Abdullah Ameer

Department of Physical Therapy and Rehab, Umm Al-Qura University, Mecca, Saudi Arabia

Publications

• Research Article   
  A Survey of Current Physiotherapy Practice in Management of Rotator Cuff Disorders in Saudi Arabia
  Author(s): Abdullah Alshahrani*, Alaa Khushhal, Faiyad Alotaibi and Abdullah Ameer
  
  Background: Shoulder pain is one of the most prevalent musculoskeletal conditions globally. One of the main causes of shoulder pain is Rotator Cuff Disorder (RCD). Conservative treatments such as physiotherapy are the most recommended in the treatment of RCD. Hence, there are variations in strategies applied by various practitioners. Nevertheless, research evidence and recommendations in updated guidelines provide directions to physiotherapists on which approaches to include in their regimens for patients. Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was conducted through Google Form. The responses were organized in Excel and analyzed using SPSS 26 to obtain percentages and number of participants. Results: 208 physiotherapists completed the survey. Therapeutic exercises (n=77/208), mobilization and .. Read More»