Staff Directory
Academic Qualifications
- Ph.D in Physiotherapy - Doctor of Philosophy, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
- Master of Science in Applying Physiotherapy (Musculoskeletal) - Masters Degree, Sheffield Hallam University
- Physiotherapy - Bachelor Degree, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
- Physiotherapy - Diploma, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
Siti Salwana Binti Kamsan (Dr.)
Assistant Professor
IIUM Kuantan Campus
KULLIYYAH OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES
sitisalwana@iium.edu.my
5029
Expert Profile
Siti Salwana binti Kamsan obtained her Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons) from UiTM in 2008, then completed her MSc in Applying Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy from Sheffield Hallam University, U.K in 2011. Upon completion of her MSc., she returned to Malaysia and took up a lecturer's position at the International Islamic University Malaysia in July 2011.
Before she did her MSc, she was a physiotherapist at Pusat Perubatan University Malaya and Gleneagle Intan Medical Centre, Ampang. She also was a locum physiotherapist at a few private hospitals in Kuala Lumpur.
Other than teaching, she is active in treating referred patients at physiotherapy clinic, Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences. Presently, she is a lecturer and an Academic Advisor for the Department of Physical Rehabilitation Sciences.
Before she did her MSc, she was a physiotherapist at Pusat Perubatan University Malaya and Gleneagle Intan Medical Centre, Ampang. She also was a locum physiotherapist at a few private hospitals in Kuala Lumpur.
Other than teaching, she is active in treating referred patients at physiotherapy clinic, Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences. Presently, she is a lecturer and an Academic Advisor for the Department of Physical Rehabilitation Sciences.
Area of Specialisation
- Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Clinical Medicine ~ Physical Therapy
Teaching Responsibilities
| APPLIED ANATOMY I | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 |
| APPLIED ANATOMY II | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 |
| CARDIORESPIRATORY PHYSIOTHERAPY I | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 |
| CARDIORESPIRATORY PHYSIOTHERAPY II | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 |
| CLINICAL COMPETENCIES IN PHYSIOTHERAPY | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 |
| CLINICAL PRACTICE IN CARDIORESPIRATORY | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 |
| CLINICAL PRACTICE IN GERIATRIC | 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 |
| CLINICAL PRACTICE IN MUSCULOSKELETAL | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 |
| CLINICAL PRACTICE IN NEUROLOGY | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 |
| CLINICAL PRACTICE IN PAEDIATRIC | 2024/2025 2023/2024 |
| CLINICAL PRACTICE IN WOMEN HEALTH & SPORTS | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 |
| COMMUNITY-BASED CLINICAL PRACTICE | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 |
| CONTEMPORARY PHYSIOTHERAPY MODALITIES I | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 |
| CONTEMPORARY PHYSIOTHERAPY MODALITIES II | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 |
| CRITICAL THINKING IN HEALTHCARE | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 |
| EXERCISE THERAPY I | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 |
| EXERCISE THERAPY II | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 |
| FUNDAMENTAL CLINICAL POSTING | 2024/2025 2023/2024 |
| HUMAN BIOMECHANICS AND KINESIOLOGY | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 |
| MUSCULOSKELETAL PHYSIOTHERAPY I | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 |
| MUSCULOSKELETAL PHYSIOTHERAPY II | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 |
| NEUROLOGICAL PHYSIOTHERAPY I | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 |
| NEUROLOGICAL PHYSIOTHERAPY II | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 |
| PHYSIOTHERAPY IN GERIATRIC | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 |
| PHYSIOTHERAPY IN MEN AND WOMEN'S HEALTH | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 |
| PHYSIOTHERAPY IN PAEDRIATRIC | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 |
| PHYSIOTHERAPY IN SPORTS | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 |
| RESEARCH PROJECT IN PHYSIOTHERAPY | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 |
Supervision
|
Resilience In Return-To-Work Context For Low- And Middle-Income Individuals With Chronic Illness.
Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
|
|
Effectiveness Of Core Stability Training On Foot Posture In Patients With Flexible Flat Feet: A Randomised Control Trial.
Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
|
|
The Development Of Digital Gross Motor Developmental Assessment For Paediatric.
Master
In Progress
Co-supervisor
|
|
Development Of An Integrated Care Protocol For The Malnutrition – Sarcopenia Syndrome Identification And Management Among Hospitalized Older Adults At Sasmec @ Iium: A Multidisciplinary Approach.
Master
In Progress
Co-supervisor
|
Research Projects
Completed
| No data |
On-Going
| 2025 - Present | Development of an Integrated Care Protocol for the Malnutrition-Sarcopenia Syndrome Identification and Management among Hospitalized Older Adults at SASMEC@IIUM: A Multidisciplinary Approach |
| 2025 - Present | Development of a Digital Gross Motor Developmental Assessment Form for Paediatrics |
| 2024 - Present | Developing a Framework for Resilience Enhancement in Low- and Middle-income Individuals with Chronic Illness: In a Context of Return to Work. |
| 2011 - Present | RU 2011-The risk factors of musculoskeletal disorders/compliant among teachers |
Awards & Recognition
| 17 Jan, 2024 | Inspiring Educator Award for Bachelor of Physiotherapy Programme 2023/2024 - | KCDIO |