Dr. Muneera Almurdi | Physical Therapy | Best Researcher Award
Assistant Professor, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia
Dr. Monirah Mohammed Al-Murdhi, born on July 23, 1974, is an Assistant Professor and Consultant in Physical Therapy-Neurology at King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. With a distinguished career in the Rehabilitation Health Sciences Department, her work focuses on the intersection of physical therapy and neurology, emphasizing diabetes-related neuropathy and rehabilitation.
Education 🎓
Dr. Al-Murdhi completed her Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical and Human Sciences at the University of Manchester in 2016. She earned her Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from King Saud University in 2005, achieving a GPA of 4.22/5.00, and her Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from the same institution in 1997, with a GPA of 4.21/5.00.
Experience 👩🏫
Dr. Al-Murdhi has been serving as the Assistant Chair of the Rehabilitation Sciences Department at King Saud University since May 2020. She became an Assistant Professor in 2017 and has been a Lecturer and Demonstrator in the same department since 2007 and 1999, respectively. Her extensive experience in both academic and clinical settings enriches her teaching and research endeavors.
Research Interests 🔬
Her research interests are deeply rooted in physical therapy and neurology, particularly focusing on diabetic neuropathy, muscle function, and the impact of physical activity on health. Dr. Al-Murdhi has explored various therapeutic interventions and their effectiveness in improving quality of life for patients with chronic conditions.
Awards 🏆
Dr. Al-Murdhi has received numerous accolades throughout her career, recognizing her contributions to physical therapy and neurology. Her research and academic excellence have been acknowledged both nationally and internationally, further establishing her as a leading expert in her field.
Profile 🌐
Monirah Mohammed Al-Murdhi
Assistant Professor, Consultant in Physical Therapy-Neurology
King Saud University Profile
Publications Top Notes 📚
- Perspectives of the Saudi medical students toward the impact of lockdowns on their physical activity level and lifestyle during the COVID-19 pandemic
PeerJ, 2023
DOI 10.7717/peerj.14725 - Psychometric Properties of the Arabic Version of the EPInfant Scale among Typically Developing Children Aged 6–16 Years
Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics, 2023 - Psychometric properties of the Obstacles and Curb tests and their discriminative ability across functional levels in ambulatory children with spastic cerebral palsy
International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 2023, Vol 46 No 2 - Association Between Physical Activity and Postmenopausal Symptoms in Saudi Women: A Cross-sectional Study
Iranian Rehabilitation Journal, 2021 - Distal Lower Limb Strength is Reduced in Participants with Impaired Glucose Tolerance and is Related to Increased Intramuscular Fat and Vitamin D Deficiency
Diabetic Medicine, 2017