Sohel Ahmed
The Mckenzie Institute International, Bangladesh Open University, Maharishi Markandeshwar University
Research areas: Medicine · Orthopedics and Sports Medicine · Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation · Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders · Sports Performance and Training
About
Dr. Sohel Ahmed is a dedicated sports physiotherapist at the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) Medical Center. In addition to his institutional role, he serves as a consultant and the founder of the Ahmed Physiotherapy and Research Centre, as well as an adjunct faculty member for the Master of Disability Management and Rehabilitation Program at Bangladesh Open University and the Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation at Jashore University of Science and Technology.
He earned his Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) degree from Gono Bishwabidyalay in 2016. He then pursued advanced specialization, completing a Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) in Sports Injuries from Maharishi Markandeshwar (deemed to be) University in Haryana, India, in 2019. Expanding his expertise into rehabilitation management, he obtained a second master's degree—a Master of Disability Management and Rehabilitation (MDMR)—from Bangladesh Open University in 2021.
Committed to continuous professional development, Dr. Ahmed has completed extensive specialized training in various evidence-based manual therapy and clinical techniques. His skill set includes Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT), Myofascial Release Therapy, Neurodevelopmental Therapy (NDT), Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF), Dry-needling, Kinesio taping, Advanced Biomechanical Correction, Myokinetics, Cupping Therapy, Muscle Energy Technique (MET) and numerous other therapeutic modalities.
An active researcher with a high level of academic enthusiasm, Dr. Ahmed has authored and published 40+ research articles in prominent peer-reviewed journals. His scholarly work predominantly centers on Sports Physiotherapy, Public Health, and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy. He has actively shared his findings at multiple scientific conferences, earning three awards for best paper and poster presentations. He also serves as an academic editor for the PLOS ONE journal and was awarded the Bangladesh Physiotherapy Association STAR Award 2026 for his extraordinary contribution to research.
His ongoing research efforts are focused on investigating occupational musculoskeletal health and sports injury-related issues.
Employment
Employment history is unavailable.
Education
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The Mckenzie Institute International MDT2023 - Present
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Bangladesh Open University Master of Disability Management & Rehabilitation2020 - 2021
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Maharishi Markandeshwar University MPT-Sports Injury2017 - 2019
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Gonoshasthaya Samaj Vittik Medical College Bachelor of Physiotherapy2011 - 2016
Projects & Funding
Projects & funding information is unavailable.
Publications (37)
- Association of family support, depression, and health-related quality of life among older adults in Himachal Pradesh, India Save
- Effectiveness of home-based exercise interventions in the management of Sarcopenia in older adults: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials Save
- Effectiveness of adapted physical activity and therapeutic exercise programme in improving chronic fatigue syndrome in long COVID, delivered via hospital-based rehabilitation versus telerehabilitation Save
- Health-related quality of life among patients with low back pain attending rehabilitation facilities in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study Save
- Prevalence and predictors of Biker’s hand syndrome among the professional bike riders in Bangladesh: A cross-sectional study Save
- Development, validation and reliability of work-related low back pain questionnaire for nursing professionals Save
- Awareness, knowledge, and attitude towards basic life support among healthcare professional students in Bangladesh Save
- Intermittent pneumatic compression therapy as a preventive measure for venous thromboembolism after total hip arthroplasty: A systematic review Save
- Disability and depression among stroke survivors attending rehabilitation facilities at three designated tertiary care hospitals in Bangladesh: A cross-sectional study Save
- The comparison of the effects of percussive massage therapy, foam rolling and hamstring stretching on flexibility, knee range of motion, and jumping performance in junior athlete: a randomized controlled trial Save
- A Comparative Study on Effectiveness of Swedish Massage and Foam Roller Massage on Hamstring Flexibility and Lower Limb Power in Female Athletes: A Single-blind Randomized Clinical Trial Save
- Two-year epidemiology of post-COVID-19 conditions in Bangladesh: a cohort study of post-COVID-19 from 12,925 SARS-CoV-2 cases between July and December 2021-2023 in Bangladesh. Save
- Mobile game addiction and its association with musculoskeletal pain among students: A cross-sectional study Save
- Prevalence and predictors of musculoskeletal injuries among gym members in Bangladesh: A nationwide cross-sectional study Save
- A comprehensive functional performance assessment battery development and validation among football players Save
- Nutritional status of children with neurodevelopmental disorders: a cross-sectional study at a tertiary-level hospital in northern Bangladesh Save
- Health-related quality of life in post-stroke patients attended at tertiary-level hospitals in Bangladesh Save
- Effectiveness of Scrambler Therapy on patient with chronic low back pain: A case report Save
- Characteristics of low back pain and its associated factors among healthcare providers at a tertiary hospital in Sylhet city: a cross-sectional study Save
- Prevalence of work-related low back pain and associated risk factors among physiotherapists in Dhaka, Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study Save