Nafeez
Syed
Nafeez Syed holds a Masters’ degree in Physiotherapy from India and is currently finishing his Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Sciences at The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC. Nafeez is a certified Gunn Intra Muscular Stimulation (IMS) provider and has completed all the 4-levels of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT) from Robin McKenzie Institute, Canada, and is specialized to treat people with spinal issues and other joints. He is also certified by the American Institute of Balance to treat patients with Vestibular issues and those who have Concussion Injuries. Nafeez is a trained and certified therapist to administer Radial Shockwave Therapy and LASER therapy to various musculoskeletal problems. He has done advanced trainings in Myofascial mobilization and Mulligan mobilization of cervical spine and upper extremities. Low back pain is Nafeez’s key area of interest as reflected from his large clientele and research publication record.
As a varsity soccer player, Nafeez was involved in sport injury management both on and off-field and has a special interest in ankle, knee and back injuries. Nafeez was trained in gait and movement analysis at Foot Solutions Inc., USA, and has worked with athletes of different age groups at various levels of competition. He is a ‘Preferred Pacific Sport Practitioner’ which in partnership with Canadian Sport Institute, is a part of a network of regional centers across BC in creating a stronger system for development of athletes, coaches, integrated support teams and sport. Nafeez began his career as a Physiotherapist in 2003 and was appointed as an Assistant Professor in 2010 at Manipal University, India. Since then he was involved in training more than 20 post-graduate students in physical therapy. Nafeez trained therapists in their assessment of postural & movement control, cardio-pulmonary exercise science, and prescription of exercise in special populations. Nafeez supervised and contributed to numerous studies relating to stroke rehabilitation, control of posture and movement in patients with neuro-musculoskeletal disorders, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, and his scholarly output has been published through 24 peer-reviewed papers in reputed scientific journals.
Nafeez has been involved in work examining inspiratory muscle training, supplementing oxygen during rehabilitation of patients with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, and the impact of disease on physiological and sensory responses to exercise. During his Ph.D., Nafeez received several scholarships, awards, and fellowships at the institutional, provincial, and national levels. Nafeez has been supported by The University of British Columbia, BC Lung Association, Canadian Lung Association, and Canadian Respiratory Research Network for his research endeavors investigating the effects of diesel exhaust on exercise performance and respiratory physiology in healthy individuals and people with COPD. Recently, Nafeez was awarded the UBC President’s Academic Excellence Initiative Ph.D. Award, for his PhD research. Nafeez was also recognized with the Joan Cleather Silver Quill award for his contribution in knowledge translation by the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.
1. Syed N, Ryu MH, Dhillon S, Schaeffer MR, Ramsook AH, Leung JM, Ryerson CJ, Carlsten C, Guenette JA; Canadian Respiratory Research Network. (2021). Effects of Traffic-Related Air Pollution on Exercise Endurance, Dyspnea, and Cardiorespiratory Physiologic Features in Health and COPD: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Crossover Trial. Chest: S0012-3692(21)04207-0. doi: 10.1016/j.chest.2021.10.020. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34699772.
2. Nafeez Syed, Jeremy D. Road, Christopher J. Ryerson, and Jordan A. Guenette. (2020). Evaluation of the Vibe actigraph in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A pilot study. IEEE Journal of Translational Engineering in Health and Medicine. 8: 2700708.
2. Chakravarthy KB, Maiya AG, Kumar PR, Nayak K, Syed N. (2018). Correlation of epicardial adipose tissue with body composition, lipids and C-reactive protein in Asian-Indians.Journal of Hong Kong College of Cardiology. 26: 5-10.
3. Syed N, Garcha S, Vellore P. (2016). Effect of diaphragmatic breathing exercise on the quality of life in subjects with asthma - A randomized pilot trial.Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation – International.3(6):1100.
4. Chan C, Yamabayashi C, Kirkham A, Syed N, Camp PG. (2016). Exercise telemonitoring and telerehabilitation compared to traditional cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Physiotherapy Canada. 68(3): 242-51.
5. Ryerson CJ, Camp PG, Eves ND, Schaeffer M, Syed N, Dhillon S, Jensen D, Maltais F, O’Donnell DE, Raghavan N, Roman M, Stickland MK, Assayag D, Bourbeau J, Dion G, Fell CD, Hambly N, Johannson KA, Kalluri M, Khalil N, Kolb M, Manganas H, Mora´ n-Mendoza O, Provencher S, Ramesh W, Rolf JD, Wilcox PG, and Guenette JA. (2016). High Oxygen delivery to Preserve Exercise capacity in IPF patients treated with nintedanib: Methodology of The HOPE-IPF Study. Annals of the American Thoracic Society. 13(9): 1640-7.
6. Priyanka S, Karthikbabu S, Syed N, Ratnavali E. (2016). Effects of truncal motor imagery practice on trunk performance, functional balance and daily activities in acute stroke.Journal of the Scientific Society. 43(3): 127-34.
7. Stephanie DV, Syed N, Karthikbabu S. (2016). Intra-rater and inter-rater reliability of measuring pelvic tilt using the palpation meter (PALM) device in stroke. International Journal of Medical and Health Sciences.5(4): 276-80.
8. Ramsook AH, Koo R, Molgat-Seon Y, Dominelli PB, Syed N, Ryerson CJ, Sheel AW, Guenette JA. (2016). Diaphragmatic recruitment increases during a bout of targeted inspiratory muscle training. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 48(6): 1179-1186.
9. Cortés-Télles A, Torre-Bouscoulet L, Silva-Cerón M, Mejía-Alfaro R, Syed N, Zavorsky GS, Guenette JA. (2015). Combined effects of obesity and asthma on physiological and sensory responses to exercise.Respiratory Medicine. 109(11): 1397-403.
10. Dhillon SS, Sima CA, Kirkham AR, Syed N, Camp PG. (2015). Validity of physical activity measurement in individuals with chronic lung disease: A systematic review with meta-analysis of method comparison studies. Archives of Physical Medicine Rehabilitation. 96(11): 2079-88.
11. Karthikbabu S, Chaudhary S, , Syed N, Chakrapani M, Ganeshan S, Ratnavali E. (2015). Development and reliability of “BalanceGrid” and “WalkMeter” to measure limits of balance stability and spatial-temporal gait parameters in people post stroke. Nigerian Journal of Medical Rehabilitation. 18(2).
12. Syed N, Biswas A, Hanifa N, Parameswaran RV, Sundaram P. (2015). Bilateral versus unilateral upper extremity training on upper limb motor activity in hemiplegia.International Journal of Neurorehabilitation. 2(1): 1000145.
13. Patel B, Karthikbabu S, Syed N. (2015). Feasibility of multisensory training and its effects on balance control in school going children with cerebral palsy. Indian Journal of Cerebral Palsy. 1(2): 101-107.
14. Karvannan H, Prem V, Karthikbabu S, Syed N, Jayakumar S, Chakravarty RD. (2014). Work related musculoskeletal disorders among Indian nurses.Indian Journal of Continuing Nursing Education. 15(1): 87-92.
15. Syed N, Maiya A G, Hanifa N, Goud S. (2013). Plantar pressures in diabetes with no known neuropathy. Journal of Diabetes. 5(3): 302-08.
16. Karthikbabu S, Chakrapani M, Ganeshan S, Kedambadi CR, Syed N, Venkatesan P. (2012). A review on assessment and treatment of the trunk in stroke: A need or luxury.Neural Regenerative Research. 7(25): 1974-97.
17. Kumar SG, Syed N, Sherif SM, Karthikbabu S. (2012). Position sense acuity across shoulder rotational range of motion in healthy young subjects. Journal of Musculoskeletal Research. 15(3): 1250014.
18. Harikesavan K, Maiya AG, Chakravarty RD, Venkatesan P, Syed N, Karthikbabu S, Rajasekar S. (2012). Effectiveness of behavior graded activity on exercise adherence and physical activity in hip and knee osteoarthritis – A systematic review. Indian Journal of Rheumatology. 7(3): 141 - 46.
19. Venkatesan P, Harikesavan K, Kumar SP, Karthikbabu S, Syed N, Sisodia V, Jaykumar S. (2012). Study of nurses' knowledge about palliative care: A quantitative cross-sectional survey.Indian Journal of Palliative Care. 18(2): 122-27.
20. Prem V, Chakravarty RD, Karvannan H, Karthikbabu S, Syed N. (2012). Normative value for the unsupported upperlimb exercise test in asymptomatic individuals:a cross-sectional study. Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Journal. 5(1): 35-38.
21. Syed N, Karvannan H, Maiya AG, Binukumar B, Prem V, Chakravarty RD. (2012). Plantar pressure distribution among asymptomatic individuals: a cross-sectional study. Foot & Ankle Specialist. 5(2): 102-06.
22. Ansari SN, Lourdhuraj I, Syed N, Shah S. (2011). Effect of therapeutic ultrasound with end range mobilization versus cryotherapy with stretching in improving active range of motion inpatients with adhesive capsulitis of shoulder–a randomized clinical trial. International Journal of Current Research and Review. 3(11): 190-95.
23. Shashi Kumar CG, Syed N, Mohan N. (2011). Comparative Study of Efficacy of Vastus Medialis Obliquus Vs Rectus Femoris Using Open Kinematic and Closed Kinematic Exercises in Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome. International Journal of Current Research and Review. 3(10): 47-56.
24. Syed N, Maiya AG, and SivaKumar T. (2009). Active Cycles of Breathing Technique (ACBT) versus conventional chest physical therapy on airway clearance in bronchiectasis – A crossover trial. Advances in Physiotherapy. 11(4): 193-98.