Ms. Gulshan Shahzadi Malik

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Hospital: Thumbay Hospital, Dubai

Physiotherapist

Physical Therapy

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