Mission
Promote high quality, ethical, efficient, and cost- effective practices by professional therapists to our inpatients and outpatients, with an attitude that secures comfort, compassion, privacy and the dignity of every patient and family member.
Be successful in improving our patients' quality of life, helping them reach their optimal abilities while preserving their self-esteem and independence.
Provide innovative physical therapy practice and education to our staff and trainees by applying the best current available scientific evidence.
Focus on research and continuing education activities to promote the science of physical therapy and influence the advancement of the profession.
Scope of Services & Hours of Operation
The Physical Therapy Department is located on the third floor of Phase I building. Services are provided seven days a week. The department is open from 7h30 am to 7h00 pm, Mondays through Fridays. Inpatient services are covered on weekends and holidays by physical therapists only.
The department serves the patients admitted to the medical center and the outpatients as well. It provides treatment for patients of different age groups (elderly, adults, and pediatrics).
Outpatient programs are diversified. They include, in addition to the treatment of musculoskeletal and neurological diseases, the rehabilitation of vestibular and temporo-mandibular impairments, the rehabilitation of the pelvic floor incontinence, the cardio-pulmonary rehabilitation, the rehabilitation of the hand and splinting and the rehabilitation of sports injuries, as well as lymphatic drainage.
Furthermore, multi-disciplinary programs are available in the department. They embrace the treatment of psychiatric patients, where physical training program and cognitive therapy are being offered. It is also the contribution to the wellness center where physical therapists conduct ergonomic assessment to AUB and AUBMC offices and provide appropriate instructions for the resolution of the discrepancies as well as awareness sessions to prevent and treat the ailments that can result from non-ergonomic work setting.
The treatment area for outpatients is composed of six treatment rooms: hydrotherapy, electrotherapy, gymnasium, the room for vestibular impairments, the room for pelvic floor incontinence and a treatment room for cardio-pulmonary rehabilitation.
The department is open Mondays through Fridays from 7:30 am until 7:00 pm. During the weekend, services are provided to Inpatients only. On Saturdays from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm. On Sundays from 8:00 am until 1:00 pm.
Staff
| Name | Title | Email |
| Maroun Claude | Director | cm01@aub.edu.lb |
| Koaik Youssef | Clinical Coordinator | yk05@aub.edu.lb |
| Rizk Charbel | Clinical Coordinator | cr03@aub.edu.lb |
| Sweidy Charbel | Clinical Coordinator | cs14@aub.edu.lb |
| Al Rayess Michel | Physical Therapist | ma185@aub.edu.lb |
| Abou Khalil Reine | Physical Therapist | ra241@aub.edu.lb |
| Dagher Elie | Physical Therapist | ed08@aub.edu.lb |
| Ghattas Maya | Physical Therapist | mg35@aub.edu.lb |
| Helou Christine | Physical Therapist | ch41@aub.edu.lb |
| Macari Charbel | Physical Therapist | cm26@aub.edu.lb |
| Nader Carlo | Physical Therapist | cn32@aub.edu.lb |
| Nassar Colette | Physical Therapist | cn03@aub.edu.lb |
| Al Hakim Riman | Senior Secretary | ra310@aub.edu.lb |
| Abdallah Riham | Physical Therapist Aide | ra210@aub.edu.lb |
| Awada Zeinab | Physical Therapist Aide | za55@aub.edu.lb |
| Aziz Wissam | Physical Therapist Aide | wa15@aub.edu.lb |
| Briti' Mehdi | Physical Therapist Aide | mb101@aub.edu.lb |
| Hariri Bilal | Physical Therapist Aide | bh56@aub.edu.lb |
Contact Us:
Phone: 01-35000. extensions: 6645, 6646.
Email: ptherapy@aub.edu.lb
PO Box: 11-0236 OR Riad El-Solh 1107 2020.
Services Provided
The department services have three aims: preventive, therapeutic, and consultative. The department is growing with its specialized staff in different areas of Physical therapy: Musculoskeletal, Neurology, Osteopathy and Manual Therapy; Cardiopulmonary and Vestibular rehabilitation, in addition to splinting and Hand rehabilitation. All professionals are holders of a Masters' Degree (MPT) and/ or a Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT). Professionals work to implement international standards of care and maintain high quality of services by continuously introducing new evidence-based methods of assessment, treatment and innovative specialties.
1-Cardio- Pulmonary Rehabilitation
The first multidisciplinary program in the country. Pulmonary Rehabilitation program at AUBMC provides chronic pulmonary disease patients with state-of-the-art, evidence-based, multidisciplinary, and comprehensive care aimed at reducing their symptoms and health care costs, and improving their functional status and health-related quality of life. The average improvement in patients' outcome in the activities of daily living and patient functioning is 67%, ranging between 24% and 100%.
2- Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT)
Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy is an exercise-based program designed to promote central nervous system compensation for inner ear deficits. Vestibular rehabilitation can help with a variety of vestibular problems, including, but not limited to:
- Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)
- Unilateral or bilateral vestibular hypofunction, (Meniere's disease, labyrinthitis, vestibular neuritis)
- Patients with unresolved inner ear disorders after medical treatment.
- People with acute loss of vestibular function following surgery for vestibular problems
3-Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)
The only center in Lebanon treating lymphedema by applying
Complete decongestive therapy (CDT), also called complex decongestive therapy. It is an intensive program that combines many of the different treatment approaches including bandaging, compression garments, manual lymphatic drainage, exercise, and self-care. Manual lymphatic drainage is a type of gentle manual technique consisting of various manipulations intended to stimulate the lymphatic system. MLD uses a specific amount of pressure and rhythmic circular movements to stimulate lymph flow and to eliminate excess water that may cause congestion and peripheral edema. MLD is recommended for patients suffering from primary or secondary lymphedema related and not restricted to breast cancer, uterine and prostatic cancer, lymphoma and melanoma. Although it is a lifelong treatment, the improvement of patients in terms of decrease of edema is an average of 50%, and an average of 75% in the patient functioning in the activities of daily living.
4- Pelvic Floor Incontinence Rehabilitation
Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation includes treatment for men and women complaining of urinary or fecal incontinence, urgency/frequency of urination, and/or pain in the pelvic region. Secondary to trauma, disuse or surgery, the pelvic floor muscles may become weak, tight or spastic. The therapist evaluates each individual and develops a plan of care. The objectives of the program are to decrease pain, improve urination control and improve control of bowels. More importantly, it is aimed at improving self- confidence that is deeply affected with incontinence.
5- Musculoskeletal Diseases
They constitute the main load of patients. They include the treatment of spine related problems, applying, among other methods, the McKenzie Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment (MDT), sports injuries, and rheumatological diseases. Evidence-based protocols are implemented in this area. The department published articles in this specialty related to implementation of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines in mechanical low back pain, which resulted in cost and time-effective treatment for patients and physical therapists.
6- Neurological Diseases
In this specialty, similarly to other specialties, evidence –based clinical practice guidelines are implemented. The department treats primary and secondary neurological diseases i.e. stroke, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis and the like.
