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Spinal injury cases on the rise in Dubai
DUBAI — Cases of spinal injuries are on the rise in Dubai, experts informed the Physio Dubai 2006 conference that kick-started yesterday.
The opening ceremony of the three-day event at Crowne Plaza Hotel, was attended by the UAE Minister of Health Mohammed Humaid Obaid Al Qutami and officials from the health ministry and the Emirates Medical Association's Physiotherapy Society (EPS) that is hosting the conference.
Abdullah Gheem, EPS Chairperson said, “Incidences of spinal injuries are on the rise in Dubai, therefore, we feel that a modern physiotherapy centre should be set up in Dubai. ” He also said that EPS should be made an autonomous body.Brenda Meyers, General Secretary of the World Confederation of Physical Therapy was among those present.
The conference, the first of its kind international conference being held in Dubai, is organised in partnership with the Shaikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award for Medical Sciences and supported by the Department of Health and Medical Services, Dubai Convention Bureau, and Emirates Airlines.
Dubai Physio 2006 has attracted world renowned international speakers to further promote education for physiotherapists with the aim of setting international standards in this region. The list of keynote speakers includes: Jenny McConnell, acclaimed musculo-skeletal physiotherapist from Australia who will discuss a new clinical approach to the treatment of back pain and also hold a workshop on lower limb disorders and patello-femoral dysfunction.
Dr Michele Sterling, an Australian researcher has received awards for her research of whiplash injuries and cervical disorders. Naima Saleh, MS, PT, superintendent physiotherapist at Rashid Hospital and member of the scientific and organising committees for the conference said earlier, “Dr Michele Sterling’s approach involves testing and training the deep neck flexors and scapular stabilisers which yields great benefits to people who suffer from neck pain and headaches.”
Professor Paul Hodges, also from Australia, will be emphasising the importance of lumbar spine stability and motor control by effectively teaching the specific activation of intrinsic muscles. Associate Professor, Karim Khan, from Canada has co-authored the text books ‘Clinical Sports Medicine’ and ‘Physical Activity and Bone Health’, both essential references for all health professionals in the sports medicine arena. He will be discussing various issues and running workshops on his research in tendinopathies and bone health.
Professor Ann Ashburn, Professor of Rehabilitation, UK, will speak on advances in the treatment of neurological conditions, particularly Stroke rehabilitation and Parkinsons disease. The conference has attracted over 250 physiotherapists and healthcare professionals.
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