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Arabic
Abir MASSAAD
Assistant Professor
Faculty of Medicine – maître de conférences
Institute of Psychomotor Therapy – Chargé de Cours
Higher Institute of Speech and Language Therapy – Chargé de Cours
Laboratory of Biomechanics and Medical Imaging – maître de conférences
01/421 000 ext 6705 abir.massaad1@usj.edu.lb
Abir is a physical therapist and has a PhD in biomechanics. She is an assistant professor at the faculty of medicine at the Saint Joseph University of Beirut Lebanon and a senior researcher at the laboratory of biomechanics and medical imaging. She is specialized in motion analysis and treatment follow up for patients with cerebral palsy and spinal deformity. She is also a clinical consultant at Sesobel in Lebanon and High Hopes in Dubai.
Education
| Degree | University | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctorate in Biological and Medical Sciences | Saint Joseph University of Beyrouth | Lebanon | 2018 |
| Master in research- Physiotherapy | Saint Joseph University of Beyrouth | Lebanon | 2010 |
| Bachelor in Physiotherapy | Saint Joseph University of Beyrouth | Lebanon | 2000 |
Teaching at USJ
Motion analysis in children adults Postural movement biomechanics applied to the clinic
Professional experience outside USJ
| Professional experience | Organisation | Start date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Team Supervisor | High Hopes Pediatric Therapy center-UAE | 01/10/2021 | 30/09/2024 |
Areas of expertise
Medecine and Health
Research themes
Biomechanics, Orthopedics, Spine, Scoliosis, Cerebral Palsy, 3D movement analysis.
Publications and communications
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0176-1229
Useful links
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0176-1229