Physical therapy makes a difference in the lives of people we treat. However, the world of health care is rapidly changing around us and it is no longer enough to say we do good work or to note that patients feel better after our interventions. Physical therapist must be willing to search for evidence about the effectiveness of our practices. Physical therapists should accept the challenge of improving their effectiveness and competitiveness amongst health professionals.

 

The Saudi Physical Therapy Conference under the theme of "Physical Therapy Researches and Applications" is an attempt to propel physical therapist research and practice forward by stimulating new research questions, creating a holistic understanding of patient injury and rehabilitation, and contributing to innovative, complex treatments.

 

University of Dammam, with its commitment for excellence in physical therapy and other applied medical sciences, is happy to host the conference in the vibrant city of Al-khobar. We look forward to your active participation at the Saudi Physical Therapy Conference in May 2010.

 

Conference Aims (What do we want to benefit?)

• Bring together physical therapists, academics and researchers to share research findings and knowledge
• Provide practical skills that contribute towards development in clinical and research settings in the country.
• Promote our association inside and outside our country.
• Gain connections and build networks with institutions important to our association’s work.
• Invite experts we would like to meet.
• Get to know the history, culture, religion and beauties of our hosting country.
• Gain new life experiences.
• Train our management skills.
• Gain new friendship.
• Engage in extraordinary programming from nationally and internationally recognized experts.
• Participate in hot topic debates.
• Acquire transferable skills.

 

Under the Theme of

"Physical Therapy Researches and Applications".

 

Tracks

• Track 1: Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy.
• Track 2: Neuromuscular Physical Therapy.
• Track 3: Pediatric Physical Therapy.
• Track 4: Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy.

 

Activities

• Keynote Address.
• Plenary Sessions.
• Free Paper Sessions.
• Panel Discussions.
• Workshops.
• Poster Sessions.

 

Participants

• Guest Speakers

They are nationally and internationally recognized experts in Physical Therapy profession.

• Guests

They are not quite fit in the frame of the conference but they will participate and observe the conference.

• Lecturers

They are researchers in different Physical Therapy fields. They are eligible to participate if they hold any degree in Physical Therapy (Bachelor, master, or doctoral degrees).

• Audiences

They are Physiotherapy students, Interns, Physiotherapist, and Staff; Other CAMS departments' staff and student; Allied medical and paramedical personnel.

 

General Information

Event

Saudi Physical Therapy Conference.

Date of the Event

18-20 May, 2010.

Venue

Conference Hall Administration Building 10 King Faisal University, Dammam Campus.

Climate
Hot at this time of the year ranging from 35 - 40°C in the morning to 25-30°C at night.
Official Language
English is the official language of the conference.
Exhibition
Scientific and technical exhibitions will be held at the conference venue.
Certificates
To speakers and registered attendance.
CME Credit Hours