Core competencies

  • Diagnosis and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries
  • Manual therapy techniques, including osteopathic mobilisation and manipulation
  • Dry needling, Kinesio-Taping and NKT (NeuroKinetic Therapy)
  • Vestibular rehabilitation for dizziness, BPPV and balance disorders
  • Planning and executing rehabilitation protocols for pre and post-surgical cases
  • Rehabilitation of athletes with sports injuries, including those recovering from ACL, shoulder and ankle surgeries

Profile

Nationality
Saudi Arabia
Summary
Afnan is a skilled musculoskeletal physiotherapist with over 10 years of experience in outpatient care, sports injuries and post-operative rehabilitation, between Saudi Arabia, the US, Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

She is currently working as a senior physical therapist at Mediclinic Ibn Battuta where her responsibilities include preparing treatment protocols and providing comprehensive care to patients with orthopaedic, musculoskeletal conditions and sports injuries.

Her clinical expertise extends to treatment of pre and post-operative cases, including total knee and hip replacements, ACL, meniscal injuries, shoulder dysfunction, ankle injuries, low back pain, neck pain and vertigo.

Afnan is passionate about improving patient outcomes through evidence-based practice, advanced clinical techniques, and fostering a collaborative environment in the healthcare community.

Qualification

Master’s degree in Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy – University Of Pittsburgh, USA.
Bachelor of Physical Therapy from King Abdul-Aziz University, Saudi Arabia.
Awards and trainings
Hijama Certified Practitioner (2022).
Advanced Osteopathic Manipulation Techniques (2020).
FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine (2020).
Dry Needling Diploma (2018).
Osteopathic Articulation Diploma (2018).

Contact

Mediclinic Ibn Battuta

Ibn Battuta Mall, China Court 123812 Dubai, UAE

Practices at

Publications & videos

Events & lectures