{"id":8001,"date":"2026-09-23T11:09:39","date_gmt":"2026-09-23T11:09:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adriameduae.com\/abu-dhabi\/?page_id=8001"},"modified":"2026-10-03T09:49:14","modified_gmt":"2026-10-03T09:49:14","slug":"shahbaz-nawaz-ansari","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/adriameduae.com\/abu-dhabi\/shahbaz-nawaz-ansari\/","title":{"rendered":"Shahbaz Nawaz Ansari"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Shahbaz Nawaz Ansari<\/h3>

Senior Physiotherapist And Head Of Quality & Projects<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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<\/i><\/span>(+971) 2 555 1551<\/a><\/p>

<\/i><\/span>info.ad@adriameduae.com<\/a><\/p>

<\/i><\/span>Mohamed Bin Zayed\nAbu Dhabi UAE<\/p>

<\/i><\/span>6 Years<\/p>

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A Senior and Specialist Musculoskeletal Disorders and Sports Physiotherapist with more than 18 years of clinical experience, including 13 years in the UAE. He previously worked with the Canadian Medical Center for 8 years and Harley Street Medical Center for 5 years before joining Adria Medical Center, Abu Dhabi.<\/p>\n

He is qualified, certified and holds a special interest in Musculoskeletal Disorders, Sports and Exercise Medicine, Orthopedic and Spinal Manual Therapy, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology and Biomechanics, Dry Needling, Electro Acupuncture, Football Medicine, IASTM, Schroth 3-Dimensional Scoliosis Therapy, Gait Analysis, Pedorthotist, Human Performance Analysis, Posture & Ergonomics, and Corporate Wellness and Training Planning.<\/p>\n

He has the independent capability to assess, consult, diagnose and rehabilitate musculoskeletal and sports injury cases, and has worked with various national and international sports and athletic teams, treating elite-level players and athletes in both India and the UAE.<\/p>\n

He also serves as a Scientific Peer Reviewer for international journals and has published several research and fitness articles.<\/p>\n

His guiding philosophy is to treat the root cause of a condition rather than simply its symptoms \u2014 reflecting the view that \u201ca physiotherapist has the brain of a scientist, the heart of a human and the hand of an artist.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    • Evidence-based consultation, assessment, diagnosis and treatment of adult and paediatric musculoskeletal disorders and sports injuries \u2014 conservative, pre-operative and post-operative management of the spine, upper and lower limb.<\/li>\n
    • Orthopedic and Spinal Manual Therapy combining osteopathic and chiropractic techniques (Maitland, Mulligan, Cyriax, Kaltenborn).<\/li>\n
    • Certified Dry Needling and Electroacupuncture Practitioner.<\/li>\n
    • Certified International Schroth 3-Dimensional Scoliosis Therapy.<\/li>\n
    • Manual soft tissue mobilization, Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) and Kinesio Taping.<\/li>\n
    • Shockwave, electrotherapy and exercise therapy modalities for treatment and rehabilitation.<\/li>\n
    • Health- and skill-related fitness testing, including exercise tolerance tests.<\/li>\n
    • Biomechanical, Pathomechanical and functional movement assessment for sport and daily activity.<\/li>\n
    • Video gait analysis and orthotics prescription.<\/li>\n
    • Individualized exercise prescription, fitness and wellness programming, and weight-loss planning.<\/li>\n
    • Corporate wellness, posture and ergonomics analysis.<\/li>\n
    • Isometric, isotonic and isokinetic evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation.<\/li>\n
    • Preventive and medical strength & conditioning.<\/li>\n
    • Cardiovascular performance testing, including VO2 Max, RMR, lactate threshold and high-altitude (GO2) training.<\/li>\n
    • Seminars, presentations, CMEs, and training & corporate wellness planning for clinicians and corporate teams.<\/li>\n
    • Medical support to national and international sports players, teams and events.<\/li>\n
    • Clinical research and publication of health and fitness articles in national newspapers.<\/li>\n
    • Online consultation for patients, healthcare professionals and sports clubs.<\/li>\n
    • Strong decision-making and analytical skills, with an efficient, people-first approach to care.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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        Senior Physiotherapist & Head of Quality and Projects<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Adria Medical Center, Abu Dhabi, UAE<\/em><\/p>\n

        September 2026 \u2013 Present<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Senior Physiotherapist<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Harley Street Medical Centre, Abu Dhabi, UAE<\/em><\/p>\n

        June 2021 \u2013 August 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Senior Physiotherapist & Training and Wellness Planning Manager<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Canadian Medical Centre, Abu Dhabi, UAE<\/em><\/p>\n

        April 2013 \u2013 May 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Consultant Physiotherapist<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Sagar Clinic, Bangalore, India<\/em><\/p>\n

        August 2010 \u2013 March 2013<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Visiting Consultant Sports Physiotherapist<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Tennis Excellence Gardenia, Bangalore, India<\/em><\/p>\n

        January 2010 \u2013 March 2013<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Senior Sports Therapist<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Manipal Hospital, Bangalore, India<\/em><\/p>\n

        January 2008 \u2013 March 2013<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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          Master of Physiotherapy (MPT)<\/strong><\/p>\n

          Specialized in Musculoskeletal Disorders and Sports Physiotherapy<\/p>\n

          Goutham College of Physiotherapy, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, India<\/em><\/p>\n

          October 2007<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT)<\/strong><\/p>\n

          Goutham College of Physiotherapy, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, India<\/em><\/p>\n

          July 2005<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Computer Application and Programming<\/strong><\/p>\n

          Informatics Computer Institute, Srinagar, India<\/em><\/p>\n

          December 1998<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Orthopedic and Spinal Manual Therapy (COMT)<\/strong><\/p>\n

          The Manual Concept, Curtin University, Australia<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Dry Needling Practitioner<\/strong><\/p>\n

          The Dry Needling Institute (DNI), South Africa<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          International Schroth 3-Dimensional Scoliosis Therapy<\/strong><\/p>\n

          Germany<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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