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Department: Department of physiotheraphy

Email: e.rahman@piser.edu.bd

Phone: 88

education

2017  Master of Physiotherapy (MPT), Bangladesh Health Professions Institute under  Medicine Faculty, University of Dhaka.

Field of Study: Cerebral Palsy

Thesis Title: Effectiveness of Modified Constraint Induced Movement Therapy along with Conventional Physiotherapy on Upper Extremity Function for Children with Hemiplegic Type of Cerebral Palsy.

Position: 1st Position

2007  Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Bangladesh Health Professions Institute under Medicine Faculty, University of Dhaka.

Field of Study: Mechanical neck pain

Thesis Title: Current physiotherapy treatment received by the patients with mechanical neck pain at Dhaka city’.

Position: 1st Position

publication

1.      Kormoker, A., Hossain, K.A., Islam, M.Z., Al Gaddafi, A., Md Azman Hossain, K., Kabir, M.F., Hossain, M.Z., Rahman, E., Hossain, K. and Khan, A.H., 2026. Study protocol for a double-blinded randomized clinical trial evaluating effectiveness of neurodynamic approach in lower limb for diabetic peripheral sensory neuropathy. PloS one, 21(5), p.e0348347.

2.      Amin, A., Hossain, K.M.A., Uddin, M.R. et al. Effects of a community-based structured group exercise program on cognitive and physical function among older adults with dementia: a randomized controlled trial study protocol. BMC Geriatr (2026). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-026-07631-3

3.      P. B. Mim, S. N. Sarkar, K. M. A. Hossain, et al., “Comparison of Structural Diagnosis and Management Approach Versus Myofascial Release for Plantar Heel Pain in People With Diabetes Mellitus: A Multicenter Randomized Clinical Trial Protocol,” Health Science Reports9 (2026): e72255, https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.72255.

4.      Sharna, S.Y., Hossain, K.M.A., Kabir, M.F., Hossain, M.Z., Jahan, S., Rahman, E. and Hossain, K.M.A., 2026. Effects of Structured Physical Exercise Program and Medication on Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Bangladesh: A Randomized Controlled Trial. The Science of Diabetes Self-Management and Care, 52(2), pp.138-149.

5.      Hossain, K.M.A., Hossain, K.A., Sarker, S.N., Kabir, M.F., Hossain, M.Z., Jahan, S., Rahman, E., Sharna, S.Y. and Rikti, J.F., 2025. Comparing the effectiveness of two community-based multimodal exercise programs (CMEPs) on physical activity, performance, fall prevention, and quality of life in older adults: protocol for a multicenter, double-blind, randomized clinical trial. Trials, 26(1), p.505.

6.      Mim, P.B., Sarkar, S.N., Hossain, K.M.A., Kabir, M.F., Hossain, M.Z., Jahan, S., Rahman, E., Khan, A.H. and Hossain, K.A., 2025. Comparison of Structural Diagnosis and Management (SDM) Approach versus Myofascial Release (MFR) for Plantar Heel Pain in People with Diabetes Mellitus: A Study Protocol for a Multicentre Randomised Clinical Trial. medRxiv, pp.2025-09.

 

7.      Hossain, K.M.A., Hossain, M.Z., Jahan, S. et al. Effects of two community-based multimodal exercise programs on physical activity, performance, fall prevention, and quality of life in older adults: a randomized clinical trial. Trials (2026). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-026-09825-x

8.      Yesmin Sharna S, Hossain KMA, Kabir F, Hossain MZ, Jahan S, Rahman E, et al. Multicentre randomised controlled trial protocol comparing structured physical exercise programme (SPEP) and medication versus conventional care for glycaemic control in type 2 diabetes mellitus. BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine. 2025;11:e002527. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjsem-2025-002527

9.      Hossain KMA, Kabir F, Jahan S, Rahman E, Hossain KMA, Kormoker A, et al. Structured home-based exercise programme and concentric versus eccentric-based stair training programme for pain and function in knee osteoarthritis: a two-phase, double-blinded, randomised controlled trial protocol. BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine. 2025;11:e002577. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjsem-2025-002577

10.  Khan, A.H., Bhuiyan, M.S.H., Kabir, M.F., Hossain, M.Z., Jahan, S., Hossain, K.A. and Rahman, E., 2025. Effectiveness of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation pattern on upper extremity and scapula in patients with adhesive capsulitis: a single-centre assessor-blinded randomised controlled trial (RCT). Trials, 26(1), p.146. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-025-08848-0

11.  Rahman, E., Bardhan, N., Curtin, M., Islam, M.S., Patwary, M.F.K. and Kumar Das, S., 2023. An assessment of disability and quality of life in people with spinal cord injury upon discharge from a Bangladesh rehabilitation unit. Spinal Cord, 61(1), pp.37-42. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41393-022-00852-4

  1. Islam, M.W., Rahman, E., Hossain, K.A. and Hossain, M.Z., 2025. Scope of rehabilitation for patients with long COVID symptoms in Bangladesh. Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences, 6, p.1572351. https://doi.org/10.3389/fresc.2025.1572351

13.  Sattar, M.M., Khan, A.H., Kabir, M.F., Hossain, K.A., Jahan, S., Rahman, E., Sharmin, F., Bhuiyan, M.S.H., Islam, A., Hossain, M.K. and Hossain, M.Z., 2025. Effectiveness of massage gun versus myofascial release technique for releasing latent trigger points of the calf muscle: a protocol for randomized clinical trial. Physiotherapy Research International, 30(2), p.e70055. https://doi.org/10.1002/pri.70055

  1. Das, S.K., Bakhtiar, M., Sabrin, S.M., Curtin, M., Rahman, E., Nahid, Z.B.S., Rahman, Z., Haque, M.F., Patwary, M.F.K., Alam, M.J. and Hossain, M.E., 2024. Relationship between functional independence and community integration of people with spinal cord injury in Bangladesh. Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences, 5, p.1435656. https://doi.org/10.3389/fresc.2024.1435656
  2. Chen, L.W., Islam, M.S., Harvey, L.A., Whitehead, N., Hossain, M.S., Rahman, E., Taoheed, F., Urme, N.A. and Glinsky, J.V., 2025. Strength training with electrical stimulation has no or little effect on the very weak muscles of patients with spinal cord injury: a randomised trial. Journal of Physiotherapy, 71(1), pp.42-47. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jphys.2024
  3. Sharna, S.Y., Hossain, K.M.A., Kabir, F., Hossain, M.Z., Jahan, S., Rahman, E., Agarwal, S., Hossain, M.K., Sharmin, F., Islam, A. and Hossain, K.A., 2025. Multicentre randomised controlled trial protocol comparing structured physical exercise programme (SPEP) and medication versus conventional care for glycaemic control in type 2 diabetes mellitus. BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine, 11(1). https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjsem-2025-002527
  4. Hossain, K.M.A., Kabir, F., Jahan, S., Rahman, E., Hossain, K.M.A., Kormoker, A., Islam, M.Z., Hossain, M.K., Rikti, J.F., Khan, A.H. and Suraiya, S.Y., 2025. Structured home-based exercise programme and concentric versus eccentric-based stair training programme for pain and function in knee osteoarthritis: a two-phase, double-blinded, randomised controlled trial protocol. BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine, 11(2). https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjsem-2025-002577
  5. Sharmin, F., Hossain, K.A., Kabir, F., Hossain, M.Z., Jahan, S., Rahman, E. and Islam, M.A., 2024. Efficacy of neck muscle activation versus strengthening for adults with chronic cervical radiculopathy: a study protocol for a randomised clinical trial. BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine, 10(1). https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjsem-2023-001819
  6. Akter, M.S., Khan, A.H., Kabir, M.F., Hossain, M.Z., Rahman, E., Hossain, K.A., Hossain, T., Jahid, M.I.K., Yin, K.N. and Jahan, S., 2024. Effect of pelvic floor muscle exercise with postural advice on improving quality of life among pregnant mothers in Bangladesh: a randomized controlled trial. Discover Public Health, 21(1), p.97. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12982-024-00221-x
  7. Jahan, S., Islam, R., Rahman, T., Kabir, M.F., Islam, M.W., Hossain, K., Hossain, K.A., Hossain, M.Z., Rahman, E., Chakrovorty, S.K. and Sarker, A.H., 2023. The assessment of musculoskeletal disorders, quality of life, and comorbidities in older people in Bangladesh. Frontiers in Public Health, 11, p.1269444. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1269444
  8. Ali, E., Hossain, F., Khan, A.H., Rahman, M.A., Rahman, E. and Islam, S., 2023. Efficacy of pilate’s exercise with postural advice in the management of low back pain for lower limb amputee patients: a randomised control trial. Journal of Health Science and Medical Research, 41(6), p.2023966. https://doi.org/10.31584/jhsmr.2023966.
  9.   Ali, M.E., Hossain, M.F., Rahman, E., Sabrin, S.M. and Alam, F., 2025. Physiotherapy management of a patient with non-cardiac angina: A case report. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 42, pp.549-553. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.01.019
  10. Evaluation of bone mineral density in patients with musculoskeletal pain in a regional area of Bangladesh. December 2023.
  11. Evidence based Physiotherapy Management of a cervical radiculopathy Patient by using Clinical Reasonong Process. Journal of Spine Surgical. Vol. 4(2):p.054-062, April 2022.
  12. Factors affecting shoulder pain in paraplegic wheelchair users at the community level in Bangladesh. Central Journal of Bangladesh Open University. Vol. V (1), December 2019
  13. Effectiveness of active cycle of breathing technique (ACBT) for the patients of bronchiectasis: A narrative review study. Journal of clinical respiratory diseases and care. Vol. 5(2), p.1-4, November, 2019.
  14. Common Sports Injuries among Male Cricket Players in Bangladesh. Journal of Current Medical Research and Opinion. Vol. 2(11), p. 331-333, November 2019.
  15. Environmental Barriers in Education for Children with Physical Disabilities in Bangladesh. Journal of Medical Case Reports and Reviews. Vol. 2(10), p.381-385, October 2019.
  16. Effectiveness of Rebound therapy along with Conventional Physiotherapy for Muscle Tone Management in Children with Cerebral Palsy. International Journal of Medical Research & Health Sciences. Vol. 8(6), p. 88-98, November 2019.
  17. Management of a Case with Spondylolisthesis & Disc Prolapse through Clinical Reasoning Process. Journal of Medical Research and Health Sciences. Vol. 2(9), p. 698-702, September 2019.
  18. Physiotherapy Management of Lumbar Radiculopathy with Hamstring Injury (Grade-II) Patient by Using Different Clinical Reasoning Process: A Case Report. Journal of Research and Opinion. Vol. 6(9), p. 2451-2459, September 2019.        
  19. Effectiveness of Task Oriented Physiotherapy Along with Conventional Physiotherapy for Patients with Stroke. International Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy. Vol. 5(2), p. 37-41, September 2019.
  20. Sexual Knowledge and Experience of Women with Spinal Cord Injury in the Community Level in Bangladesh. Journal of Science Research. Vol. 7(3), p.33-37, September 30,2019.
  21. Effectiveness of Modified Constraint Induced Movement Therapy along with Conventional Physiotherapy on Upper Extremity Function for Children with Hemiplegic Type of Cerebral Palsy. Journal of Paediatric disorders and neonatal care. Vol. 1(1), p1- 4. June 2018.
  22. Evidence Based Therapeutic Exercise program for glycemic control & Improving level of Activity of Patients with Diabetic Mellitus. Bangladesh Physiotherapy Journal, Vol. 9, no.1, p. 07-12, June 2018. 
  23. Effectiveness of Diaphragmatic Manipulation along with conventional Physiotherapy for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). International Journal of Current Science and Multidisciplinary Research. Vol. 1(2), p.7-13, December, 2018
  24. Physiotherapy interventions for chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy in uterine cancer survivor by two clinical reasoning process concentrating on international classification of functioning, disability & health (ICF): A Case study. Edorium Journal of Disability and Rehabilitation, vol. 4, p1-6. November 2018.
  25. Characteristics of gross motor function among children with spastic cerebral palsy aged between 2–4 years. Edorium Journal of Paediatrics, vol. 1, p12–17, May 2017.
  26. Characteristics of Pain and Disability among Patients with Chronic Neck Pain Attended at Centre for the Rehabilitation of the Paralysed (CRP). International Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Journal, Vol. 1 No. 2, May 2017.
  27. Cranio-Cervical Exercise Combined with Usual Care: An Effective Physiotherapy Treatment to Minimize Pain and Increase Range of Motion among Patients with Chronic Neck Pain. EC Orthopaedics, vol. 8, no. 2, p37-45. October 2017.
  28. Physiotherapy for a 38 years old man with Bell’s palsy: A case report. Edorium Journal of Disability and Rehabilitation, Vol.3, p25-29. March 2017.
  29. Management of an Atypical Ankle Sprain Patient through Hypothetico Deductive Reasoning Model of Clinical Reasoning Implemented by International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health: A Case Study. International Journal of Physiotherapy, Vol. 3 No.3, p 263-266, June 2016.
  30. Efficacy of Physiotherapy in Adhesive Capsulitis- A descriptive survey on patient’s perspective at CRP’s musculoskeletal outdoor settings. Bangladesh Physiotherapy Journal, Vol. 7 no. 1, p54-58, December 2016.
  31. Knowledge about child nutrition among mothers of children with cerebral palsy. Asian Pacific Journal of Health Science, Vol. 2, no. 1, p 197-202, 2015.
  32. Prevalence of obesity among Musculoskeletal patients. International Journal of Physiotherapy and Research, Vol.3, no.1, p 889- 893, 2015.
  33. Current physiotherapy treatment received by the patients with mechanical neck pain at Dhaka city’. Bangladesh Physiotherapy Journal, Vol.5, No.1, pp.4-9, 2011.
  34. Birth characteristics of cerebral palsy among children under 12 years in Bangladesh. Bangladesh Physiotherapy Journal, vol.5, no.2, July 2011.

professional activities

Professional Activities:

1.      Designation         Associate Professor & Department coordinator in Physiotherapy.

Duration               19.04.2026 to till now at PISER, Dhaka Cantonment, Dhaka-1206.

2.      Designation         Assistant Professor & Chairman in Department of Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.

Duration               04.02.2023 to 18.04.2026 at Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jashore, Bangladesh.

3.      Designation         Associate Professor & Program coordinator

Duration               09.08.2020 to 03.02.2023 at BHPI, CRP

4.      Designation         Assistant Professor

Duration               From 01.10.2015 to 07.08.2020 at BHPI, CRP

5.      Designation         Lecturer Physiotherapy

Duration               From 01.02. 2010 to 30.09. 2015 at BHPI, CRP

   6.   Designation          Clinical Physiotherapy

Duration             From August 11.08. 2008 to 10.10.2008 at BHPI, CRP

    7. Designation             Intern Physiotherapist

Duration             One year commencing from 1st August 2007 to 31st   July 2008 at CRP

Courses Taught

Department of Physiotherapy, PISER-BUP

1.1  Clinical Reasoning and Evidence based Practice 1.2 Rehabilitation Science 1.3 Advanced Physiotherapy in Sports and Rehabilitation 1.4 Advanced cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy

Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Jashore University of Science and Technology (JUST)

1.1  Therapeutic Exercise  1.2 Kinesiology  1.3 Sports Physiotherapy

Department of Physiotherapy, BHPI-CRP

1.1  Evidence based Practice in Physiotherapy

Conferences, Talk and Speaking Engagements

1.      Sabrin SM, Abid Khan AH, Hamadani JD, Hossain MG, Haque MO, Hossain MA, Rahman MH, Kakuli SA, Hossain KMA, Hossain MZ, Islam MS, Rahman E. Biopsychosocial impact of COVID-19 on person with physical disability, World Physiotherapy Congress 2023, Dubai [Submitted].

2.      Successfully presented a poster titled “ An Assessment of disability and quality of life in people with Spinal Cord Injury upon discharge from a Bangladesh Rehabilitation unit on 3rd & 4th December 2022 at ASCON conference held on Dhaka, Bangladesh.

3.      Successfully completed Queen’s University Certificate Online Program-Disability in the Community, Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) and International Development-36 weeks program, in February 27, 2014.

4.      Successfully completed the Certificate on Dry needling of Upper and Lower Extremities-August 18, 2014, organized by physiotherapy department Centre for the Rehabilitation of the Paralysed (CRP)-Conducted by Prof. Dr. Lori Maria Walton, DPT, PhD, Andrews University, USA.

5.      Certificate on clinical neurodynamics course –organized by physioaide Bangladesh-Conducted by Kiran Challagundla, MOSMPT, Specialist in Neurodynamics solution, Australia, 28th to 31st May, 2013.

6.      International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) training program on Physiotherapy management of persons with lower limb amputations-10 day’s program by H.Johan Magnussen, July 7, 2013-September 3, 2013.

7.      Certificate on five days course on Bobath Concept-organized by Physiotherapy Department, Centre for the Rehabilitation of the Paralysed (CRP)-Conducted by Sue Armstrong, BBTA, March, 11, 2010.

8.      Certificate on Bobath updated course- organized by Bangladesh Health Professions Institute (BHPI) - Conducted by Jill Fisher MCSP Grad Dip Phys, Bobath Trained, Specialist Neuro Physiotherapist, UK.

9.      PCAP Bangladesh: Introductory sessions on academic practice, Centre for the Rehabilitation of the Paralysed (CRP) under York St John University, London, 23 and 27 April 2011.  

  1. Evidence – Based Practice Seminar, Centre for the Rehabilitation of the Paralysed (CRP), CRP – Chapain, Savar, Dhaka – 1343, Bangladesh, 13th February 2010.

Awards, Honors

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Membership

●        General member of Bangladesh Physiotherapy Association (BPA) and membership registration number is 372. 

Research Areas/Interests

Topic: 1. Spinal cord injury  2. Mechanical back pain and mechanical neck pain  3. Knee osteoarthritis