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Physiotherapy for the Elderly
A Practical Approach

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Cairo - Egypt

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13-14 June, 2025

Tutor

Sherifa Sabry

  • Certified Movement Solutions for the Transition to High Threshold Training for Peak Performance.

  • Certified Tape Concept.

  • Certified Manual Examination & Treatment of the Lumbar Spine.

  • Certified Pilates Method Instructor.

  • Certified Sports Physiotherapy Rehabilitation.

  • Certified Next Level Training for Optimal Performance. Menopause 2.0.

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She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy from Kuwait University 1998 and Master degree from Cairo University 2015. Her passion for elderly care began early in her career when she worked with geriatric patients at the Ministry of Social Affairs & Labor’s Mobile Home Care for Geriatrics in Kuwait 2003- 2005. She later provided in-person physiotherapy sessions combined with Pilates method in Brazil while living there. Further when she moved to Egypt she continued to provide sessions virtually and in person for elderly individuals. Her interest in women’s health led her to specialize in pre-natal Pilates. She became a Certified Pilates Method Instructor in 2016 and later Certified in Pre-Natal Pilates and Pilates for spinal column pathologies from Metacorpus Studio Pilates in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. With those specialties she helped women navigate the physical changes of pregnancy and postpartum recovery through safe and effective Pilates exercises. Curious about the stages women experience while aging lead her to complete a course on Next Level Training for Optimal Performance: Menopause 2.0 in 2024, followed by a workshop about Menopause relationship with pelvic floor function in 2025 from PrimephysioUK. Those have deepened her understanding of menopause and how it affects both elderly women and athletic women. This knowledge has been invaluable in designing rehabilitation strategies tailored to the specific needs of aging women as well as educating women on the importance of ensuring mobility, strength gain, healthy nutrition and overall well-being. Her background in sports physiotherapy is extensive, with a certification in Sports Physiotherapy Rehabilitation 2023 and a Movement Solutions certification 2024 from PrimePhysioUK. In 2016 she volunteered as a physiotherapist at the Rio Olympics and Paralympics, where she managed sports injuries for elite athletes and para-athletes. Being an athlete herself, she has been a competitive swimmer since early years to becoming a member of the Kuwaiti National Volleyball Team since1997–2002, where she also served as the team’s physiotherapist. On athletics she continues to compete and her personal achievements in master swimming events, marathon races and triathlons nationally and internationally including an Ironman 70.3 World Championship reinforce her belief that sports principles like discipline, working hard and goal-setting can be applied to elderly care, inspiring older adults to keep motivated in their rehabilitation and adapt to an active life style.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Understand Physiological Changes: Recognize how aging affects the musculoskeletal system of the Elderly.

  2. Develop Essential Skills: Apply effective strategies for Elderly patient care.

  3. Assess and Adapt Treatment: Use efficient tests, modify programs, and ensure safe use of assistive devices for the Elderly.

  4. Enhance Decision-Making: Think critically, collaborate with medical teams, and handle complex cases.

  5. Identify Red Flags: Detect signs requiring intervention or session cessation.

Course Content:

  • The aging process

  • Physiological changes affecting body systems

  • First session with an elderly individual

  • Valuable skills of a physiotherapist

  • Evaluation breakdown

  • Documentation and red flags

  • Common tests and quick testing

  • Exercise prescription

  • Strategy use for common conditions

  • Case scenarios of various complexities

Learning Outcomes:

Knowledge:​

  1. Identify Conditions: Recognize and address conditions affecting physiotherapy.

  2. Assess & Adapt: Gather insights on senior habits and recommend adjustments.

  3. Document Progress: Track observations for progression and modifications.

  4. Collaborate & Decide: Work with medical teams to ensure a Senior’s well-being and mobility.

Skills:

Throughout the course, students will develop the following skills:

  1. Sharpen Observation & Communication: Enhance assessment and interaction with senior patients.

  2. Apply Critical Thinking: Manage multiple conditions effectively.

  3. Prioritize Treatment: Address the most crucial functional disability first.

  4. Build Strong Relationships: Foster trust with Seniors and caregivers.

  5. Ensure Holistic Care: Balance medical, emotional, and functional needs of the Elderly.

Attitudes:

Through this course, students will:

  1. Holistic Approach: Address a Senior’s functional needs globally to reinforce independence.

  2. Physiotherapy’s Key Role: Influence medical decisions to enhance Senior mobility and well-being.

Benefits and Applications:

​This course provides a comprehensive and evidence-informed approach to the integrated management of the Elderly’s various conditions

  • Structured Care Planning: Develop protocols to address an Elderly’s functional needs.

  • Effective Assessment & Adaptation: Use observational skills, quick tests, and documentation to update decisions.

  • Collaboration & Communication: Work with caregivers, physicians, and medical specialists.

  • Trust & Safety: Build strong relationships while identifying and addressing red flags.

Course Requirements:

  • Collaborative Learning – Discuss Elderly case scenarios and share management strategies.

  • Interactive Participation – Encourage questions for clarity and deeper understanding.

Who can attend:

The course is designed for

  • Physical and/or occupational therapists, graduates, or interns.

  • Undergraduate students must pass an orthopaedic (musculoskeletal) round before attending the course.

How to Prepare for this course:

  • Attendance of an introductory webinar.

Course fee:

  • Early Bird Registration

    • Old member: 1500 LE

    • Old member group: 1200 LE

    • Newcomer: 1800 LE

    • Newcomer group: 1500 LE

  • Normal Registration

    • Old member: 1800 LE

    • Old member group: 1500 LE

    • Newcomer: 2100 LE

    • Newcomer group: 1800 LE

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  • Overseas Registration

  • Individual registration: 250 USD

  • Group registration: 200 USD

For inquiries & booking:

Contact our office in Egypt

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