Dr. Abdullah Alhusayni

Associate Professor of Physiotherapy with a PhD in Neurorehabilitation from the University of Glasgow and current Head of the Department of Health Rehabilitation. Experienced in academic leadership, program development, and accreditation processes (ETEC/NCAAA). Successfully led the Physiotherapy program to achieve conditional accreditation, established a departmental Physical Therapy Clinic, and launched a Bridging Program. Demonstrates strong capability in aligning academic programs with institutional goals, enhancing quality, and supporting multidisciplinary collaboration. Interested in leadership roles focused on program expansion, accreditation, and institutional development.

Research Excellence Award, presented by the University President, Shaqra University (2026)

• Soman, A., Alhusayni, A.I., Alkhathami, K.M. et al. Determinants of movement quality in obese and overweight male healthcare university students: a cross-sectional analysis. Discov Public Health 23, 243 (2026). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12982-026-01585-y
• Alhusayni AI. Association of physical activity and mental health symptoms to the academic performance of physical therapy students in Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study. Medicine (Baltimore). 2026 Jan 2;105(1):e46934. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000046934. PMID: 41496153; PMCID: PMC12778144.
• Ahsan, M., Ali, M. F., Alzahrani, A., Alhusayni, A., & Alam, M. (2025). Effect of regular physical activities and daytime nap intervention on enhancing mental health and self-esteem in healthy participants. Journal of Education and Health Promotion, 14(1), 94.
• Alzahrani, A., Alhusayni, A. I., Aljohany, M., & Alsirhani, H. (2025). Smart physical activity monitoring for preventing shoulder impingement syndrome. Scientific Reports, 15(1), 33799.
• Ahsan, M., Alzahrani, A., Alhusayni, A., & Aljohany, M. (2025). Effect of physical activity on mental toughness and quality of life in gender-specific participants: a cross-sectional examination. Frontiers in Psychology, 16, 1586278
• Alhusayni, A. I., & Alzahrani, A. H. (2025). A systematic review of physical therapy rehabilitation for stroke survivors in Arab countries and Saudi Arabia: current approaches and future challenges. Saudi Medical Journal, 46(9), 976.
• Ahsan, M., Ali, M. F., Al Zahrani, A., Alhusayni, A., & Aljohany, M. (2025). Plyometric exercises training improve psychological and physical performance among rugby and soccer players: a comparative study. Cogent Social Sciences, 11(1), 2461736
• Alkhathami, K. M., Almalki, H. A., Soman, A., Alzahrani, A. H., Alhusayni, A. I., Alqahtani, B., ... & Aljohani, N. M. (2025). Work-related low back pain among clinical laboratory workers in Saudi Arabia. Rawal Medical Journal, 50(3), 629-629.
• Alhusayni, A. I., & Alzahrani, A. H. (2025). Length of stay in hospital and rehabilitation centers after stroke in Arab countries and Saudi Arabia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Annals of Saudi Medicine, 45(4), 256-269.
• Alhusayni, A. I. (2025). A narrative review of clinical practice guidelines for the application of physical therapy and rehabilitation procedures in the management of multiple sclerosis. Neurosciences Journal, 30(4), 262-270.
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• ORCID ID : https://orcid.org/0009-0007-1807-4015
• Alhusayni A., Cowey E., Dybus A., Paul L. Acceptability of Web-based Physiotherapy for People Undergoing Stroke Rehabilitation and Their Carers. Scottish Stroke Allied Health Professions Forum Annual Conference, June 2017, Perth, UK.
• Alhusayni A., Cowey E., Dybus A., Paul L. Augmented Upper Limb Physiotherapy for Acute Stroke Survivors undergoing Inpatient Stroke Rehabilitation; a feasibility study. Scottish Stroke Allied Health Professions Forum Annual Conference, June 2019, Dundee, UK.
• Alhusayni A., Cowey E., Dybus A., Paul L. Using Co-Production Method to Improve Acceptability and Preferences of Web-based Physiotherapy for People Undergoing Stroke Rehabilitation and Their Carers. Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Annual Conference, November 2019, Birmingham, UK.
• Alhusayni A., Cowey E., Dybus A., Paul L. Augmented Upper Limb Physiotherapy for Acute Stroke Survivors undergoing Inpatient Stroke Rehabilitation; a feasibility study. Digital Health and Care Conference, November 2019, Glasgow, UK
• Alhusayni A. "Randomized Trial Investigating Similar Benefits of Face-to-face and Telerehabilitation Delivery in Circuit Training for Knee Osteoarthritis. World Physiotherapy Congress, May, 2025, Tokyo, Japan