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Pascal BRAIDY (EL)

Directeur - IPHY

Enseignant Cadré - Chargé(e) d'enseignement - DPT

Institut de physiothérapie (IPHY)

(+961) 1 421 000 ext 2215 pascal.breidy@usj.edu.lb

Physiotherapist, graduated from Saint Joseph University of Beirut, holding a diploma in physiotherapy, a master’s degree in neurological rehabilitation, a master’s degree in research, a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree. Currently pursuing a PhD at the Faculty of Medicine at Saint Joseph University of Beirut. Since September 2022, he has served as the Director of the Institute of Physiotherapy at Saint Joseph University of Beirut. He has been a member of the Institutes Board since 2014. Previously, he was the study coordinator for the fourth-year physiotherapy diploma, supervised final-year theses, coordinated the Chinese acupuncture university diploma, worked as a clinical education site instructor in several hospitals physiotherapy centers in Lebanon for over 14 years. He has been a lecturer at Saint Joseph University of Beirut for over 15 years, teaching at the Institute of Physiotherapy, the Faculty of Dental Medicine, the Faculty of Nursing. He also supervises diploma, master’s, doctoral theses at the Institute of Physiotherapy. Formerly, he held the position of President of the Saint Joseph University Physiotherapy Alumni Association. In addition to his academic administrative roles, he has worked as a physiotherapist, notably at Sesobel – Anta AKHI, and has over 24 years of experience in the field of p physiotherapy. He is a speaker at conferences both in Lebanon and internationally and has prepared numerous materials related to physiotherapy and neurological rehabilitation. He is also a member of the Order of Physiotherapists in Lebanon.


• Docteur en Physiothérapie
• Master recherche en Physiothérapie
• Master en Rééducation en neurologie
• Diplôme de Physiothérapie


Médecine et Santé

- Ergonomics. - Biomechanics

Publications: -The evolution of empathy among physiotherapy students: A single institution experience, 2024. - Postural kinematic changes in the transition from sit-to-stand position in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, Sep 2023. -Kinematic limitations in trunk movements in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, Sep 2023. - Prevalence risk factors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among physical therapists in Lebanon, 2022. -Correlation between wearing heels low back pain in Lebanese women whose occupation requires prolonged standing, 2022.