Biography
Dr. Ahmed ElMelhat is an Associate Professor in the Physical Therapy Department, Faculty of Health Sciences, Beirut Arab University. With more than 16 years of academic, clinical and research experience, he specializes in musculoskeletal management, sports injuries and manual therapy. The author of 31 peer-reviewed publications, a speaker at international physiotherapy congresses and a Scientific Editor for Elsevier, Dr. ElMelhat is dedicated to advancing physical therapy education and research through innovative teaching and clinical approaches that improve patient outcomes.
Research Interests
Musculoskeletal physical therapy; manual therapy and spinal manipulation; orthopedic and post-surgical rehabilitation; sports injury rehabilitation; clinical prediction rules; evidence-based practice; electromyography and biomechanics; and the use of artificial intelligence in physiotherapy education.
Education & Qualifications
PhD in Physical Therapy for Musculoskeletal Disorders and its Surgeries, Cairo University, Egypt.
MSc in Orthopedic Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Egypt.
BSc in Physical Therapy (Excellent with Honors), Cairo University, Egypt.
Registered Consultant Physical Therapist, General Physical Therapy Syndicate of Egypt and Ministry of Health and Population of Egypt.
Teaching Areas
Dr. Ahmed ElMelhat teaches musculoskeletal physical therapy (theory and clinical practice), assessment in physical therapy, orthopedic and sports physical therapy, evidence-based practice, research projects, and advanced topics in physical therapy for undergraduate and doctoral (DPT) students. He also delivers continuing education workshops on spinal manipulation and clinical taping.
Awards & Recognition
Award for Excellence in Teaching, Research and Community Service (2025-2026), Deanship of Graduate Studies and Research.
Healthcare Innovation Award (Sports Science track), Global Innovators Awards (2026).
Certificate of appreciation from the President of Cairo University for international publication (2019).
Certificate of appreciation from the Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, for contribution to the WCPT international accreditation process (2018).