Core Competencies:
Orthopedic Rehabilitation:
- Specializing in My ofascial lines and their connection to muscular, articular, neural problems and soft tissue release.
Sportsinjuries prevention and rehabilitation:
- Expertise in progressive differential diagnosis, motor control principles, Musculoskeletal injuries, postoperative fractures, proprioception and Coordination training strategies, muscle conditioning and recovery, criteria to return sports, and the application of sport rigid taping and kinesiology taping technique for common Musculoskeletal disorders and joint pain.
Upper and Lower Quadrant in the MULLIGAN Technique:
- For Joints and Spine ( Pain , Stiffness hand skills, self-treatment concepts, Mulligan taping, clinical reasoning for applying mobilization with movement on patients).
Spinal Rehabilitation:
- Experience in managing deformities, disc prolapse, mechanical low back pain , Post surgical fixation for the spine and spine instability.
Kineticcontrol Movement Science:
- For assessing uncontrolled movement and muscle imbalance to determine which muscles to target to address issues and relieve pain, this allows me to choose the best program to achieve muscle activity and strengthening.
Radiology Diploma:
- For the spine, upper and lower limbs (MRI , X-ray)
Dry Needling Practitioner:
- To stimulate these trigger points, release Muscle tension, improve blood flow and Decrease pain
- Shoulder Complex Multidisciplinary Approach symposium and Optimal spine care scientific symposium cervical radiculopathy.
- Pilates in Rehabilitation.
- Clinical application of electrophysical therapy.
Brief Profile
Nihal Youssef is a dedicated physiotherapist with over four years of experience in treating patients across all age groups, including children, elderly individuals, stroke patients, and athletes. Her expertise focuses on improving mobility and function in individuals facing physical challenges due to illness, injury, disability, or aging.
With a strong foundation in neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, and cardiovascular systems rehabilitation, Nihal specializes in developing personalized treatment program sincorporating manual therapy, movement science, and advanced therapeutic techniques. Her multidisciplinary approach ensures effective and comprehensive care for her patients.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's of Physical Therapy, Cairo University
- Mulligan Technique Certification (Upper and Lower Quadrant Mobilization)
- Kinesiology Taping Certification for Musculoskeletal Conditions
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation and Manual Therapy Program, Alfa Care Academy (170 hours of hands-on training)
- Sports Injuries Prevention and Rehabilitation Program (100 hours of hands-ontraining)
- Kinetic Control Exercise Therapy by Comera Movement Science, UK
- Radiology Diagnosis Diploma for Physical Therapy (Spine, Upper, and Lower Limb MRI/X-ray)
- Dry Needling Practitioner (Basic and Advanced)
- Fundamentals of Physical Therapy in Intensive Care Unit
- Cupping Therapy for Musculoskeletal Conditions
