BSc Physiotherapy
Physiotherapist specializing in manual therapy, sports injuries, and neurological rehabilitation
Experience
11 years
Languages
Arabic, English, Portuguese, Spanish
Location
Al Barsha, Dubai
Sees
adults, seniors
Raquel Silva is a physiotherapist with 11 years of clinical experience, currently practicing at Mediclinic Parkview Hospital in Dubai. She trained in Portugal, where she worked in multidisciplinary teams across a range of physiotherapy disciplines for over 10 years before relocating to the UAE in 2014. She is advancing her expertise through pursuit of a Fellowship Diploma in Manual Therapy.
Her clinical practice spans musculoskeletal and neurological rehabilitation, sports injury management, postural disorders, scoliosis, and geriatric care. She combines manual therapy techniques with mobility work, kinesio taping, hydrotherapy, and manual lymphatic drainage. She also holds training in Clinical Pilates and has experience supporting patients with special needs, bringing a patient-centered, supportive approach to functional recovery.
Raquel is fluent in English, Portuguese, Spanish, and basic Arabic, making her accessible to Dubai's diverse population. She is a good fit for patients seeking hands-on rehabilitation after injury or surgery, those with chronic musculoskeletal or neurological conditions, and anyone looking for personalized movement-based care in a collaborative environment.
Special interests: manual lymphatic drainage, scoliosis management, kinesio taping, special needs support, functional recovery.
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BSc Physiotherapy
Clinical Pilates Training Level 1
Physiotherapist
Mediclinic Parkview Hospital, United Arab Emirates · 2014–present
Physiotherapist
Various multidisciplinary practices, Portugal · 2000–2014
Consultations are available in Arabic, English, Portuguese, Spanish.
Mediclinic — Mediclinic Parkview Hospital, Al Barsha, Dubai.
This doctor primarily sees adults and seniors.
Commonly treated: Geriatric Mobility Issues, Musculoskeletal Pain and Stiffness, Neurological Conditions, Postural Disorders, Scoliosis, Sports Injuries.
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