First International Stroke Rehabilitation Conference

The First International Stroke Rehabilitation Conference, under the Generous Patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Saud Bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Governor of the Eastern Province Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, organized by the Saudi Physical Therapy Association (SPTA) and proudly hosted by BII World and Creative Patterns for Health Training, will take place from the 6th to 7th of May 2024 at the Sofitel Al Khobar The Corniche, Al Khobar, KSA.

Aligned with the vision of the “health sector transformation program-vision 2030,” this conference aims to redefine multidisciplinary stroke rehabilitation practice in a highly demanding healthcare context under the theme “Transforming Stroke Care: A Global Perspective.” The rehabilitation team’s role is crucial in stroke management, outcomes, reducing disability, and the financial burden on society.

Key Highlights:

• Sharing knowledge and identifying the latest updates in stroke rehabilitation to improve delivery and reduce disability.
• Illustrating multidisciplinary approaches to caring for stroke survivors.
• Implementing evidence-based practice in stroke rehabilitation programs to enhance outcomes.
• Providing patient and family education and support.
• Clarifying specialist teams capable of providing rehabilitation and care to patients.
• Exclusive networking opportunities with healthcare leaders and solution providers for improved stroke rehabilitation services.

The conference has already confirmed participation from Speakers and Panelists:

• Vitor Zimmerer – Lecturer – Language and Cognition Division of Psychology and Language Sciences – College London, U.K.
• Fawaz Abu Alsaud – Physical Therapy Specialist – John Hopkins Aramco Healthcare – KSA
• Raquel Neves – Director Of Nursing – AlMoosa Rehabilitation Hospital, Saudi Arabia
• Ali M. Al Khathaami – Professor of Neurology – SAU-HS College Of Medicine Executive | Director of Quality & Patient Safety & Neurologist – King Abdulaziz Medical City, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs – Saudi Arabia
• Bader Alenzi – Chairman of Neurology Department, Stroke Pathway lead – Eastern Health Cluster | Neurology, Stroke and Neuro intervention Consultant – King Fahad Specialist Hospital – KSA
• Muhammad O. Al-Heizan – Consultant, Neurocognitive Occupational Therapy / Department of Health Rehabilitation Sciences – College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University – Saudi Arabia