{"id":50833,"date":"2026-05-04T09:44:50","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T06:44:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stage.msa.edu.eg\/?p=50833"},"modified":"2026-05-04T12:16:37","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T09:16:37","slug":"1st-international-physical-therapy-conference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stage.msa.edu.eg\/ar\/1st-international-physical-therapy-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"Launch of the First International Physical Therapy Conference at MSA University Under the Theme \u201cShaping Tomorrow\u2019s Therapist: New Educational Horizons\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"50833\" class=\"elementor elementor-50833\" wpc-filter-elementor-widget=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a01e7ee e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7a01e7ee\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4611b9cd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4611b9cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under the patronage of Nawal El Degwi, Chairman of the Board of Trustees and pioneer of education in Egypt, alongside Prof. Dr. Nader El Bokle, President of October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA University), and Prof. Olfat Diab, Dean of the Faculty of Physical Therapy, the activities of the First International Physical Therapy Conference were officially launched on Saturday, 2 May, at the SSB Building at MSA University.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>The conference witnessed the attendance of a distinguished group of academic and medical leaders, including:<\/strong><\/span><br \/><br \/><strong>* Dr. Engy Mansour,<\/strong> Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees<br \/><strong>* Prof. Dr. Alaa Balbaa,<\/strong> Head of the Physical Therapy Sector Committee at the Supreme Council of Universities<br \/><strong>* Prof. Dr. Amira El Tohamy,<\/strong> Head of the Professional Licensing Examination Committee at the Egyptian Health Council<br \/><strong>* Dr. Hafez Shawky,<\/strong> Deputy Head of the General Syndicate of Physical Therapy in Egypt<br \/>* A number of deans of Faculties of Physical Therapy and presidents of Egyptian universities<br \/>* A high-level delegation representing the Ministry of Interior<br \/>* A distinguished delegation from the Egyptian Ambulance Authority<br \/>* A large number of students and graduates from various Egyptian universities<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Conference Objectives and Themes<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The conference aims to advance academic education within Faculties of Physical Therapy in line with global developments, while promoting innovation in teaching methods and clinical practice by bringing together local and international expertise on a unified scientific platform.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>The conference seeks to achieve several key objectives, including:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Curriculum Development<\/strong><br \/>Identifying educational gaps, introducing emerging topics, and aligning academic programs with labor market needs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Modern Teaching Strategies<\/strong><br \/>Applying problem-based learning, clinical simulation, and hybrid learning approaches.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Advanced Assessment Methods<\/strong><br \/>Enhancing practical skills assessment, examination design, and clinical competency evaluation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enhancing Student Skills<\/strong><br \/>Strengthening clinical communication, complex case management, professional ethics, and supporting scientific research.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Supporting Sustainable Development<\/strong><br \/>Integrating Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into medical and educational practices while promoting environmental awareness and social responsibility to improve long-term healthcare quality.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Artificial Intelligence and Technology in Physical Therapy Education<\/strong><br \/>The conference places significant emphasis on the importance of modern Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications and advanced technologies in reshaping the future of medical education and the training of physical therapists.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Artificial Intelligence plays a vital role in several areas, including:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Advanced Motion Analysis<\/strong><br \/>Utilizing AI algorithms to accurately evaluate patient movement, enabling students to gain deeper insights into biomechanics and precise diagnosis.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Virtual Reality (VR) and Smart Tracking Systems<\/strong><br \/>Providing safe simulation environments for clinical training, allowing students to interact with virtual patients and practice medical decision-making without risk.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Personalized Learning<\/strong><br \/>Analyzing students\u2019 performance and areas for improvement to create customized educational pathways tailored to individual capabilities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Supporting Advanced Medical Research<\/strong><br \/>Accelerating the analysis of large-scale clinical data to develop innovative treatment protocols that enrich educational curricula and improve healthcare outcomes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This conference, held under the patronage of Nawal El Degwi, represents a valuable opportunity for academics, physicians, and researchers to collaborate, exchange knowledge, and actively contribute to shaping the future of Physical Therapy education in Egypt and beyond.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ca1bd8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con 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