First Geriatric Conference Focused on Welfare, Vitality, and Health

Conference Scientific Director:

• Dr. Ali Moradi

   (Associate Professor of Orthopedics Department, Hand Surgeon)

Conference Executive Secretaries : 

• Dr. Nafiseh Jirofti

  (Assistant Professor of Orthopedics Department)

• Dr. Hossein Negahban

  (Professor of Physiotherapy Department)

On October 2, 2024, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMs) hosted the inaugural geriatric conference dedicated to welfare, vitality, and health, collaborating with the Orthopedic Research Center (ORC) and the Physiotherapy Department.

The event featured 17 expert lectures covering various aspects of robotic technology, orthopedics, and physiotherapy, focusing on common orthopedic issues in the elderly, their rehabilitation, and robotic-assisted recovery. Notable attendees included:

 Dr. Mohammad H. Ebrahimzadeh, Director of the ORC;

Dr. Mahmoud Shabestari, President of MUMs;

Dr. Alireza Akbarzadeh, Director of the Robotics Research Center (FUM-Care).

 A highlight of the conference was the unveiling the "Hexa," the first Iranian robotic hip exoskeleton developed by EuWalk Company. This innovative device, created through collaborative efforts between researchers at FUM-Care and ORC, marks a significant milestone in rehabilitating and empowering elderly and disabled individuals.

This achievement showcases the scientific and technical prowess of Iranian researchers and lays the groundwork for the advancement of homegrown technologies in health and rehabilitation.