Dr. Shahida Parveen
Dr. Shahida Parveen
Senior Physiotherapist
Senior Physiotherapist – Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Master’s in Health and Physical Education, DHA-Licensed Physiotherapist
Languages: English and Hindi
About Shahida Parveen
Shahida Parveen is a DHA-licensed Senior Physiotherapist with more than 14 years of clinical and leadership experience in Dubai. She has extensive expertise in delivering individualized rehabilitation for orthopedic, neurological, sports-related, post-operative, cardiopulmonary, geriatric, pediatric, and women’s health conditions.
Before joining Westminster Multi Speciality Clinic in Dubai Healthcare City, Shahida spent 12 years at Iranian Hospital Dubai, where she served as a Physiotherapist and In-Charge of the Physiotherapy Department. She also gained two years of clinical experience at Medical Specialist Centre Dubai. Both healthcare facilities operated according to internationally recognized Canadian accreditation standards.
Shahida combines comprehensive clinical assessments with evidence-based treatment planning to help patients reduce pain, restore movement, rebuild strength, and regain functional independence. She manages an extensive and diverse caseload, including patients recovering from orthopedic surgery, individuals with acute or chronic conditions, and elderly patients requiring carefully structured rehabilitation.
Her patient-centered approach emphasizes safe movement, injury prevention, clinical education, and sustainable recovery. She actively involves patients and their families in treatment planning, helping them understand their condition, rehabilitation goals, and home-management strategies.
Shahida is also experienced in providing independent and multidisciplinary care. She collaborates closely with physicians, surgeons, nurses, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals to establish coordinated clinical rehabilitation pathways for patients with complex needs.
Clinical Specializations
- Orthopedic and musculoskeletal physiotherapy
- Back and neck pain rehabilitation
- Joint and muscular pain management
- Sports injury rehabilitation
- Neurological rehabilitation
- Geriatric rehabilitation
- Stroke rehabilitation and mobility training
- Pre-operative and post-operative rehabilitation
- Acute and chronic pain management
- Balance, coordination, and gait rehabilitation
- Women’s health and wellness physiotherapy
- Pediatric physiotherapy
- Vestibular rehabilitation
- Cardiopulmonary and chest physiotherapy
- Post-operative physical recovery
- Lymphedema management
- Functional mobility and strengthening
- Rehabilitation for complex and multiple medical conditions
- Rehabilitation for frail and elderly patients
- Clinical rehabilitation pathway development
Conditions Treated
- Mechanical back and neck pain
- Joint stiffness and reduced mobility
- Muscle weakness, strains, and soft-tissue injuries
- Sports-related injuries
- Post-operative weakness and movement restrictions
- Neurological conditions affecting movement and balance
- Stroke-related mobility and gait difficulties
- Dizziness and vestibular disorders
- Balance problems and an increased risk of falls
- Postural dysfunction
- Acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain
- Lymphedema
- Women’s health and pelvic rehabilitation needs
- Pediatric mobility and rehabilitation conditions
- Age-related mobility and balance difficulties
- Reduced endurance following cardiac or major surgical procedures
- Complex orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation needs
Physiotherapy Treatments and Techniques
- Comprehensive physiotherapy assessment
- Individualized rehabilitation planning
- Manual therapy
- Therapeutic exercise
- Passive, active, and resisted exercises
- Stretching and mobility exercises
- Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF)
- Neurodynamic techniques
- Gait and balance training
- Functional rehabilitation
- Dry needling
- Kinesio taping
- Clinical electrotherapy
- Shockwave therapy
- Laser therapy
- Sports massage
- Lymphatic drainage massage
- Vestibular rehabilitation
- Women’s health and wellness rehabilitation
- Orthotic and prosthetic rehabilitation support
- Pilates-based rehabilitation
- Cardiopulmonary and chest physiotherapy
- Home exercise programs
- Patient and caregiver education
- Collaborative treatment planning
- Injury-prevention guidance
- Progress monitoring and treatment-plan modification
Patient Management and Clinical Care
Shahida provides comprehensive patient management from the initial assessment through treatment, progress monitoring, and follow-up care. She develops individualized rehabilitation plans based on each patient’s clinical condition, functional limitations, lifestyle, and personal recovery goals.
Her approach includes:
- Independent assessment and clinical decision-making
- Multidisciplinary care coordination
- Comprehensive rehabilitation planning
- Accurate clinical documentation
- Patient and family education
- Collaborative goal-setting and treatment design
- Continuous progress monitoring
- Modification of treatment according to clinical response
- Home-care and injury-prevention guidance
- Long-term functional recovery planning
Professional Experience
Physiotherapist and In-Charge of Physiotherapy
Iranian Hospital, Dubai – 12 Years
During her 12-year tenure at Iranian Hospital Dubai, Shahida delivered physiotherapy services across outpatient, inpatient, home-care, emergency, intensive-care, cardiac-care, and pediatric settings.
She developed and implemented specialized rehabilitation programs for orthopedic, neurological, post-operative, sports-related, cardiac, geriatric, pediatric, and women’s health conditions. She also managed complex and urgent referrals while ensuring that patients received safe, structured, and individualized care.
As In-Charge of the Physiotherapy Department, she supervised clinical services, trained and mentored physiotherapists and interns, monitored clinical outcomes, and developed evidence-based treatment protocols. She coordinated complex cases with multidisciplinary healthcare teams and contributed to improving departmental performance, patient satisfaction, and service quality.
Shahida also supported DHA inspections and international accreditation processes while promoting patient safety, infection control, accurate documentation, regulatory compliance, and continuous quality improvement.
Physiotherapist
Medical Specialist Centre, Dubai – 2 Years
At Medical Specialist Centre Dubai, Shahida provided comprehensive inpatient and outpatient physiotherapy services. Her responsibilities included patient assessment, treatment planning, manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, electrotherapy, neurological rehabilitation, and patient education.
She managed complex clinical caseloads and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to support post-operative recovery, chronic-condition management, mobility improvement, balance training, and functional independence.
She also maintained accurate electronic medical records, monitored patient progress, adjusted rehabilitation plans when required, and educated patients and caregivers about safe movement, home exercises, and injury prevention.
Education
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy – University of Karachi, Pakistan
- Master’s in Health and Physical Education – University of Karachi, Pakistan
Licences and Certifications
- Licensed Physiotherapist – Dubai Health Authority
DHA Licence Number: 00103164 - Basic Life Support Certification
- Certificate in Special Educational Needs
- Training Certification in LPG Therapy, Laser Therapy, and Shockwave Therapy
- Certificate in General Fitness and Athletics Training and Coaching – University of Karachi
Research and Academic Contributions
Research Lead: Injury Prevention Through Stretching Exercises
Shahida led a cross-sectional research study on preventing injuries through stretching exercises. The study was conducted in 2004 in collaboration with the University of Karachi and physiotherapy professionals.
This research explored the role of structured stretching exercises in reducing the risk of physical injuries and promoting safer participation in physical activity.
Literature Review: Musculoskeletal Disorders
Shahida developed and presented a comprehensive academic literature review on musculoskeletal disorders. The review examined common musculoskeletal conditions, their effects on movement and daily function, and the importance of appropriate assessment, prevention, and rehabilitation.
Her academic work reflects her continued commitment to evidence-based physiotherapy, clinical education, and improving rehabilitation outcomes.
Languages
- English
- Hindi
Patient-Centered Rehabilitation at Westminster Clinic
At Westminster Multi Speciality Clinic in Dubai Healthcare City, Shahida provides structured, goal-oriented physiotherapy tailored to each patient’s individual needs. Her approach focuses on reducing pain, restoring mobility, improving strength and balance, and helping patients safely return to everyday activities, work, exercise, and sport.
She specializes in developing clinically guided rehabilitation pathways that support successful physical recovery from acute injuries, chronic conditions, surgical procedures, neurological disorders, and age-related mobility limitations.
By working closely with the clinic’s orthopedic, pain-management, family-medicine, and other specialists, Shahida provides coordinated rehabilitation for patients requiring conservative treatment, post-operative care, or the long-term management of complex conditions.
Shahida is committed to delivering safe, compassionate, and evidence-based physiotherapy that empowers patients to move with greater comfort, confidence, and independence.










