The Department of Physical Therapy for Internal Medicine and Geriatrics at the Faculty of Physical Therapy, MSA University, is set to host a Scientific Day entitled “Breathe and Beyond: Integrating Pulmonary Medicine & Physical Therapy.”
The event will explore the integration of pulmonary medicine and physical therapy in the assessment, management, and rehabilitation of patients with respiratory disorders, with a focus on evidence-based practice and interdisciplinary collaboration.
The Scientific Day will feature a distinguished group of specialists, including:
Prof. Dr. Reem El Korashy, Professor of Pulmonology, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University — “COPD Overview: Management of COPD Complications”
Prof. Dr. Youssef Amin Soliman, Professor of Pulmonology, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University — “ICU Management in Acute COPD Exacerbation”
Prof. Nessrin El Nahass, Professor of Cardiovascular and Respiratory Physical Therapy, Cairo University — “Beyond Breathlessness: Physiotherapy Management of COPD”
Prof. Heba Abdeen, Professor of Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy, MSA University — “Role of Physical Therapy in ICU and Mechanical Ventilation Weaning”
The event aims to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of respiratory healthcare and the complementary roles of pulmonary medicine and physical therapy. Discussions will address evidence-based pulmonary rehabilitation for COPD and other chronic respiratory diseases, respiratory muscle assessment and training, airway clearance techniques, ICU care, mechanical ventilation, and early mobilization.
The Scientific Day will also highlight cardiopulmonary exercise testing and individualized exercise prescription, postoperative pulmonary rehabilitation, post-COVID respiratory complications, and respiratory rehabilitation for older adults, while emphasizing the importance of age-related respiratory changes and patient-centered care.
By bringing together perspectives from pulmonary medicine and physical therapy, the event seeks to strengthen clinical knowledge, bridge the gap between medical management and physical therapy interventions, and promote innovative, evidence-based approaches to respiratory rehabilitation.
The event will also provide an opportunity to promote interdisciplinary collaboration and evidence-based clinical decision-making among physical therapy students and interns, faculty members, researchers, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
