Physical Therapy Faculty Shines a Light on World Cerebral Palsy Day
Under the generous patronage of:
Prof. Dr. Mamdouh Mostafa Ghorab (University President)
Prof. Dr. Hisham Tamraz (Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs)
Prof. Dr. Eman El-Azizi (Vice President for Education and Student Affairs)
Prof. Dr. Yasser El-Dakroury (Vice President for Postgraduate Studies and Research)
Prof. Dr. Faten Hassan Abdelazim (Dean of the Faculty of Physical Therapy)
In fruitful cooperation between the Pediatric Department (Dr. Shaimaa Shawki) and the Training and Continuing Education Center, headed by Prof. Dr. Tamer Ibrahim Abou El Yazid, the Faculty of Physical Therapy at 6 October University celebrated World Cerebral Palsy Day.
The Scientific Day on Cerebral Palsy
Under the Title: "Cerebral Palsy Implication and Rehabilitation"
Our event featured presentations from a select group of professors and physicians in the field. Key speakers included:
Prof. Dr. Ahmed Azzam (Professor of Pediatric Physical Therapy - Cairo University)
Lecture: "Strategies of Handling Cerebral Palsy"
Prof. Dr. Ahmed Saad (Assistant Professor of Pediatric Physical Therapy - Cairo University)
Lecture: "Implication of Spasticity on Muscle Architecture in Cerebral Palsied Children"
Dr. Mohamed Rezk (Lecturer, Neurology Department - Faculty of Medicine, 6 October University)
Lecture: "Cerebral Palsy: From Diagnosis to Rehabilitation"
Dr. Sally Ashraf (Lecturer of Pediatric Physical Therapy - Cairo University)
Lecture: "Dynamic Movement Intervention"
Dr. Mahmoud Osama (Lecturer of Pediatric Physical Therapy - Cairo University)
Lecture: "Baby Treatment Based on NDT Principles"
Dr. Howaida Abdelalim (Lecturer, Internal Medicine Department - 6 October University)
Lecture on: "The Rights of People with Special Needs"
Beyond the Lectures:
As part of our social responsibility, the following activities were organized:
Comprehensive awareness campaign about Cerebral Palsy.
Free medical checkups for cases at the Faculty's Pediatric Physical Therapy clinic.
Date: Monday, October 20, 2025 Time: 9:30 AM Venue: 6 October University Library
This day reaffirms our role in integrating science with human conscience, and is a hand extended to support our children and their families toward a better life.