Dr. Rahemun Akter, PT.
Neuro Physiotherapist
Work Experience
Dr. Rahemun currently serves as a Consultant at Ahmed Physiotherapy & Research Center. She began her career as physiotherapy officer at Gonoshasthay Samajvittik Medical College Hospital, Savar. She further moved at Mount Adora Hospital as Senior Physiotherapy officer at the department of Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.
Educational Qualification
Dr. Rahemun obtained her Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) at Gono Bishwabidyalay in 2015. She completed a Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) with a specialization in Neurological Disorders from Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be) University in Mullana, Haryana, India, in 2020.
Professional Skills
Dr Rahemun is a neuro-physiotherapist who has gained popularity among her patients due to her hands-on approach to care. She began her career in 2017 as a clinical physiotherapist and has consistently adapted her skills to address the evolving needs of her patients. She is a certified neurodevelopmental therapist with experience working with children who have special needs. Dr Rahemun also holds certifications in various manual therapy techniques, including myofascial release therapy, mobilization, manipulation, and several others.
Awards
Secured two prizes for the best poster presentation and one for best paper presentation in International conferences.
Research Publication
- Akter. R, Ahmed. S*, S. Chatterjee. Comments on: Dose electromyographic biofeedback improve exercise effects in hemiplegic patients? A pilot randomized controlled trial. J Rehabil Med; 2019. 51(6):471.
- Ahmed. S*, Akter. R. Letter to the editor “The immediate effects of foam roller with vibration on hamstring flexibility and jump performance in healthy adults. J Exerc Rehabil; 2019.15(4): 636-37.
- Ahmed. S, Akter. R, Pokhrel. N, Samuel. AJ. Prevalence of text neck syndrome and SMS thumb among smartphone users in college-going students: a cross-sectional survey study. J Public Health (Berl.) 29, 411–416 (2021).
- Ahmed. S*, Akter R, Saraswat A, Esht V. Core stability and its impact on upper extremity function in racket sports: A narrative review. Saudi J Sports Med.2020; 19; 02:31-7.
- Ahmed S*., Alam A., Akter R., Akter Sadia A. Musculoskeletal Problems are Highly Prevalent among Rohingya Refugee in Bangladesh: A Cross-Sectional Study. IJMPP. 2021; 6(2): 502-509.
- Ahmed. S*, Akter R. Immediate effects of physical activity on motor cognitive function in healthy young adults: A pre-test post-test quasi-experimental study. Saudi J Sports Med.2021; 21; 01: 18-21.
- Ahmed S*, Akter R, Islam MJ, Muthalib AA, Sadia AA. Impact of lockdown on musculoskeletal health due to COVID-19 outbreak in Bangladesh: A cross-sectional survey study. 2021 Jun;7(6):e07335.
- Ahmed S*, Akter R. Guideline for re-establishing of physiotherapy services in hospital and rehabilitation center for the general patient during COVID‑19 outbreak. Saudi J Sport Med. 2021;21(1):35–8.:
- Ahmed S*, Rahman MM, Islam MN, Akter R, Chowdhury AR. A study to assess the level of anxiety and stress among health-care professionals during the early stage of COVID-19 outbreak in Bangladesh: A cross-sectional study. Saudi J Heal Sci. 2021;10(3):170.
- Ahmed. S*, Mishra. A, Akter. R, Shah. H, Akter Sadia A. Smartphone addiction and its impact on musculoskeletal pain in neck, shoulder, elbow, and hand among college going students: a cross-sectional study. Bull Fac Phys Ther 27, 5 (2022).
- Akter R, Sharma N, Ahmed S*, Srivastav AK. Combined effect of Brunnstrom’s hand rehabilitation and functional electrical stimulation for improving hand function in patients with chronic stroke: A randomized controlled trial. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2023 Jul; 35:84-90.
- Islam MJ, Rana MS, Sarker MS, Islam MM, Miah MN, Hossain MA, Jahangir R, Akter R, Ahmed S*. Prevalence and predictors of musculoskeletal injuries among gym members in Bangladesh: A nationwide cross-sectional study. PLoS One. 2024 Aug 1;19(8):e0303461.
- Ahmed S*, Samuel AJ, Mishra A, Rahman MS, Islam MA, Rashaduzzaman M, Roy SK, Akter R, Islam MJ. Mobile game addiction and its association with musculoskeletal pain among students: A cross-sectional study. PLoS One. 2024 Aug 26;19(8):e0308674.
- Ahmed, S*., Jakaria, G.M., Islam, M.S. et al. The comparison of the effects of percussive massage therapy, foam rolling and hamstring stretching on flexibility, knee range of motion, and jumping performance in junior athlete: a randomized controlled trial. Bull Fac Phys Ther. 2024, 29; 44.