Ms. Naima Saleh

Ms. Naima Saleh is a highly experienced senior physiotherapist and the second graduate physiotherapist in the UAE. With over 20 years of experience, she has worked at prominent hospitals such as Rashid Hospital and Latifa Hospital under the Dubai Health Authority. She earned her BSc in Physiotherapy from Kuwait University and her MSc from the University of Wales College of Medicine in the UK in 2003. Naima specializes in the treatment of orthopedic, musculoskeletal, and neurological conditions, with a focus on neck pain, back pain, and joint-related issues.

At Rashid Hospital, where she spent 16 years, Naima treated a wide range of conditions and played a crucial role in managing sports-related injuries. During her five years at Latifa Hospital, she provided specialized care for orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions and developed expertise in post-operative rehabilitation for meniscal repair, joint replacement, fractures, and arthroscopic surgeries.

Naima was instrumental in establishing the Emirates Physiotherapy Society in 2003 and has served as a board member of the Emirates Medical Association. She has organized numerous courses and seminars to advance the professional development of physiotherapists. Naima holds several certifications, including Orthopedic Manual Therapy, Fascia Manipulation, Dry Needling, and Taping.

Spoken Language: English, Arabic

• Acute, chronic, and recurrent neck and back pain
• Cervicogenic headaches
• Post-operative rehabilitation
• Joint pain
• Soft tissue injuries