Physical Therapist Assistant
Resume:
Iman Akef Khowailed
Carlsbad, California
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EDUCATION
Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy September 2014 Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA
Master of Public Health May 2017
Touro University
Los Alamitos, California
Master of Science in Biomechanics May 2010
Cairo University, Faculty of Physical Therapy
Cairo, Egypt
Bachelor of Physical Therapy July 2004
Misr University for Science & Technology, Faculty of Physical Therapy Cairo, Egypt
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Assistant professor December 2017 – Present
University of St Augustine
• Prepares classroom environment conductive to learning
• Provides feedback and interaction with student to promote student success
• Prepares and administers student assessments that are reflection of course content and level of learning
• Course management items completed in a timely manner.
• Acts as professional role model for students and external constituents
• Confirm with ADA policies and all other faculty handbook policies Assistant Professor October 2014 – December 2017
Touro University
Henderson, NV
• Participate in the planning of the curriculum
• Prepare and deliver lectures or laboratory lessons on assigned topics
• Assess student performance through appropriate examination methods
• Facilitate student learning through provision of office hours
• Promote a proper atmosphere for student education and be responsive to student needs.
• Serve on university and school committees; assuming a fair share of assignments in chairing committees and necessary work
• Design and execute original scholar/ research studies in an ethical manner.
• Seek research funding through grants, contracts, or other award.
• Present research findings at scientific meetings or other relevant forums
• Provide reports, budgetary information, and other documents, as requested by department chairs, directors, and deans
• Advise, tutor and mentor students
• Participate in admission activities
• Attend graduation, school, college and student functions as required. o DPTV 840 Women’s Health
o DPTV 729 Exercise Physiology
o DPTV 711 Research Methods & Statistics
o DPTV 895 Terminal project I
o DPTV 896 Terminal Projects II
o DPTV 897 Terminal Projects III
o DPTV 898 Terminal Projects IV
o HSC 5135 Evidence –Informed Practice I
o PHT 5245 Movement science 1
o PHT 5230 Biomechanics
Loma Linda University June 2012 – September 2014
Loma Linda, CA
• AHCJ 111-1 Physics I
• AHCJ 112-1 Physics II
• AHCJ 535 Biomechanics
• AHCJ 516 Clinical Imaging
• AHCJ 535 Exercise Physiology for Orthotics
• AHCJ 535 Thermoregulation and Exercise Physiology
• Research Master of Science in Orthotics and Prosthetics IRB Chair April 2018 – Till present
• Chair the meetings to which they are assigned
• Substitute as chair on other IRB committees
• Serve as an alternate IRB member as needed
• Serve as Designated Expedited Reviewer
• Participate on IRB Executive Committee meetings
• Facilitate and participate in IRB educational activities
• Keep abreast of regulations and policies governing IRB review of research and the conduct of human subjects research
• Evaluate IRB member's thoroughness of review, and level of engagement and attendance at convened IRB meetings.
• Adhere to and administer determinations by the IRB Research Consultant September 2013 – Present
Future Science Technology
Henderson NV
• Deliver research and consultancy tasks and outputs to a high standard of quality, including written reports.
• Manage projects, deliver the agreed result, including meeting all deadlines and financial results.
• Generate business through active client and prospect development, networking and high-quality proposal writing.
• Data acquisition and extraction, data analysis (quantitative and qualitative), data presentation, desk research and literature review, survey and consultation design, in-depth qualitative interviewing (telephone and face-to-face), reporting and presentations.
• Planning, management, and delivery of projects.
• Liaising with clients over project progress and delivery.
• Contribute to the training and development of colleagues, as appropriate, in the form of formal and informal training and knowledge sharing.
• Keep appropriate records in line with company policies and procedures. Graduate Research Assistant January 2012–September 2014 Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA
• Conduct research studies under the guidance of a principal investigator
• Write the informed consent document and prepare documents for institutional review board submission
• Recruit subjects and record adverse events in incident reports
• Supervise co-investigators and students in patient care and document recording
• Perform data analysis using SPSS software
• Oversee investigators and students in handling and storing investigational products such Asbiopac Systems, Noraxon Motion Analysis System, Moor Laser Doppler Imager, Cardiopulmonary Testing K4b, Balance Master, and diagnostic ultrasound.
• Submit final written manuscripts to scientific journals. Physical Therapist March 2016– March 2017
Donatelli Physical Therapy Orthopedics & Sports
Nevada, Las Vegas
• Assist the athlete in achieving their maximum potential in performance.
• Rehabilitating the injured athlete back to sports and back to being pain-free.
• The development of effective assessment tools and methodologies to maximize the function of musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, and vestibular systems in the athlete. Physical Therapist
Rofayda Health Park Hospital November 2015-February 2016
• Perform physical therapy evaluations, treatments, and related services, including biofeedback.
• Treating Pelvic Floor Dysfunction issues in women, such as, but not limited to: Incontinence Pelvic Organ Prolapse Sexual Pain Pelvic Pain Sexual Dysfunction Post-Surgical Complications Post-Partum Related Dysfunction Bowel Disorders Urinary and Bladder Dysfunction. Lecturer of Biomechanics December 2005 –August 2011 Faculty of Physical Therapy, MUST University
Cairo, Egypt.
• Lectured on orthopedic, biomechanics, kinesiology and research.
• Undertake teaching responsibilities in classrooms.
• Support and monitor the progress of students.
• Support students in their placements in clinical settings.
• Supervise students completing research projects at undergraduate.
• Participate in staff development activities to enhance teaching skills in the faculty.
• Ensure teaching, and clinical practices are based on the best available knowledge.
• Collaborate with colleagues in the implementation of models of dissemination of research findings.
• Contribute to the dissemination of teaching and clinical initiatives.
• Contributed to a university Quality Assurance Committee.
• Designed and produced a student physical therapy magazine
• Guide students to write complete, concise, accurate, and clear patient-related documents.
• Presentation skills, briefing practicality from theories and the ability to effectively work within the academic career.
Physical Therapist June 2004 - June 2009
German Center for Rehabilitation, SALAM International Hospital. Cairo, Egypt
• Assess and establish a diagnosis and treatment for physical dysfunctions of patients.
• The patient assessment includes evaluation of pain and movement patterns, muscle balance, joint function, cardio-respiratory status, reflexes, and sensation.
• Examine all aspects of the patient's problem, including the illness or injury, and the patient's lifestyle and work.
• Examine relevant x-rays, laboratory tests, medical records and surgical notes.
• Plan an appropriate treatment program and carries out that program, or, refers the patient to another professional (if necessary).
• Perform manual therapy, Bobath therapy, medical training, and electrical modalities, as well as education and home exercise for patients. Emphasis is placed on what the patient can do for him/herself and on the prevention of future injuries or disability.
• Promote independence to facilitate patients taking responsibility for their rehabilitation.
• Improve the quality of life through maximizing the patient’s movement and functional ability.
• During this period, I become more familiar with treating different specialists including (Pediatrics, Orthopedic, Neurology, ICU & Cardio-respiratory, Gynecology) Coordinator August 2007-August 2008
Primephysio Association England
• Events coordination, communication and negotiation skills
• Coordinate the Course scientific program with course directors and faculty.
• Responsible for planning, attendance and follow up materials form for Courses.
• Effects of hormonal fluctuation on physiological adaptations and neuromuscular control in females runners.
• Altered kinematics, kinetics, and muscular actions contributing to lower extremity injury during different patterns of running.
• Mechanics of biological tissues and material modeling.
• Mechanism of damage to endothelial function and gait and balance in people with aging and diabetes.
• Mechanisms of muscle fatigue and motor control as well as the mechanisms for cardiorespiratory responses to exercise.
• Mechanism of cortical control and neuromuscular dysfunction in transtibial amputation. PUBLICATIONS
Khowailed, I. A., Disney, H., & Lee, H. (2020). Gender-specific differences of normative values of pelvic floor muscle function in healthy adults population: an observational analytical study. Women Health, 1-11. doi:10.1080/03630242.2020.1807449
Khowailed, I. A., & Lee, H. (2020). Neuromuscular Control of Ankle-stabilizing Muscles-specific Effects of Sex and Menstrual Cycle. Int J Sports Med. doi:10.1055/a-1236-3654 Khowailed, I. A., Pinjuv-Turney, J., Lu, C., & Lee, H. (2020). Stress Incontinence during Different High-Impact Exercises in Women: A Pilot Survey. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(22), 8372. Akef Khowailed, I., & Abotabl, A. (2019). Neural muscle activation detection: A deep learning approach using surface electromyography. J Biomech, 95, 109322. doi:10.1016/j.jbiomech.2019.109322 Khowailed, I. A., Petrofsky, J., Lohman, E., & Daher, N. (2015). Six Weeks Habituation of Simulated Barefoot Running Induces Neuromuscular Adaptations and Changes in Foot Strike Patterns in Female Runners. Med Sci Monit, 21, 2021-2030. doi:10.12659/msm.893518
Khowailed, I. A., Petrofsky, J., Lohman, E., Daher, N., & Mohamed, O. (2015). 17β-Estradiol Induced Effects on Anterior Cruciate Ligament Laxness and Neuromuscular Activation Patterns in Female Runners. J Womens Health
(Larchmt), 24(8), 670-680. doi:10.1089/jwh.2014.5184 Lee, H., Petrofsky, J. S., Daher, N., Berk, L., Laymon, M., & Khowailed, I. A. (2013). Anterior cruciate ligament elasticity and force for flexion during the menstrual cycle. Med Sci Monit, 19, 1080-1088. doi:10.12659/msm.889393 Petrofsky, J., Alshammari, F., Khowailed, I. A., Rodrigues, S., Potnis, P., Akerkar, S., . . . Save, R. (2013). The effect of acute administration of vitamin D on micro vascular endothelial function in Caucasians and South Asian Indians. Med Sci Monit, 19, 641-647. doi:10.12659/msm.889278 RESEARCH INTEREST
Petrofsky, J., Berk, L., Bains, G., Khowailed, I. A., Hui, T., Granado, M., . . . Lee, H. (2013). Moist heat or dry heat for delayed onset muscle soreness. J Clin Med Res, 5(6), 416-425. doi:10.4021/jocmr1521w Petrofsky, J., Berk, L., Bains, G., Khowailed, I. A., Lee, H., & Laymon, M. (2017). The Efficacy of Sustained Heat Treatment on Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness. Clin J Sport Med, 27(4), 329-337. doi:10.1097/jsm.0000000000000375
Petrofsky, J., Lee, H., & Khowailed, I. A. (2017). Sudomotor and vasomotor activity during the menstrual cycle with global heating. Clin Physiol Funct Imaging, 37(4), 366-371. doi:10.1111/cpf.12309 Petrofsky, J. S., Alshammari, F., Bains, G. S., Khowailed, I. A., Lee, H., Kuderu, Y. N., . . . Berk, L. (2013). What is more damaging to vascular endothelial function: Diabetes, age, high BMI, or all of the above? Med Sci Monit, 19, 257- 263. doi:10.12659/msm.883878
Petrofsky, J. S., Alshammari, F., Lee, H., Yim, J. E., Bains, G., Khowailed, I. A., . . . Cavalcanti, P. (2012). Electroencephalography to assess motor control during balance tasks in people with diabetes. Diabetes Technol Ther, 14(11), 1068-1076. doi:10.1089/dia.2012.0152 Petrofsky, J. S., & Khowailed, I. A. (2014). Postural sway and motor control in trans-tibial amputees as assessed by electroencephalography during eight balance training tasks. Med Sci Monit, 20, 2695-2704. doi:10.12659/msm.891361
Petrofsky, J. S., Khowailed, I. A., Lee, H., Berk, L., Bains, G. S., Akerkar, S., . . . Laymon, M. S. (2015). Cold Vs. Heat After Exercise-Is There a Clear Winner for Muscle Soreness. J Strength Cond Res, 29(11), 3245-3252. doi:10.1519/jsc.0000000000001127
Petrofsky, J. S., Laymon, M., Alshammari, F., Khowailed, I. A., & Lee, H. (2017). Use of low level of continuous heat and Ibuprofen as an adjunct to physical therapy improves pain relief, range of motion and the compliance for home exercise in patients with nonspecific neck pain: A randomized controlled trial. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil, 30(4), 889-896. doi:10.3233/bmr-160577
• WCPT Geneva May 2019
17β-Estradiol Induced Effects on Anterior Cruciate Ligament Laxness and Neuromuscular Activation Patterns in Female Runners.
• CSM Colorado February 2020
Normative Pelvic Floor Parameters in Adults Assessed Using Transabdominal Ultrasound: A Descriptive Study
ABSTRACTS
• Effect of Forefoot vs Heel strike on Motor Unit Recruitment of Gluteus Medius. o American Physical Therapy Association APTA's NEXT 2018 Conference and Exposition to be held in Orlando, FL, June 27 - 30, 2018.
o WCPT Geneva May 2019
• Altered Vision Induced Changes on Postural Sway and Risk of Fall in Elderly: A Correlation Study o American Physical Therapy Association APTA's NEXT 2018 Conference and Exposition to be held in Orlando, FL, June 27 - 30, 2018.
• Effects of Squat versus Lunge on Patellar Tendon Strain Using Diagnostic Ultrasound o American Physical Therapy Association APTA's NEXT 2018 Conference and Exposition to be held in Orlando, FL, June 27 - 30, 2018.
• The Short-Term Effects of Kinesio Taping on Plantar Fascia Thickness: A Case Study. o American Physical Therapy Association APTA's NEXT 2018 Conference and Exposition to be held in Orlando, FL, June 27 - 30, 2018.
• 17β-Estradiol Induced Effects on Anterior Cruciate Ligament Laxness and Neuromuscular Activation Patterns in Female Runners.
o American Physical Therapy Association, Combined Sections Meeting (CSM) in Anaheim, California. o Women’s Health 2016: 24th Annual Congress, April 14-17, 2016 in Washington, DC PLATFORM PRESENTATION
o American Physical Therapy Association, NEXT Conference, June 8-11, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee.
• Six Weeks Habituation of Simulated Barefoot Running Induces Neuromuscular Adaptations and Changes in Foot Strike Patterns in Female Runners.
o American Physical Therapy Association, 2016 NEXT Conference, June 8-11, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee
o Research Day Roseman University March 2016
o Research Day Touro University March 2015
• Effects of Backward Running on Motor Unit Recruitment Following Cycling in Triathletes o American Physical Therapy Association 2017 NEXT Conference and Exposition n Boston, MA, June 21- 24, 2017.
• Sex Differences in Postural Sway with Neuromuscular Activities and Mechanical Properties of Ankle Stabilizing Muscles
CSM 2020 Colorado
HONORS & AWARDS
• Graduate Research Award, School of Allied Health Loma Linda University, February 2016.
• Excellence in scholarship Award, School of Physical Therapy University of Saint Augustine, October 10 th
,
2019.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
• International Continence Society, 12-15 September. Florence, Italy.
• Mobilization of Visceral Fascia: The Urinary System, April 21-23 2017. Valencia California.
• Male Health, Wellness & Sexual Function, April 8th & 9th 2017. San Diego, CA
• Combines Sections Meeting 2017 Musculoskeletal Sonography for Common Orthopedic and Sports Conditions
• Combined Sections Meeting 2016 Rancho Observational Gait Analysis: Maximizing Outcomes for Individuals with Neurologic Impairment
• Combined Sections Meeting 2015 Males are from Mars; Females are from Venus: The Roles of Gender & Maturation on Running Mechanics, Injury Incidence, Neuromuscular Control, and Rehabilitation
• Combined Sections Meeting 2014
• Combined Sections Meeting 2013
• Pelvic Floor Function Dysfunction & treatment (Level 2A), April 22-24, 2016. Olympia WA.
• Pelvic Floor Function Dysfunction & treatment (Level 1), June 3-5, 2016. Atlanta, GA. GRANT SUPPORT
• USAS Internal Grant
• Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, Effect of heat & vitamins on gait and balance. 2015 JS Petrofsky PI
• Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, Muscle soreness, and cold and heat. 2013, JS Petrofsky PI
• Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, Effect of heat on clinical therapeutic outcomes. 2013, JS Petrofsky PI
• Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, Effect of heat and Advil on DOMS. 2013, M Laymon PI
• Savvier, Exercise physiology and weight loss. 2014, JS Petrofsky PI LICENSES
Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of California o Physical Therapist #294170
Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of New York o Physical Therapist #0310278
Licensed Physical Therapy in the state of Nevada
o Physical Therapist #3300
Licensed Physical Therapist in Cairo
o Physical Therapist #3924
CERTIFICATIONS
Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy, McKenzie Institute International. Mulligan Concept NAGS and SNAGS, and Mobilization with Movement Manual Therapy Course in New York Institute of Technology (NYIT), Jordan. PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
• American Physical Therapy Association (member)
• California Physical Therapy Association (member)
• Nevada Physical Therapy Association (member)
• Egyptian Physical Therapy Syndicate (member)
SERVICES
• IRB Chair USAS
• CHHS Faculty committee member
• Faculty Senate Committee Member
• School of Physical Therapy Curriculum Committee Member SPECIAL SKILLS
• Computer Proficiencies: SPSS, Endnote, Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Languages: French, English, and Arabic.
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