Published Jointly by ICDR and JCRPO Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

 

 

 

 

DR.Mohammed H.S Al Turaiki

 
 

 

CURRICULUM VITAE

and

SCIENTIFIC ACHIEVEMENTS

 

Professor Mohammed H. S. Al-Turaiki, Ph.D.

 Professor
Orthopaedic Bioengineering and Rehabilitation
College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University

Prosthetics and Orthotics Consultant
Medical College and King Khalid University Hospital

Principal Investigator & Director-General
The Joint Centre for Research in Prosthetics & Orthotics and
Rehabilitation Programmes (JCRPO)

President
Islamic World Council on Disability and Rehabilitation (ICDR)

 Member
American Board of Professional Disability Consultants (ABPDC)

Formerly Member of the Executive Committee and
Deputy Vice-President for the Arab Region
Rehabilitation International, N.Y, U. S. A

 


CONTENTS

Part One       :     Personal Data       

Part Two      :     Employment and Administrative History

Part Three    :     Academic Work and Publications  

Part Four     :     Participation in Conferences, Symposia, and  Other Activities

 

PART ONE

Personal Data:

                                        First                             Middle                             Last

Name:                 MOHAMMED      HAMOOD SULAIMAN        AL-TURAIKI

 Nationality:            Saudi                                          

 Date and Place of Birth:  September 1955 / Al-Zulfi, Saudi Arabia

 Address:      P.O. Box 91409
                    Riyadh 11633
                    Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Telephone/Fax:  478-0312 / 478-0374

 Educational Qualification:

 1)  Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering

      University:                          University of Lancaster             College:  Engineering   

     University Location:            Lancaster, United Kingdom

     Date of Obtaining Degree:  3 July 1980 (20 Shaaban 1400 H)

 2)  Ph.D.

          College:                        Engineering

          University:                    University of Salford

         City, Country:               Salford, United Kingdom

         Ph.D. Acquiring Date:  23/9/1984  (28/12/1404)

     Title of Thesis:     Non-Invasive Quantitative Assessment of Human Knee Joint Instability In Vivo 

3)  Postgraduate Certificate in Orthotics:

     College:                    Medical School, Prosthetic-Orthotic Center

     University:                Northwestern University

     City, Country:           Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.

     Acquiring Date:         25/5/1989  (20/10/1409)

 4)  Postgraduate Certificate in Prosthetics

      College:                    Medical School, Prosthetic-Orthotic Center

      University:                Northwestern University

      City, Country:          Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.

     Acquiring Date:         8/12/1989  (10/5/1410)

 5)  Fellowship:

        Board Name:       American Board of Professional Disability Consultants (ABPDC)

   Title:                 Diplomate of the American Board of Professional Disability                                     Consultants

       Country:               United States of America

       Acquiring Date:     20/8/1995  (24/3/1416)

 6)  Professional Rank:  King Saud University, Riyadh

          Acquiring Date:  17 / 3 / 1996  ( 28 / 10 / 1416 )

         Major Field of Study:  Orthopaedic Bioengineering and Rehabilitation

                                            ( Prosthetics - Orthotics )

 PART TWO

EMPLOYMENT & ADMINISTRATIVE HISTORY

 1)  Employment History:  (in Descending Order - Last Given First)

·       17 March 1996   -    Present

     28 Shawal 1416

Professor of Orthopaedic Bioengineering and Rehabilitation

Department  of Biomedical  Technology, College  of  Applied  Medical  Sciences

King  Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

 

·       28 October 1990    -   16 March 1996

     10  Rabi-I   1411 -    28 Shawal 1416

Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Bioengineering and Rehabilitation

Department  of Biomedical  Technology, College  of  Applied  Medical  Science

King  Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

 

·       5   July   1993   -  1998

15 Muharam 1414   -   1419 

Chairman, Department of Biomedical Technology

College of Applied Medical Sciences

King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

 

·       11 February  1992   -   Present

8  Shaaban   1412

Consultant Prosthetist-Orthotist

Prosthetics and Orthotics Department

College of Medicine and King Khalid University Hospital

King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

 

·       1987  (1407)   -    Present

Principal Investigator & Director-General

The Joint Centre for Research in Prosthetics &

Orthotics and Rehabilitation Programmes (JCRPO)

Riyadh, Saudi  Arabia

 

·       12  April   1986  -  27 October  1990 

3 Sha'ban 1406  -    9 Rabi -II  1411  

Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Bioengineering and Rehabilitation   

Department of  Biomedical Technology

College of Applied Medical Sciences

King Saud University, Riyadh,  Saudi Arabia

 

·       1  January    1989  -   17 December  1989 

24 Jumada-I  1409   -  19 Jumada-I  1410

Visiting  Professor

Rehabilitation Engineering  Program  and  Prosthetic Research  Laboratory

Northwestern University Medical School

Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.

 

·       3 January    1987  -  11 December 1988

3 Jumada-I  1407  -   3 Jumada-I  1409

Assistant  Professor and Chairman

Department of Biomedical  Technology

College of Applied Medical Sciences

King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia                                                  

 

·       20 November 1984  -  11 April  1986

6  Rabi-I    1405      -  2 Shaaban 1406

Research   Assistant   Professor and  Supervisor of Biomedical Research Projects

Directorate of Scientific Research

King  Abdulaziz City For Science  and  Technology  (KACST)

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

 

Part-Time Assistant Professor of Biomedical Technology Department

College of Applied Medical Sciences

King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

2)  Administrative Assignments:  (in Descending Order)

·       Professor and Chairman

     Biomedical Technology Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences

          King Saud University, Riyadh,  Saudi Arabia

 

·       Principal Investigator & Director-General

         The Joint Centre for Research in Prosthetics & Orthotics and Rehabilitation Programmes (JCRPO)

          Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

 

·       Supervisor of Biomedical Research Projects

     Directorate of Scientific Research

     King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology

     Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

 

 ·       Founder / Editor-in-Chief of the following journals and magazines:

                           ·        Saudi Journal of Disability and Rehabilitation (SJDR),

                           ·        Disability World  (in Arabic),

                           ·        The Scientist (in Arabic)

3)  Consultancy Jobs:  (Past and Present)                              

·       Advisor to Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz City for Humanitarian Services (SBACHS)

·       Prosthetic-Orthotic and Rehabilitation Advisor, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia

·       Rehabilitation Consultant to Prince Salman Social Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

·       Technical  Advisor to Prince  Mohamad  Bin  Fahd  Rehabilitation  Technology  Center, Al-Damman,  Saudi Arabia

·       Part-Time Advisor to The Technical Company for Medical and Rehabilitation Systems, Riyadh,  Saudi Arabia

·       Member of Consultant Committee, The Saudi Benevolent Association for Care and Rehabilitation of Disabled Children, Riyadh,  Saudi Arabia

·       President, Medical and Rehabilitation Consultancy House, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

  ·       Chairman of the Committee for Standardization of Medical Equipments - Saudi Arabian Standard Organization (SASO), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

·       Member of Rehabilitation Committee - Committee of Patients Friends in Riyadh Region,  Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

·       Medical Rehabilitation Consultant - International Islamic Releif Aid Mission,  Saudi Arabia

4)  Patents/Scholarships/Awards:

·       Lockable Rotating Ankle Joint for Modular Below-Knee Prosthesis. 

United States Patent for the Invention.

Patent Number:  4865611

Date Of Patent:     12 September 1989

11 Shawal 1410

·       Non-Invasive Quantitative Knee Joint In Vivo Knee Instability Analyzer

European Patent:   O293 372/ B1

Granted  :    19 June 1991

7 DI-Hajah 1411 

 

·       Included among the World’s Distinguished Persons in the Publication of "Marquis Registry, WHO's WHO in the World"  1997, 1998, 1999, and Who’s Who in the Science and Engineering, and Who’s Who in Medicine and Health, N, J, U. S. A

 

·       Nominated by WHO to be the National Coordinator for the Development and Implementation of  Medical Rehabilitation Plan for the Disabled and Care of the Elderly in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

 

·       Winner of the Best Paper Gold Medal Award for the Year 1996   on the study of "FES for Gait Restoration in SCI Patients" presented to the XXIV Conference of Indian Association of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 4-7 Jan. 1996, Hyderabad, India.

 

·       Winner of the Leadership Award of 1998, by the School of Paediatric Medicine, Temple University, U. S. A; This Award was granted for the work accomplished with the mentally and physically challenged.

 

·       Selected by King Abdul Aziz and his Companions Foundation for Welfare of the Gifted in collaboration with Arab Gulf States Education Office, to be honoured in “First Meeting of Gifted Care Institutions in Gulf Cooperation Council States”, which will be organized on Saturday 18th Shawwal 1421 H (13 January 2001) in Culture Palace, Riyadh.  He will be honoured by His Royal Highness, Prince Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud (Riyadh Region Governor) for his scientific achievements and his capacity as one of the pioneers in field of inventions and innovations.

5)  International Responsibilities and Activities: 

·       Member of Executive Committee and Deputy Vice President for the Arab Region-Rehabilitation International (1990)

 

·       Member of the Board of Trustees of American Lebanese

Illinois University, Lebanon, (being established)

 

·       President, Islamic World Council on Disability and Rehabilitation (ICDR),
U. S. A. As President of ICDR, Professor Al-Turaiki chaired the following ICDR major events:

 

Conference in Bandung, Indonesia, in collaboration with Indonesian Medical Schools during the period 11-15 March 1996, issues were:

-       Plan for Disability Prevention

-       Restoration of Walking in SCI Patients by a Modified Parastep® Stimulation Profile

 

-       Special Workshop/Seminar of ICDR, 19 September 1996, within the activities of the 18th World Congress of Rehabilitaiton International (RI), Auckland, New Zealand, “Disability and Rehabilitation in the Islamic World”

 

-       ICDR Seminar in collaboration with the Korean Association for Disabled Rehabilitation, within the activites of RI General Congress for the Campaign of Asian and Pacific Decade of Disabled Persons, 24-29 September 1997, Seoul, Korea, “CBR in Islamic World”

 

-       Fourth International Conference of ICDR in collaboration with with the Ministry of Social and Cultural Affairs, Khartoum State, & Jezira University, Wad Madani, Republic of Sudan, 10-12 February 2001, “Rehabilitation of the Disabled & Care for the Elderly in the Islamic World: Strategies for the 21st Century”

 

-       Upon invitation, participated in the scientific demonstration organized by Jamiyah Al Amal for Treatment & Care of Motor Disabled in Tatwan, Morocco in the period 19-22 January 2002. He lectured and was interviewed in The First TV channel program “Al Jissoor” about disability and rehabilitation in Saudi Arabia and Islamic World.

PART THREE

ACADEMIC WORKS AND PAPERS

A)  Papers Presentations and Scientific Reports Published or Accepted for Publication in Academic, Specialized and Refereed Periodical:

1.         Salih MAM, Maisonobe T, Kabiraj M, Al Rayess M, Al-Turaiki MH, et al. Autosomal Recessive Hereditary Neuropathy with Focally Folded Myelin Sheaths and Linked to Chrosome 11q23 : A Distinct and Homogeneous Entity. Neuromuscular Disorders, 10 (2000) 10-15.

 

2.         Al-Turaiki MH, et al. Disability  Rehabilitation and Community-Based Rehabilitation in Saudi Arabia: National survey. The Saudi Journal of Disability and Rehabilitation 1999;5(2):103-143.

 

3.         Al-Turaiki MH, et al. The Use of Functional Electrical Stimulation in Saudi Spinal Cord Injured Patients. The Saudi Journal of Disability and Rehabilitation 1999;5(2):152-176.

 

4.         Al-Turaiki MH, et al. Bone Mineral Density in Saudi Spinal Cord Injury Patients. The Saudi Journal of Disability and Rehabilitation 1999;5(2):177-195.

 

5.         Saleh MA, Al-Turaiki MH, et al.  A Novel Form of Familial Congenital Muscular Dystrophy in two Adolescents. Neuropediatrics, 29 (1998) 1-6.

 

6.         Allamand V, Salih MA, Al-Turaiki MH, et al.   Mild congenital muscular dystrophy in two patients with an internally deleted laminin a2-chain.  Human Molecular Genetics 1997;6(5):747-752.

 

7.         Bhatti MI, Al-Turaiki MH, Bukhari AR.  A physiological model for the assessment of hepatic extraction of insulin, Biomedical Research, Aligarh, India 1997;8(1):37-42.

 

8.         Al-Turaiki MH. National Project for Research on Disability and Rehabilitation in Saudi Arabia:  Strategies, results, and proposals - a brief statistical report of a national survey on different aspects of disability in the Kingdom.  The Joint
Centre for Research in Prosthetics & Orthotics and Rehabilitation Programmes
, 1997 (1417 H).

 

9.         Al-Turaiki MH. Disability Prevention in the Gulf Region: Priorities and Potential Interventions. Pre-Symposium workshop – A symposium on Medical Rehabilitation. Organized by Arab Development Institute (ADI)23-26 June 1997, Dharan, KSA.

 

10.     Al-Turaiki MH.  Islamic World Council on Disability and Rehabilitation (ICDR) & Rehabilitation International - The Arab Region (RI-AR):  The infrastructure and the plan of action (1997-2000). The Saudi Journal of Disability and Rehabilitation 1996;2(4):220-232.

 

11.     Mustafa AM, Al-Turaiki MH, et al.  Muscular dystrophy associated with ß-Dystroglycan deficiency.  Annals of Neurology, The American Neurological Association 1996;40(6): 925-28

 

12.     Al-Turaiki MH.  Grip strength norms for the young Saudi females.  Saudi Medical Journal,  Saudi Arabia 1996;17(4):487-493.

 

13.     Al-Turaiki MH. Seating orthotics for the young cerebral palsy Patients:  A report on practice in Saudi Arabia.  Disability and Rehabilitation Journal, U.K. 1996, Vol. 18, No. 7, 335-340.

 

14.     Al-Turaiki MH. REHAB: A Worldwide Prospective-Saudi Arabia, REHAB Management International, Fall 1996, 6(1)

 

15.     Al-Turaiki MH. Pinch strength norms for the young Saudi females.  Saudi Medical Journal,  Saudi Arabia.  (Accepted for publication 12/12/1995)

 

16.     Al-Turaiki MH,  Al-Falahi LA, Saad Eddin M, Gremly M.   School screening for scoliosis in Riyadh.  Saudi Medical Journal,  Saudi Arabia.  1994; 15(4):
277-280.

 

17.     Al-Turaiki MH,  Al-Falahi LA.  Specialized seating programme in Riyadh. Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, U.S.A.  1994;  6 (2): 52-56.

 

18.     Al-Turaiki MH, Akbar AM, Al-Shammari FJ, Al-Falahi LA, Waheed SA. Plasma mineral and hormone levels in girls with idiopathic scoliosis. Medical  Science Research, U.K. 1994; 22: 415-416.

 

19.     Al-Turaiki MH,  Bukhari AS.  A computerized data acquisition system for  quantitative assessment of knee stability.  Clinical Engineering, U.S.A. 1994; 19 (2): 135-141.

 

20.     Al-Turaiki  MH,  Al-Falahi LA.  Amputee  population  in  the Kingdom
of
Saudi  Arabia
.  Prosthetics and Orthotics International, U.K. 1993; 17:
147-156.

 

21.     Al-Turaiki MH,  Al-Falahi LA.  Prosthetics  and orthotics:   A survey of centres in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.  Prosthetics  and  Orthotics International, U.K. 1992; 16: 38-45.

 

22.     Al-Turaiki MH, Chairman of the Symposium, the opening speech –An overview of the activities of JCRPO and ICDR with specific suggestions, a paper presented to the symposium, “Communication for the Speechless in Arabic Speaking Countries”, sponsored by the Joint Centre and Marquetty University, U.S.A, 22-27 Nov.1997, Riyadh.

B-1) Papers Submitted to Academic and Specialized Conferences which
are refereed and Published in full in the Conference Proceedings (Conference Book)

1.         Al-Turaiki MH, Al-Falahi LA, Ambalavanan C, Cherian TJ, AboAbat AM, Joseph G, Khan MM. Modified advanced reciprocating gait orthosis (ARGO) for a paraplegic with above-knee amputation: a case report, International Congress on Humanising Work & Work Environment: HWWE 2001 Congress, December 11-14, 2001, ERGOASIA, Indian Institute of Technology, Powai, Mumbai, India.

2.         Al-Turaiki MH, Al-Falahi LA, Ambalavanan C, Khan MM. Efforts of The Joint Centre for Research in Prosthetics & Orthotics and Rehabilitation Programmes (JCRPO) in physical rehabilitation of the disabled in Saudi Arabia, International Congress on Humanising Work & Work Environment: HWWE 2001 Congress, December 11-14, 2001, ERGOASIA, Indian Institute of Technology, Powai, Mumbai, India.

3.         Al-Turaki MH.  Disability and rehabilitation in Saudi Arabia:  priorities and potential interventions.  18th World Congress of Rehabilitation International, Auckland, New Zealand, Sept 15-20, 1996.

4.         Al-Turaiki MH, Khan MM,  Al-Falahi LA.  Early detection of peripheral vascular insufficiency to avert a significant number of amputations. 4th International Conference on Physiological Fluid Dynamicss.  India  1995.

5.         Al-Turaiki MH,  Al-Falahi LA.  The first seating orthotics programme in Saudi Arabia.  7th World Conference of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO). USA 1992, June 28 - July 3.

6.         AboAbat A., Al-Turaiki MH, Al-Falahi L, Restoration of walking in SCI patient by modified Parastep stimulation Profile, 9th International Conference in Medicine and Biology, Lujblujana, Slovenia June. 30- July 04, 1996.

B-2) Papers Submitted to Academic and Specialized Conferences which are Refereed and Published in the Conference Book of Abstracts:

1.         Al-Turaiki MH, Ambalavanan C, Khan MM. Low level laser therapy for pain management: preliminary observation and experience in JCRPO, The Second Conference of Kuwait Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Society & The Second Regional (Africa and Middle East) Meeting of the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (ISPRM), 1-4 April 2002, Regae, Kuwait.

2.         Al-Turaiki MH, Khan MM. An introduction to the blood flow study and its application in disability and rehabilitation, The Second Conference of Kuwait Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Society & The Second Regional (Africa and Middle East) Meeting of the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (ISPRM), 1-4 April 2002, Regae, Kuwait.

3.         Al-Turaiki MH, Ambalavanan C, Selvakumar S, Farooqi MJ. Action potential simulation [APS] therapy in the management of pain: a clinical study, The Second Conference of Kuwait Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Society & The Second Regional (Africa and Middle East) Meeting of the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (ISPRM), 1-4 April 2002, Regae, Kuwait.

4.         Al-Turaiki MH, Khan T, Joseph G, Ambalavanan C,. Thoraco lumbo sacral orthosis for congenital scoliosis: a case report, The Second Conference of Kuwait Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Society & The Second Regional (Africa and Middle East) Meeting of the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (ISPRM), 1-4 April 2002, Regae, Kuwait.

5.         Al-Turaiki MH, Joseph G, Khan T, Ambalavanan C, Cherian TJ. JCRPO efforts on custom molded special seating for patients with severe disabilities in Saudi Arabia, The Second Conference of Kuwait Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Society & The Second Regional (Africa and Middle East) Meeting of the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (ISPRM), 1-4 April 2002, Regae, Kuwait.

6.         Al-Turaiki MH, Joseph G, Khan T, Ambalavanan C. Modular ortho prosthesis for a congenital lower limb deficiency: a case report, The Second Conference of Kuwait Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Society & The Second Regional (Africa and Middle East) Meeting of the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (ISPRM), 1-4 April 2002, Regae, Kuwait.

7.         Al-Turaiki MH, Saleh G, Joseph G, Ambalavanan C, Joseph G, Khan T. Orthotic management of spina bifida patients: a retrospective study in JCRPO, The Second Conference of Kuwait Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Society & The Second Regional (Africa and Middle East) Meeting of the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (ISPRM), 1-4 April 2002, Regae, Kuwait.

8.         Al-Turaiki MH, Mawaldi M. The use of modern techniques in clinical gait analysis, The Second Conference of Kuwait Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Society & The Second Regional (Africa and Middle East) Meeting of the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (ISPRM), 1-4 April 2002, Regae, Kuwait.

9.         Al-Turaiki MH, Ahmed MH. Arabization as an effective tool in the promotion of disability & rehabilitation services in the arab world: the Saudi experience, The First International Conference – Disability, Rehabilitation & Inclusion, Rehabilitation International (RI) – Arab Region, 19-21 September 2001, Unesco Palace, Beirut, Lebanon.

10.     Al-Turaiki MH, Khan MM. Early detection of peripheral vascular insufficiency for the prevention of physical disability due to amputation in Saudi Arabia, The First International Conference – Disability, Rehabilitation & Inclusion, Rehabilitation International (RI) – Arab Region, 19-21 September 2001, Unesco Palace, Beirut, Lebanon.

11.     Al-Turaiki MH, Samhan SA, Al-Shaibi AL. Economics of health care and rehabilitation of the disabled in Saudi Arabia, The First International Conference – Disability, Rehabilitation & Inclusion, Rehabilitation International (RI) – Arab Region, 19-21 September 2001, Unesco Palace, Beirut, Lebanon.

12.     Al-Turaiki MH, Ambalavanan C, Khan MM. Evaluation of FES techniques for restoring upright mobility in SCI patients: a comparative study between Saudi Arabia and western countries, The First International Conference – Disability, Rehabilitation & Inclusion, Rehabilitation International (RI) – Arab Region, 19-21 September 2001, Unesco Palace, Beirut, Lebanon.

13.     Al-Turaiki MH, Al-Mawaldi M. Gait analysis of Saudi cerebral palsy children – a preliminary observations of gait variations, The First International Conference – Disability, Rehabilitation & Inclusion, Rehabilitation International (RI) – Arab Region, 19-21 September 2001, Unesco Palace, Beirut, Lebanon.

14.     Al-Turaiki MH, Al-Sammani T. The importance of sports and its role in the integration of disableds in the Saudi society, The First International Conference – Disability, Rehabilitation & Inclusion, Rehabilitation International (RI) – Arab Region, 19-21 September 2001, Unesco Palace, Beirut, Lebanon.

15.     Al-Turaiki MH, Tahan AM, Khan MM. When information becomes a state, The First International Conference – Disability, Rehabilitation & Inclusion, Rehabilitation International (RI) – Arab Region, 19-21 September 2001, Unesco Palace, Beirut, Lebanon.

16.     Al-Turaiki MH, Ambalavanan C, Cherian TJ, Joseph G, Chayban F. Modular seating for severely disabled Saudi children: JCRPO clinical engineering experience, The First International Conference – Disability, Rehabilitation & Inclusion, Rehabilitation International (RI) – Arab Region, 19-21 September 2001, Unesco Palace, Beirut, Lebanon.

17.     Al-Turaiki MH, Al-Sammani T. The rights of disabled persons to work in Saudi Arabia, The First International Conference – Disability, Rehabilitation & Inclusion, Rehabilitation International (RI) – Arab Region, 19-21 September 2001, Unesco Palace, Beirut, Lebanon.

18.     Al-Turaiki MH, Al-Sammani T. Strategies for the promotion of social welfare from Islamic viewpoint, The Fourth International Conference of Islamic World Council on Disability and Rehabilitation, 10-12 February 2001, Khartoum & Wad Madani, Republic of Sudan.

19.     Al-Turaiki MH, Falahi LA, Somasundaram, Ambalavanan C, Khan MM, Al-Banna S. Osteoporosis in saudi disabled children: detection and consequences, The Fourth International Conference of Islamic World Council on Disability and Rehabilitation, 10-12 February 2001, Khartoum & Wad Madani, Republic of Sudan.

20.     Al-Turaiki MH, Samhan SA, Al-Shaibi AL. Economics of health care and rehabilitation of the disabled in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, The Fourth International Conference of Islamic World Council on Disability and Rehabilitation, 10-12 February 2001, Khartoum & Wad Madani, Republic of Sudan.

21.     Al-Turaiki MH, Cherian TJ. Specialized seating orthotics for disabled and elderly, The Fourth International Conference of Islamic World Council on Disability and Rehabilitation, 10-12 February 2001, Khartoum & Wad Madani, Republic of Sudan.

22.     Al-Turaiki MH, Falahi LA, Ambalavanan C, Cherian TJ, AboAbat AM, Joseph G. Osteoporosis in Saudi disabled children: detection and consequences, The Fourth International Conference of Islamic World Council on Disability and Rehabilitation, 10-12 February 2001, Khartoum & Wad Madani, Republic of Sudan.

23.     Al-Turaiki MH, Khan MM. Early detection of peripheral vascular insufficiency for the prevention of physical disability due to amputation, The Fourth International Conference of Islamic World Council on Disability and Rehabilitation, 10-12 February 2001, Khartoum & Wad Madani, Republic of Sudan.

24.     Al-Turaiki MH, Cherian TJ. Seminar/Workshop: Specialised Seating Orthotics, 2nd International Conference on Disability and Rehabilitation, October 23-26, 2000, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

25.     Al-Turaiki MH, Al-Falahi LA, Ambalavanan C, Cherian TJ, AboAbat AM, Gigi Joseph. A Modified Advanced Reciprocating Gait Orthosis (ARGO) for a Paraplegic with Above-knee Amputation: A Case Report, 2nd International Conference on Disability and Rehabilitation, October 23-26, 2000, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

26.     Al-Turaiki MH, Al-Falahi LA, Somasundaram N, Ambalavanan C, Mukhtar Khan M, Al-Banna S. Osteoporosis in Saudi Disabled Children: Detection and Consequences, 2nd International Conference on Disability and Rehabilitation, October 23-26, 2000, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 

27.     Saleh MA, Al-Turaiki MH, et al.  A Novel Form of Late Onset Familial Congenital Muscular Dystrophy.  8th International Child Neurology Congress, September 13-17, 1998, Ljubljana, Slovenia,

28.     Al-Turaiki MH, Al-Falahi L, et al. Modified Advanced Reciprocating Gait Orthosis (ARGO), 26th Annual Conference – Indian Association of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (IAPMR), 9-11 Jan. 1998, Cuttack, Orissa, India.

29.     Al-Turaiki MH,  Disability in Saudi Arabia:  prevalence, rehabilitation, impediments, and preventive interventions.  Asia & Pacific Regional Conference of Rehabilitation International, Sept 24-29, 1997, Seoul, Korea.

30.     Al-Turaki MH, Ozerol NH, Al-Falahi LA.  Disability and rehabilitation of the disabled in the Kingdom of Saud Arabia:  an overview.  Silver Jubilee Conference of Indian Association of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (IAPMR), Jaipur, India, January 9-11, 1997.

31.     Al-Turaiki MH, Al-Mofada S, Ambalavanan C, Cherian TJ, Al-Falahi LA.  Rehabilitation of High cervical cord injury patient:  a case report. Silver Jubilee Conference of Indian Association of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (IAPMR), Jaipur, India, January 9-11, 1997.

32.     Al-Turaiki MH, Al-Falahi LA, Ambalavanan C, Somosundaram N.  Bone mineral density in lower limb amputees:  a preliminary observation. Silver Jubilee Conference of Indian Association of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (IAPMR), Jaipur, India, January 9-11, 1997.

33.     Al-Turaiki MH, Al-Falahi LA, John T, Rehabilitation Engineering and Technology – the JCRPO Effects in Saudi Arabia. Silver Jubilee Conference of Indian Association of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (IAPMR), Jaipur, India, January 9-11, 1997.

34.     Al-Zamil ZM, Al-Turaiki MH, Al-Falahi LA, Alteration of Bone Mineral Density in Hemiplegic Patients, 19th Annual Meeting of American Society of Neurorehabilitation (ASN), April 11,1997 Minnesota, U.S.A.

35.     Al-Turaki MH.  Disability and rehabilitation in the KSA.  The First Interna-tional Congress on Rehabilitation of the Disabled.  Oct 6-8, 1996, Dubai, UAE.

36.     Al-Turaiki MH, Ozerol NH, Al-Falahi LA.  Disability and Rehabilitation in the Islamic World:  a regional outlook, (special seminar organized and conducted by Prof. MH Al-Turaiki), 18th World Congress of Rehabilitation International, Auckland, New Zealand, Sept 15-20, 1996.

37.     Al-Turaiki MH,  Al-Falahi LA,  Abo Abat AM, Ambalavanan C.  FES for gait restoration in SCI patients - JCRPO experience.  Annual Conference of Indian Association of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (IAPMR).  Hyderabad 1996, Jan 4-7 (This paper was awarded IAPMR Best Paper Gold Medal Award for the year 1996).

38.     Al-Turaiki MH. Disability prevention and rehabilitation of the physically disabled in Saudi Arabia - The JCRPO contribution. 10th Asia & Pacific Regional Conference of Rehabilitation International.  Jakarta 1995, Sept 12-16.

39.     Al-Turaiki MH, Al-Falahi LA, Prosthetics and Orthotics: A Survey of Centres in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, First Middle East Symposium on Management of Hospital Technology, sponsored by Healthcare Management International, Dubai, UAE, 1995.

40.     AboAbat A, Al-Turaiki MH, Al-Falahi L., Gait Restoration of Spinal Cord Injured Patient Using Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) Techniques (theory and practice), 10th Asian and Pacific Regional Conference of Rehab. International, Jakarta 1995, Sept. 12-16.

41.     Al-Turaiki MH, Al-Falahi LA, Abo Abat AM. JCRPO rehabilitation programme for the spinal cord injured patients.  2nd National Symposium on Rehabilitation of the Physically Disabled.  General Directorate of Health Affairs. Al Qassim 1994, Nov 29-30.

42.     Al-Turaiki MH, Al-Falahi LA.  JCRPO specialized seating programme. 1st Arabian Gulf Symposium on Health Care of The Elderly in the Community.   College of Medicine and King Khalid University Hospital, King Saud University.  Riyadh 1994, Nov 22-23.

43.     Al-Turaiki MH,  Silicone  cosmetic  restoration  prosthetics -  the  JCRPO experience. 1st National Symposium on Rehabilitation of the Physically Disabled.  Jeddah 1993, Dec 20-22.

44.     Al-Turaiki MH, Al-Falahi L, Prosthetics and Orthotics: A Survey of Centres in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, First Middle East Symposium on Management of Hospital Technology, Riyadh, 1993.

45.     Al-Turaiki MH.  The role of JCRPO in research, education and services related to the management of disability and rehabilitation in Saudi Arabia.  Ist Conference of the Saudi Benevolent Association for Disabled Children..  Riyadh 1992, Nov 7-10.

46.     Al-Turaiki MH, Saad Eddin M, Al-Falahi LA,  Gremily M.  School screening for  scoliosis in Riyadh.  1st  Conference  of the  Saudi  Benevolent Association for Disabled Children..   Riyadh 1992, Nov 7-10.

47.     Al-Turaiki MH,  Al-Falahi LA.  The first seating orthotics programme in Saudi Arabia. 1st Conference of The Saudi Benevolent  Association  for  Disabled Children..  Riyadh 1992, Nov 7-10.

48.     Al-Turaiki MH,  Akbar M, Al-Falahi LA, Al-Shammari F, Saad Eddin M, Gremily M.  Endocrine  Dysfunction  in Idiopathic  Scoliosis Amongst  School Girls.  1st Conference of The Saudi Benevolent Association for Disabled Children.  Riyadh 1992, Nov 7-10.

49.     Al-Turaiki MH, Al-Fuzan A,  Al-Falahi LA, Mursi N.  Personal, familial,  and medical  characteristics  of  severely disabled persons.  1st Conference of The Saudi Benevolent Association for Disabled Children. Riyadh 1992, Nov 7-10.

50.     Al-Turaiki MH, Zafer H,  John T.  Specialized   seating  of  the   severely   disabled.  Geriatric Rehabilitation Symposium., Riyadh Central  Hospital. Riyadh 1991,  Nov 10-11.

51.     Al-Turaiki MH, Zamil Z,  Al-Falahi LA. Functional electrical stimulation.  Geriatric Rehabilitation Symposium.,  Riyadh Central Hospital. Riyadh 1991, Nov 10-11.

52.     Al-Turaiki MH, Hamidzadah WA, Al-Falahi LA. Determination of factors affecting grip  force  measurement  using  strain  gauge  load  transducer. International  Conference  of  the  Indian  Association  for   Physical  Medicine  and Rehabilitation.. New Delhi 1991, Jan 27-30.

53.     Al-Turaiki MH, Al-Falahi LA, John T. Objective  and subjective evaluation of prosthetic and orthotic services at  Riyadh  Medical Rehabilitation Centre. International Conference of the Indian Association for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. New Delhi 1991,  Jan 27-30.

54.     Al-Zamil ZM, Zafar H, Al-Turaiki MH, Towards the Use of Functional Electrical Stimulation for Gait Improvement/Restoration in SCI and Stroke Patients, Symposium in Geriatric and Geriatric Rehabilitation, sponsored by Joint Board for postgraduate Medical Education, Riyadh, Sept, 1991.

55.     Al-Turaiki MH, Al-Falahi LA. Survey of prosthetic and orthotic centres in the  Kingdom  of  Saudi Arabia.  International  Conference of the Indian Association for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.  New Delhi 1991, Jan 27-30.

56.     Al-Turaiki MH, Zafar H, John T, JCRPO Specialized  Seating Program- A Disparately Needed Service for the Disabled Population in Saudi Arabia, Symposium in Geriatrics and Geriatric Rehabilitation, sponsored by Joint Board for Postgraduate Medical Education, Riyadh, Sept, 1991.

B-3   Ph.D. Thesis and the Papers Extracted from Master's or Ph.D. Dissertations:

1.         Al-Turaiki MH, Non-Invasive Quantitative Assessment of Human Knee Joint Instability in Vivo, Ph.D. thesis, Salford University, U.K. 1984.

2.         Al-Turaiki MH. The Human knee, functional anatomy, biomechanics and instabilities & assessment techniques. Riyadh: Al-Farazdak Press, 1996 (English book)

3.         Al-Turaiki MH,  Bowker P,  Turner P.  Quantitative assessment of knee instability.  UK:  British Orthopaedic Research Society Meeting, University Hospital of Wales 1985, March 29.

4.         Al-Turaiki MH,  Bowker P,  Edwards J.  Non-invasive quantitative assessment of knee joint instability in vivo.  UK:  93rd Scientific Meeting of the Biological Engineering Society at Welsh National School of Medicine 1984, Sept 20

B-4    Papers published while working as Assistant Professor: 

1.         Al-Turaiki MH, Al-Falahi LA, Zafar HA. Gait characteristics of post- polio patients. Pakistan  Orthopaedic  Association  Journal,  Pakistan. 1990; 2(2)

2.         H. Zafar H, Al-Turaiki H. S, Al-Falahi LA, Physical Therapy for the Lower-Limb Amputee, JCRPO 1990 Vol. 1 No. 4.

3.         Al-Turaiki MH.  Gait analysis of below-knee amputees. Pakistan Orthopaedic Association Journal   Pakistan.  1990; 2(2)

4.         Al-Turaiki MH.   A  foot  rotary   mechanism  for  the modular  below-knee prosthesis.   Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics,   USA. 1990; 2(2): 119-125

5.         Al-Turaiki MH, Zafar  HA.   Review  of  brachial   plexus  injuries and management.  JCRPO  Journal,  Saudi Arabia.  1990;  1(1): 5-15

6.         Al-Turaiki MH, Zafar HA. Brachial plexus injuries and management at Riyadh Medical Rehabilitation Centre. JCRPO  Journal,  Saudi Arabia. 1990;  1(1):17-25

7.         Al-Turaiki MH.  Poliomyelitis   and   orthotic   management   at Riyadh  Medical Rehabilitation Centre - A retrospective study. Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics USA.  1989;  1(2):76-81

8.         Al-Turaiki MH,  Edwards J.  Prosthetic   management  of  amputees  at Riyadh Medical Rehabilitation Centre - A retrospective study.  16th American Academy of Orthotics and Prosthetics Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium.  Arizona 1990, Jan  24-28

9.         Al-Falahi LA,  Al-Turaiki MH, Al-Babtain MA,  Gockel LH.   Assessment of the role of  quantitative  gait  analysis  techniques in evaluating and optimizing prosthetic   management  of   below-knee amputees:  Riyadh   experience.  World Congress VI of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics.. Kobe, Japan  1989, Nov 12-17 

10.     Al-Turaiki MH, Silver S, Al-Falahi LA,  Al-Babtain MA. Prosthetics and orthotics:  services, training,  education and  research in the  Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - present status and future plans. World Congress VI of the International  Society  for  Prosthetics  and  Orthotics.. Kobe,  Japan  1989, Nov  12-17

11.     Haggag Y,  Al-Turaiki  MH,   Nassef A.   Biomedical  engineering education in Saudi Arabia.  10th Annual Meeting of IEEE,.  Louisiana 1988,  Nov  4-7

12.     Bukhari A, Al-Turaiki MH.  Development of biomedcial engineering education in Saudi Arabia. 9th Annual Meeting of IEEE/EMBS. Massachusetts 1987, Nov 13-16

13.     Al-Turaiki MH, Haggag Y, Zarrar M, Al-Falahi LA. Design, construction and assesment of a simple foot rotator for the conventional BK prostheses  of praying  Muslims. 4th International Conference on Biomedical Engineering, Singapore 1987,  May 12-14

14.     Al-Turaiki MH.  A Ten-Year Experience of Rehabilitation Engineering Services at  Riyadh  Medical  Rehabilitation Centre.  Symposium  on Rehabilitation, Riyadh   Central   Hospital. Riyadh  1986,  Nov  30 -  Dec  1

15.     Al-Turaiki MH,  Bowker P,  Turner P.   Quantitative   assesment of knee instability. British Orthopaedic Research Society Meeting,.  UK  1985, March 29

16.     Al-Turaiki MH,  Bowker P,   Edwards J.   Non-invasive   quantitative assessment  of  knee  joint  instability  in vivo.   93rd Scientific Meeting of the Biological  Engineering  Society.  UK 1984, September 20

17.     Al-Turaiki MH.  Prosthetic-Orthotic Care in Saudi Arabia.  Midwest Chapter    Fall    Scientific   Seminar,   The  American   Academy   of  Orthotics   and Prosthetics,. Illinois 1989,  Nov  4

18.     Al-Falahi LA, Al-Turaiki MH. Biomechanics of prosthetic management of above-knee amputees. Seminar on Prosthetics and Seating Orthotics, Riyadh 1989, Sep  20

19.     Al-Turaiki MH.  Gait  analysis  techniques  and  their  role  in  prosthetic and  orthotic  research  and development.   Prosthetics   and   Orthotics   Symposium,  Riyadh Medical Rehabilitation Centre. Riyadh  1988, April 11

20.     Al-Turaiki MH. A general  review of artificial limbs, description and indications.  Physiotherapy  Course,  Riyadh  Central  Hospital.  Riyadh 1988, Jan 17

Academic and University Text-Books/References and Professional Booklets: (Authored/Edited)

1.      Al-Turaiki MH.   When Speaking Out Becomes a Must, National Centre for Strategic Studies, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 1421 H (2000) (Arabic)

 

2.      Al-Turaiki MH.   Critical Stages, JCRPO, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 1418 H (1998) (Arabic)

 

3.      Al-Turaiki MH.  Critical Stages in the Development of Strategies for Disability and Rehabilitation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 1997. (Arabic)

 

4.      Al-Turaiki MH, Achievements of Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz for the Care of Handicapped in the World, JCRPO, 1997 (Arabic)

 

5.      Al-Turaiki MH, Silverman FH and et al, “Communication for the Speechless in Arabic Speaking Countries” – A manual of the Symposium/Workshop held Nov.22-Nov. 27, 1997 under the auspices of JCRPO, chaired by Al-Turaiki MH.

 

6.      Al-Turaiki MH, RI Global Policies and Plan of Actions on DISABILITY PREVENTION-RI/Arab Region-Goal 3, ICDR, Nov. 1997 (English)

 7.      Al-Turaiki MH, National Project for Research on Disability and Rehabilitation and Community Based Rehabilitation in KSA, a comprehensive survey report, JCRPO, 1997.

8.      Al-Turaiki MH, Specialized Seating Programme for the Disabled and the Elderly, JCRPO (Arabic)

 

9.      Al-Turaiki MH.  Therapeutic exercises for scoliotic cases.  Riyadh: The Joint Centre for Research in Prosthetics and Orthotics,  1992

 

10.  Al-Turaiki MH.  Disabled people - Have we given them their full privileges?  Riyadh: The Joint Centre for Research in Prosthetics and Orthotics and Rehabilitation Programmes,  1991

 

11.  Al-Turaiki MH. Disabled people's guide to services available in Saudi Arabia.  Riyadh: The Joint Centre for Research in Prosthetics and Orthotics and Rehabilitation Programmes,  1991

 

12.  Al-Turaiki MH. Poliomylitis sequelae - A reference manual for patients and therapists.  Riyadh: The Joint Centre for Research in Prosthetics and Orthotics and Rehabilitation Programmes,  1991

 

13.  Specialized Seating Series, 8 books – Translation by Mohammed Mohammed Ghasim, Mohammed Shoaib, Supervision & Edition by Al-Turaiki MH.  The Joint Centre for Research in Prosthetics & Orthotics and Rehabilitation Programmes, Riyadh.  The books are as follows:

·      Seating of the Disabled

·      Cerebral Palsy

·      Muscular Dystrophy Seating

·      Spina Bifida

·      Head Traumas (Injuries)

·      The Elderly Seating

·      Pressure Sores

·      Neuro Disorders for Adults

 14.  Prosthetics & Orthotics, Translation by Mohsen Kamil, Supervision & Edition by Al-Turaiki MH, The Joint Centre for Research in Prosthetics & Orthotics and Rehabilitation Programmes, Riyadh, 1420 H (1999)

15.  Al-Turaiki MH.  Wheelchair users, by Gairdner J   from The Fitness Institute.  Ridwan K (translated).  Riyadh: The Joint Centre for Research in Prosthetics & Orthotics and Rehabilitation Programmes, 1999

 

16.  Al-Turaiki MH, Duties and Warnings-for the Users of Upper Limbs Functioning with Electricity, M. Kasem (Translated), Riyadh, The Joint Centre for Research in Prosthetics & Orthotics and Rehabilitation Programmes (JCRPO), 1999

 

17.  Al-Turaiki MH.  Prosthetics & orthotics, by Shurr DG,  Cook TM.  Ali MK (translated).   Riyadh:  The Joint Centre for Research in Prosthetics & Orthotics and Rehabilitation Programmes, 1998

 

18.  Al-Turaiki MH.  Orthopaedic neurology - a diagnostic guide to neurologic levels., by Hoppenfeld S. Ali MK (translated). Riyadh: The Joint Centre for Research in Prosthetics & Orthotics and Rehabilitation Programmes, 1998    

 

19.  Al-Turaiki MH.  Atlas of orthotics - biomechanical principles and applications,  American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.  Cassim MM (translated).  Riyadh:  The Joint Centre for Research in Prosthetics & Orthotics and Rehabilitation Programmes, 1995

 

20.  Al-Turaiki MH. Disabled village children, by Werner  D.  Wasfi AS (translated)  Riyadh: The Joint Centre for Research in Prosthetics & Orthotics and Rehabilitation Programmes,  1994

 

21.  Al-Turaiki MH.   Visual defects simulations , by  Silver J H,  Gill J M.  Royal National Institute for the Blind, London, U.K.  Al-Bakir NA (translated)  Riyadh: The Joint Centre for Research in Prosthetics & Orthotics and Rehabilitation Programmes, 1995

 

22.  Al-Turaiki MH (ed). Orthotics   and  prosthetics digest,  by D'Astous J.  Cassim  MM (translated).  Riyadh:  The Joint Centre for Research in Prosthetics & Orthotics and Rehabilitation Programmes, 1990.

 

23.  Al-Turaiki MH, Al-Zoubi M.   Pre-prosthetic   care  for  below-knee amputees.  Arabic  Publication, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC),  U.S.A.  and  The Joint Centre for Research in Prosthetics & Orthotics and Rehabilitation Programmes, Riyadh, 1990. (Book).

 

24.  Al-Turaiki MH, Al-Zoubi M.  Pre - prosthetic  care  for  above-knee amputees.  Arabic Publication,  Rehabilitation  Institute of Chicago (RIC),U.S.A.  and JCRPO, Saudi Arabia, 1990 (Arabic Book).

 

25.  Al-Turaiki  MH (ed).  Handling  the handicapped.  Riyadh:  The Joint   Centre   for   Research in  Prosthetics and Orthotics and Rehabilitation Programmes,  1988.

 

26.  Al-Turaiki  MH (ed).  Manual   of   prosthetics   and   orthotics.   Riyadh:  The Joint Centre  for  Research  in Prosthetics and Orthotics and Rehabilitation Programmes,  1988.

 

27.  Al-Turaiki MH.  The  knee  book.  Riyadh: The Joint Centre for  Research   in  Prosthetics  and Orthotics and Rehabilitation Programmes, 1988 (Arabic Book)

 

28.  Al-Turaiki MH (ed). Anatomical  terms  of  human locomotor  system.   Riyadh:  The Joint Centre  for  Research  in  Prosthetics and Orthotics and Rehabilitation Programmes, 1988.

 

29.  Al-Turaiki MH (ed). Post-poliomyelitis.  Riyadh: The Joint Centre for Research in Prosthetics & Orthotics and Rehabilitation Programmes, with participation of WHO,  1986 (Book).

 

30.  Al-Turaiki MH. The human knee, functional anatomy, biomechanics, and insta-bilities & assessment techniques. Riyadh: Al-Farazdak Press, 1986 (English book).

Non Academic Publication: When speaking out becomes a necessity, Riyadh 2000.

 Invited Lectures:

­           Disability and rehabilitation of the disabled and elderly in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.  Special Committee, Council of Ministers  (Distinguished lecturer).  Riyadh 1995, Nov 9

 

­           Prosthetics & orthotics and rehabilitation technology. Scientific Research Horizons.   The Speaking Library, Ministry of Education (Distinguished lecturer).  Riyadh 1995, May 23 

 

­           Specialized seating, prosthetics, orthotics and aids for the disabled and elderly.  First Training Workshop on Nursing and Personal Services for the Disabled and Elderly.  Training and Social Research Centre, Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (Keynote address).  Riyadh  1993, May 29

 

­           An overview of prosthetic and orthotic services in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.  Workshop on Prosthetic and Orthotic, organized by WHO  (Keynote address).  Amman,  Jordan 1993, Oct  8-12

 

­           The role of the Joint Centre for Research in Prosthetics & Orthotics in the services of prosthetics and orthotics in Saudi Arabia. Special Workshop
on Prosthetics-Orthotics,  WHO.   (Keynote address).
Amman, Jordan Oct. 1993.

 

­           Rehabilitation, Employment and Information.  Symposium on the Rights of the Disabled in the field of Education  ( Keynote address).Sharigah, UAE 1995, May 11-13, (Participated in the Panel Discussions)

 

­           Services for the Handicapped in Saudi Arabia - Present Status and Future Plans. Seminar on Needs, Analysis and Identification of the Projected Technical Aid for the Physically Disabled   ( Keynote address).  Zambia    1991,  Sept 16-20

 

­           Medical rehabilitation  services  in the  Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.  Institute of Medical Technology, The Technical Institutes Organization, Ministry of Higher Education and Research (Distinguished lecturer).  Baghdad, Iraq 1990, June 24

 

D. Other Academic Activities

Ongoing Researches

   Principal Investigator: Mohammed H.S. Al-Turaiki, Ph.D.

Sponsored by Founder and Patron of the Joint Centre for Research in Prosthetics & Orthotics and Rehabilitation Programmes (JCRPO), His Royal Highness Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Second Deputy Premier, Minister of Defence and Inspector General

1           The National Project for Research in Disability and Rehabilitation and Community Based Rehabilitation

 

2           National Project for Prevention of Disability due to the Road Traffic Accidents

 

       3           National Project for Rehabilitation of Spinal Cord Injured Patients in Saudi Arabia - Functional Electrical Stimulation Programme

 

4           National Project for Environmental Adaptation for the Disabled

 

5           Early Detection of Vascular Complications in Diabetics

 

        6           Design of FES-Assisted Walking System for Spinal Cord Injured Patients 

 

        7           The Use of Botulinum Toxin-A in Improving Spastic Cerebral Palsy Gait

 

8           Evaluation of Bone Density in Disabled Children

 

9           Bone Mineral Density in Lower Limb Amputees

 

10       Computer Simulation of Surgical Procedures in the Lower Limb

Ph.D., M.Sc. Thesis Supervision (Graduate Studies)

As an academic advisor, I assist the candidates for MSc and Ph.D degrees in the fields of disability and rehabilitation to initiate and carry on their research projects, advise them find the resources, and supervise their works.

PART FOUR

PARTICIPATION IN CONFERENCES, SYMPOSIA

AND OTHER ACTIVITIES

1)   Participation in conferences and symposia other than the ones mentioned in PART THREE/B. 

     Conferences and Symposia:

1.      Symposium/workshop on communication for the speechless in Arabic Speaking Countries, Nov. 22-27, 1997,  initiated,  inaugurated  and concluded by M.H. Al-Turaiki in the Holiday Inn; 5 days workshop in JCRPO, attended by professional; from all Arab countries, conducted by Prof. F. H. Silverman, U.S.A

 

2.      5th Vienna International Workshop on Functional Electro-stimulation, Basics, Technology, Clinical Application.. Vienna  1995, Aug 17-19,  (attendee)

 

3.      Ninth  International  Rehabilitation  Conference  for  Asian  and  Pacific  Countries.  Beijing 1991, Oct  26-30 (attendee)

 

4.      RESNA 91,  Technologies for the Nineties.   Kansas City,  Missouri 1991, June 21-26 (attendee)

 

5.      Orthopaedic + Rehab. Technics, 1991 Berlin International,. Berlin 1991, May 8-12 (attendee)  

 

6.      International  Conference  on  Seating the Disabled. Memphis, Tennessee 1991, Feb 21-23,    (attendee)

 

2)   Other Activities:

 

A) Committees

·       Member of the Organizing Committee,  Ist Conference of the Saudi Benevolent Association for Disabled Children. Riyadh 1992, Nov 7-10

·       Member of the Scientific Committee,   Ist Conference of the Saudi Benevolent Association for Disabled Children. Riyadh 1992, Nov 7-10

·       Secretary - General  of    Ist Conference of the Saudi Benevolent Association for Disabled Children. Riyadh 1992, Nov 7-10

·       Academic Advisor  1986/1406H, Department of Biomedical Technology, College of Applied Medical Science, King Saud University

·       Leader Cultural Activities, 1988/1408 - 1989/1409H, College of Applied Medical, Sciences (CAMS), King Saud University

·       Leader Social Activities, 1987/1407 - 1988/1408H, College of Applied Medical Sciences (CAMS), King Saud University

·       Member Curriculum Committee, 1987/1407H - 1989/1409H, College of Applied Medical Sciences (CAMS), King Saud University

·       Member of the Scientific and Organizing Committee, Symposium  on  Utilization  of  Scientific Research Results in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Directorate of Scientific Research, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology. Riyadh 1986, March 5

·       Member of the Scientific  Committee, The  Second  Arab  Regional  Conference  on Sulphur and its Usages in the Arab Countries Saudi  Arabian National Centre for Science  and  Technology. Riyadh 1985, March  2-5 

·       King Abdulaziz City for Science  and  Technology (KACST) Representative to  the Committee  for  Regulating   Part-Time  Employment  of  University  Academic  Staff  in Governmental and Non-Governmental  Establishments,  Advisors Department,  Council  of  Ministers, Riyadh  1985.

·       Saudi  Arabia's  Science  and  Technology   Representative to the Saudi - Indonesian Meeting on Economic and Technical Cooperation.  Jakarta, Indonesia 1985

·       Saudi   Arabia's   Science   and   Technology   Representative  to  the  Scientific  and Technological  Cooperation  Committee  Meeting  of  Western  Asian Countries  (UN,  ECWA). Baghdad 1985

·       King Abdulaziz  City  for  Science  and  Technology (KACST) Representative to The Joint  Saudi-Indonesian   Scientific   and   Technological   Cooperation  Committee,   Riyadh  1985

·       King Abdulaziz  City for Science  and  Technology  (KACST)  Representative  to  The National Marine Scientific  Research Committee,  Riyadh 1985

·       Post-Graduate Students' Representative,  Orthopaedic Mechanics   Department, University of Salford, U.K. 1980-84

B) Councils:

·       Member of the Department Council (1986/1406 H  -  Present).  Department of Biomedical Technology  (BMT, College of Applied Medical Sciences (CAMS), King Saud University (KSU), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

·       Member of the College Council (1987/1406 H -  Present) College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University

Professional Activities:

·       Member of the Saudi Arabian Committee for Co-ordinating Services of the Disabled, Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

·       Member and Coordinator of the Central Committee for the Development of Medical Rehabilitation, Ministry of Health, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

·       Editor-In-Chief of the Saudi Journal of Disability and Rehabilitation (SJDR), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

·       Editor-In-Chief  of Disability and Rehabilitation, A Publication in Arabic by the Joint Centre for Research in Prosthetics & Orthotics and Rehabilitation Programmes. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (discontinued)

·       Editor-In-Chief of JCRPO Journal, now, Saudi Journal of Disability and Rehabilitation-SJDR), in English, The Joint Centre  for  Research  in  Prosthetics and Orthotics and Rehabilitation Programmes. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

·       Editor-in-Chief, Disability World, in Arabic.

·       Editor  of  Prosthetics  and  Orthotics  and  Occupational Therapy Text books, Health Institutes, Ministry of Health, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

·       Editor-in-Chief, the Scientist, in Arabic.

·       Member of the Curriculum Committee, Biomedical Technology, Health Colleges, Ministry of Health. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

·       Scientific Supervisor of "AL-FARES", a series of films on "Disability and Public Views of Disabled" presented on the first channel T.V., by the Ministry of Information. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Courses Attended:

·       6-8  March  1995 (5-7 Shawwal 1416)

     Gait Restoration for Spinal Cord Injured Patients by using FES
Sigmedics, Inc.
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A. 

 

·       17-18 December 1994 (15-16 Rajab 1415 H)

     Workshop of Quality Assurance in Medical Services forLeaderships and Executives
Joint Commission Accreditation of Health Care Organization, and Ministry of Health
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 

·       17-20 June 1991 (5-8 Dhu al-Hijjah 1411)

     Workshop in Functional Electrical Stimulation
Petrofsky Institute for Rehabilitation
Newport Beach, Orange County, California, U.S.A.

·       10-14  December  1990 (5-8  Dhu al-Hijjah 1410)

       Seating the Disabled with the Foam-in-Place Technique
 Canadian Centre for Seating and Positioning the Disabled
 Kitchener, Ontario, Canada.

 

·       11-13  December 1989 (13-15   Jumada I 1410)

      Course of Instruction on Basic Electronics, Fabrication and Maintenance
Techniques for the Hosmer Externally Powered Components – NUPOC
Hosmer Dorance Corporation
Campbell, CA, U.S.A.

 

·       7-9  December  1989 (9-11  Jumada I  1419)

      Contour -U Customold Seating
Pin - Dot Products
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A

 

·       11-13 October 1989 (11-13 Rabi I 1410 H)

      Fitting, Fabrication and Servicing of the Myoelectrically Controlled
Upper - Extremity System MYOBOCK – NUPOC
Otto Bock Orthopaedic Industry
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.A.

 

·       January 1987 (Jumada I 1408 H)

      Lower - Limb Prosthetics (One week)
National Centre for Training and Education in Prosthetics and Orthotics
University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, U.K

 

·       November 1987 (Rabi  I 1408 H)

      Upper-Limb Prosthetics and Orthotics (One week)
National Centre for Training and Education in Prosthetics and Orthotics
University of Strathclyde
Glasgow, U.K.

 

·       November 1986 (Safar  1407 H)

      Course in Lower - Limb Orthotics (One week)
National Centre for Training and Education in Prosthetics and Orthotics
University of Strathclyde
Glasgow, U.K.

 

·       September 1986 (Dhu al- Hijjah 1406 H)

      Biomechanics (One day)
Free University
West Berlin, West Germany

 

·       June 1986 (Ramadan, 1406 H)

      Orthothics and Prosthetics (One day)
Copenhagen University, Denmark

 

·       March 1984  (Jumada Al-awal, 1404)

     Course in Biomaterials (One week)
University of Liverpool
Liverpool, U.K

·       January 1984 (Rabi Al-awal 1404)

     Course in Biomaterials (One week)
University of Leeds
Leeds, U.K.

·       November 1982 (Muharram 1404)  

     Knee Joint Surgery (3 days)
British Orthopaedic Association
Mayday Hospital
Croydon, U.K.

 

·       September 1980 - September 1981 (Shawal 1400 - Shawal 1401)

     Biomedical Engineering Specialization Course (One year)
University of Salford
Salford, U.K.

Membership to International Professional Organizations:

·       Diplomate Member of ABPDC (American Board of Professional Disability Consultants),  U.S.A.

 

·       International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, Denmark

 

·       Biological Engineering Society, United Kingdom

 

·       British Orthopaedic Research Society, United Kingdom

 

·       Institution of Mechanical Engineers, United Kingdom

 

·       RESNA, U.S.A.

 

·       American Association for the Advancement of Science, U.S.A.

                     

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
April 2002