Thumbay Hospital launches advanced Hyperbaric Oxygen, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation therapies
Ajman: The Thumbay Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Hospital, part of the College of Health Sciences, Gulf Medical University (GMU) and the Thumbay Healthcare Division, has launched the country’s most advanced Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapies, marking a major milestone in rehabilitation and neurotherapy care in the UAE.
The launch took place during the 5th International Annual Awards & Conference on Innovation in Rehabilitation Practice and Medicine, held at Thumbay Medicity, Ajman. The event brought together leading clinicians, researchers, and innovators in physical therapy and rehabilitation to share insights on emerging technologies transforming patient recovery and wellness.
The conference was attended by H.E. Sheikh Dr. Majid Bin Saeed Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Ruler’s Court, Ajman, and Dr. Thumbay Moideen, Founder President of Thumbay Group. Commending the institution’s contributions, Sheikh Dr. Majid Al Nuaimi described the Thumbay Rehabilitation Hospital as “the best rehabilitation hospital in the country.”
The event reflected Thumbay Group’s continued focus on innovation, education, and technology in healthcare and rehabilitation. The College of Health Sciences, GMU, curated the scientific sessions, integrating academic research and clinical expertise. Faculty members demonstrated how evidence-based physiotherapy and technology-driven rehabilitation could bridge the gap between scientific innovation and patient outcomes.
In line with its commitment to next-generation rehabilitation, Thumbay Rehabilitation Hospital introduced three advanced services — all firsts in the region:
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT): A state-of-the-art chamber designed to accelerate healing, support neurological recovery, and improve outcomes in post-stroke and trauma rehabilitation.
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS): A non-invasive, drug-free therapy that uses magnetic field stimulation to treat depression and neurological disorders by activating brain function and promoting neuroplasticity.
Wheelchair Transfer Support Vehicle: A mobility innovation ensuring safe and dignified transport for individuals with physical disabilities, improving patient accessibility and comfort.
These additions reinforce Thumbay Medicity’s position as a regional hub for advanced physical therapy, neuro-rehabilitation, and patient-centric innovation.
The event also featured an awards ceremony recognizing top specialists and contributors to rehabilitation medicine. Among the honorees, Dr. U.T. Iftikar, Chairman of State Allied and Health Care Council, received the ‘Star of the Year Award in Rehabilitation’ for his exceptional leadership and contributions to evidence-based rehabilitation care in the UAE.
The day-long conference included scientific sessions and workshops on topics such as robotic gait training, acupuncture for stroke rehabilitation, neuro-modulation, and clinical reasoning. Participants earned 7.5 CME hours for attending the accredited sessions.
The forum provided a platform for physiotherapists, physicians, and researchers to share innovations and explore collaborations in the field of rehabilitation medicine.
Reflecting the Thumbay Group’s Vision 2028, the conference underscored the institution’s mission to integrate AI, robotics, and neurostimulation technologies into mainstream rehabilitation. With these advancements, Thumbay Group continues to shape the future of patient recovery and healthcare innovation in the UAE and beyond.
For more details about the new services and academic programs at Gulf Medical University, visit https://thumbayrehab.com and https://gmu.ac.ae.
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Man sets fire to gas cylinder on truck in Kerala's Kottayam, held
Kottayam(Kerala) (PTI): A 33-year-old man climbed onto a parked truck carrying cooking gas cylinders and set fire to one of them near Thalayolaparambu in the small hours of Saturday, police said.
The incident occurred around 12.30 am, they said.
The fire and rescue personnel soon arrived at the scene and extinguished the fire, averting a major disaster.
According to police, the man is suspected to be under mental distress as he claimed that he was walking from Ernakulam to his home in Marangattupilly here when he saw the truck on the roadside.
An FIR under sections 329(3)(criminal trespass),324(2)(mischief),326(f)(mischief by injury, inundation, fire or explosive substance) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita was lodged against him.
Police said that the man was formally arrested, but will be released on station bail as the offences he is accused of are bailable.
"His family is here at the station and he will be released to them," the officer said.
In the FIR, police have said that the man opened the seal of one of the gas cylinders and set fire to it with the knowledge that his act was dangerous to those living in the area.
According to the company transporting the cooking gas cylinders, it suffered a loss of Rs 2,300 in the incident.
