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
8:00 – 12:00 From Concept to Creation: Developing Innovative Ideas into Marketable Products Dr. Ali Alshami
8:00 – 12:00 Early screening in pediatrics Objectives Dr. Reem Abdulrahman Albesher
8:00 – 12:00 Lifestyle Medicine: Physiotherapists Role and Opportunities Dr. Shaima Alothman
Dr. Mohammed Alshehri
13:00 – 17:00 Individualized Exercises Programs for Patients with Various Cardiovascular Diseases Dr. Abdulfattah Saeed Alqahtani
Dr. Saad Alhammad
13:00 – 17:00 Investing in Recovery: Strategies for Rehabilitation Success Mr. Raed Alarabi Alharthy
13:00 – 17:00 Fundamentals in Vestibular Rehabilitation Dr. Khalid Awdah Alahmari
13:00 – 17:00 Dry needling for selected Musculoskeletal conditions Objectives: Mr. Ahmed Mahrous
17:00 – 21:00 PM Innovative Biomechanical Analysis in Physical Therapy: From Basics to Practical Application Dr. Moiyad Saleh Aljehani