Prof. Jianan Li
China
Professor and Chief Doctor, Medical Rehabilitation Center of The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University
Prof. Jianan Li
Prof. Jianan Li drives advancements in cardiovascular and neurological rehabilitation, leads ICF application in China, and innovates in gait analysis, rehabilitation robotics, and intelligent assistive technologies. He actively promotes sports-health integration, AI-driven health, and oncological, cardiopulmonary, and spinal cord rehabilitation, shaping new pathways for care and recovery. - Professor and Chief Doctor in Medical Rehabilitation Center of the first Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, China - International Associate of National Academy of Medicine, USA - President of Asia-Oceana Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine - Past President of International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine - Past President of Chinese Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Dato’ Prof. Dr. Zaliha Omar
Malaysia
Honorary Professor, Universiti Malaya
Dato’ Prof. Dr. Zaliha Omar
The University Malaya's visionary leaders shaped Dato’ Prof. Dr. Zaliha Omar's Rehabilitation Medicine career to provide holistic patient care. Twenty-five years of academic capacity building began in 1980 - a handful of allied health professionals and a rapidly increasing number of patients. It focused on an inter-multi-transdisciplinary approach, condition-specific rehabilitation, and technology. In preparation for the Commonwealth Games 1998, the Master of Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation postgraduate training was started, and a team served in the games. In 1997, the new Master of Rehabilitation Medicine engaged in international collaboration; Malaysians can now access nationwide rehabilitation medicine services. After retirement from University Malaya in 2005, she served nationally in the National Specialist Registry, interministerial work for rehabilitation, people with disabilities, and the older population; internationally through ISPRM, Asia Dysphagia Society, ARMA, ACRM, AAP, etc. Lifelong education has helped she earn the DMR (RCP Lond), AFFARM, FRCP (Glasg), and FAMM and she is doing a PhD from Fujita Health University Japan. Her passions are leadership in Medicine, community, Nature-based, and Geriatric rehabilitation. In 2024, she was accorded the International Council for Caring Communities Humanities Award and the Herman Flax Lifetime Achievement Award.
Prof. Eiichi Saitoh
Japan
Professor, Fujita Health University, Supreme Advisor of Fujita Academy
Prof. Eiichi Saitoh
Dr Saitoh is a board-certified physiatrist, Professor of Fujita Health University, Supreme advisor of Fujita Academy, Aichi, Japan. He also holds adjunct/visiting professorships at several universities, including Johns Hopkins University (USA), University of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (China), China Medical University (China), and Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine (Japan). He was selected as an international member of National Academy of Medicine (USA, 2020) and a recipient of China High-end Foreign Experts Program (China, 2015). He chaired the 13rd World Congress of International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (ISPRM, Kobe, 2019) and chaired as the National representative, the 2nd World Dysphagia Summit (WDS, Nagoya, 2021). Recently he established the Asian Dysphagia Society as the chairperson (2023). His research areas are dysphagia, activity assistive technologies (including robotics, orthosis, smart home, activity monitoring, etc), motion analysis, locomotion, exercise science, and psychology.
Prof. Dr. Der-Sheng Han
Taiwan, ROC
Medical Director, National Taiwan University Hospital (Beihu)
Prof. Dr. Der-Sheng Han
Professor Han earned his PhD from Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taiwan. He is a certified Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Specialist in Taiwan. He is now the director of Taiwan Osteoporosis Association, Taiwan Society of Neurorehabilitation, and Taiwan Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He is also active in the international academic societies. He is a member of the Education Committee and of the Special Interest Group on Geriatric Rehabilitation, International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine. His research interests are on muscle biology, sarcopenia, exercise and fitness, molecular biology, and geriatric rehabilitation. He has published over 110 research articles in the related fields.
Prof. Fary Khan
Australia
Director Rehabilitation Service, Royal Melbourne Hospital, University of Melbourne
Prof. Fary Khan
Prof Fary Khan is a Specialist in Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine, and the Director of Rehabilitation Services, Royal Melbourne Hospital and Clinical Director, Australian Rehabilitation Research Centre; Clinical Professor, Department of Medicine at University of Melbourne and the Nossal Institute of Global Health, and the PeterMac Centre Melbourne . She is an elected International Member for the USA Academy of Medicine for her contribution to Rehabilitation Medicine and Research. She was awarded the Member for the Order of Australia (2022) for significant contribution to Rehabilitation Medicine and Research. She is awarded the George Burniston Oration and Medal of the RACP in May 2024 for development and services to Rehabilitation Medicine. She is also the recipient of the Ollie Hook Oration Award at the ISPRM ASM 2024 for her work in Cancer Rehabilitation. She is the elected Board Member of the Rehabilitation Medicine Society of Australia and New Zealand (RMSANZ) and Executive Committee Member for the Bi-National Rehabilitation Strategy for Australia and New Zealand. She is immediate past Inaugural Academic Fellow to the Board of the Australasian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine (AFRM)-RACP.
Prof. Shi-Uk Lee
Korea, Rep.
Professor, Seoul National University, College Of Medicine
Prof. Shi-Uk Lee
Professional experiences. - Graduated Seoul National University, College of Medicine. - Residency & Fellowship in PM & R at Seoul National University - Postdoctoral research fellowship at Stanford University Medical Center for two years - 2001~ Present: Professor at Seoul National University College of Medicine Academic Positions - 2022~2024 : Chairman of Board of Korean Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine - 2023~Present: Vice President of Asia-Oceanian Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine - 2012-2022 : Associate Editor of PM & R Journal - 2006~2022 : Editor-in-Chief. Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine Main Research Area: - Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation including rehabilitation exercise and ultrasonography
Dr. Mary Elizabeth S. Nelson-Biersach
United States
Assistant Professor, Medical College of Wisconsin; Vice President of the International Rehabilitation Forum
Dr. Mary Elizabeth S. Nelson-Biersach
Dr. Mary Elizabeth S. Nelson-Biersach is a doctoral-prepared nurse and ME Global Health Rehabilitation Consulting President. A nurse practitioner-clinician with over 20 years of experience in academic Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, she is currently an assistant professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin, USA. She has expertise in Systems of Care, interdisciplinary team approaches to care, and global health implementation of retiabilitation team education. As a member of the WHO's World Rehabilitation Alliance (WRA) research workstream, and member of multiple technical and advisory groups, she is actively involved in the implementation of the WHO's Rehabilitation 2030 agenda. Dr. Nelson also serves as· Vice President of the International Rehabilitation Forum (IRF), working towards development of PM&R practices in low-resource and isolated regions. Collaborating with a global network of rehabilitation experts she focuses on workforce development, research agendqs, care and practice standards, and priority setting.
Dr Akmal Hafizah Zamli
Malaysia
Consultant Rehabilitation Physician, Rehabilitation Medicine Department, Hospital Sungai Buloh
Dr Akmal Hafizah Zamli
Dr. Akmal Hafizah is the Consultant Rehabilitation Physician at Hospital Sungai Buloh, Ministry of Health Malaysia. She obtained her MBBS from the University of Malaya in 1998 and a Masters in Rehabilitation Medicine from the same university in 2006. She pursued training in Brain and Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Rehabilitation at Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, Australia (2010), and further specialized in SCI Medicine & Rehabilitation at Burwood Spinal Unit, New Zealand (2011). A Certified Medical Impairment Assessor, Dr. Akmal has shared her expertise on national and international platforms, focusing on spinal cord injury impairments and post-COVID-19 rehabilitation. To enhance ICU survivors’ outcomes, she collaborated with the ICU team to pioneer early interventions through the REHABILITATION OF CRITICALLY OVERT TOWARDS RECOVERY (RE-C-OVE-R) framework at Hospital Sungai Buloh. She chaired the first national ICU rehabilitation training using this framework in 2024.
Dr Anupam Gupta
India
Professor & Ex-head, National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences-NIMHANS
Dr Anupam Gupta
- > 27 years’ experience in the field of PM&R with specialization in Neurological rehabilitation. - Running a Post-doctoral fellowship –PDF program in the department for the last 12 years. - > 100 publications in International & national indexed journals including 10 RCT’s. - Books/Reports/Chapters/General articles etc: 9. - Organizing Workshops/ Symposium/ Conferences: 13 - Organizing Chairperson of 53rd annual national IAPMRCON 2025 held from 29th January to 1st February 2025 in NIMHANS convention center, Bengaluru, Bharat - Organizing Secretary of 41st annual national IAPMRCON 2013, NIMHANS convention centre, Bengaluru, Bharat - Organizing Secretary of 4th annual national IFNRCON 2016, NIMHANS convention centre, Bengaluru, Bharat - Former member of the National Executive committee, Indian Association of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 2011-15 - Vice-president of Karnataka chapter of Rehabilitation Medicine-KARM - Vice-president, IMA Jayanagar, Bengaluru chapter - Deputy Editor: Indian Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Associate Editor: “Neurology India” journal - Member, Editorial board: Journal of Neuro Sciences in Rural Practice
Prof Areerat Suputtitada
Thailand
Site/Group Director, Principles and Practice of Clinical Research, Harvard T.H.Chan School of Public Health, Harvard University, Boston, USA
Prof Areerat Suputtitada
Professor Areerat Suputtitada, M.D., is a world-renowned expert in rehabilitation medicine, transforming patient care, medical education, and healthcare innovation. Specializing in neurological rehabilitation, pain management, gait and movement, therapeutic exercises, and aging, she innovated ultrasound-guided mechanical needling and sterile water injection for calcification and fibrosis removal, a non-invasive technique that relieves pain, restores mobility, and enhances quality of life. She also introduced a low-dose botulinum toxin regimen for hot climates, optimizing gait and movement abilities worldwide. Her groundbreaking contributions have earned her over 50 national and international awards, including the ICCC Caring Citizen of the Year Award at the United Nations and the ISPRM Individual Honor Roll Award. She has authored over 150 scientific publications, delivered keynote ,plenary, and symosium lectures at 200+ international conferences, and actively shapes global healthcare policies through ISPRM, ACRM, IASP, and USASP. Becoming a full professor at 36, she remains dedicated to advancing rehabilitation medicine, influencing policy, and driving healthcare innovation with humility and unwavering commitment.
Dr Chih-Sheng Chen
Taiwan, ROC
Director of Chinese Medicine, Department of Chinese Medicine, Asia University Hospital
Dr Chih-Sheng Chen
Dr. Chih-Sheng Chen is a Medical Doctor of Chinese Medicine and an associate professor in Asia University. Dr. Chen is author of the published first population-based study of chronic fatigue syndrome in Taiwan and he published in multidisciplinary, such as epidemiology, and internal medicine...etc. He is a young principal investigator of Chinese Medicine and impressed within basic Chinese medicine education and research.
Dr Chueh-Hung Wu
Taiwan, ROC
Director, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, National Taiwan University Hospital Hsin-Chu Branch
Dr Chueh-Hung Wu
Dr. Chueh-Hung Wu received his medical degree in 2005 and specialized in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) by 2010. In 2020, he achieved a PhD in Biomedical Engineering. He currently serves as the Director of the Department of PM&R at the National Taiwan University Hospital (NTUH) Hsin-Chu Branch, the Director of the Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Center at the NTUH, and an associate professor at the College of Medicine, National Taiwan University. His scholarly contributions encompass over 100 peer-reviewed articles in SCI-indexed journals, including notable publications in Radiology, Ultrasonics Sonochemistry, and Advanced Science. Dr. Wu is an author and editor of 13 textbooks on musculoskeletal ultrasound and PM&R. He actively educates on diagnostic and interventional musculoskeletal ultrasound and is a sought-after speaker at prestigious international conferences and workshops. Dr. Wu's research interests include sonoelastography, deep learning applications in musculoskeletal ultrasound, thermoresponsive hydrogels in regenerative medicine, and the mechanical effects on glymphatic systems.
Dr Chun-Chang Wu
Taiwan, ROC
Attending Physician of Department of Chinese Medicine, Asia University Hospital
Dr Chun-Chang Wu
Dr. Chun-Chang Wu is a Chinese medicine physician from Taiwan specializing in sports medicine, soft tissue disorders, and myofascial pain management. He holds a master’s degree and currently practices at Asia University Hospital. His expertise includes acupuncture, acupotomy, Fu’s Subcutaneous Needling (FSN), and Gua Sha techniques. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Wu has served as a team doctor for the Taiwan national wrestling team and a senior-high school basketball team, providing medical support and injury management for athletes. With a strong focus on clinical practice, he integrates traditional Chinese medicine with modern therapeutic approaches to optimize pain relief and recovery.
Mdm Faridah Che Hassan
Malaysia
Occupational Therapist, Hospital Sungai Buloh
Mdm Faridah Che Hassan
Madam Faridah is a highly experienced Occupational Therapist with over 27 years of expertise. She obtained her Diploma in Occupational Therapy from the Ministry of Health Malaysia School of Allied Health, Kuala Lumpur, in 1986. She began her career as a Psychiatric Occupational Therapist at Hospital Permai, Johor, before transitioning to a multi-disciplinary role at Hospital Mentakab, Pahang. Later, she specialized in pediatric occupational therapy, serving at Hospital Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, Pahang, Hospital Selayang, and Hospital Sungai Buloh. Currently, she is the in-charge Occupational Therapist for the ICU at Hospital Sungai Buloh and leads the occupational therapy service under the REHABILITATION OF CRITICALLY OVERT TOWARDS RECOVERY (RE-C-OVE-R) initiative.
Dr Fatema Newaz
Bangladesh
Assistant Professor, Kumudini Women’s Medical College and Hospital
Dr Fatema Newaz
Dr. Fatema Newaz is an Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Kumudini Women’s Medical College and Hospital in Dhaka, Bangladesh. She serves as an examiner for the Bangladesh College of Physicians and Surgeons (BCPS) and holds key roles in various professional organizations, including Scientific Secretary of the Bangladesh Society of PMR and SIG Member of Neurodiagnosis at AOSPRM. An active member of ISPRM and SOA, she has contributed significantly to climate change, disaster, and disability advocacy, including delivering speeches at the 18th ASCON. With 19 publications, she is also an editor and peer reviewer for multiple national and international journals. Her special interests include stroke and brain injury rehabilitation, musculoskeletal pain, cancer and lymphedema rehab, interdisciplinary rehabilitation in low-resource settings, and the intersection of climate change and disability health.
Dr Gourav Sannyasi
India
Consultant Physiatrist, Institute of Neurosciences, Kolkata
Dr Gourav Sannyasi
Dr. Gourav Sannyasi is a Consultant Physiatrist specializing in Neurorehabilitation at the Institute of Neurosciences Kolkata. He completed his M.B.B.S. from Medical College, Kolkata, followed by an M.D. in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation from Christian Medical College, Vellore. He further honed his expertise with a Fellowship in Neurological Rehabilitation at NIMHANS, Bangalore. Dr. Sannyasi has a keen interest in managing chronic neurological disorders, spasticity interventions, prosthetic prescriptions, and the use of advanced rehabilitation technologies. He has contributed to multiple peer-reviewed publications and authored book chapters. An active researcher, he is engaged in studies on advanced gait rehabilitation, spinal cord injury, and neurogenic bladder evaluation. A dedicated educator and presenter, he has delivered talks and workshops at national and international conferences. Dr. Sannyasi is a member of prominent rehabilitation societies, contributing to advancements in the field.
Prof Hong Chen He
China
Medical Director, Rehabilitation Medicine Center, West China Hospital
Prof Hong Chen He
Professor Hongchen he is the vice director of rehabilitation medicine center, west china hospital, Sichuan university. His professional appointments include executive committee member and deputy secretary-general of Musculoskeletal And Superficial Ultrasound Professional Committee Of The China Research Hospital Association, Vice chairperson of Sichuan Rehabilitation Medical Association, Elect chairman of Sichuan Province Medical Association Rehabilitation Physician Special Committee. He is specialized in regenerative rehabilitation therapy for musculoskeletal disorders, sports injury and pain management. Professor he has published in various regenerative medicine and rehabilitation journals. Latest research results has been accepted by AJSM, Biomedicine Pharmacotherapy and Cartilage. He has authored in Chinese guideline for the rehabilitation treatment of knee osteoarthritis (2023 edition), Clinical expert consensus on platelet-rich plasma treatment for lateral epicondylitis (2022 version), etc. Professor He’s research interests are regenerative rehabilitation therapy, such as stem cell, platelet-rich plasma treatment for knee osteoarthritis, rotator cuff injury and sports injury .
Dr Huey-Wen Liang
Taiwan, ROC
Director of Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, National Taiwan University Hospital and College of Medicine
Dr Huey-Wen Liang
Prof. Liang works at a renowned medical center in Taiwan and contributes significantly to both clinical practice and research. She is also the director of Taiwan Neurorehabilitation Society. Her expertise spans from neuro-rehabilitation, electrodiagnosis, outcome measurement, and industrial rehabilitation, with a particular focus on technology-assisted rehabilitation in recent years. She is committed to exploring how technology can be applied to enhance patient care and improve treatment outcomes.
Dr Iffat Islam Khan
Bangladesh
Assistant Professor, Bangladesh Institution of Health Sciences (BIHS) General Hospital, Dhaka Bangladesh
Dr Iffat Islam Khan
Dr. Iffat Islam Khan is a dedicated Physiatrist (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Specialist) with an MD from Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, and an MBBS from Holly Family Red Crescent Medical College, Dhaka. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department at BIHS General Hospital, Dr. Khan has extensive experience in musculoskeletal pathologies, pain management, and rehabilitation planning. With a focus on orthopedic, neurological, and rheumatological conditions, she also specializes in cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation. Dr. Khan has contributed significantly to international and national seminars and workshops, and she is an active member of the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (ISPRM), serving as an Ex-Country Ambassador and Board member of the Youth Forum. Her skills include pain management, rehabilitation planning, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care. With special interest in Climate change and its effect on disability Health.
Prof Li-Wei Chou
Taiwan, ROC
Director of Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Asia University Hospital
Prof Li-Wei Chou
Li-Wei Chou, M.D., PhD, is currently a professor and director of the Department of Physical Therapy and Graduate Institute of Rehabilitation Science, China Medical University (CMU), and a clinical visiting staff at the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) in CMU Hospital and Asia University Hospital. He received his M.D. degree from CMU in 1996 and got both doctor and Chinese doctor’s licenses. From 1998 to 2002, He completed his residency training and passed the National Board examination of PM&R in 2002. Since 2007, he learned about myofascial pain from Prof. Chang-Zern Hong, whose major achievement in research includes the pathophysiology of myofascial trigger point (MTrP), therapeutic approach to treat MTrP, and MTrP injection technique. Up to now, he has published more than 170 peer-reviewed academic papers and 12 book chapters. Half of them are related to MTrPs. Currently, he continues to clarify the MTrP mechanism further and develop effective ways for MTrP therapy.
Dr Mohd Azmarul A Aziz
Malaysia
Lecturer & Speech-Language Therapist, Universiti Sains Malaysia
Dr Mohd Azmarul A Aziz
Dr. Mohd Azmarul A Aziz is a lecturer in the Speech Pathology Programme at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) Health Campus, with over 23 years of experience as a speech-language therapist specializing in adult neurogenic communication and swallowing disorders. His work integrates clinical expertise with hospital-based practices to advance dysphagia rehabilitation. A recipient of the 2023 Young Investigator Travel Fellowship from The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), USA, he has led research on the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) and diet compliance. His collaborative project with dietitians won second place at the 2017 National QA Convention, reflecting his commitment to improving dysphagia care and patient outcomes.
Dr Navin B Prakash
India
Assistant Professor, National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences-NIMHANS
Dr Navin B Prakash
Dr. Navin B. Prakash is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurological Rehabilitation at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, India, one of the prestigious “Institutes of National Importance.” With an MD in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMR) from SMS Medical College, Jaipur (2013), and a DNB in PMR (2015), Dr. Prakash has been contributing to the field since 2019. Recognized for excellence, Dr. Prakash received the Anisiya Vasanth Award for the best faculty paper presentation at the Annual National Conference of PMR in 2023. With over 30 publications in peer-reviewed journals, 3 book chapters, and roles as a reviewer for the Indian Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Neurology India, Dr. Prakash is a respected figure in the field. Dr. Prakash also serves on the executive committee of the Indian Association of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (IAPMR) and its state chapter, the Kaveri Association of Rehabilitation Medicine. Recently, Dr. Prakash successfully organized the 53rd Annual Conference of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (IAPMRCON) held from 29th January to 1st February 2025 at NIMHANS. Key areas of interest include rehabilitation for spinal cord injury and traumatic brain injury, as well as nerve blocks for spasticity management.
Dr Nor Azira Ismail
Malaysia
Group Medical Director & Rehabilitation Medicine Physician, Integra Healthcare Technology Sdn Bhd
Dr Nor Azira Ismail
Dr. Nor Azira has extensive experience in various areas of Rehabilitation Medicine, ranging from acute rehabilitation to community-based rehabilitation capacity building, both locally and internationally. Recognizing that a comprehensive rehabilitation program can reverse many disabling conditions that medical treatment alone may not address, Dr. Nor Azira is a strong advocate for a holistic approach to patient care and deeply committed to helping her clients regain their functions. Her area of interest is Neurorehabilitation in both adult and pediatric. Graduated from the University of Adelaide with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery in 2002, Dr Nor Azira later obtained her Master in Rehabilitation Medicine from University Malaya in 2012. She contributed significantly to the development of Rehabilitation Medicine within the Ministry of Health hospitals before transitioning to the private health sector in 2019. She played a crucial role in establishing Malaysia's largest standalone private rehabilitation hospital, where her responsibilities spanned both clinical and administrative. Currently, Dr. Nor Azira serves as the Group Medical Director at Integra Healthcare Technology Sdn Bhd, overseeing the development of IHT Rehab Centers across Malaysia.
Mrs Nurul Haslina Mohd Zin
Malaysia
Speech Language Therapist, Hospital Rehabilitasi Cheras
Mrs Nurul Haslina Mohd Zin
Nurul Haslina is a speech-language therapist who has been working in government hospitals for around 15 years. Her research interests are in pediatric and adult dysphagia as well as acquired communication disorders. She is certified with HANEN: It Takes Two to Talk (ITTTT), PROMPT Technique: Introduction, VitalStim & sEMG, and Supporting Oral Feeding in Fragile Infants (SOFFI). She is also an SOS Trained Therapist who deals with children with eating difficulties. Her interest in dysphagia cases makes her a committee member for the revision of the Standard of Practice (SOP) Feeding and Swallowing Disorder for Speech Language Therapist Profession, Ministry of Health, Malaysia.
Mdm Pavithira Devi Subramaniam
Malaysia
Physiotherapist, Physiotherapy Unit, Rehabilitation Medicine Department, Hospital Sungai Buloh
Mdm Pavithira Devi Subramaniam
Ms. Pavithira Devi is currently serving as an ICU Physiotherapist at Hospital Sungai Buloh. She earned her Diploma in Physiotherapy from the Ministry of Health Malaysia College of Allied Health, Sungai Buloh, in 2012, followed by a Degree in Physiotherapy from Teesside University, United Kingdom, in 2018. Her professional experience includes working as a Sports Physiotherapist at Bukit Jalil Sports School (BJSS), Malaysia, from 2012 to 2022. She then transitioned to ICU Physiotherapy at Hospital Sungai Buloh in 2022, where she continues to serve. Ms. Pavithira Devi is the lead physiotherapist for the REHABILITATION OF CRITICALLY OVERT TOWARDS RECOVERY (RE-C-OVE-R) initiative at Hospital Sungai Buloh.
Dr Po-En Chiu
Taiwan, ROC
Attending Physician, Department of Chinese Medicine, Chang Bing Show Chwan Memorial Hospital
Dr Po-En Chiu
Dr. Po-En Chiu, MD, PhD, is an attending physician at the Department of Chinese Medicine, Chang Bing Show Chwan Memorial Hospital, Taiwan. He specializes in the integration of traditional and western medicine, acupuncture, and myofascial pain syndrome. His research focuses on Fu’s Subcutaneous Needling (FSN) for treating musculoskeletal pain and neuropathic pain, with both clinical and animal model studies. Dr. Chiu has published multiple peer-reviewed articles on FSN and has actively contributed to the academic community. He is a member of the Taiwan Society for Integration of Chinese and Western Medicine and the Taiwan Academy of Fu’s Subcutaneous Needling.
Dr Rizky Kusuma Wardhani
Indonesia
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Specialist, Cipto Mangunkusumo National Central General Hospital
Dr Rizky Kusuma Wardhani
Dr. Rizky is a pediatric rehabilitation consultant at Cipto Mangunkusumo National General Hospital. She graduated as a PM&R specialist in 2013 and became a consultant in 2020. She is active in therapeutic rehabilitative research and her works encompasses a variety of topics including, but not limited to: cerebral palsy, leprosy, and dysphagia. Currently, she is the head of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Medical Acupuncture, Occupational Medicine Department Cipto Mangunkusumo National General Hospital and a lecturer for the Faculty of Medicine Universitas Indonesia.
Dr Sakinah Kamal
Malaysia
Dietitian, Cheras Rehabilitation Hospital
Dr Sakinah Kamal
Dr. Sakinah Kamal is a dedicated dietitian with a PhD in Dietetics, specializing in nutrition for individuals with cerebral palsy requiring food texture modification. Her doctoral research focused on developing a specialized nutrition module aligned with the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) to enhance dietary management for this population. With seven years of experience in a rehabilitation setting, Dr. Sakinah has worked extensively with patients requiring medical nutrition therapy, particularly those with swallowing difficulties and specialized dietary needs. She has participated in several research projects related to clinical nutrition and rehabilitation, contributing to evidence-based dietary interventions. Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Sakinah is dedicated to advancing research and education in nutrition. She actively collaborates with healthcare professionals to improve nutritional strategies; ensuring individuals with special feeding requirements receive optimal care and support.
Prof Dr Sanjay Kumar Pandey
India
Professor and Head of PMR, All Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Patna, Bihar, India
Prof Dr Sanjay Kumar Pandey
Born in a town of Bihar, India, Dr. Sanjay Kumar Pandey did his schooling from Gandhi High School, Saran (Bihar) India. He pursued medical education from Medical College Calcutta, West Bengal, India from where he graduated in 1999 and completed his specialization (MD course PMR) in year 2008 from Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research (IPGME&R), Kolkata He has been working in A/IMS Patna, Bihar, India for more than 13 years, where he joined as Assistant Professor and progressed to the post of Professor& Head of Department . Dr. Sanjay has been associated with National Medical Council, the statutory body for Medical Education in India and National Board of Examinations, India BPSC,JKPSC, WBUHS, in various academic responsibilities. At present Dr. Sanjay hold the position of Secretary, IAPMR and President BAPMR. His areas of interest are: Disability evaluation, assessment & certification, SCI, Neurodevelopmental disorders in Children and Amputee Rehab. He is member of various national and international Scientific bodies. He has 54 publications in national and international journals to his credit. He is also a reviewer for many prestigious journals.
Dr Steven Setiono
Indonesia
Physiatrist, Faculty Of Medicine Universitas Indonesia / Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta
Dr Steven Setiono
Dr. Steven Setiono is a physiatrist based in Jakarta, Indonesia. He completed his specialization in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Universitas Indonesia in 2016 and further pursued a subspecialty in Neuromuscular Rehabilitation in 2021. He currently practices at National General Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital and serves as a lecturer for the PM&R Residency Program at Universitas Indonesia. His major areas of interest include neurogenic bladder, spinal cord injury, and robotic rehabilitation.
Prof Dr Wen-Chung Tsai
Taiwan, ROC
Vice-Superintendent, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Taoyuan Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Prof Dr Wen-Chung Tsai
Dr. Wen-Chung Tsai currently serves as the President of the Taiwan Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (TAPMR) and holds the position of Vice-Superintendent in the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Taoyuan Chang Gung Memorial Hospital. His clinical specialties include sports medicine, musculoskeletal ultrasound, and rehabilitation for musculoskeletal disorders. His research focuses on the application of stem cells and exosomes in treating sports-related musculoskeletal injuries, with a particular emphasis on basic research. For years, he has led the comprehensive sports care team at the North Branch of Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taiwan. This multidisciplinary team, comprising physiatrists, orthopedists, therapists, trainers, pharmacists, nutritionists, and psychologists, provides comprehensive care for both elite and grassroots athletes. As President of TAPMR, Dr. Tsai is dedicated to advancing the clinical skills of physiatrists. To support this goal, he oversees the organization of annual workshops on repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing, and ultrasound-guided spinal injections. Through these initiatives, he aims to strengthen the role of physiatrists in neurorehabilitation and pain management.
Prof Yang-Soo Lee
Korea, Rep.
Professor / Chairman, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University
Prof Yang-Soo Lee
Yang-Soo Lee, MD, has been interested in gait training since becoming a board-certified physiatrist in 1994. He has developed innovative gait training strategies and obtained multiple patents related to gait training in both South Korea and the United States. Recognizing that a compensatory approach may lead to suboptimal outcomes, he emphasizes the importance of a restorative approach. He asserts that effective restorative gait training requires the prevention of learned nonuse, the forced use of the affected body, and progressive training. Dr. Lee authored Gait Training in Stroke Patients (Chungnyuneisa, South Korea) in 2012 and Task-Oriented Gait Training (Springer, Singapore) in 2024. Two of his patents were licensed out and merged, earning certification as a New Excellent Health Technology from the Government of South Korea in 2013. In 2022, he led an educational course on Task-Oriented Gait Training at Physiatry 2022 in New Orleans, hosted by the Association of Academic Physiatrists.
Dr Yi-Pin Chiang
Taiwan, ROC
Senior Attending Physician, MacKay Memorial Hospital
Dr Yi-Pin Chiang
Dr. Yi-Pin Chiang previously served as the director of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at MacKay Memorial Hospital in Taipei, Taiwan. He is also a Certified Interventional Pain Sonologist (CIPS) through the World Institute of Pain. Dr. Chiang has been involved in musculoskeletal ultrasound since 1997. After completing a fellowship in the Department of Bone Radiology at Henry Ford Hospital in Michigan, USA, he has remained dedicated to research and teaching in ultrasound. His primary research focuses on sports medicine and regenerative medicine.
Assoc Prof Yu-Sun Min
Korea, Rep.
Associate Professor, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Kyungpook National University Hospital
Assoc Prof Yu-Sun Min
Dr. Yu-Sun Min is an Associate Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at Kyungpook National University School of Medicine and Kyungpook National University Chilgok Hospital in Korea. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine (2006), Master’s Degree in Medical Science (2012), and Doctoral Degree in Medical Science (2025) from Seoul National University College of Medicine. Her research focuses on biomechanical gait analysis, neurorehabilitation, and motion capture technologies. She has published in journals such as Bioengineering and Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair, contributing to the understanding of motor recovery in stroke and cerebral palsy. Dr. Min actively participates in academic conferences and research collaborations, advancing rehabilitation science through innovative approaches.
Dr Chin Jung Wong
Singapore
Senior Consultant, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Tan Tock Seng Hospital
Dr Chin Jung Wong
Dr Wong is a senior consultant specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore. His interests are in Cancer rehabilitation and survivorship , managing the complications and symptoms from cancer and associated treatments. He trained in Cancer Rehabilitation at the Princess Margaret Cancer Center in Toronto from 2017-2018 and currently heads the OncoRehabilitation services at Tan Tock Seng Hospital. He is also a visiting consultant to the Cancer Rehabilitation center clinics at the Singapore Cancer Society, the largest community based cancer survivorship program in Singapore.
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