The Faculty Of Physical Therapy Students On A Field Trip to Cleopatra October Hospital
The Faculty of Physical Therapy at October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA) organized an intensive clinical field visit for Level 5 Neurology students, with the participation of Level 4 Orthopaedics students, to Cleopatra October Hospital on Thursday, November 13th.
The visit comes as part of the faculty’s ongoing commitment to embedding experiential learning within academic training and strengthening students’ exposure to modern therapeutic and rehabilitative methodologies.
Throughout the day, students toured several of the hospital’s specialized departments, gaining first-hand insight into evidence-based clinical practices across multiple disciplines. Key units included:
- Hydrotherapy and Lymphatic Rehabilitation Units, where students observed advanced protocols for edema management and functional recovery.
- Neuro-Rehabilitation Gym, offering exposure to techniques used in motor relearning and neuromuscular re-education.
- Sports Rehabilitation Unit, equipped with the Isokinetic system for performance assessment and rehabilitative conditioning.
- Pediatric Rehabilitation and Occupational Therapy Units, highlighting tailored developmental and functional approaches for children with diverse needs.
- Sensory Reduction Units, showcasing therapeutic environments designed to support sensory modulation and behavioral regulation.
In addition to the clinical tour, the visit featured a specialized workshop entitled “Dysphagia from A to Z.”
Delivered by distinguished faculty members from MSA’s Neurology Department, the workshop provided students and Cleopatra Hospitals Group specialists with an in-depth exploration of swallowing disorders, covering assessment frameworks, clinical red flags, management strategies, and interdisciplinary intervention approaches.
The field visit offered a comprehensive, multi-angle perspective on contemporary physiotherapy practice, reinforcing MSA University’s mission to bridge academic excellence with real-world clinical readiness. Through such structured training experiences, the Faculty of Physical Therapy continues to empower its students with the competencies required to excel within a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.
