On the occasion of World Disability Day, Imam Al-Hujjah Hospital organized a scientific lecture under the title “The Role of Physiotherapy in Treating Disability,” presented by orthopedic and traumatology specialist Dr. Mahdi Abdel-Sahib and joint disease and medical rehabilitation specialist Dr. Fares Al-Jilawi.
The lecture was started by Dr. Mahdi Abdel-Saheb, who gave an overview of the International Day of Disability and a brief definition of disability. The lecture was then continued by Dr. Fares Al-Jilawi, who discussed the role of physical therapy in improving the lives of people with disabilities and enhancing their abilities.
Dr. Al-Jilawi also reviewed the many benefits of physiotherapy, such as improving muscle strength, increasing flexibility, and improving balance and coordination.
He also discussed the most important methods and techniques used in this context, with a focus on his specialty in joint diseases.
The doctor also explained how physiotherapy can play a pivotal role in providing comprehensive care for individuals with disabilities, whether they suffer from motor or functional disabilities.
He stressed the importance of comprehensive work between medical care teams to achieve the best results in treating disability.
The lecture concluded by opening the floor for questions and discussion where the attendees presented their inquiries and opinions on the subject of physical therapy and its impact on improving the quality of life of individuals with disabilities.
Through the lecture, Imam Al-Hujjah Hospital seeks to raise community awareness about the importance of providing care and support to individuals with special needs, and to learn about the latest innovations in the field of physical therapy.
