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Biography

Khaled Takey is an associate professor in the Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Beirut Arab University, specializing in cardiopulmonary and geriatric physical therapy. Holds a PhD in Physical Therapy from Cairo University, with combined clinical, academic, and administrative experience. Previously served as vice dean for postgraduate studies and research and manager of the physical therapy quality unit at Misr University for Science and Technology. Author of numerous peer-reviewed publications in rehabilitation science and physical therapy education.

Research Interests

Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and respiratory muscle training in hemodialysis and asthma; geriatric physical therapy and balance impairment; exercise-based interventions for heart failure, diabetes, and obesity; spinal deformities and their impact on ventilatory function; musculoskeletal and oncologic rehabilitation.

Education & Qualifications

PhD in Physical Therapy for Cardiopulmonary Disorders and Geriatrics (2006), Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Egypt. MSc in Physical Therapy for Cardiopulmonary Disorders and Geriatrics (2001), Cairo University. BSc in Physical Therapy (1993), Cairo University. Clinical Fellowship in Physical Therapy, Rheumatology, and Rehabilitation (2007), El Hussein Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Egypt.

Teaching Areas

Cardiopulmonary physical therapy, geriatric physical therapy, clinical screening and differential diagnosis, interprofessional education, and clinical practice and teaching experience within the Doctor of Physical Therapy and undergraduate programs. Also contributes to postgraduate studies and quality assurance in physical therapy education.