Dr. Wasim Labban

Meet Dr. Wasim Labban, a distinguished Physiotherapist with extensive expertise in musculoskeletal physiotherapy and rehabilitation sciences. Dr. Labban graduated with distinction from the University of Sharjah in 2003 with a bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy and further advanced his knowledge by earning a master’s degree in Physiotherapy from the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa, in 2009. He continued his academic journey with a PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Alberta, Canada, in 2024, while also obtaining a postgraduate Diploma in Manual Osteopathy with distinction from the Manual Osteopathic College of Canada in 2022.

Dr. Labban has enriched his professional career by participating in numerous local and international congresses, workshops, and courses. Among the courses he completed are the Human Dissection Course at Oxford University, Musculoskeletal Ultrasound for the Upper Limbs at the University of Barcelona, and Diagnostic Imaging for Physical Therapists at the University of Alberta. He is trained in Fascial Manipulation (Levels I & II, Stecco Method, Italy), Clinical Neurodynamics (Upper and Lower Quadrants) by Michael Shacklock in Australia, and holds a Certificate in Spinal Manual Therapy from Manual Concepts in Australia. Additionally, he has achieved Level I & II certification in Dry Needling and Myofascial Pain Management with Optimal Dry Needling Solutions in South Africa.

Dr. Labban is one of the first physiotherapists in the UAE to utilize rehabilitative ultrasound imaging for treating pelvic and low back pain. He has made significant contributions to the profession by conducting workshops and presenting at international conferences. As a member of the Emirates Medical Association, he has served as the Secretary General of the Emirates Physiotherapy Society from 2009 to 2010 and as the Head of the Scientific Committee from 2015 to 2018. Dr. Labban is registered with the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and is fluent in English and Arabic.

Spoken Language: English, Arabic.

• Areas of Expertise:
• Sports Injuries
• Back and Neck Pain
• Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
• Arthritis Management
• Movement Analysis
• Chronic Pain Management