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Welcome, everyone, to
The 6th Kuwait Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Conference

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

It is with great pleasure and anticipation that I welcome you to the 6th Kuwait Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) Conference, taking place from January 9–11, 2025, in Kuwait. Under the patronage of His Excellency Dr. Ahmed Al-Awadi, Minister of Health, this conference will bring together leading experts from around the world to share their knowledge, research, and innovations in the field of rehabilitation medicine.

The theme for this year’s conference is “The Journey of Rehabilitation Continues… Current Updates & Recommendations.” Our aim is to highlight the progress made in rehabilitation, explore the latest evidence-based practices, and address the challenges and emerging trends in the field. We are excited to offer a platform for professionals to engage in meaningful discussions, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and continue advancing patient-centered care in rehabilitation.

This conference will serve as an invaluable opportunity to network, learn, and exchange ideas that will shape the future of rehabilitation medicine.

I invite you all to join us in this enriching experience, where you will gain insights from global experts, engage in practical workshops, and participate in thought-provoking panel discussions. Together, we will continue to elevate the standard of care in rehabilitation and move towards a more inclusive, innovative, and patient-centered approach in the field.

I look forward to welcoming you to Kuwait and to an inspiring and impactful event.

Warm regards,

Dr. Jamal Mohamed Jamal

About the conference

The 6th Kuwait Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Conference will running from the 9th – 11th January 2025, in the vibrant city of Kuwait, under the patronage of His Excellency,

Dr. Ahmed Al-Awadi. Minister of Health. The overall theme for this conference is “The Journey of Rehabilitation Continues.. Current Updates & Recommendations.

This esteemed event is a forum for the presentation of international research, discovery, and innovation in Rehabilitation Medicine. The 6th Conference aims to serve as a platform for sharing knowledge, experiences, and best practices in the field of rehabilitation.

  • Conference (Category 1): 15 CME Credits
  • Workshops (Category 1):
      • Spasticity Management: 2 CME Credits
      • MSK Ultrasound: 2 CME Credits

Target Audience

Physical medicine rehabilitation team , physicians from all specialties, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and swallow therapist, psychologist , nutritionalist, medical students, Nurses, Social Workers, Educators, Alternative Medicine, Scientists, Researchers and others for an intensive transfer of knowledge and continuous medical education in PMR

Conference Objective

Highlight Progress in Rehabilitation

Explore advancements in rehabilitation techniques, technologies, and methodologies.

Present Current Research and Evidence-Based Practices

Share the latest research findings and their practical implications for improving patient outcomes across various rehabilitation disciplines.

Discuss Challenges and Emerging Trends

Addressing the current challenges in rehabilitation, including access, affordability, and integration of new therapeutic methods while identifying emerging trends that shape the field’s future.

Promote Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Foster dialogue among professionals from different areas of rehabilitation to encourage holistic care approaches.

Enhance Patient-Centered Care Approaches

Emphasize the importance of tailoring rehabilitation programs to the individual needs of patients.

Organizing Committee

Dr. Jamal Mohamed Jamal

Conference Chairperson

Dr. Abdulrazzaq Aldhafiri

Organizing Committee

Dr. Mohammed Alazemi

Organizing Committee

Scientific Committee

Dr. Vesna Zeljic

Scientific Committee

Dr. Mariam Al Orifi

Scientific Committee

Dr. Biju Gopinath

Scientific Committee

Dr. Lata Prasad

Scientific Committee

Preparatory Committee

Dr. Srdjan Vermezovic

Preparatory Committee

Dr. Suresh Ramakrishna

Preparatory Committee

Dr. Mohamed Ahmed Saad

Preparatory Committee

Social Committee

Dr. Maha Elsadek

Social Committee
Day 1: 9th January 2025
Day 2: 10th January 2025
Day 3: 11th January 2025
  • Pre Conference Workshops
  • 10:00 – 13:00
    Workshop 1: Spasticity management
    Prof. Rajiv Reebye
    Prof. Rajiv Reebye
    Dr. Mahesh Cirasanambati
    Dr. Mahesh Cirasanambati
  • 10:00 – 13:00
    Workshop 2: MSK Ultrasound
    Dr. Adham Aboul Fotouh
    Dr. Adham Aboul Fotouh
  • 13:00 – 15:30
    Registration
  • 14:30 – 15:30
    Lunch
  • Module 1 Sports Medicine
    Moderators: Dr. Ayyoub Baqer, Dr. Srdjan
  • 15:30 – 16:00
    Para-Olympics
    Prof. Andrei Krassioukov
    Prof. Andrei Krassioukov
  • 16:00 – 16:30
    Ultrasonography in Upper Iimbs sports injuries
    Dr. Adham Aboul Fotouh
    Dr. Adham Aboul Fotouh
  • 16:30 – 17:00
    Sports related injuries causing chronic disabilities
    Dr. Fahad Alkhalaf
    Dr. Fahad Alkhalaf
  • 17:00 – 17:30
    Ultrasonography in Lower Iimbs sports injuries
    Dr. Adham Aboul Fotouh
    Dr. Adham Aboul Fotouh
  • 17:30 – 18:00
    Management of Chronic pain in sports Injuries
    Dr. Eissa AlYassen
    Dr. Eissa AlYassen
  • Module 2: Spinal Cord Injury
    Moderators: Dr. Maitha AlKandari, Dr. Makeyah abbas alsairafi
  • 09:00 – 09:30
    Motor & autonomic function recovery following spinal cord Injury
    Prof. Andrei Krassioukov
    Prof. Andrei Krassioukov
  • 09:30 – 10:00
    Upper Limb in Tetraplegia
    Prof. Rajiv Reebye
    Prof. Rajiv Reebye
  • 10:00 – 10:30
    Coffee Break
  • 10:30 – 11:00
    Challenges with bladder and bowel management in individuals with metabolic syndrome and obesity after SCI
    Prof. Andrei Krassioukov
    Prof. Andrei Krassioukov
  • 11:00 – 11:30
    Spinal Orthosis
    Dr. Heather Underwood
    Dr. Heather Underwood
  • 11:30 – 13:00
    Prayer and Coffee Break
  • Module 3: Panel Discussion
    Moderators: Dr. Aziz Alfeeli
  • 13:00 – 14:00
    Panel Discussion: “Low Back pain”…. Where we are now?
    Prof. Diaa Shebab
    Prof. Diaa Shebab
    Dr. Ali Aldei
    Dr. Ali Aldei
    Prof. Maher Al Jadid
    Prof. Maher Al Jadid
    Dr. Abdulrazaq Al Obaid
    Dr. Abdulrazaq Al Obaid
    Dr. Asmahan Al Mulla
    Dr. Asmahan Al Mulla
    Dr. Bassam Al Batehi
    Dr. Bassam Al Batehi
  • 14:00 – 15:30
    Opening Ceremony
  • 15:30 – 16:00
    Lunch Break
  • Module 4: Stroke
    Moderators: Dr. Rawan AlDuaij, Dr. Biju
  • 16:00 – 16:30
    Prediction of Upper limb recovery in Post Stroke
    Prof. Rajiv Reebye
    Prof. Rajiv Reebye
  • 16:30 – 17:00
    Stroke in young Kuwaiti population
    Dr. Abdulredha Qalaf
    Dr. Abdulredha Qalaf
  • 17:00 – 17:30
    Return to work in post stroke and SCI
    Dr. Fatima Al Kuwari
    Dr. Fatima Al Kuwari
  • 17:30 – 18:00
    Post stroke Spasticity Management
    Dr. Mahesh Cirasanambati
    Dr. Mahesh Cirasanambati
  • Module 5: Residents presentation
    Moderators: Dr. Abdul Razak, Dr. Lata
  • 09:00 – 09:20
    SMA rehabilitation effect after the new SMA therapy
    Dr. Dalal AlQattan
    Dr. Dalal AlQattan
  • 09:20 – 09:40
    Post Covid dermatomyositis
    Dr. Hussain Alkhedher
    Dr. Hussain Alkhedher
  • 09:40 – 10:00
    Tele rehabilitation: improving patient outcomes through technology
    Dr. Ghadeer Dashti
    Dr. Ghadeer Dashti
  • 10:00 – 10:30
    Coffee break
  • Module 6: Aging in Rehabilitation
    Moderators: Dr. Mariam , Dr. Vesna Zeljic
  • 10:30 – 11:00
    Principles of healthy aging
    Dr. Ali Alqattan
    Dr. Ali Alqattan
  • 11:00 – 11:30
    Cerebral palsy and Aging
    Prof. Maher Al Jadid
    Prof. Maher Al Jadid
  • 11:30 – 12:00
    Psychopharmacology of psychiatric comorbidities in children and adolescents with neurodisablities
    Dr. Ahmed Naguy
    Dr. Ahmed Naguy
  • 12:00 – 13:30
    Prayer and Lunch
  • Module 7: Prosthetics and Orthotics
    Moderators: Dr. Abdul Razak, Dr. Jamal
  • 13:00 – 13:30
    Lower limb Prosthesis
    Dr. Heather Underwood
    Dr. Heather Underwood
  • 13:30 – 14:00
    Orthotic Management in Lower limb
    Prof. Maher Al Jadid
    Prof. Maher Al Jadid
  • 14:00 – 14:30
    Upper limb Prosthesis
    Dr. Heather Underwood
    Dr. Heather Underwood
  • 14:30 – 15:00
    Coffee Break
  • 15:00 – 16:00
    Hands on Demonstration and Presentation of Various Orthosis and Prosthesis – Pioneers Company
  • 16:00 – 16:00
    Closing Ceremony and Vote of Thanks

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