As part of its ongoing commitment to community engagement and preventive health promotion, the College of Health Sciences (CoHS) at Gulf Medical University (GMU), Ajman, organized a Workplace Health Screening and Postural Awareness Program at the Digital Ajman Offices on October 23, 2025.
The event was conducted by final-year Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) students:
Ms. Raghad Khachfa (2022PT04), Meera Ahmed Salem Bader Alsawwafi (2022PT31), Ms. Sara Mohamed Abdelmohsen Elsayed Amer (2022PT03), Ms. Zainab Zaki S Alhamdan (2022PT42) along with Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) students: Ms. Huda Mohamed Saddik Sheikh (2024MPT03) and Ms. Mehak Gulati (2025MPT03) under the guidance of Dr. Ramprasad M – Chairperson, Department of Physiotherapy and Dr. Rajasekar Sannasi – Assistant Professor, Department of Physiotherapy.
Covering more than 20 employees the initiative aimed to raise awareness about workplace ergonomics and musculoskeletal well-being among office employees. Using the Rapid Office Strain Assessment (ROSA) tool, the team conducted postural assessments, provided personalized feedback, and shared practical ergonomic strategies to reduce strain and prevent work-related injuries.
The results highlighted moderate risk levels for musculoskeletal strain among several participants, prompting discussions on maintaining optimal posture, taking regular microbreaks, and performing simple stretching and strengthening exercises to enhance comfort and productivity.
Dr. Praveen Kumar, Dean of the College of Health Sciences, commended the organizing team for their initiative, thanking Digital Ajman Office for their collaboration stated, “Such community outreach programs reflect GMU’s vision of preparing future healthcare professionals who are not only clinically competent but also socially responsible and committed to enhancing public health and wellness.”
This initiative reinforces CoHS–GMU’s dedication to integrating experiential learning and community service into academic programs while promoting holistic well-being within professional environments.
