Student-led research day was conducted by Physiotherapy program students of CoHS on 4th July 2022. Final year BPT students presented their research findings that is required for completion of the program.
The goal of Research Day was to showcase the full range of the extensive research work undertaken by the outgoing students and their supervisors. The topics ranged from, rehabilitation of long void, physical activity, fitness, diabetic neuropathy, mirror therapy on stroke, and women’s health. A total of 13 projects were presented as listed below:
| No | Project title | Students name | Supervisor |
| 1 | Screening Diabetes Peripheral Neuropathy in UAE population-An Observational Study | Ms. Aesheh Abdi
Ms. Maryam Sadat Seyedi |
Dr. Meruna B |
| 2 | Effect of C5-C6 mobilisation on shoulder pain, rom and disability in patients with adhesive capsulitis | Ms. Athira George
Ms. Nihal Navabjan |
Dr. Watson A |
| 3 | Effect of Taping on Knee Pain and Range of Motion in Patient with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome:
A Case Series Study |
Ms. Nuha Adam Mohamed Suliman
Ms. Ruba Mohamed Ibrahim Khalil |
Dr. Sukumar S |
| 4 | Therapeutic Effects of Physiotherapy in Upper body cancer patients: A Systematic Review | Ms. Fatima Abdul Rashid
Ms. Wajiha Anwar Ms. Samiya Malik |
Dr. Animesh H |
| 5 | Physical fitness reference standards among United Arab Emirates (UAE) preschool students: Scoping Review | Ms. Alia Muhammad Zubir
Ms. Aaliya Dudhia Ms. Huzaifa Tariq |
Dr. Srilatha G |
| 6 | Efficacy of mirror therapy on improving lower limb function in stroke patients- Literature review | Ms. Zohratu Sharaf Shafdar Gangardiwala
Ms. Ariba Nadeem Ms. Ayesha Mujeeb Alji |
Dr. Satheeskumar |
| 7 | Effectiveness of supervised breathing exercises and upright positioning during the latent first stage of labor on the perception of pain, anxiety and duration of labor in a hospital in the United Arab Emirates – A pilot study | Ms. Zeina Mossab Altabba
Ms. Alma Ahmad Fayad |
Ms. Sivpriya S |
| 8 | Awareness, Attitude and Expectations of Physiotherapy Students on Telerehabilitation for SARS-CoV2 and Post SARS-Cov2 in United Arab Emirates | Ms. Heba
Ms. Aqsa fatima Ms. Parvathy Jyothish |
Dr. Ramprasad |
| 9 | Effect of Virtual Reality on Fine Motor Skills and Dexterity in Stroke: A Literature Review | Mr. Reuben Abraham Mathew
Mr. Athul Jeevanandan Mr. Tareq Z I Abushawish |
Dr. Meruna B |
| 10 | Awareness of physiotherapy services during pregnancy amongst women in UAE: A SURVEY | Ms. Suhaina Abdul Karim Shaikh
Ms. Aliya Kamil Qureshi Ms. Rabia Khan |
Ms. Sivpriya S |
| 11 | Home-based vs. Clinic based Pulmonary Rehabilitation for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) – A systematic review of the literature | Mr. Amr Alaa Fathi Mohammed
Ms. Hygieia Rab Jacob Ms. Afrah Shakil Nadkar |
Dr. Sampath K A |
| 12 | Effects of community-based physiotherapy management on physical disability and cognitive
impairments in adults with post-intensive care syndrome: a literature review |
Mr. Nizar Fathi Ali Alashhab
Mr. Hozaifa Alaaeldin Mohammed Hafez Elkadi Mr. Ahmed Hossam Abdelaziz |
Dr. Sukumar S |
| 13 | Biomechanical comparison of Squat jump and Countermovement jump among sedentary young adults in the United Arab Emirates. | Ms. Tasnim Yahia Saad Salama
Ms. Maryam Abdelkawi Harb Abdelkawi Ali |
Dr. Animesh H |
The whole activity was organized and conducted by the students and the volunteers were facilitated.
Chairperson, Dr. Ramprasad suggested improved quality in research in due and necessary assistance will be provided to disseminate the findings.
Praveen Kumar, Dean, CoHS commented “We are happy to see the outgoing student’s passion towards their work conducted and the zeal with which they have presented the same. Wishing all the budding professionals a Bright Future Ahead. He further provided feedback on the continuation of research work and assistance offered for improving current research”.