Dr. Ahmad El Melhat, Associate Professor of Physical Therapy, and an active researcher in musculoskeletal rehabilitation. Dr. El Melhat completed his Ph.D. degree in physical therapy for musculoskeletal disorders and its surgeries from Cairo University (Egypt). His academic training and 16 years of experience working in academic teaching and research prepare him to be an effective researcher and instructor in the physical therapy department. In addition, he had practiced physiotherapy for 15 years and was dedicated to improving lives through this exciting field. During this time, he taught a wide variety of physical therapy courses, mainly musculoskeletal management, sport injuries and manual therapy for under and post-graduate students. These experiences have built confidence and an interest in teaching and he looks forward to the opportunity to not only teach existing courses but also work to develop new ones. He taught various undergraduate and postgraduate classes and published two textbooks and several research papers in peer-reviewed international academic journals.