THAMER AHMAD ABDUL KAREEM ALTAIM

Thamer Ahmad Abdul Kareem Altaim	Assistant Professor
Musculoskeletal physiotherapy	Physiotherapy
Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences	Department of Physical and Occupational Therapy
altaim@hu.edu.jo
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Ph.D.	The University of Sheffield	United Kingdom,2015
Master	Sheffield Hallam University	United Kingdom,2011
Bachelor	The University of Jordan	Jordan,2007

Musculoskeletal physiotherapy

 1.	Darabseh, M.Z.; Aburub, A.; Altaim, T.A.; Al Abbad, B.; Bashaireh, K. Validity and Reliability of an Arabic Version of the Survey Instrument for Natural History, Aetiology and Prevalence of Patellofemoral Pain Studies: A Cross-Sectional Study. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2024, 21, 732. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph21060732 (Scopus Q1)
2.	Srilakshmi, S., Selvi, A., Kumar P.G., M., Subramanyan P.V., H. H., Subramanian, S. sundaram, Altaim, T. A., Alkhob, S. and Gaowgzeh, R. A. (2024) “Comparison between Task-Oriented Training and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Exercise on Upper Extremity Function in Spastic Cerebral Palsy”, International Journal of Experimental Research and Review, 39(Spl Volume), pp. 109-117. doi: 10.52756/ijerr.2024.v39spl.008 (Scopus Q4)
3.	Selvi, A., Srilakshmi, M., P.V.. H., P.G. M., Subramanian, S.m Altaim, T., Alkhob, S., and Gaowgzeh R. (2024). Comparing the Effectiveness of Soft Tissue Manipulation and IASTM for Calf Muscle Tightness in Spastic Cerebral Palsy Children. nt. J. Exp. Res.Rev., Vol. 38: 225-235. DOI: https://doi.org/10.52756/ijerr.2024.v38.020 (Scopus Q4).
4.	Alshipli, M., Altaim, T.A., Aladailah, M.W., Oglat, A.A., Alsenany, S.A., Tashlykov, O.L., Abdelaliem, S.M.F., Marashdeh, M.W., Banat, R., Pyltsova, D.O. and Kuvshinova, E.V., 2023. High-density polyethylene with ZnO and TiO2 nanoparticle filler: Computational and experimental studies of radiation-protective characteristics of polymers. Journal of Radiation Research and Applied Sciences, 16(4), p.100720.
5.	Hawamdeh, M., Al-Nassan, S., Obaidat, S., Shallan, A., Hawamdeh, Z., Eilayyan, O., Altaim, T. (2024). The relationship between using smartphones and text neck syndrome in online learning among the students of Jordanian Universities: A Survey Study. Ortopedia Traumatologia Rehabilitacja. 25 (6): 315-320. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5604/01.3001.0054.2883 (Scopus Q4).
6.	Gayathri K C, Subramanian, S., Mohan, S., Altaim, T., Thanigachalam, K., Elgendy, S., Eswaramoorthi, V., Saicheethra, Senthil P, Gaowgzeh, R. (2024). Effectiveness of early intervention on developmental milestones among early-term babies – pilot study. Polish Journal of Physiotherapy. DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG20BXT7. (Scopus Q4).
7.	Gaowgzeh, R., Altaim, T., Neamatallah, Z., Alfawaz, S., Karrouf, G., Alzahrani, G., Abd El-Kader, S. (2023). Prevalence of upper extremities and spinal pain in dental professionals in Jordan. Risk Management and Healthcare Policy. (Under Review). Science Citation Index Expanded (Scopus Q2).
8.	Alshipli, M., Altaim, T.*, Oglat, A., Alsenany, S., Osama, O., Hasan, H., Abdelaliem, S., Matrieh, A. Shakhreet, B., Gaowgzeh, R. (2023). Predictive Value of D-Dimer and Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time as Coagulation Indicators for Jordanian Patients with COVID-19 Infection. Journal of Infection in Developing Countries. (Accepted). Science Citation Index Expanded (Scopus Q3).
9.	Alshipli, M., Altaim, T.*, Khodrog, O., Hawamdeh, M., Alsenany. S., Abdelaliem, S., Marashdeh, M., Hammudeh, T., Alnawafleh, T., Gaowgzeh, R. (2023). Diagnostic role of laboratory findings and clinical symptoms in detecting the severity of COVID-19 disease. ERMPS. 27(12):5909-5917. doi: 10.26355/eurrev_202306_32830. Science Citation Index Expanded (Scopus Q2).
10.	K.C., V., Altaim, T., Subramanian, S., Alkhob, S., Reddy, P. Anusha.M., Raj, N., Senthi, P., Gaowgzeh, R. (2023). Effect of lower body, core and upper body kinematic chain exercise protocol on throwing performance among university shot put athletes: A pilot study. Polish Journal of Physiotherapy. 23, 108-115. doi: doi.org/10.56984/8ZG143R1m. (Scopus Q4).
11.	Shallan, A., Altaim, T.*, Hawamdeh, M., Shallan, A., Gaowgzeh, R.A., Obaidat, S., Alfawaz, S., Al- Nassan, S., Neamatallah, Z., Alabas, U., Albadi, M. (2023). The Association Between Kinesiophobia and Dynamic Balance in Patients with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome. ERMPS. 27(6):2216-2221. doi: 10.26355/eurrev_202303_31755. Science Citation Index Expanded (Scopus Q2).
12.	Suresh, T., Subramanian, S., Pragassame, S., Sureshkumar, S., Eswaramoorthi, V. Gaowgzeh, R., Altaim, T., Alfawaz, S., Neamatallah, Z., Alabasi, U., Albadi, M. (2023). Effects of muscle energy technique over hold relax on pain and range of motion in patients with post-surgical elbow stiffness. Medicina. (Under Review). Science Citation Index Expanded (Scopus Q1).
13.	Hawamdeh, M. Altaim, T.*, Shallan, A., Gaowgzeh, R.A., Obaidat, S., Alfawaz, S., Al- Nassan, S., Neamatallah, Z., Eilayyan, O., Alabas, U., Albadi, M. (2023). Low Back Pain Prevalence Among Distance Learning Students. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20010342. Science Citation Index Expanded (Scopus Q1).
14.	Altaim. T., Ramakrishnan, V., Subramanian, S., Subramanian, M., Eswaramoorthi, V., Sureshkumar, S., Gaowgzeh, R., Alfawaz, S. , Neamatallah, Z., Alabasi, U., Albadi, M. (2023). Role of the pelvic clock and static bicycle exerciseson Wisconsin gait scale and trunk impairment scale in chronic ambulatory hemiplegic Patients: A Single group Pre-Post Design. Healthcare. 11(2), 279; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare11020279. Science Citation Index Expanded (Scopus Q2).
15.	Etoom, M., Altaim, T.*, Alawneh, A., Aljuhini, Y., Alanazi, F., Gaowgzeh, R., Alanazi, A., Abdullahi, A. (2022). Single textured insole for the less affected leg in freezing of gait: A Hypothesis. Frontiers in Neurology Neurorehabilitation. https://doi.org/10.3389/fneur.2022.892492. Science Citation Index Expanded (Scopus Q2).
16.	Subramanian, S., Ravindra, D., K.C., Kumar, V., Senthil, P., Kajamohideen, S., Gaowgzeh, R., Alfawaz, A., Altaim, T., Neamatallah, Z., Albadi, M., Alabasi, U. The normative values for resting length of pectoralis minor muscle among individuals with asymptomatic shoulder in South Bengaluru: a cross-sectional pilot study, ERMPS, Vol. 26: 1-7. Science Citation Index Expanded (Scopus Q2).
17.	Maayah, M.F., Al-Jarrah, M., Mysore, S., Gaowgzeh, R.A., Alabasi, U.M., Altaim, T.A., Neamatallah, Z., Alfawaz, S.S., (2022). The Perception of Physical Therapy Students towards Their Profession in Jordan. Healthcare. Vol10, 849.. doi:10.3390/healthcare10050849. Science Citation Index Expanded (Scopus Q2).
18.	Swathi, T., Subramanian, S., Gaowgeh, R., Altaim, T. (2022). Efficacy of neck retraction exercises with ultrasound therapy versus muscle energy technique on patients with mechanical neck pain having forward neck posture using neck disability index – A comparative study. Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology. Vol. 15 (8). (Scopus Q2).
19.	Subramanian, S., Gaowgeh, R., Altaim, T., Neamatallah, Z., Alfawaz, S., Maayah, M. (2021). Addition of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Motor Control Exercises on Pain and Function in Elderly Individuals with Chronic Low Back Pain. Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International. Vol. 33(60A): 898-903. 
20.	Ahmad, Z., Subramanian, S., Abudaheer, S., Gaowgeh, R., Altaim, T. (2021). Effectiveness of myofascial release technique versus McKenzie technique on pain and functional disability in mechanical low back pain. HTL. Vol. 27 (8), 806-905.
21.	Subramanian, S., Subramanian, M., Gaowgeh, R., Maayah, M., Neamatallah, Z., Altaim, T., Alfawaz, S., Alkhateeb, A. (2021). The Impact of Strengthening Exercise on Dynamic Balance in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis. P J M H S. Vol. 15 (10), 3429-3431. Science Citation Index Expanded (Scopus Q4).
22.	Gaowgeh, R., Subramanian, S., Maayah, M., Alfawaz, S., Neamatallah, Z., Altaim, T. (2021). Level of Knowledge of Sports Coaches and Physical Education Teachers in Physical Therapy in Jordan. Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International. Vol. 33 (56A), 105-112. 
23.	ALTAIM, T. and LeRoux, B. (2019). The 10-cm Visual Analogue Scale for Pain: A Proposal. Journal of Advanced Pharmacy Education & Research, Vol. 9 (2), 1-6. (Scopus Q4).
24.	Ahmad, S., Ijaz, S. and Altaim, T. (2019). Comparing the effects of Maitland’s Mobilization Versus Mulligan’s Mobilization in Anterior and Posterior Innominate Dysfunctions. JIIMC, Vol. 14 (2), 81-92. (Scopus Q4).
25.	Ahmad, A., Komal, S., Shafique, S. And Altaim, T. (2018). Comparison of effectiveness of myofascial trigger point release with manual therapy and myofascial release in combination with self-stretching in upper cross syndrome. JRCRS. Vol. 7 (1), 3-6. (Scopus Q4).
26.	Altaim, T. (2015). Developing a functional outcome measure for individuals with low back pain within a Jordanian physiotherapy service. Sheffield University.
27.	Altaim, T. and Littlewood, C. (2011). Cross cultural adaptation of the Quebec Back Pain Disability Scale from English into Arabic. International Journal of Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation. Vol. 1(2), p. 4-13.

 •	Professional Certification to Practice Academic Work, Jordanian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Jordan
•	Ministry of Health in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan 
•	Health and Care Professions Council in the UK
•	Chartered Society of Physiotherapy in the UK

 •	Assistant Professor in Physiotherapy, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan (17 Sep 2023 – Now) (Full-time)
Responsibilities:
?	Teaches courses in the discipline area of physiotherapy.
?	Develops and designs curriculum plans to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions, and ensures student engagement.
?	Provides tutoring and academic counselling to students, maintains classes related records, and assesses student coursework.
?	Collaborates and supports colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular activities.
?	Collaborates with other academic units such as quality assurance and academic affairs unit.
?	Work closely with the physiotherapy team and academics across the faculty and university to contribute to the development of high quality research activity.
?	Contribute to the development of innovative learning and teaching methods and programmes.
?	Provide supervision to research students at undergraduate level.
?	Contribute to the range of activities involved in academic life including the organisation and involvement in programme team meetings, academic community meetings, staff development, monitoring student placements, marketing and recruitment, academic advisory support and supervision.
?	Liaise with external agencies and partners in creating positive relations.
?	Contribute towards enterprise activities, for example, specialist CPD course development and delivery or other relevant initiatives, as appropriate.
?	Attend meetings and conferences.
•	Assistant Professor in Physiotherapy, Aqaba University of Technology, Jordan (01 Sep 2022 – 30 Aug 2023) (Full-time)
Responsibilities:
?	Teaches courses in the discipline area of physiotherapy.
?	Develops and designs curriculum plans to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions, and ensures student engagement.
?	Provides tutoring and academic counselling to students, maintains classes related records, and assesses student coursework.
?	Collaborates and supports colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular activities.
?	Collaborates with other academic units such as quality assurance and academic affairs unit.
?	Work closely with the physiotherapy team and academics across the faculty and university to contribute to the development of high quality research activity.
?	Contribute to the development of innovative learning and teaching methods and programmes.
?	Provide supervision to research students at undergraduate level.
?	Contribute to the range of activities involved in academic life including the organisation and involvement in programme team meetings, academic community meetings, staff development, monitoring student placements, marketing and recruitment, academic advisory support and supervision.
?	Liaise with external agencies and partners in creating positive relations.
?	Contribute towards enterprise activities, for example, specialist CPD course development and delivery or other relevant initiatives, as appropriate.
?	Attend meetings and conferences.
•	Assistant Professor in Physiotherapy, Jouf University, KSA (21 Aug 2016 – 30 Aug 2022) (Full-time)
Responsibilities:
?	Teaches courses in the discipline area of physiotherapy.
?	Develops and designs curriculum plans to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions, and ensures student engagement.
?	Provides tutoring and academic counselling to students, maintains classes related records, and assesses student coursework.
?	Collaborates and supports colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular activities.
?	Collaborates with other academic units such as quality assurance and academic affairs unit.
?	Work closely with the physiotherapy team and academics across the faculty and university to contribute to the development of high-quality research activity.
?	Contribute to the development of innovative learning and teaching methods and programmes.
?	Provide supervision to research students at undergraduate level.
?	Contribute to the range of activities involved in academic life including the organisation and involvement in programme team meetings, academic community meetings, staff development, monitoring student placements, marketing and recruitment, academic advisory support and supervision.
?	Liaise with external agencies and partners in creating positive relations.
?	Contribute towards enterprise activities, for example, specialist CPD course development and delivery or other relevant initiatives, as appropriate.
?	Attend meetings and conferences.
•	Worked as a tutor for small group sessions at the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health at the University of Sheffield, spring 2015. (Part-time)
•	Designed and delivered a course in health outcome measures at the University of Sheffield, winter 2015. (Part-time)
•	Designed and delivered a research methods course, in collaboration with PrimePhysio Ltd in the UK, September 2014 to May 2015. (Part-time)
•	Worked as a facilitator in manual therapy workshops, in collaboration with the Jordanian Physiotherapy Society, November 2012 to February 2013. (Part-time)
•	Worked as a tutor for small group sessions at the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health at the University of Sheffield, spring 2012. (Part-time)
•	Worked as specialised visiting lecturer in the physiotherapy skills module at Sheffield Hallam University, winter 2011. (Part-time)

 •	Neuroscience 
•	Introduction to Physiotherapy
•	Injuries to Musculoskeletal system 
•	Assessment of Musculoskeletal System
•	Physical Therapy for Musculoskeletal Disorders
•	Manual Therapy
•	Anatomy of Musculoskeletal System
•	Introduction to Clinical Studies
•	Orthopaedics Surgery and Rehabilitation Technologies 
•	Selected Topics 1 
•	Techniques in Medical rehabilitation 
•	Pharmacology 
•	Occupational Therapy 
•	Radiology
•	Physical Therapy for Sport Injuries 
•	Clinical Study 1
•	Independent Study 1
•	Physical Therapy Techniques 2
•	Leadership and Management in Physical Therapy
•	Clinical Practice 3
•	Physical Therapy Techniques 1
•	Introduction to Physical Therapy Procedures
•	Electrotherapy 
•	Electrophysical Agents
•	Hydrotherapy
•	Introduction to Biomechanics 
•	Therapeutic Exercises 
•	Kinesiology 
•	Biomechanics 1 
•	Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy for upper quadrant
•	Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy for lower quadrant 
•	Introduction to sport physical therapy 
•	Pharmacology

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