News from the Faculty of Physical Therapy.
Dry Needling Workshop
Dry Needling Workshop PUA’s Faculty of Physical Therapy hosted a workshop on the significance of dry needling as safe and effective therapeutic technique. The workshop was moderated by Dr. El Hassan Mortada, who began with a theoretical lecture that introduced participants to the principles of dry needling and its effectiveness in addressing various musculoskeletal issues.... Continue Reading
Physical Therapy’s Sports Competition
Physical Therapy’s Sports Competition PUA’s Faculty of Physical Therapy recently organized an engaging sports competition, under the supervision of the Student Activities Department. The event saw students from various academic levels participate, divided into 16 teams, and compete in answering a series of sports-related questions. Designed to enhance cultural awareness, the competition fostered a spirit... Continue Reading
Holy Quran Competition
Holy Quran Competition PUA’s Faculty of Physical Therapy organized a Holy Quran recitation competition under the supervision of the Student Activities Department. The competition aimed to discover the best talents in memorization and recitation among the faculty students. 30 contestants participated in the competition, with Dr. Marwa Samir overseeing the judging to select the top... Continue Reading
Trans-Spinal Stimulation and Motor activity after Spinal Cord Injury
Trans-Spinal Stimulation and Motor activity after Spinal Cord Injury PUA’s Faculty of Physical Therapy hosted Prof. Ashraf Georgi, Director of the Spinal Cord Injury Research Department at Holmes McGuire Medical Center and the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Virginia Commonwealth University, USA. He delivered a lecture titled " Trans-Spinal Stimulation and Motor activity... Continue Reading
Physical Therapy and Sustainability
As part of the Recycle It and Green Pharos initiatives spearheaded by the Community Service and Environmental Development Sector under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Mohamed Etman, Acting Vice President for Environmental Affairs and Community Service, Dr. Haitham Al-Essawi, lecturer of Biomechanics at PUA’s Faculty of Physical Therapy, delivered a lecture on "Physical Therapy and... Continue Reading
A Field Visit to Borg El Arab Children’s Oncology Hospital
PUA’s Faculty of Physical Therapy organized a field visit to Borg El Arab Children’s Oncology Hospital in Alexandria, attended by numerous students. During the visit, the students toured the hospital facilities and familiarized themselves with its diverse specialties. Furthermore, the hospital conducted an orientation session for the students, highlighting its capabilities and emphasizing the significant... Continue Reading
Scientific Exhibition for the Pathology Course
Dr. Amr Abu Gazia, Dean of PUA’s Faculty of Physical Therapy, alongside Prof. Dr. Mohamed Etman, Acting Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, inaugurated the Scientific Exhibition for the Pathology Course, organized for the Faculty’s sophomore students. The event commenced with the display of scientific illustrations, accompanied by explanations of the presented... Continue Reading
An Iftar Party at the Islamic Castle Association
In cooperation with the Student Activities Department, PUA’s Faculty of Physical Therapy orchestrated an Iftar event on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan at the premises of the Islamic Castle Association. The Faculty students meticulously prepared one hundred and ten Iftar meals, extending their gesture of commemoration towards their late colleague, Mohammed Sabehi,... Continue Reading