The college participates with three awareness booths in celebration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
In celebration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities at Jouf University, and under the guidance of the Dean of the College of Applied Medical Sciences, Dr. Abdullah bin Falleh Al-Srhani, the College participated in the accompanying exhibition with three distinguished booths showcasing the university’s outstanding efforts in serving and empowering persons with disabilities. The first booth presented the “Qader… Together to Challenge Disability” initiative, which provided a comprehensive umbrella for education and empowerment, bringing together persons with disabilities, their families, professionals, and college members around training and awareness programs that promote independence and inclusion and contribute to building a supportive environment for their rights and social participation. The initiative also sought to build bridges of communication between the university and the community through lectures, practical workshops, awareness stations, and field counseling services that facilitate access to knowledge and early rehabilitation, correct stereotypes through scientific and practical content tailored to beneficiaries’ needs, and highlight modern rehabilitation technologies and the exchange of experiences with health and educational partners in a way that enhances quality of life and supports families and specialists in sustainable care.
Student projects that embody innovation in rehabilitation and physical therapy
The second booth was dedicated to showcasing students’ creativity and innovations in medical rehabilitation, featuring the Dynamic Knee Strengthening Splint project by student Somayah Al-Ruwaili and the Neuromuscular Output-Feedback with Fall Prediction Device project by student Lujain Al-Dughmi, both of which reflect the university’s commitment to supporting applied scientific research and innovation to serve the most vulnerable groups.
Technologies of motion analysis are transforming care for persons with disabilities
The third booth was dedicated to introducing the Motion Analysis Lab at the College, where the lab’s workflow was demonstrated using a system of cameras, force platforms, and reflective markers placed on body joints to analyze movement and convert it into a three-dimensional model. The types of data generated by the lab were also explained, such as range of motion, joint angles, velocity, moments, gait patterns, and posture quality, and how this technology can bring a significant advancement in the rehabilitation of children and individuals with prosthetic limbs, with a positive impact on health and rehabilitation services in the Al-Jouf region.
