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Post-Operative Orthotic Management Course at SBAHC

Written by The Editor | 16/34/2025

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.

A Course Designed for the Rehabilitation Community

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.

Comprehensive and Practice-Focused Course Objectives

Participants will explore a full continuum of post-operative orthotic management, covering both foundational concepts and advanced clinical applications. Key objectives include:

  1. Understanding the role of orthotic intervention immediately after surgery

  2. Identifying types of lower-limb post-operative orthoses and their indications

  3. Demonstrating donning, doffing, and appropriate use of post-operative devices

  4. Enhancing interprofessional communication among surgeons, orthotists, physiatrists, and therapists

  5. Recognizing lower-extremity complications requiring orthotic intervention

  6. Determining required post-operative orthotic adjustment and alignment to improve patient comfort and function

  7. Reviewing post-operative protocols, orthotic types, and considerations for various lower-extremity surgeries

  8. 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.

Led by a Distinguished Team of Orthotic Experts

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.

Commitment to Quality and Professional Development

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.

Registration Details

  • 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.