About Us 2026
1st. Arabic PT website over internet, The "Egyptian Physical Therapy" website launched as the Arabic foundation for SmartPhysio, delivering reliable, static health content.
focused on bridging the content gap in physical therapy and creating a core digital resource for students and practitioners.
Cairo University honored Dr. Islam Ahmad's team for four years of continuous work on the EPT website.
EPT platform transitioned into an interactive Web 2.0 ecosystem, enabling user engagement and community-driven knowledge sharing.
Our tech division launched as HIA and evolved in 2022 into XBusiness, driving our digital innovation and enterprise solutions.
Expansion of EPT project into "Doctor of Physical Therapy Middle East (DPTME)".
An integrated institutional entity encompassing scientific content, an interactive community, and smart tools under its umbrella.
DPTME Journal is a peer-reviewed academic publication dedicated to advancing research and clinical practice in physical therapy across the Middle East.
Rafeeq is the first specialized AI agent dedicated to rehabilitation and physical therapy support for war and disaster injuries.
During the Gaza war and Syrian earthquake, SPRA rehabilitated casualties and trained frontline medical teams. These efforts boosted local capacity for physical rehabilitation in disaster zones.
AlfSalamh is a specialized home physical therapy platform designed to bring professional rehabilitation directly to patients' doorsteps.
Who We Are
SmartPhysio UK is a physiotherapy education provider built by clinicians, for clinicians. Since February 2001, every course on this platform has been developed and delivered by practicing physiotherapy professionals who bring real hospital, sports, and disaster-zone experience directly into the curriculum — not repackaged textbook material.
Our mission is simple: to give physiotherapists at every stage of their career the clinical reasoning, hands-on skill, and confidence to deliver better patient outcomes — whether they are working in a clinic, a hospital ward, or a field hospital in a disaster zone.
What Sets SmartPhysio Apart
We built SmartPhysio around four commitments that shape every course we publish:
Courses Built by Practicing Clinicians
Our lead instructors treat real patients every week. Course content is drawn from active clinical practice, not adapted from generic slide decks.
Evidence-Based, Continuously Reviewed Content
Every course is grounded in current clinical evidence and reviewed as practice guidelines evolve, rather than published once and left untouched.
Flexible, Self-Paced Learning
Study on your own schedule with structured, self-paced online courses designed for working physiotherapists.
A Mission Beyond the Classroom
Through the SmartPhysio Relief Association, our community also trains and deploys physiotherapists to support disaster and conflict-affected communities.
Our Ecosystem
SmartPhysio operates across four connected pillars, each with a distinct purpose:
SmartPhysio Education
Our online course platform — the courses you’re browsing right now — built to upskill physiotherapists worldwide.
SP Clinics
Our direct patient-care arm, delivering hands-on physiotherapy across neurological, orthopedic, and post-surgical rehabilitation.
SmartPhysio Relief Association (SPRA)
Our humanitarian arm, training and deploying physiotherapists to support disaster and conflict-affected communities.
ERNOMIC
Our occupational-health arm, applying physiotherapy and ergonomics expertise to design safer, healthier workplaces and prevent workplace injury.
Clinical Leadership
Meet the physiotherapist behind SmartPhysio’s curriculum.
Dr. Islam Ahmad — PT Consultant, Founder
- Founder of SmartPhysio, February 2001
- BSc. Physical Therapy, Misr University for Science & Technology
- Former Head of Physiotherapy Department, Al Zawia Public Hospital, Cairo
- Former Hospital Manager Assistant, Manshiyet Al Bakry Public Hospital, Heliopolis, Cairo
- Civilian Physiotherapy Specialist, Egyptian Armed Forces Hospitals
- Certified, FIFA Football Medicine Diploma (2020–2021)
Our Mission
- Equip physiotherapists with clinically relevant, up-to-date skills
- Make quality physiotherapy education accessible worldwide
- Extend physiotherapy expertise into humanitarian relief
Our Commitment to Learners
- Course content built and reviewed by real clinicians
- Flexible, self-paced access to every course
- A learning community connected to real-world impact
Get in Touch: 128, City Road, London, EC1V 2NX, United Kingdom | Tel: +90 539 920 7001 | info@smartphysio.org