Specialist introduces new rehabilitation technology in Kirkuk

KIRKUK — Egyptian neurologist and physical therapy specialist Mohamed Omar is continuing rehabilitation sessions at Aya Center in central Kirkuk, where new devices have been introduced for the first time in the governorate. Center director Murad Hussein said the machines are not available in government hospitals.

“In Aya Center we brought devices in the field of physical therapy that entered Kirkuk for the first time, including the robot device that helps children regain functional movement such as walking and balance, as well as the Smart Care device that contains multiple parts used in physical therapy sessions, and also the device specialized in treating tendon inflammations,” Hussein told 964media.

The robot gait trainer works by teaching children step by step how to walk, lift their feet, stand, and sit, allowing them to become gradually independent. Hussein said an adult version will be available in the future.

He added that Aya Center relies exclusively on physical therapy specialists and now includes advanced devices not found in government hospitals, such as the Smart Tecar Pro (TECAR therapy), the Andiba physiotherapy system, and the Smart Care rehabilitation unit. The center also uses a shockwave therapy machine for tendon problems and a vibration therapy platform (Crazy Fit Massage) for circulation and muscle recovery.

“We confirm that government hospitals perform their duties fully, but many patients prefer private centers because of flexible hours. Government centers work only in the morning, while we allow reviews in the afternoon in line with the patient’s time,” Hussein said.

Omar told 964media, “I am a physical therapy specialist, a graduate of the Faculty of Physical Therapy, Kafr El Sheikh University, and I work in the field of treatment and rehabilitation of adults and children.

“My experience includes cases of brain and nerves, bones, various injuries, in addition to rehabilitating children who suffer from cerebral palsy and genetic conditions,” he said.

Omar described Kirkuk as “a beautiful, calm, and safe city, distinguished by a wide cultural diversity that brings together Arabs, Kurds, and Turkmen with their different languages and traditions. This gives it a special character. People here are very friendly, and I felt comfortable since my arrival.”

On the causes of some neurological conditions in children, he said, “They may be due to genetic factors, injuries during birth such as lack of oxygen, or even injuries after birth like falls or direct head trauma.”