Curriculum Vitae

ASSOCIATE PROF. DR. ANWAR BIN SUHAIMI

Associate Professor
  • Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
    Faculty of Medicine
  • anwars
  • +60379493120

BIOGRAPHY

Associate Professor Dr. Anwar Suhaimi received both his undergraduate and postgraduate training in Universiti Malaya (UM). He received his physiatrics training in renowned rehabilitation medicine centres in Australia and Turkey, prior to his current clinical service in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, UM. 

He spearheaded the establishment of the Musculoskeletal, Pain Rehabilitation services and minimally-invasive pain management in UM, as well as teaching and research in this field nationwide. In recent times, he is also involved in expanding COVID-19 rehabilitation provision and research. He is involved in the expansion of the Cardiac Rehabilitation services, research, and education locally and internationally. 

His area of clinical and research interest includes cardiac telerehabilitation, heart failure rehabilitation, digital health, back and neck pain, osteoarthritis, chronic pain management and rehabilitation, regenerative rehabilitation and COVID-19 long term functional recovery. 

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • REHABILITATION
    Heart Failure Rehabilitation
  • REHABILITATION
    Pain & Minimally-Invasive Pain Intervention
  • REHABILITATION
    Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
  • REHABILITATION
    Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • MRehabMed, (Perubatan Pemulihan)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • MBBS, (Medicine)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Course Coordinator
    01 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 (Department)
  • DISABILITY LIASON OFFICER
    01 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 (University Malaya)
  • Committee Member
    04 Sep 2019 - 29 Nov 2019 (Faculty)
  • PEMERIKSA DALAMAN DAN AHLI JAWATANKUASA PEMERIKSA BAGI PEPERIKSAAN IJAZAH TINGGI
    18 Nov 2019 - 21 Nov 2019 (Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • PANEL PEMERIKSA PEPERIKSAAN KLINIKAL: PEPERIKSAAN PROFESIONAL PERINGKAT 3.2 MBBS 2017/2019
    19 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2019 (Faculty)
  • Disability Liaison Officer
    01 Jan 2016 - 31 Dec 2018 (Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa EMR PPUM
    05 May 2014 - 30 Dec 2018 (Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Document Manager
    28 Oct 2010 - 01 May 2018 (Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • NATIONAL SPECIALIST REGISTER, MEMBER
    Since 2016 (National)
  • ASSOCIATE MEMBER, MEMBER
    2022 to 2023 (International)
  • MEMBER, MEMBER
    2022 to 2023 (International)
  • INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF PHYSICAL AND REHABILITATION MEDICINE, ACTIVE MEMBER
    2012 to 2020 (International)
  • MALAYSIAN ASSOCIATION OF REHABILITATION PHYSICIANS, REGISTERED MEMBER
    2012 to 2020 (National)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • GOLD MEDAL PECIPTA 2022
    KEMENTERIAN PENGAJIAN TINGGI, 2022 (International)
  • FOM RESEARCH WEEK 2019: POSTER JUDGE
    FACULTY OF MEDICINE UM, 2019 (University)
  • Certificate of Appreciation
    Faculty of Medicine, UM, 2019 (University)
  • MUSCULOSKELETAL REHABILITATION WORKSHOP 2019' JOHOR STATE LEVEL
    Perkhidmatan Perubatan Rehabilitasi Negeri Johor, 2019 (Government)
  • 2nd NHAM Cardiology Fellow Course 2018
    National Heart Association of Malaysia, 2018 (National)
  • 2nd Limb Deformity Correction Course for Allied Health Professionals
    National Orthopaedic Centre of Excellence for Research and Learning, 2018 (National)
  • Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Workshop
    Jabatan Perubatan Rehabilitasi, Hospital Raja Perempuan Zainab II, 2018 (Department)
  • Heart Failure @ Sg Buloh
    National Heart Association of Malaysia, 2018 (National)
  • REHAB RESEARCH DAY 2018, University Malaya Medical Centre
    Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2018 (Ptj/ Faculty)
  • Faculty of Medicine Excellent Service Award
    Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 2017 (University)
  • EXCELLENCE SERVICE AWARD
    University of Malaya, 2017 (University)
  • CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE
    University of Malaya, 2014 (University)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Ibrahim, Nur Syazwani; Rampal, Sanjay; Lee, Wan Ling; Pek, Eu Way; Suhaimi, Anwar (2024). Evaluation of Wrist-Worn Photoplethysmography Trackers with an Electrocardiogram in Patients with Ischemic Heart Disease: A Validation Study, CARDIOVASCULAR ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY. . doi:10.1007/s13239-023-00693-z
  2. Chan, Soo Chin; Beh, Hooi Chin; Nathan, Jayakayatri Jeevajothi; Sahadeevan, Yasothai; Engkasan, Julia Patrick; Chuah, Su Yee; Pek, Eu Way; Abdullah, Nurdiana; Wong, Chee Kuan; Hussein, Norita; Suhaimi, Anwar; Hanafi, Nik Sherina; Mirza, Fatim T.; Yatim, Saari Mohamad; Pinnock, Hilary; William, Sian; Khoo, Ee Ming (2023). Pulmonary rehabilitation capacity building through a teach-the-teacher programme A Malaysian experience, JOURNAL OF GLOBAL HEALTH. 13. doi:10.7189/jogh.13.03047
  3. Chan, Soo Chin; Engksan, Julia Patrick; Nathan, Jayakayatri Jeevajothi; Sekhon, Jaspreet Kaur; Hussein, Norita; Suhaimi, Anwar; Hanafi, Nik Sherina; Pang, Yong Kek; Yatim, Saari Mohamad; Habib, M. Monsur; Pinnock, Hilary; RESPIRE Collaboration (2023). Developing a home-based pulmonary rehabilitation programme for patients with chronic respiratory diseases in Malaysia: A mixed-method feasibility study, JOURNAL OF GLOBAL HEALTH. 13. doi:10.7189/jogh.13.04099
  4. Darsin Singh, Sukhbeer Kaur; Ahmedy, Fatimah Binti; Noor, Abqariyah Binti Yahya Ahmad; Abdullah, Khatijah Lim; Abidin, Imran Zainal; Suhaimi, Anwar Bin (2023). Changes in Perception of Illness during Cardiac Rehabilitation Programme among Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome: A Longitudinal Study, HEALTHCARE. 11(3). doi:10.3390/healthcare11030311
  5. Firzara, Abdul Malik Tun; Teo, Chin Hai; Teh, Shu Yi; Su, Je Yu; Zaini, Hana Salwani Mohd; Suhaimi, Anwar; Ng, Wei Leik; Danaee, Mahmoud; Stevenson, Kay; Mallen, Christian David; Ng, Chirk Jenn (2023). Evaluation of an electronic clinical decision support system (DeSSBack) to improve low back pain management: a pilot cluster randomized controlled trial, FAMILY PRACTICE. . doi:10.1093/fampra/cmad044
  6. Loo, Wei Kit; Hasikin, Khairunnisa; Suhaimi, Anwar; Yee, Por Lip; Teo, Kareen; Xia, Kaijian; Qian, Pengjiang; Jiang, Yizhang; Zhang, Yuanpeng; Dhanalakshmi, Samiappan; Azizan, Muhammad Mokhzaini; Lai, Khin Wee (2022). Systematic Review on COVID-19 Readmission and Risk Factors: Future of Machine Learning in COVID-19 Readmission Studies, FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH. 10. doi:10.3389/fpubh.2022.898254
  7. Singh, Sukhbeer Kaur Darsin; Noor, Abqariyah Binti Yahya Ahmad; Ahmedy, Fatimah; Abdullah, Khatijah Lim; Abidin, Imran Zainal; Suhaimi, Anwar Bin; Sator, Patricia (2022). EXPLORING SOCIAL SUPPORT FOR WOMEN COPING WITH A CARDIAC REHABILITATION PROGRAMME AFTER ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF QUALITATIVE STUDIES, JOURNAL OF REHABILITATION MEDICINE. 54(10). doi:10.2340/jrm.v54.160
  8. Negrini, S., Arienti, C., Pollet, J., Engkasan, J. P., Francisco, G. E., Frontera, W. R., . . . Participants, R. S. (2019). Clinical replicability of rehabilitation interventions in randomized controlled trials reported in main journals is inadequate. Journal of Clinical Epidemiology, 114, 108-117. doi:10.1016/j.jclinepi.2019.06.008
Scopus
  1. Chan S.C., Beh H.C., Nathan J.J., Sahadeevan Y., Engkasan J.P., Chuah S.Y., Pek E.W., Abdullah N., Wong C.K., Hussein N., Suhaimi A., Hanafi N.S., Mirza F.T., Yatim S.M., Pinnock H., William S., Khoo E.M. (2023). Pulmonary rehabilitation capacity building through a teach-the-teacher programme: A Malaysian experience, Journal of global health. 13, 03047. doi:10.7189/jogh.13.03047
  2. Chan S.C., Engksan J.P., Nathan J.J., Sekhon J.K., Hussein N., Suhaimi A., Hanafi N.S., Pang Y.K., Yatim S.M., Habib G.M.M., Pinnock H., Khoo E.M. (2023). Developing a home-based pulmonary rehabilitation programme for patients with chronic respiratory diseases in Malaysia: A mixed-method feasibility study, Journal of global health. 13, 04099. doi:10.7189/jogh.13.04099
  3. Chong M.S., Sit J.W.H., Choi K.C., Suhaimi A., Chair S.Y. (2023). A Theory-Based, Technology-Assisted Intervention in a Hybrid Cardiac Rehabilitation Program for Patients with Coronary Heart Disease: A Feasibility Study, Asian Nursing Research. 17(3), 180-190. doi:10.1016/j.anr.2023.06.004
  4. Chong M.S., Sit J.W.H., Choi K.C., Suhaimi A., Chair S.Y. (2023). Barriers to cardiac rehabilitation and patient perceptions on the usage of technologies in cardiac rehabilitation: A cross-sectional study, Journal of Clinical Nursing. . doi:10.1111/jocn.16919
  5. Darsin Singh S.K., Ahmedy F.B., Noor A.B.Y.A., Abdullah K.L., Abidin I.Z., Suhaimi A.B. (2023). Changes in Perception of Illness during Cardiac Rehabilitation Programme among Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome: A Longitudinal Study, Healthcare (Switzerland). 11(3). doi:10.3390/healthcare11030311
  6. Paizi@Fauzi W.J.B., Suhaimi A.B., Paizi@Fauzi W.J.B., Chung T.Y. (2023). Development of Efficacy-Enhanced Heart Failure Rehabilitation Patient Education Materials for Health Behavior Change, American Journal of Health Education. . doi:10.1080/19325037.2023.2209751
  7. Yuan C.J., Varathan K.D., Suhaimi A., Ling L.W. (2023). Predicting Return to Work after Cardiac Rehabilitation using Machine Learning Models, Journal of rehabilitation medicine. 55, jrm00348. doi:10.2340/jrm.v54.2432
  8. Goonasegaran A.R., Suhaimi A., Mokhtar A.H. (2022). A randomized control trial on retro-walking improves symptoms, pain, and function in primary knee osteoarthritis, The Journal of sports medicine and physical fitness. 62(2), 229-237. doi:10.23736/S0022-4707.20.11686-4
  9. Loo W.K., Hasikin K., Suhaimi A., Yee P.L., Teo K., Xia K., Qian P., Jiang Y., Zhang Y., Dhanalakshmi S., Azizan M.M., Lai K.W. (2022). Systematic Review on COVID-19 Readmission and Risk Factors: Future of Machine Learning in COVID-19 Readmission Studies, Frontiers in Public Health. 10. doi:10.3389/fpubh.2022.898254
  10. Ming L.H., Chin C.S., Yang C.T., Suhaimi A. (2022). Adductor canal block versus intra-articular steroid and lidocaine injection for knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled study, Korean Journal of Pain. 35(2), 191-201. doi:10.3344/kjp.2022.35.2.191
Others
  1. Major (Dr) Prathap Nair1, Lieutenant Colonel (Dr) Ericsson Netto1, Brigadier General (Dr) Andrew Ng Wei Aun1, Dr Anwar Suhaim. 2022. Prevalence of Long COVID-19 Sequelae Among Malaysian Armed Forces Personnel A Descriptive Introduction.J MAF RMDC Vol 7 No 1 June 2022 pg 11-7
  2. Tuan Farhan Tuan Ibrahim, Anwar Suhaimi and Soo Chin Chan (2021) Suprascapular Nerve Block versus Intra-articular Steroid Injection for Hemiplegic Shoulder Pain: A Preliminary Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial. ASEAN J Rehabil Med. 2021; 31(3): 90-99.
  3. Goonasegaran AR, et. al. (in press). Retro-walking improves symptoms, pain and function in primary knee osteoarthritis: A Randomised Control Trial. The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness
  4. MT Duru z, et al.(2020) The validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Seattle Angina Questionnaire. Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars 2020;48(8):731-738
  5. Einly Lim, Renly Lim, Anwar Suhaimi, Bee Ting Chan and Ahmad Khairi Abdul Wahab (2018). Treatment of chronic back pain using indirect vibroacoustic therapy: A pilot study. Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation 31 (2018) 1041 1047
  6. Nor Hanim Mohamad Hanapi, Brenda Saria Yuliawiratman, Hazwani Halil, Koo JG, Lai LL, Anwar Suhaimi. Optimising the Bariatric Patients' outcome through Cardiac Rehabilitation approach. (2018) Obesity Surgery.
  7. Perineural Injection Therapy in the Management of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: A Sweet Solution to Pain. THOR, JU ANN; HANAPI, NOR HANIM MOHAMED; HALIL, HAZWANI; SUHAIMI, ANWAR. Pain Medicine. Oct 2017, Vol. 18 Issue 10, p 2041-2045.
  8. H Gunduz, S Senca, T Ercalik, A Suhaimi. (2016) RECOVERY OF H REFLEX WITH TRANSFORAMINAL EPIDURAL STEROID INJECTION IN S1 RADICULOPATHY. Pain Medicine. in press
  9. N A Hamzaid, L T Tean, G M Davis, A Suhaimi and N Hasnan. Electrical stimulation-evoked contractions blunt orthostatic hypotension in sub-acute spinal cord-injured individuals: two clinical case studies. Spinal Cord , (4 November 2014)
  10. Mustafa Kassim, Marzida Mansor, Tengku Ain Kamalden, Ina Ismiarti Shariffuddin, Mohd Shahnaz Hasan, Gracie Ong, Shamala Devi Sekaran,Anwar Suhaimi, Nazeh Al-Abd, and Kamaruddin Mohd Yusoff. 2014.CAFFEIC ACID PHENETHYL ESTER (CAPE): SCAVENGER OF PEROXYNITRITE IN VITRO AND IN SEPSIS MODELS. SHOCK, Vol. 42, No. 2, pp. 154-160
  11. Recent Advances on the Use of Biochemical Extracts as Filaricidal Agents Nazeh M. Al-Abd, Zurainee Mohamed Nor, Abdulelah H. Al- Adhroey, Anwar Suhaimi, and S. Sivanandam1
  12. Mustafa Kassim, Marzida Mansor, Anwar Suhaimi, Gracie Ong and Kamaruddin Mohd Yusoff. Gelam Honey Scavenges Peroxynitrite During the Immune Response. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2012, 13, 12113-12129
  13. Byron Perrin, Marcus Gardner, Anwar Suhaimi, David Murphy. Charcot osteoarthropathy of the foot. Australian Family Physician 39 (3): 117-9
  14. The Efficacy of Honey Dressing in Wound Management: A Clinical Observation. A Suhaimi, F Hairi, ZS Akka, KM Yusof - Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2007
  15. Farizah Hairi, Cyril-HS Ong, Anwar Suhaimi, Teoh-Wei Tsung, Mohd Azhar bin Anis Ahmad, Charlotte Sundaraj, Myint Myint Soe. 2003. A knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) study on dengue among selected rural communities in the Kuala Kangsar district. Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health. 15 (1) 37-43
Books
  1. Kamaruddin Yusof, Zainabe Syed Akka, Anwar Suhaimi, Mohd Razif Mohd Ali, Mohd Yassim Mohd Yusoff, 2012. The Efficacy of Honey Dressing on Chronic Wounds & Ulcers. Hauppauge, New York, United States: Nova Science Publishers
Chapter in Books
  1. Anwar Suhaimi and Brenda Saria Yuliawiratman (December 17th 2020). From Prehab to Rehab: The Functional Restoration of a Bariatric Individual [Online First], IntechOpen, DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.94418. Available from: https://www.intechopen.com/online-first/from-prehab-to-rehab-the-functional-restoration-of-a-bariatric-individual
  2. Anwar Suhaimi. Low Back Pain. In Cifu DX, Lew HL, ed. Braddom s Rehabilitation Care: A Clinical Handbook. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2017: 228-237.
Article in Proceeding
  1. W. K. Loo, A. Suhaimi, K. Hasikin, K. Teo and K. W. Lai, 'Covid-19 Readmission Prediction using Different Feature Selection Techniques and Machine Learning Models, 2023 IEEE Industrial Electronics and Applications Conference (IEACon), Penang, Malaysia, 2023, pp. 255-258, doi: 10.1109/IEACon57683.2023.10370456.
  2. Chan SC, Anwar S, G Sridhar, T Watson. The Effects of Peri-Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Oxygenation On Myocardial Protection And Cardiovascular Function: A Pilot Study. In the International Journal of Cardiology Volume 249, Supplement, 15 December 2017
  3. Nor Hanim Mohamad Hanapi, Brenda Saria Yuliawiratman, Hazwani Halil, Koo JG, Anwar Suhaimi. CARDIAC REHABILITATION APPROACH IN THE MANAGEMENT OF BARIATRIC PATIENTS THE UMMC EXPERIENCE. In the Proceedings of the National Heart Association of Malaysia Scientific Conference 2017.
  4. Shaida Mustapha, Lim TJ, Lee JP, Lau EF, Salmah Anim Abu Hassan, Natiara Mohamed, Koo JG, Fauziah Baharuddin, MB Farhan Mohd Ali, Nooratiqah Maarup, Anwar Suhaimi. HEART FAILURE AS A NEW INDICATION FOR REHABILITATION: TRANSLATING GUIDELINES INTO LIFE-CHANGING PRACTICES. In the National Heart Association of Malaysia Annual Scientific Meeting 2017
  5. MM Dar, NA Hamzaid, MO Ibitoye, NAM Latiff, N Hasnan, A Suhaimi, Glen M Davis. How long does the prevention effect last? A comparison of two case studies of different FES stimulation frequencies in stroke shoulder subluxation follow up period. Functional Electrical Stimulation Society Annual Conference (IFESS), 2014 IEEE 19th International
  6. Anwar Suhaimi, Farizah Hairi, Zainabe Syed Akka, Kamaruddin Mohd Yusof. The Efficacy of Honey Dressing in Wound Management: A Clinical Observation. Malays J Med Sci. 2007 Jan; 14(1): 114 115.
Other Publications
  1. J. Rajadurai et al. (2019). MANAGEMENT OF ACUTE ST SEGMENT ELEVATION MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION (STEMI) - Monograph
  2. The Malaysian Clinical Practice Guidelines on Primary and Secondary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease (2017). The Academy of Medicine Malaysia - Monograph

RESEARCH INTEREST

  • Erectile Dysfunction (ED): the effects of supervised exercise program and risk factor management in the treatment of ED in cardiac patients (erectile dysfunction, cardiac, exercise )
  • Stimulating and supporting neural recovery in peripheral and central nerve entrapment.
  • Simulation with mobile technology to influence behavior patterns and health choices in cardiovascular disease survivors
  • Rehabilitation Intervention Supportive Environment for Osteoarthritis (RISE for OA) (Osteoarthritis, Rehabilitation, Ageing)
  • Application of minimally-invasive procedures to support early, aggressive conservative MSK rehabilitation
  • Perineural injection therapy in the management of Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome
  • Cardiac rehabilitation and secondary prevention in special population: people with different abilities (PWD), women and the elderly
  • The application of orthobiologic agents in promoting MSK regeneration and rehabilitation.
  • The development of eHealth/ artificial intelligence and clinical application of mobile healthcare (mHealth) in cardiac rehabilitation and secondary prevention delivery

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2021 - 2025, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Long Term Effects Of Covid-19 On Survivors Requiring Intensive Care Treatment ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  2. 2022 - 2024, Prototype Research Grant Scheme (PRGS)
    Ai-enabled Application For Personalization And Monitoring Of Fitness Among Cardiac Rehabilitation Patients ( Co-Researcher)
  3. 2022 - 2023, RU Geran - UMCares
    Community Engagement For Long Covid Self-support Management ( Co-Researcher)
  4. 2020 - 2021, Covid-19 Special Research Grant
    Covid 19: Mental Health Intervention For Front-line Healthcare Workers During 2019 Coronavirus Disease (covid-19) Pandemic In University Malaya Medical Centre (ummc) ( Co-Researcher)
  5. 2019 - 2021, Postgraduate Research Grant(PPP)
    Suprascapular nerve block versus intraarticular steroid injection in hemiplegic shoulder pain: A randomized, double blinded, control trial ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  6. 2019 - 2021, Postgraduate Research Grant(PPP)
    Minimally Invasive Knee Osteoarthritis Pain Control Via Adductor Canal Block (ACB) versus intraarticular steroid and lignocaine (IASL) injection : A controlled trial ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  7. 2019 - 2020, Postgraduate Research Grant(PPP)
    The prevalence, the impact on activities of daily living and awareness of treatment for shoulder pain amongst spinal cord injured individuals in University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC). ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  8. 2010 - 2013, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Honey as Immunomodulator ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  9. 2010 - 2011, Short Term Research Fund (Vote F)(PJP)
    The Use of Compression Garment in the Management of Orthostatic Hypotension in Acute Spinal Cord Injured Individuals. ( Principal Investigator(PI))
University
  1. 2020 - 2023, Private Funding
    The Impact Of Mhealth Technology On Cardiovascular Secondary Prevention Outcomes In Participants Of Home-based Cardiac Rehabilitation Program ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  2. 2021 - 2023, Private Funding
    Assessment of Post-Acute COVID Syndrome (PACS) and Serological Response in Confirmed COVID-19 Patients in the University of Malaya Medical Centre ( Co-Researcher)
  3. 2019 - 2022, Private Funding
    An Innovative Approach To Implementation Of A Decision Support System To Improve Management Of Low Back Pain: Translating Evidence Into Practice - The Dess- Back Study ( Co-Researcher)

CONSULTANCY PROJECT

  • Clinical Practice Guidelines for Unstable Angina 2020, National Heart Association of Malaysia
    01 Dec 2020 - 01 Dec 2020 (National)
  • Fourth Asia-Pacific Experts On Topical Analgesics (Apex) Advisory Board Meeting, A. Menarini Asia-Pacific Pte Ltd
    01 May 2015 - 01 May 2015 (International)
  • Third Asia Pacific Experts On Topical Analgesics (Apex) Advisory Board Meeting, MIMS Pte Ltd
    01 Oct 2014 - 01 Oct 2014 (International)

PAPER PRESENTED

PLENARY SPEAKER
  1. Injection therapies for back pain, MALAYSIAN ASSOCIATION OF SPORTS MEDICINE SPINE WORKSHOP 2022, Malaysian Association of Sports Medicine (National) (02 Jul 2022 - 02 Jul 2022)
  2. Rehabilitation Strategies in Low Back Pain, Low Back Pain Awareness, Neurosurgical Unit, PPUM (University) (23 Nov 2013 - 23 Nov 2013)
INVITED SEMINAR
  1. MUltidisciplinary Pain Rehabilitation, Annual Seminar of Patient-Inspired Pain and Recovery Education (ASPIRE) 2.0 East Malaysia , Pfizer (National) (13 Oct 2018 - 14 Oct 2018)
  2. Multidisciplinary Pain Rehabilitation, Annual Seminar of Patient-Inspired Pain and Recovery Education (ASPIRE) 4.0 West Malaysia , Pfizer (National) (06 Oct 2018 - 07 Oct 2018)
INVITED SPEAKER
  1. Roles of USG in rehabilitation management. Investigation and treatment application & case sharing, "MUSCULOSKELETEL REHABILITATION: ULTRASOUND AND CLINICAL APPLICATION" , JABATAN PERUBATAN REHABILITASI, HOSPITAL KUALA LUMPUR (National) (08 Sep 2022 - 08 Sep 2022)
  2. MSK USG: Physics & Knobology, Understanding technical aspects of USG for MSK Radiology , MUSCULOSKELETEL REHABILITATION: ULTRASOUND AND CLINICAL APPLICATION, Jabatan Perubatan Rehabilitasi, Hospital Kuala Lumpur (National) (08 Sep 2022 - 08 Sep 2022)
  3. Functional Rehabilitation in Pain Management , Annual Scientific Congress 2019 of the Malaysian Society of Anaesthesiologists & College of Anaesthesiologists , Malaysian Society of Anaesthesiologists and the College of Anaesthesiologists  (National) (04 Jul 2019 - 07 Jul 2019)
  4. Cardiac Rehabilitation Basics for Nurses, Bantuan Pengajaran MID 2005 Sains Perubatan Asas III Program Ijazah Sarjana Muda Sains Kejururawatan Sesi 2018/2019, Jabatan Sains Kejururawatan, UM (University) (02 Oct 2018 - 02 Oct 2018)
  5. Heart Failure Rehabilitation Principles, Symposium on the Concepts and Controversies in Heart Failure 2018 , Novartis (National) (08 Sep 2018 - 09 Sep 2018)
  6. Cardiac Rehabilitation and the role of nurses in CR, Nursing Seminar 9/ 2018: Cardiology Nursing Course , Perkembangan Kejururawatan, PPUM (University) (05 Sep 2018 - 06 Sep 2018)
  7. Minimally Invasive Intervention in MSK Rehabilitation MSK and Pain Rehabilitation Practices, Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Workshop Date Award 19/04/2018, Jabatan Perubatan Rehabilitasi, Hospital Raja Perempuan Zainab II (National) (19 Apr 2018 - 20 Apr 2018)
  8. Post - surgical Rehabilitation in Limb Correction Suregry, 2nd Limb Deformity Correction Course for Allied Health Professionals, National Orthopaedic Centre Of Excellence For Research And Learning (National) (18 Apr 2018 - 19 Apr 2018)
  9. Heart Failure Rehab, Heart Failure in Sg Buloh 2018, National Heart Associatin of Malaysia (National) (03 Feb 2018 - 03 Feb 2018)
  10. Preventive Cardiology, 2nd NHAM Fellow Course 2018, National Heart Association of Malaysia (National) (20 Jan 2018 - 21 Jan 2018)
  11. The Story Behind The New Physical Activity Recommendations, 20th Asean Federation of Cardiology Congress 2014, National Heart Association of Malaysia (International) (12 Jun 2014 - 15 Jun 2014)
  12. Anatomy and Physiology of the Foot, Program Penempatan Jururawat dalam Pengurusan Kaki Diabetes, Klinik Pengurusan Kaki Diabetes & Unit Rawatan Harian Perkhidmatan Ambulatori Pusat Perubatan Universiti Malaya (International) (11 Feb 2014 - 11 Feb 2014)
  13. Wheelchair sports injuries, AFSM-UM-PPUM Sports Rehabilitation Conference 2013, Asian Federation of Sports Medicine (International) (25 Sep 2013 - 25 Sep 2013)
  14. Risk stratification and exercise testing: how and why?, National Rehabilitation Conference, Ministry of Health, Malaysia (National) (31 May 2013 - 02 Jun 2013)
POSTER PRESENTER
  1. Perceived barriers to cardiac rehabilitation participation amongst cardiac patients in a Malaysian tertiary care hospital , 10th Annual Malaysian Rehabilitation Medicine Conference, UiTM and Malaysian Association of Rehabilitation Physicians  (National) (29 Oct 2018 - 31 Oct 2018)
  2. HEART FAILURE AS A NEW INDICATION FOR REHABILITATION: TRANSLATING GUIDELINES INTO LIFE-CHANGING PRACTICES. , National Heart Association of Malaysia Conference 2017, National Heart Association of Malaysia (National) (28 Apr 2017 - 30 Apr 2017)
  3. CARDIAC REHABILITATION APPROACH IN THE MANAGEMENT OF BARIATRIC PATIENTS THE UMMC EXPERIENCE , National Heart Association of Malaysia Conference 2017, National Heart Association of Malaysia  (National) (28 Apr 2017 - 30 Apr 2017)
  4. Improvement of Heart Rate Recovery with Short Term Exercise Training at Outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Surgery: a Case Report, 10th ISPRM World Congress, ISPRM (International) (29 May 2016 - 02 Jun 2016)
  5. THE EFFECTS OF CARDIAC REHABILITATION ON ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION IN MEN WITH ISCHAEMIC HEART DISEASE : A PROSPECTIVE COHORT STUDY, 10th ISPRM World Congress, ISPRM (International) (29 May 2016 - 02 Jun 2016)
  6. Cardiovascular Autonomic Dysfunction in Peripheral Vascular Disease Patient , 10th ISPRM World Congress, ISPRM (International) (29 May 2016 - 02 Jun 2016)
  7. Effect of Cardiac Rehabilitation on Exercise Capacity in Post Myocardial Infarction Patient, International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (ISPRM) World Congress, International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (ISPRM)  (International) (26 May 2016 - 02 Jun 2016)
PRESENTER
  1. The Effects of Peri-Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Oxygenation on Myocardial Protection and Cardiorespiratory Function: A Concept Proving Study , National Heart Association of Malaysia Annual Scientific Meeting 2017, National Heart Association of Malaysia  (National) (08 Apr 2017 - 09 Apr 2017)
  2. Low Back Pain Interventional Management, 10th International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (ISPRM) World Congress (Pre-Congress Workshop), International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (ISPRM)  (International) (29 May 2016 - 29 May 2016)
  3. The Efficacy of Honey Dressing in Wound Management: A Clinical Observation., 1ST INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE MEDICINAL USES OF HONEY (FROM HIVE TO THERAPY), University Sains Malaysia (International) (26 Aug 2006 - 27 Aug 2006)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2022) Covid-19 Outbreaks Analysis in The Valencian Region of Spain in The Prelude of The Third Wave, International, (Reviewer)
  2. (2022) Panel Reviewer for Umsc Ca.R.E Fund (Research Grant) Cycle 1/2022, University, (Reviewer)
  3. (2022) Frgs Evaluators, National, (Reviewer)
  4. (2021) Peperiksaan Akhir, Ijazah Sarjana Perubatan Pemulihan (10 11.11.2021) (Klinikal), National, (Internal Examiner)
  5. (2021) Peperiksaan Akhir, Ijazah Sarjana Perubatan Pemulihan (1 3.11.2021) (Teori), National, (Internal Examiner)
  6. (2021) Panel Penilai Pembentangan Research Progress Calon Ijazah Sarjana Perubatan Pemulihan Sesi 2022, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  7. (2021) Invitation as a Panel: Universiti Malaya Impact-Oriented Interdisciplinary Researchgrant Programme (Iirg) Cycle 4/2021, University, (Internal Assessor)
  8. (2021) (1)Peperiksaan Bahagian I, Ijazah Sarjana Perubatan Pemulihan, Semester Ii, Sesi 2020/2021, National, (Internal Examiner)
  9. (2021) Pelantikan Pemeriksa Kertas Osce 1, Peringkat 2 Sarjana Muda Perubatan & Sarjana Muda Pembedahan Sesi 2020/2021, University, (Internal Examiner)
  10. (2021) Hsb Ummc Covid 19 Proposal, National, (Reviewer)
  11. (2019) MANAGEMENT OF ACUTE ST SEGMENT ELEVATION MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION 2019 , (Reviewer)
  12. (2019) PEPERIKSAAN PROFESIONAL PERINGKAT 3.2 MBBS 2017/2019 , (Internal Examiner)
  13. (2016) Masters of Rehabilitation Medicine Examination, (Internal Examiner)
  14. Wearable electronic activity tracking system (EATs): the development and pilot trial of application in exercise-based Cardiac Rehabilitation , (CO-PI)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2022) Bengkel Ultrasound Guided Musculoskeletal Injection- Silent Mentor Program 2022, University, (Expert Advisor)
  2. (2022) Malaysian Association of Sports Medicine Spine Workshop 2022, National, (Resource Person)
  3. (2022) Membership, International, (Resource Person)
  4. (2022) Peer Review Group Working On The Package of Interventions for Rehabilitation for Cardiopulmonary Conditions., International, (Expert Advisor)
  5. (2022) Who Rehabilitation Programme: Peer Review of The Packages of Interventions for Rehabilitation for Ischemic Heartdisease and/or Copd, International, (Resource Person)
  6. (2022) Ahli Jawatankuasa Rekod Perubatan Ppum, University, (Technical Advisor)
  7. (2022) Ahli Portfolio Qms, Emr, Janjitemu & Caj Perkhidmatan Jabatan Perubatan Pemulihan, University, (Resource Person)
  8. (2022) Wakil Jabatan Dalam Mesyuarat Jawatankuasa Rekod Perubatan, University, (Resource Person)
  9. (2022) Disability Liaison Officer, University, (Resource Person)
  10. (2021) 2nd Edition of Support for Rehabilitation: Self-Management After Covid-19-Related Illness, International, (Expert Advisor)
  11. (2021) Who Pir: Peer Review Process for The Package of Interventions for Rehabilitation for Rheumatoid Arthritis, International, (Resource Person)
  12. (2021) Penempatan Pegawai Perubatan Pakar / Pegawai Perubatan Bagi Penempatan Secara Sementara, University, (Visiting clinical specialists)
  13. (2021) Malay Language Version of The Support for Rehabilitation Self-Management After Covid-19-Related Illness (2020) and The Self-Rehabilitation After Severe Covid-19 Publications, International, (Expert Advisor)
  14. (2019) Perineural Injection Therapy (PIT) at KL 2019 , Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, UM, International
  15. (2019) Disability Liason Officer for Faculty of Medicine UM, Faculty of Medicine UM, University
  16. (2018) Koordinator IT@ IT User Champion, UM Medical Centre, University
  17. (2017) Clinical Practice Guideline, National Heart Association of Malaysia, National
  18. (2016) Clinical Workshop Program, International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, International
  19. (2013) Asian Expert Consensus Statements on the Topical Use of NSAIDs, APEX- Asia Pacific Experts in Topical Analgesics Advisory Board
Contribution to event
  1. (2022) Implementing Mdt Approach in Pain Management, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  2. (2022) Rehabilitation in Rheumatic Patients, International, (Panelist/Moderator)
  3. (2022) Cardiac Rehabilitation, University, (Course Facilitator)
  4. (2021) Top 10 Listing of Best Innovation, National, (Participant)
  5. (2021) Rehabilitation Following Fragility Fractures, International, (Panelist/Moderator)
  6. (2021) Speaker & Participant, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  7. (2021) Allied Health & Rehabilitation Session 9: Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation (Moderator), International, (Panelist/Moderator)
  8. (2021) Allied Health & Rehabilitation Session 10: Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation (Moderator), International, (Panelist/Moderator)
  9. (2021) Heart Failure Rehabilitation Session, University, (Panelist/Moderator)
  10. (2021) Postgraduate Teaching & Revisions, University, (Panelist/Moderator)
  11. (2021) Ortho/Rehab: Principles of Management of Back Pain, University, (Panelist/Moderator)
  12. (2021) Mec 2003 Critical Care Nursing Ii: Cardiovascular Nursing, University, (Panelist/Moderator)
  13. (2021) History Taking of Older Patient With Osteoporosis, University, (Panelist/Moderator)
  14. (2021) Clinical Management of Patients With Covid-19 Workshop, International, (Participant)
Media appearance
  1. (2022) Awai Tonight: Long Covid- What to Look Out for? : Https://Youtu.Be/Wockczbdvxy, National, (Interview)
  2. (2021) Interview On Ig Live, National, (Interview)
  3. (2021) Panelist On Live Forum: Consider This, Astro Awani Channel 501, National, (Discourse)

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
PhD/ Doctoral
  1. (2024) EFFECT OF HYBRID PHASE 2 CARDIAC REHABILITATION PROGRAMME ON HEALTH OUTCOME TO PATIENT WITH CORONARY HEART DISEASE, HASFENA BINTI LAMDIN
  2. (2024) Development of a neuromuscular training program for non-specific low back pain using EMG analysis, NURSHAZANA AKMAL
  3. (2024) DEVELOPMENT OF HIGH-INTENSITY INTERVAL TRAINING (HIIT) EXERCISE PROGRAMME FOR OUTPATIENT CARDIAC PATIENTS., MUHAMAD ALIFF BIN ABDUL LATIR
  4. (2024) Development and Feasibility of an Exercise Monitoring System for Patients in a Cardiac Rehabilitation Programme, NUR SYAZWANI BINTI IBRAHIM
  5. (2023) Hospital Readmission Risk Prediction of Covid-19 Patients using Machine Learning, LOO WEI KIT
  6. (2022) Illness Perception and Social Support Among Cardiac Patients Attending Rehabilitation Programme and Their Experiences, SUKHBEER KAUR A/P DARSIN SINGH
Master
  1. (2024) Hydrotherapy Exercises is More Effective than Conventional Land Based Exercises for Chronic Low Back Pain, Hazwani Halil
  2. (2024) Long Term Effects of COVID-19 on Survivors Requiring Intensive Care Treatment, MAIVIZHI SELVI RAJENDRAM
  3. (2024) A Feasibility Study of an Exercise Programme for Post Covid-19 Patients, ANMOL KAUR MANJIT SINGH
Under Graduate Students
  1. (2022) Clinical attachment to Advance Pain Care and Rehabilitation Clinic: January - August 2023
  2. (2022) Practices, AINIL HAWA BINTI IBRAHIM

TEACHING

Master
  1. (2022) MSQ27300 - Advanced Clinical Training
  2. (2022) MSQ27200 - Basic Clinical Training
  3. (2020) MTGP - Masters of Rehabilitation Medicine
Bachelor
  1. (2019) MID2005 - Basic Medical Science III
  2. (2019) UMMP - University Malaya Medical Program
  3. (2013) KUEP3132 - Clinical Study III

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Annual Seminar of Patient-Inspired Pain and Recovery Education (Aspire) 2.0 – East Malaysia, (13 Oct 2018 - 14 Oct 2018)
  • Annual Seminar of Patient-Inspired Pain and Recovery Education (Aspire) 4.0 – West Malaysia, (06 Oct 2018 - 07 Oct 2018)
  • Bantuan Pengajaran Mid 2005 Sains Perubatan Asas III Program Ijazah Sarjana Muda Sains Kejururawatan Sesi 2018/2019, (02 Oct 2018 - 02 Oct 2018)
  • Symposium On The Concepts and Controversies in Heart Failure 2018, (08 Sep 2018 - 09 Sep 2018)
  • Nursing Seminar 9/ 2018: Cardiology Nursing, (05 Sep 2018 - 06 Sep 2018)
  • Health Preparation for Hajj 2018 Course by Mkm Travel and Tours (Tabung Haji Licensed Operator), (30 Jun 2018 - 01 Jul 2018)
  • Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Workshop- Minimally-Invasive Intervention in Rehabilitation Practice, (18 Apr 2018 - 19 Apr 2018)
  • 2nd Limb Deformity Correction Course for Allied Health Professionals, (17 Apr 2018 - 18 Apr 2018)
  • Heart Failure @ Sungai Buloh, Sungai Buloh Hospital and The National Heart Association of Malaysia, (03 Feb 2018 - 04 Feb 2018)
  • 2nd National Heart Association Cardiology Fellow Course, (20 Jan 2018 - 21 Jan 2018)
  • Ummc Medical Board, (07 Jun 2017 - 07 Jun 2017)
  • Rehabilitation Medicine Course Series (V): Pulmonary and Cardiac Rehabilitation: Life Beyond The Event., (14 May 2017 - 16 May 2017)
  • 4th Menarini Primary Care Symposium 2017 - Changing Landscape, Changing Needs- Taking a Pit Stop., (25 Feb 2017 - 26 Feb 2017)
  • Symposia Series On Primary Care Medicine: Digitizing Health Care - The Future is Now, (21 Jan 2017 - 22 Jan 2017)
  • Love Your Heart Day, (17 Oct 2016 - 21 Oct 2016)
  • Heart Failure Roadshow: National Heart Association and Novartis: Kota Kinabalu, (24 Sep 2016 - 24 Sep 2016)
  • Heart Failure Roadshow: National Heart Association and Novartis: Kl & Kuching, (23 Jul 2016 - 24 Sep 2016)
  • Menarini Pharmacist Symposium, (23 May 2015 - 23 May 2015)
  • Menarini Pharmacist Symposium, (25 Apr 2015 - 25 Apr 2015)
  • Introduction to External Fixators, (19 Dec 2014 - 19 Dec 2014)
  • Low Back Pain Awareness and Prevention During The Veterinary Association of Malaysia Annual Meeting, (04 Sep 2014)

COURSE ATTENDED

Internal / External Course
CONFERENCE
  1. MALAYSIAN ASSOCIATION OF SPORTS MEDICINE SPINE WORKSHOP 2022, Armada Hotel, Petaling Jaya (02 Jul 2022 - 02 Jul 2022)
  2. MUSCULOSKELETAL REHABILITATION: ULTRASOUND & CLINICAL APPLICATION, Ghkl (08 Sep 2022 - 08 Sep 2022)