Reinforcing its mission to promote preventive health and community well-being, the Department of Physiotherapy, College of Health Sciences, organized a Functional Movement Screening (FMS) Program at Ajman Sports Club on October 30, 2025. The initiative aimed to promote awareness on movement efficiency, injury prevention, and athletic performance among young athletes.
A group of 13 final-year Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) students participated in the program:
- Shama Fathima Mohammed (2022PT10)
- Noora (2022PT09)
- Mohammad Sohail Ramjanally (2022PT11)
- Zia Sameer Nanji (2022PT21)
- Yasmina Fawzi Elhami Kamel Ali (2022PT34)
- Fiona Jeyakumar (2022PT15)
- Alanoud Ismail Mohamed Abdallah (2022PT30)
- David Wiid (2022PT12)
- Fawwaz Zafar Ali (2022PT18)
- Murali Kumar Sachin Gondlur (2021PT16)
- Laiba Muammar (2022PT02)
- Mohand Ahmed Ibrahim Mahrous Ibrahim Ibrahim (2022PT32)
- Mark Christopher Abrogar (2022PT14)
Along with two Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) students:
- Osman Zubair Khan (2024MPT04)
- Balaabishek Ramaprabaharan (2025MPT05)
A total of 50 football players aged between 10 and 24 years were screened using the standardized FMS protocol, which included tests such as the deep squat, inline lunge, shoulder mobility, active straight leg raise, trunk stability push-up, and rotary stability. These assessments helped identify movement dysfunctions, asymmetries, and risk factors for musculoskeletal injuries. Each participant received personalized feedback and corrective exercise recommendations to improve flexibility, stability, and coordination. Educational sessions were also conducted on warm-up routines, muscle activation, and posture control to enhance sports performance and reduce injury risk.
The event provided students with meaningful hands-on experience in sports screening and preventive physiotherapy, connecting classroom learning with real-world community engagement.
Under the guidance of Dr. Ram Prasad M, Chairperson, Department of Physiotherapy and led by Dr. Rajasekar Sannasi – Assistant Professor, Department of Physiotherapy with support from Mr. Balaabishek Ramaprabaharan 2025MPT05, first-year MPT student, and Mr. Osman Zubair Khan 2024MPT04, second-year MPT student.
Dr. Praveen Kumar, Dean of the College of Health Sciences commented, “Programs like this highlight GMU’s dedication to producing skilled and community-focused physiotherapists. Engaging with young athletes not only enhances our students’ clinical competence but also supports the broader goal of fostering a healthier, more active community.”
