Significant is her research cooperation with the Kochi University in Japan, focused on circadian preferences of sportsmen with disability. Since 2013, she develops research collaborations with Canadian experts in the field of health promotion, and health social care. A result of this cooperation is the monograph: Kornatovska, Z., Rehor, P. (2021). Live strong with chronic disease, disability, impairment focusing on bio-psycho-social aspects of human health.
İlknur Saral
Department Of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, İstanbul,
Turkey
