Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Humanitarian City (SBAHC), one of the region’s leading centers for rehabilitation and medical innovation, is set to host an essential professional development course titled “Post-Operative Orthotic Management for Lower Extremities” on December 9, 2025, from 8:00am to 4:30pm. The event will take place at Building #9, P&O Workshop, located on Banban Qassim Road, Riyadh.
This Saudi Commission for Health Specialties–approved training (awarded 8 CME hours) underscores SBAHC’s ongoing commitment to elevating the standard of care for post-operative patients, strengthening interdisciplinary collaboration, and ensuring that healthcare professionals remain equipped with the latest evidence-based practices.
The program targets a wide spectrum of rehabilitation professionals, including:
Certified Prosthetists/Orthotists (CPOs)
Physiatrists
Physiotherapists
Occupational Therapists
Nurses
This broad audience reflects the collaborative nature of post-operative care, where surgical outcomes and long-term mobility depend heavily on seamless coordination between clinical teams and orthotic specialists.
Participants will explore a full continuum of post-operative orthotic management, covering both foundational concepts and advanced clinical applications. Key objectives include:
Understanding the role of orthotic intervention immediately after surgery
Identifying types of lower-limb post-operative orthoses and their indications
Demonstrating donning, doffing, and appropriate use of post-operative devices
Enhancing interprofessional communication among surgeons, orthotists, physiatrists, and therapists
Recognizing lower-extremity complications requiring orthotic intervention
Determining required post-operative orthotic adjustment and alignment to improve patient comfort and function
Reviewing post-operative protocols, orthotic types, and considerations for various lower-extremity surgeries
Educating caregivers and patients on proper device use, maintenance, and long-term adherence
This structured approach ensures that clinicians not only understand the biomechanics and purpose of each device but also develop the clinical reasoning needed to customize interventions for diverse patient populations.
The course features a team of highly experienced Certified Prosthetists and Orthotists, each bringing unique clinical insights:
Mr. Rashid Simba
Mr. Stephen Chimweni
Mr. Anthony Mwai
Mr. Shibin Babu
Mr. Michael Mariadas
Ms. Nojood Damlakhan
Mr. Muhannad Alhejaili
These educators represent a strong blend of international expertise and local clinical excellence, ensuring a rich, multidimensional learning experience.
SBAHC continues to serve as a regional leader in rehabilitation, education, and evidence-based clinical training. By offering CME-accredited courses such as this one, the organization reinforces its mission to empower healthcare providers with the skills needed to optimize patient outcomes—particularly in the critical post-operative period.
Fee: 500 SAR (VAT included)
Registration Deadline: December 1, 2025
Contact: Education and Staff Development Department
Tel: 562-0000 Ext. 4024 / 1131 / 8162 / 4224
Email: trainingcenter@sbahc.org.sa
With increasing demand for high-quality post-operative care and improved functional recovery, this course offers a timely and invaluable opportunity for clinicians to refine their practice.
Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Humanitarian City continues to set the benchmark for rehabilitation education—ensuring that every patient receives the highest standard of orthotic and therapeutic care.