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Asma A. Alderaa

Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor

Applied Medical Sciences
Room 141, Building 11

introduction/brief CV

She is the founder and president of the Saudi Arabia Lymphoedema Framework (SALF), which became a part of the International Lymphoedema Framework (ILF) in 2021. Head of the SALF subgroup in the Saudi Physical Therapy Association (SPTA). She is also a member of the ILF and British Lymphoedema Society (BLS). She frequently speaks at national and international conferences. In addition, she has been contributing to community service through clinical work and community health education.

Consultant at the outpatient clinic in the College of Applied Medical Sciences.

Assistant professor for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.  

areas of expertise

  • Multiple sclerosis rehabilitation.
  • Oncology and non-oncology-related chronic oedema/lymphoedema/lipoedema rehabilitation.
  • Study the factors and risk factors affecting the development of chronic oedema/lymphoedema/lipoedema.
  • Tele-rehabilitation, self-management, and outcome measures for neurological and lymphatic conditions.

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courses
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course

Advanced clinical case studies (selective) related to neurological diseases with emphasis on the role of physical therapy based on evidence-based practice.

course

In this course, students will select specific pathological cases to study, analyze the findings of published scientific research relating to that case, apply conventional rehabilitation techniques…

course

The course presents the purpose and characteristics of research, basic principles of scientific  methods, and interpretation of professional literature. Students will participate in clinical…

office hours

Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
from _ _ 11:00 AM 11:00 AM _ 09:00 AM _
to _ _ 01:00 PM 01:00 PM _ 12:00 PM _
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