GMU’s Physiotherapy Students Participate in Special Olympics, Khor Fakkan, UAE – FitFeet Camp

Final-year Bachelor of Physiotherapy and Master of Physiotherapy students from the Department of Physiotherapy, College of Health Sciences, Gulf Medical University, participated in the FitFeet camp organized by Special Olympics, UAE, at Khorfakkan Club for the Disabled, Sharjah, UAE, on February 25, 2025.

Hands-on Experience and Skill Development

Under the guidance of expert podiatrists, students gained extensive hands-on experience in feet examination and assessment. They applied their physiotherapy skills in observing various feet deformities and conducting gait assessments. This camp provided students with opportunities to develop their leadership, interpersonal, professionalism, and ethics skills in a real-world setting.

Following students participated in the camp:

MPT

1. Ms.Tharunya Mahesh (2024MPT14)
2. Ms.Laiba Farooq (2024MPT08)
3. Ms.Samiya Malik (2024MPT06)
4. Ms.Kunhaminath Jubiriya B (2024MPT12)

BPT

1. Ms. Mariam Ahmed Samy Abbas (2021PT04)
2. Ms.Sara Badia Matar (2021PT28)
3. Ms. Shabnam Shakir (2021PT29)
4. Ms. Aminatu Musa Danladi (2021PT32)
5. Ms. Khadija Ibrahim Maimaje (2021PT33)
6. Ms.Monica Mariya Morly (2021PT20)
7. Ms.Yara Fadel Mahmoud Al Bozieh (2021PT37)
8. Ms.Zainab Labaran Madari (2021PT45)
9. Ms. Hanin Elzoghby Mohamed Abdelkader (2021PT46)

Students were thrilled with the hands-on experience and appreciated the opportunity to work with healthy athletes with special needs.

Camp Outcomes

Approximately 40 healthy athletes were screened and advised for further referral based on their foot condition. The athletes departed the camp happily, each receiving a goody bag.

This community engagement activity demonstrates GMU’s commitment to social responsibility and providing students with experiential learning opportunities.

Dr. Praveen Kumar, Dean, College of Health Sciences proudly commented, “I appreciate our physiotherapy students actively participating in the FitFeet camp organized by Special Olympics, UAE. I also congratulate our students and Dr Meruna for their dedication to community service and excellence in physiotherapy education. This experience not only enhances their skills but also is essential for providing holistic care to individuals with special needs.”