Program Description

This course provides physiotherapists an overview of common problems of the ankle such as ankle injuries and chronic ankle instability. Different aspects of physiotherapy protocols to return to functional abilities will also be discussed in details.

Contact Person

Ms. Sara Roshani, International Affairs Officer Email: rehab_intl@tums.ac.ir Tel: +98 21 7752 8468

Program Objectives

• Ankle functional anatomy
• Ankle functional biomechanics
• Types of ankle injuries, Ankle sprain, Functional instability, chronic instability
• Prevention of ankle injuries
• Diagnosis (clinical, functional, electro diagnosis, MRI, Musculoskeletal Ultrasonography)
• Ankle rehabilitation (Electrotherapy, therapeutic exercise, taping & splinting, manual therapy, dry needling, dynamometry, proprioception training, functional exercise)

Method of Instruction

• Lectures
• Lecture-discussions
• Demonstrations
• Practicing hands-on skills

Program Location

School of Rehabilitation of Tehran University of Medical Sciences: TUMS School of Rehabilitation is well known for developing high quality professional programs in Physiotherapy, Audiology, Optometry, Speech Therapy, and Occupational Therapy. This school, with the history of about 48 years, was founded in 1965. This center is a nationally recognized leader in the education of allied health providers in Iran. Its history, influence and academic strengths have made it one of the most prestigious rehabilitation centers in the region. Enhancing the level of health in society by participating in international health and wellbeing programs to reach excellence in education and research is a major goal of this center. Website: www.rehab.tums.ac.ir E-mail: rehab_intl@tums.ac.ir Tel: +98 21 77528468

Program Director(s)

• Azadeh Shadmehr, Full professor, PhD. PT, Vice Dean for Research and International Affairs of School of Rehabilitation
• Gholamreza Olyaei, Full professor, PhD. PT, Head of the Physiotherapy Department of School of Rehabilitation
• Seyyed Mohsen Mir, Assistant professor, PhD. PT, Vice Dean for Financial Affairs of School of Rehabilitation

Program Instructors

• Azadeh Shadmehr, Full professor, PhD. PT, Vice Dean for Research and International Affairs of School of Rehabilitation
• Gholamreza Olyaei, Full professor, PhD. PT, Head of the Physiotherapy Department of School of Rehabilitation
• Seyyed Mohsen Mir, Assistant professor, PhD. PT, Vice Dean for Financial Affairs of School of Rehabilitation
• Siamak Bashardoust, Assistant professor, School of Rehabilitation

Numbers and Dates

Who Can Attend

Students of physiotherapy (B.Sc., M.Sc., PhD)

Eligibility

English language proficiency

How To Apply

All applicants should apply online. Please note there is no in-person admission. You can fill in the Online Application Form and upload all the required documents at Online Application Form For more information on online application procedure please contact admission@tums.ac.ir

Visa Application

TUMS will assist you in obtaining your visa after you are admitted. All international students are required to obtain a student visa from the Iranian Consulate/Embassy in their home country before departing for Iran. After we receive your completed Visa Application Form (VAF), at least 6 to 8 weeks should be allowed for the completion of the visa application. Student will enter Iran with a one-month visa. After visiting their school and familiarizing themselves with the schedule and surroundings, students will be accompanied to the Iranian Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology in order to extend their student visa (if necessary).

Accommodation

If you require accommodation, you will be given the opportunity to use our international dormitories located close to campus in Tehran at student rate.