Dr. Benazir Fathima

Ms Benazir Fathima is a physiotherapist at Medcare Medical Centre in Dubai with 15 years of experience. She trained in India with a Bachelor's in Physiotherapy from SRM University and a Master's in Orthopaedic Physiotherapy from Dr MGR Medical University, supplemented by advanced training in medical sociology. She has worked across India, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, including roles at Sree Balaji Medical College in Chennai and Prince Sultan Armed Forces Hospital in Saudi Arabia, before joining Medcare.

Ms Fathima treats a wide range of musculoskeletal problems affecting the spine, shoulders, elbows, knees, ankles and hips. She uses hands-on techniques including manual therapy, mobilisation with movement (Mulligan technique), myofascial release, dry cupping and clinical dry-needling to help patients recover from sports injuries, fractures and post-surgical conditions. She also designs tailored strengthening programmes and uses kinesiology taping, postural correction and spinal rehabilitation to address acute and chronic conditions.

She has particular expertise in women's health, paediatric rehabilitation and managing stress-related injuries. Her approach focuses on injury prevention and helping patients regain strength and function after surgery or trauma. She is a good fit for those seeking hands-on physiotherapy for joint and spine problems or recovery after orthopaedic surgery.