Hani Alabbad
Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapist | Saudi Arabia
Hani Alabbad
Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapist
Dr. Hani received his physical therapy bachelor degree in 2005 from King Faisal University (Dammam). In 2011, he completed his Masters of Musculoskeletal & Sports Physiotherapy from the University of South Australia. Dr. Hani was accredited as a MULLIGAN Concept teacher (MCTA) in 2014. Also, he has completed the one-year Global Clinical Scholars Research Training Program (GCSRT) with commendation from Harvard Medical School in 2016. He completed his PhD degree in 2022 from Curtin University, Australia. In addition to his clinical practice in the field of musculoskeletal and sport’s physical therapy, he has special interest in both clinical training and research with 8 published peer-reviewed articles.
Sessions by this speaker
Thursday, 2024-10-24
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08:00 - 17:00
Hayyam Kiratli
Professor of Ophthalmology | Turkiye
Hayyam Kiratli
Professor of Ophthalmology
Professor Hayyam Kiratli is the chairman and an academic staff member of the department of Ophthalmology at Hacettepe School of Medicine Ankara, Turkey. He serves the community by taking care of eye cancer patients through continuous learning and improving skills. Graduated from Hacettepe University School of Medicine he completed the ophthalmology residency programme at the same institution followed by fellowship in ocular oncology at Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, USA. He authored 225 peer-reviewed international and 60 national publications, 10 international book chapters. Member of numerous professional international and domestic societies, Dr. Kiratli is also an amateur historian focusing on XIXth and XXth century European affairs.
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Thursday, 2024-10-24
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08:00 - 17:00
Ismail Saracoglu
Associate Professor of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation | Turkiye
Ismail Saracoglu
Associate Professor of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
In 2011, I graduated with a Bsc. (Physiotherapy and Rehabiltiation) from Pamukkale University, TURKEY. After two years clinical experience in Musculoskeletal physiotherapy in Ankara, I got Msc. Degree in Physiotherapy (Manual Therapy) at the University of Nottingham. When I returned home, I began working as a lecturer at Kütahya Health Sciences University. Meantime, I started to my PhD at the same university and graduted in early 2019. My PhD thesis was about the effectiveness of pain neuroscience education combined with manual therapy and home exercise for chronic low back pain. I continued my researches on chronic pain, cognitive behaviorual therapies such as pain neuroscience education and pain classification regarding pain phenotypes. I have published more than 15 papers in these fields. I have been teaching several modules (Manual therapy, Clinical Reasoning, Musculoskeleatal Assessment etc.) both in Bsc and Msc level.
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Thursday, 2024-10-24
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08:00 - 17:00
Marcelo Salazar
Football Coach | Saudi Arabia
Marcelo Salazar
Football Coach
Marcelo Salazar Filho has been deeply involved in the football industry for several years, serving in various coaching and executive roles. Currently the Director of Football at AL NASSR since December 2021, he previously worked as an Assistant Coach and Interim Trainer at the same club. Prior to his tenure at AL NASSR, Marcelo served as an Assistant Coach at AL FAISALY, AL HILAL, and AL SHABAB CLUB in Kuwait. His expertise lies in professional football, and his career highlights include his contributions to team achievements and development throughout his journey in the sport.
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Thursday, 2024-10-24
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08:00 - 17:00
Marco Cardinale
Executive Director | Qatar
Marco Cardinale
Executive Director
Prof. Marco Cardinale is a Sports Scientist with extensive experience in various field. He was the Head of Sports Physiology and Research of Aspire Academy in Doha (Qatar) from 2013 until recently. Before moving to Qatar, he led the Sports Science activities for the preparation of Team GB (Great Britain and Northern Ireland) at the Beijing 2008, Vancouver 2010 and London 2012 Olympic Games. A former Handball player and coach, he has been involved in coach education in various countries in the area of strength and conditioning and exercise physiology. A widely published and cited author in the scientific literature on various aspects of human performance, he has also patented an innovative exercise device consisting of a vibratory biofeedback system which received research awards from NEStech and the Design Council.
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Thursday, 2024-10-24
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08:00 - 17:00
Mohamed AlRwaily
Director of Clinical Services | Jordan
Mohamed AlRwaily
Director of Clinical Services
Dr. Muhammad Alrwaily, PT, MS, PhD, COMT, PSP, OCS, FAAOMPT, is a distinguished professional in the field of physical therapy, currently serving as the Director of Clinical Services at PhysioTherabia, the largest physical therapy network in Saudi Arabia. In addition to his administrative role, Dr. Alrwaily is actively engaged as a practicing clinician and dedicated researcher. With a specialization in low back pain disorders, Dr. Alrwaily's expertise lies in the intricate clinical decision-making process essential for tailoring effective rehabilitation treatments to individual patients. His work on algorithms for clinical decision-making has garnered recognition, with publications in the Physical Therapy Journal cited as influential contributions to the understanding of spine impairment. As the visionary founder of the Dr. Alrwaily Academy, he has extended his reach nationally and internationally, delivering enlightening lectures on musculoskeletal disorders. Driven by a passion for education, Dr. Alrwaily has also imparted his knowledge to aspiring physical therapy students at esteemed institutions such as the University of Pittsburgh, West Virginia University, and Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University. His teachings encompass diverse topics ranging from orthopedic disorders to research methodologies and statistics. Dr. Alrwaily's academic journey began with a Bachelor's degree in physical therapy from King Saud University in 2007, followed by a Master's degree in musculoskeletal studies from the University of Pittsburgh in 2010. He culminated his academic pursuits with a PhD in rehabilitation sciences, also from the University of Pittsburgh, in 2017. Furthermore, Dr. Alrwaily holds certifications in orthopedic manual therapy and clinical and translational sciences, reflecting his commitment to excellence and continuous professional development.
Sessions by this speaker
Thursday, 2024-10-24
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08:00 - 17:00
Qassim I. Muaidi
Professor of Sports Injuries | Saudi Arabia
Qassim I. Muaidi
Professor of Sports Injuries
Prof. Qassim Muaidi obtained his PhD in Sports Injuries from University of Sydney, Australia 2008, and his MSc in Sports Physiotherapy from University of Wales College of Medicine, United Kingdom 2004, and a Post-graduate Certificate in Sports Physiotherapy from Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, United Kingdom, 2001, and his BSc in Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy from King Saud University, Saudi Arabia 1997. His research interests include sports injury epidemiology, sports injury prevention and rehabilitation, knee proprioception and function, and sports performance. Dr. Muaidi is (co-)author of more than 60 peer reviewed journal papers.
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Thursday, 2024-10-24
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08:00 - 17:00
Rod Whiteley
Assistant Director | Qatar
Rod Whiteley
Assistant Director
Rod Whiteley is Assistant Director of the Rehabilitation Department at Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital. He has a clinical and research interest in muscle and tendon injury in sports.
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Thursday, 2024-10-24
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08:00 - 17:00
Somer Helvaci
Pharmacist | Turkiye
Somer Helvaci
Pharmacist
1999 - GRADUATION FROM GAZI UNV. FACULTY OF PHARMACY 2000-2020 COMMUNITY PHARMACY OWNER 2015- SPORTS PHARMACY R&D STUDIES STARTED 2016- FIMS WORLD CONGRESS -SLOVENIA 2017 - BAKU 4TH ISLAMIC SOLIDARITY GAMES 2019 - IOC DRUGS IN SPORTS CERTIFICATION 2020 - LOKMAN HEKIM UNIVERSITY (LHU) TRADITIONAL & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE DOCTORAL PROGRAM 2020 - SPORTS PHARMACY LECTURES FOR THE UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM 2021 - ONLINE CERTIFICATION PROGRAMMES FOR PHARMACISTS IN SPORTS PHARMACY AND OTHER PHARMACEUTICAL EXPERTISE 2022 - CONTENT DIRECTOR OF SPORTS PHARMACY MASTER DEGREE PROGRAM 2022 - DIRECTOR OF THE PHARMACY SERVICE IN 5TH ISLAMIC SOLIDARITY GAMES 2023- DIRECTOR OF THE SPORTS PHARMACY MASTER'S DEGREE PROGRAM IN LHU 2024- VOLUNTEER FOR THE PARIS 2024 PARALYMPIC GAMES PHARMACY SERVICE drik AKU 2021 17 KONYAAmmpil: CL,, LECTURER MASTER OF SCIENCE PHARMACIST PHARMD CANDIDATE AT TCM IOC ACCREDITED SPORTS PHARMACIST Experience: > 1st International Sports Pharmacy Symposium 12-13 July,2021 - Full event administration and moderation as the host country - Participants: • Mark Stuart, GB - London2012, Rio2016, Tokyo2020 Pharmacy Service Director • Robert P.Nickell - USA - Athens2004 First Pharmacist for USA Olympic Medical Team • Ashley Anderson - USADA Clinical Pharmacist • Sandy Rhei- South Korea- Pharmacist in Pyeong Chang 2018 • Rauf Efendiyev- BAKU2017, Baku Fl, Pharmacy Service 2nd International Sports Pharmacy Symposium 27 July 2022 - Co- moderation with Ashley Anderson from the host country • Ashley Anderson - USA • Athena Brindle Cannon - USA • Daniel Sanabria - Costa Rica • Sandy Rhei - South Korea • Claire May - UK 3rd International Sports Pharmacy Symposium 29-30 August,2023 -Organization and moderation Doping in Sports Lectures in Manchester Metropolitan University Sports and Exercise Nutrition Programme (Bachelor and Master Degree - 4hrs) Presentations for pharmacy students, pharmacists athletes, trainers, and parents Sports Pharmacy Expertise Improvement with both the National Olympic Committee (TMOK) and the National Anti-Doping Agency (TDMK) Member of the US Sports Pharmacy Network Member of International Sports Pharmacists Network Member of the board of Pharmaceutical Cooperative and also delegation in SECOF Meetings (European Pharmaceutical Cooperatives Association) - Italy, Portuguese, Spain, England The Core of the CV Sports Pharmacy is unique expertise supporting sports and exercise medicine. As pharmacists, we want to be more active in keeping sports clean and safe for everyone. We have responsibilities as healthcare providers and we want to clarify our borders for the athlete's healthcare. Being healthy means, harmonizing the body and soul with wellness. Multidisciplinary collaboration is key to efficient healthcare counselling. We support the athletes to keep them on the safe and clean side of sports and we are trying to raise their awareness for the anti-doping movement. As FIP mentioned in their remarkable guideline in 2014; "IT IS TIME FOR PHARMACISTS TO BE MORE ACTIVE IN THE SPORTS FIELD." Title of Presentation: "Education Opportunuties for Pharmacists and Students"
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Thursday, 2024-10-24
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08:00 - 17:00
Thaer El Manaseer
Assistant Professor | Jordan
Thaer El Manaseer
Assistant Professor
Dr. Thaer Manaseer is an assistant professor and currently serving as the Head of the Sports Rehabilitation Department at Hashemite University in Jordan. He holds a Ph.D. degree from the University of Alberta, a Master's degree from the University of Central Oklahoma, and a Bachelor's degree in physiotherapy from Jordan University. Dr. Manaseer is certified as a physical therapist in Jordan, an athletic trainer in the US, and an athletic therapist in Canada. His primary research focus revolves around postural control assessment following sport-related concussions. Dr. Manaseer's work addresses a critical aspect of sports medicine, aiming to enhance our understanding of post-concussion challenges and improve rehabilitation strategies for athletes.