Scientific Programs

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7:30 – 8:30 Registration
8:30 - 8:35 Opening remarks
8:35 Session 1: integrating technology into practice
8:35 - 9:05 Keynote 1: Redefining Rehabilitation: Digital Technology is Shaping the Future of Physiotherapy Dr. Mark Morelli
9:05 - 9:35 Keynote 2: emerging rehabilitation technologies: sensors and AI Dr. Arun Jayaman
9:35 - 10:15 Panel discussion: Integrating AI into practice: the good, the bad, and the ugly. Dr. Mark Morelli
Dr. Arun Jayaman
Dr. Ahmad Alalawi
Dr. Ahmad Alenezi
10:15 - 11:05 Abstract presentations
11:05 - 11:45 Opening ceremony:
SPTA speech
World Physio Speech
Main sponsor speech
Overview of the scientific program
Thank you awards for Keynote speakers and sponsors
11:45 - 12:45 Lunch and prayer
12:45 Session 2: Health promotion & prevention
12:45 - 13:15 Keynote 3: The role of physiotherapy in health promotion and prevention Dr. Rajani Mullerpatan
13:15 - 15:00 Abstract presentations
15:00 - 15:15 Coffee break
15:15 - 16:00 Session 3: Value-based care/Home care Panel discussion Dr. Rajani Mullerpatan
Dr. Reem Albanyan.
Ms. Nabat Majrashi.
Dr. Aishah Alsagheer
16:00 Session 3:
16:00 - 16:30 Keynote 4: occupational health Dr. Mohannad Kusti
16:30 - 17:40 Abstract presentations
End of day 1

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8:30 Session 4: Physio opportunities
8:30 - 9:00 Keynote 5: global perspective Dr. Michel Landry
9:00 - 9:40 Invited Presentations Dr. Adel Qahmash
Dr. Abdulfattah Alqahtani
9:40 - 9:50 Questions and discussion
9:50 Session 5: Access to physio care
9:50 - 10:10 Invited Presentation: Regulations Dr. Hisham ALhaidary
10:10 - 10:30 Presentation: Access to physiotherapy from Insurance perspective TBA
10:30 - 10:40 Questions and discussion
10:40 - 11:50 Abstract presentations
11:50 - 13:30 Prayer & lunch break
13:30 Session 6: Clinical practice guidelines, Clinical pathways & outcome measurement
13:30 - 13:50 Invited Presentation: LBP clinical practice guidelines: the journey: Dr. Mai Aldera
13:50 - 14:40 Abstract presentations
14:40 - 14:50 Coffee break
14:50 - 15:50 Abstract presentations
15:50 Session 7: Physio Future in the digital era
15:50 - 16:50 Panel discussion Dr. Michel Landry.
Dr. Faisal Almubarak.
Mr. Khalid Alobethany.
Dr. Nourah Alshwaier;
Mr. Ghalib Alghamdi
16:50 - 17:30 Session 8: Recommendations Awards
End of conference

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8:00 – 12:00 Empowered Recovery: Integrating Physiotherapy with Psychological Strategies (CBT) Dr. Latifah Alenezi
Assistant professor; Musculoskeletal, Geriatric and Mental Health, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT); Kuwait University, Kuwait
8:00 – 12:00 From Concept to Creation: Developing Innovative Ideas into Marketable Products Dr. Ali Alshami
Musculoskeletal Consultant & Associate Professor, Physiotherapy Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, King Fahd Hospital of the University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Dr. Saleh Alhijji
Assistant Professor; Dental Technology; Biomaterials Head of Medical Technologies Innovation Unit, Entrepreneurship Institute, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
8:00 – 12:00 Early screening in pediatrics Objectives Dr. Reem Abdulrahman Albesher
Assistant professor & Senior specialist in Pediatric physiotherapy at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
8:00 – 12:00 Lifestyle Medicine: Physiotherapists Role and Opportunities Dr. Shaima Alothman
Consultant physiotherapist; Adjunct Assistant Professor, Research Scientist and Manger of Population Health Section Lifestyle and Health Research, Health Science Research Center, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Dr. Mohammed Alshehri
Assistant Professor, Rehabilitation sciences, lifestyle modification fellowship, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
13:00 – 17:00 Individualized Exercises Programs for Patients with Various Cardiovascular Diseases Dr. Abdulfattah Saeed Alqahtani
President of the Saudi Physical Therapy Association, Assistant Professor, Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation/ Physiotherapy King Saud University, Riyadh , Saudi Arabia
Dr. Saad Alhammad
Associate Professor, Consultant Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, Chair of the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
13:00 – 17:00 Investing in Recovery: Strategies for Rehabilitation Success Mr. Raed Alarabi Alharthy
Senior Physiotherapist, Joint clinic founder & CEO BioFit Founder & Board member Logistic AlQairwan Fund board member HAHC holding company board chairman Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
13:00 – 17:00 Fundamentals in Vestibular Rehabilitation Dr. Khalid Awdah Alahmari
Professor & Consultant, Vestibular Rehabilitation, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
13:00 – 17:00 Dry needling for selected Musculoskeletal conditions Objectives: Mr. Ahmed Mahrous
Senior Physical Therapist and Director of Sports Medicine Department, Move Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia International Instructor in Dry Needling Therapy Optimal Dry Needling Institute, Cape town, South Africa
17:00 – 21:00 PM Innovative Biomechanical Analysis in Physical Therapy: From Basics to Practical Application Dr. Moiyad Saleh Aljehani
Assistant professor, Biomechanics and Movement Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia