Category: Physiotherapy in Dubai

Published in the Khaleej Times One therapy that has sure gained popularity among locals across age-groups is osteopathy, a form of drug-free non-invasive manual medicine that focuses on total body health. Recently the first ‘Emirates Osteopathic Conference’ in the region was hosted in Dubai titled, “Osteopathy across the Life Span” which reflected the wide scope […]

Be a part of the 1st osteopathic conference in Dubai and the Middle East! CPD Points: 17 (Dubai Healthcare City Authority) Dates: 17-18 February 2017 Venue: Intercontinental Hotel, Dubai Festival City To register, please visit: www.emiratesosteopathicconference.com/schedule Presented by Emirates Osteopathic Society (under the umbrella of Emirates Medical Association) Sponsored by Osteopathic Health Centre Supported by […]

Dubai, 19 September, 2016: The Elephant Club hosted its 14th event during which healthcare practitioners discussed the different approaches to injury prevention and management. Participants included: Anil Daniel Prasad (Physiotherapist, Osteopathic Health Centre), Milos Rankovic (Personal Trainer, Results Fitness), Nuno Goncalves (Osteopath), Nargis Raza (Managing Partner, Osteopathic Health Centre), Paul Cheung (Dr of Chiropractic, Up […]

Dubai, 29 August, 2016: We are delighted to have fulfilled our commitment to hosting a year of 12 networking events for healthcare practitioners working in Dubai. During the 13th event, participants discussed case studies on the treatment of headaches and the types of headaches. Participants included: Abdellah Aboulharjan (Therapist, Festen), Beverley Strathearn (Physiotherapist, Osteopathic Health […]

By Peter Zakopcan, Physiotherapist at Osteopathic Health Centre Dubai There has been a definite improvement in the number of premature and extremely low weight infants who have survived over the last two decades. Unfortunately, low birth weight and prematurity have also significantly increased risk of developing motor disorders in comparison to those born in full term. […]

Dubai, 2 May, 2016: The Elephant Club hosted its 12th event during which healthcare practitioners discussed the different approaches to the treatment of headaches. Participants included: Anne Jackson (Certified Wellness and Lifestyle Coach), Cristina Mesquita (Osteopath, Osteopathic Health Centre), Jabeen Haque (Quality Improvement/Risk Management/Health Coaching), Julia Powdrill (Physiotherapist, Osteopathic Health Centre), Kay (Colonic Hydrotherapist), Kristin […]

Dubai, 30 March, 2016:  The Elephant Club’s eleventh meeting was organised at Bait Al Bahar restaurant. Participants included: Andrew C. Wright (Art Psychotherapist/ Clinical Director, Art Therapy International Centre); Anil Daniel Prasad (Physiotherapist, Osteopathic Health Centre); Anne Jackson (Personal/ Professional Life Coach, One Life Coaching Dubai); Caterina Obrador (Podiatrist, Medcare Orthopaedics and Spine Hospital) Dru Campbell (Head Midwife, […]

A natural, gentle and safe way to end chronic pain, relieve stress and restore freedom of movement Date: 1 -2 April 2016 Fee: AED 2,000/- Venue: To be confirmed This workshop, conducted by Brian Siddharta Ingle, is based on The Feldenkraise Method and Tom Hanna’s Somatics. In this training you will learn how to teach […]

Published on 7Days UAE By Caitlyn Davey You might have heard fitness bunnies raving about foam rollers recently – perhaps you’ve seen more people using them lately. This fitness aid has been a staple of physiotherapists for a while, but are now becoming more widely used by individuals who have seen the benefits. But do […]

One of our physiotherapists, Joseph Maynard, recently gave a talk/demo to athletes from Ultimate Athletics (based in Dubai Sports City). Joseph is an athlete himself and a coach for Ultimate Athletics, focusing on sprints and middle distance training. His talk was based on the benefits of independent therapy, with the aim to reduce the risk of injury and improve […]