Ms. Gulshan Shahzadi Malik
Hospital: Thumbay Hospital, Dubai
Physiotherapist
Educational Qualification:
One of the Topper raised and established Physiotherapist by Gulf Medical University, (Thumbay
Medicity) Ajman, United Arab Emirates.
Graduation Bachelors of Physiotherapy (BPT)
Post-Graduation Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) – General Cardiac and Neurology
Research: Thesis done on ROLE OF PHYSIOTHERAPY IN IMPROVING HEAD CONTROL IN SPASTIC
CEREBRAL PALSY CHILDREN (Neuro-development and Bobath Techniques in Children).
Currently doing research on CARDIAC PHYSIOLOGICAL COST INDEX in Stroke patients.
Experiences:
New evolving talent at Thumbay hospital with innovative physiotherapy treatments. She has
almost 5 years of Physiotherapy on-hand clinical experience.
Has done her clinical attachments and internship at reputable government and private hospitals
in UAE.
Areas of Expertise:
Cardio-Respiratory, Post Abdominal Surgeries Rehabilitation Post-CABG Rehabilitation. Chest
physiotherapy-postural drainage (Active Cycle Breathing Techniques – ACBT). Incentive
spirometry for pneumonia, COPD, post appendectomy cases etc.
Neurological Rehabilitation: PNF and NDT approach, balance, coordination and gait training for
patients with Cerebral-Vascular accidents/stroke, Spinal Cord Injury, Parkinsonism, pre and post-
operative rehabilitation for Laminectomy and Craniotomy. Handling Geriatric cases with
Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s by training on fall prevention strategies.
Orthopaedic Rehabilitation: Stretching, strengthening, myofascial and trigger point release,
spasm and stiffness management in pre and post-operative arthroplasty and arthroscopy cases.
Sports-Related Injuries Rehabilitation: Handling acute and chronic sports-related cases like
Lateral epicondylitis, ACL injury, ankle sprains etc. with Cryotherapy, Hydro collateral packs,
(TENS), Ultrasound therapy, LASER and paraffin wax treatment.
Women’s Health: Antenatal classes and training with Pre-natal and post-natal physiotherapy
focusing on core strengthening, pelvic floor muscle training and ergonomic advice.
Languages Spoken: English, Arabic, Urdu, Hindi