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Gulshan Shahzadi Malik

Gulf Medical University, UAE

Gulshan Shahzadi Malik

Gulf Medical University, 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.

Maria Rofaeil Ayoub Wardi

Ahfad University for Women, Sudan

Maria Rofaeil Ayoub Wardi

Ahfad University for Women, Sudan

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

Dana Khlat

Owner at Myoclinic (MENA), UAE

Dana Khlat

Owner at Myoclinic (MENA), UAE

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.

Sandra Freitas

Physiotherapist, Portugal

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Sandra Freitas

Physiotherapist, Portugal

23 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.

Hadeel Yousif Babiker

Sudanese Physiotherapy Network, Sudan

Hadeel Yousif Babiker

Sudanese Physiotherapy Network, Sudan

Second specialist physical therapist, Sudanese Physiotherapy Network, Khartoum, Sudan.

Huda Ghayas

Gulf Medical University, UAE

Huda Ghayas

Gulf Medical University, UAE

Alaa Sayed Abdelaal

Gulf Medical University, UAE

Alaa Sayed Abdelaal

Gulf Medical University, UAE

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

Zainab Alkooheji

Gulf Medical University, UAE

Zainab Alkooheji

Gulf Medical University, UAE

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.

Jelena Cvijanovic

University of Novi Sad, Serbia

Jelena Cvijanovic

University of Novi Sad, Serbia

Prof. Paed Dr. Milada KREJCI, PhD, is a 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.

Angelina Lukaszenko

International Knee & Joint Centre, UAE

Angelina Lukaszenko

International Knee & Joint Centre, UAE

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

Ana Vilalta Adanez

Clemenceau Medical Center, UAE

Ana Vilalta Adanez

Clemenceau Medical Center, UAE

Physiotherapist Manager at Clemenceau Medical Center – Dubai

Zainab Adenwalla

Mediclinic Welcare Hospital, UAE

Zainab Adenwalla

Mediclinic Welcare Hospital, UAE

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

Yousra Alhadi

International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC)

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Yousra Alhadi

International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC)

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.

Laxmii Devii

Gulf Medical University, UAE

Laxmii Devii

Gulf Medical University, UAE

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.

Huda Mohamed Saddik

Gulf Medical University, UAE

Huda Mohamed Saddik

Gulf Medical University, UAE

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.

Maha Ehab Mohamed

University of Sharjah, UAE

Maha Ehab Mohamed

University of Sharjah, 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.

Sara Adimi

Rajaie Cardiovascular Medical and Research

Sara Adimi

Rajaie Cardiovascular Medical and Research

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.

Martina Gazibara

Physical Therapist, Croatia

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Martina Gazibara

Physical Therapist, Croatia

Martina Gazibara, born and living in Osijek, Croatia is a physical therapist graduated from University of Applied Sciences "Lavoslav Ružička" in Vukovar. Martina has a long term experience working as a physiotherapist and providing Physical rehabilitation to people with all kind of diagnosis. She has many skills providing Neurorehabilitation, Orthopedic rehabilitation, Post - Surgical rehabilitation, Geriatric rehabilitation, Sports Injury rehabilitation, Neuro muscular and joints rehabilitation, Hydrotherapy, Electro therapy with different currents, Ultrasound, Laser and Magnetotherapy, Prenatal and postnatal exercises etc. Also she is providing manual therapy, medical massage, sports massage, relaxing massage, cup massage and deep tissue massage. In rehabilitation and preventing injuries she is applying different types of exercises such as mobility, strength, stretching and dynamic neuromuscular rehabilitation, depending on patients needs. To every patient she goes with individual and holistic approach with a goal of reaching the best possible final results after completing the rehabilitation and educating them what do they need to do at their home. She was working as a physiotherapist on a big project where she treated former Libiyan solidiers and civilians who needed rehabilitation required after extremely severe neurological injuries system (treating post-traumatic and rheumatological conditions, preoperative, postoperavite and neurological rehabilitation, postural problems, severe spinal injuries).

Lamyaa Alshehri

Physiotherapist, Saudi Arabia

Lamyaa Alshehri

Physiotherapist, Saudi Arabia

Physiotherapist Saudi Arabia

Sondos Jalgoum

Gulf Medical University, UAE

Sondos Jalgoum

Gulf Medical University, UAE

Physiotherapist Saudi Arabia

Jawairiya Maqbool Ahmad

Gulf Medical University, UAE

Jawairiya Maqbool Ahmad

Gulf Medical University, UAE

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.

Shahwar Fatima Ansari

Gulf Medical University, UAE

Shahwar Fatima Ansari

Gulf Medical University, UAE

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.

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