Husam Yahya Alfaifi
Najran,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Accomplished Assistant Professor of Physiotherapy – Neurological at Najran University, specialising in neurorehabilitation, Parkinson's disease, and evidence-based rehabilitation. Chairs the Graduate Committee and contributes to the Planning and Follow-up and Student Excuses Committees. Oversees Physiotherapy Clinics within the Department of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of post-secondary education
12
12
years of professional experience
Work history
Supervisor of Clinics, Department of Medical Rehab
Clinics of Medical Rehab, Najran University
Najran, Najran Region
2026.06 - Current
- Coordinated with other supervisors to maintain consistency across shifts.
- Monitored employee attendance records for maintaining discipline within the team.
- Ensured smooth operations with regular maintenance checks.
- Identified potential risks and mitigated them through proactive measures.
Member of the Planning and Follow-up Committee
College of Applied Medical Sciences at Najran U
Najran
2025.08 - Current
Head of the Graduates Unit at the College
College of Applied Medical Sciences at Najran U
Najran
2025.08 - Current
Assistant professor in the Department of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences
Najran University
Najran
2025.10 - 2026.07
Lecturer in the Department of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences
Najran University
Najran
2020.03 - 2025.06
Teaching Assistant at Department of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences
Najran University
Najran
2016.01 - 2017.02
Internship
National Guard King Abdulaziz Medical City
2015.07 - 2016.01
- Developed neuro rehabilitation strategies to enhance patient recovery and engagement
- Delivered acute neuro care to in-patients at rehabilitation facility, improving recovery outcomes
- Coordinated burn rehabilitation for in-patients and out-patients, supporting comprehensive recovery
Member of the Student Excuses Committee
College of Applied Medical Sciences Najran U
Najran
2026.08 - Current
- Managed student records with meticulous accuracy.
Internship
King Khalid University Hospital
2015.01 - 2015.07
- Delivered neuro rehabilitation services to patients, supporting recovery and enhancing quality of life.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Physiotherapy
Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences at King Khalid University
Abha 2010.09 - 2015.06
Master's degree - Neurological Rehabilitation with a physiotherapy program
Faculty of Medical Sciences at Cardiff Uni
Cardiff 2017.04 - 2020.01
PhD - Rehabilitation exercise and disability
College of Health and Social Sciences
Durham 2021.04 - 2025.04
Skills
- Neurological rehabilitation assessment and treatment
- Clinical supervision
- Data analysis expertise
- SPSS (statistical data analysis)
- NVivo (qualitative data coding and analysis)
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Leadership
- Creativity
Certification
- The life support training at KFMC BLS-first aid 2011
- First conference of applied medical sciences colleges (CAMS2012) 2012
- Volunteer at the Red Crescent authority 2012
- Medical taping course at KKUH 2015
- World physiotherapy Day celebration at SBAHC 2015
- The life support training at NGH BLS-first aid 2016
- Volunteer in University activities 2010 - 2014
- Qualitative Research Design Jan 2023
- Mixed Methods Research Apr 2023
Languages
Arabic language
English
Honours & Achievement
Stroke Pershore publication and team work Feb 2024, Worked in a team with PT and created a stroke Pershore published in rehabilitation department, Speaker in Conference for family and patient sitter Aug 2023, Educated the role of PT and intervention, target geriatric patients, TBI, stroke, Occupational therapy magazine contribution Oct 2024, Target medical field
Affiliations
- Member of the Asir Region Youth Council 2016
- Saudi Physical Therapy Association (SPTA) Present
- Member of the Disabled People Club Present
- Member of the Autism Families Association Present
Conferences and Research
- International Conference on Disability & Rehabilitation
- World Congress on Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology
- International Conference on Disability, Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy
- International Conference on NeuroRehabilitation and Neural Repair
- Perspectives of disabled adults on healthcare professionals role in promoting physical activity in China A reflexive thematic analysis
- Evaluating Equity in AI-Supported Functional Assessment: Agreement Between Clinician Judgment and Digital Metrics in Stroke Rehabilitation
- Developing an evidence-based recommendation to communicate physical activity knowledge for disabled adults with various health statuses in Saudi Arabia.
- The experiences of people with long term neurological conditions who are undertaking Exercise using Inclusive fitness Initiative exercise equipment
Timeline
Member of the Student Excuses Committee
College of Applied Medical Sciences Najran U
2026.08 - Current
Supervisor of Clinics, Department of Medical Rehab
Clinics of Medical Rehab, Najran University
2026.06 - Current
Assistant professor in the Department of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences
Najran University
2025.10 - 2026.07
Member of the Planning and Follow-up Committee
College of Applied Medical Sciences at Najran U
2025.08 - Current
Head of the Graduates Unit at the College
College of Applied Medical Sciences at Najran U
2025.08 - Current
PhD - Rehabilitation exercise and disability
College of Health and Social Sciences
2021.04 - 2025.04
Lecturer in the Department of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences
Najran University
2020.03 - 2025.06
Master's degree - Neurological Rehabilitation with a physiotherapy program
Faculty of Medical Sciences at Cardiff Uni
2017.04 - 2020.01
Teaching Assistant at Department of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences
Najran University
2016.01 - 2017.02
Internship
National Guard King Abdulaziz Medical City
2015.07 - 2016.01
Internship
King Khalid University Hospital
2015.01 - 2015.07
Bachelor's degree - Physiotherapy
Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences at King Khalid University
2010.09 - 2015.06