Paving the future for sustainable physiotherapy

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  • Monday, 22 April 2024 12:23
Paving the future for sustainable physiotherapy

 

On Tuesday 30th April 2024 @9:00 am @ M108

 

The Faculty of Physical Therapy is pleased to announce the 3rd Students' Conference entitled "Paving the Future for Sustainable Physiotherapy" which will be held on Tuesday, 30th of April, 2024, with the honourable participation of :

 

  • Prof.Dr. Nesreen ElNahas, Acting as Chairman of the Physical Therapy Department for Cardiovascular/Respiratory Disorder & Geriatrics & the Vice Dean for Community Services and Environmental Development, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University with a lecture entitled “Environmental Sustainability and Physical Therapy”
  • Prof.Dr. Heba Abdeen, Professor of Physical Therapy for Cardiovascular/Respiratory Disorder and Geriatrics, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University with a lecture entitled “Application of Artificial Intelligence in Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation”
  • Prof.Dr. Sohair Shehata, Professor of Physical Therapy, Basic Sciences department, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University & Manager of Cairo University Center for Elderly Sciences and Care with a lecture entitled “Evidence-Based Electrotherapy”
  • Dr. Mostafa Maghawry, Physiotherapist at the National Center for Allergy and Chest Diseases, Specialised medical centres speaking about “Ultrasonography from the Physical Therapy Point of View”
  • Dr. Mahitab Moamen Al-Ansary, Assistant Lecturer of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Physical Therapy, MSA, Certified Osteopath, The International Academy of Osteopathy, Introducing the Principles of Osteopathy
  • Dr. Ahmed Samir, Teaching assistant for Biomechanics, MSA University, with a lecture entitled “Ergonomics of Computer Workstation”

 

The conference is consistent with the vision of the (WHO) that recognizes the empowerment of patients for self-management as a foundation for sustainable healthcare, and it aims to discuss self-management interventions that often incorporate self-efficacy principles, which enable reduced health service utilisation without compromising patient health outcomes.

 

For instance, physical therapy interventions are highly recommended for many pain conditions and have similar or more benefits than surgical or pharmacological interventions, with a much lower impact on climate change focusing on the importance of Physiotherapists and other health professionals' encouragement to research, design and implement protocols that are high in sustainable value.

 

Don't miss this enlightening opportunity to learn more about sustainable physiotherapy!