Ph.D. Thesis Defense at the College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Anbar University

On the morning of Wednesday, June 3, 2026, the thesis defense for student (Abdul Hafiz Muhammad Abdul Karim) took place in the college’s seminar room.

The thesis is titled:

“The Effect of a Rehabilitation and Training Program on Shoulder Joint Function and 100-Meter Freestyle Performance for Swimmers with Soft Tissue Inflammation”

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The examination committee consisted of:

Prof. Dr. Labib Zouyan Musaykh / College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences – University of Anbar / Chair.

Prof. Dr. Walid Khalid Hamadi / College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences – University of Anbar / Member.

Prof. Dr. Ammar Hamza Hadi / College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences – University of Babylon / Member.

Prof. Dr. Adnan Faddous Omar / College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences – University of Anbar / Member.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Samaher Salman Alwan / College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences – Al-Mustansiriyah University / Member.

Prof. Dr. Aref Abdul-Jabbar Hassan / College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences – University of Anbar / Member and Supervisor.

Assistant Prof. Dr. Fouad Hammad Asal / College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences – University of Anbar / Member and Supervisor.

The thesis aimed to develop a rehabilitation and training program that contributes to the rehabilitation of the shoulder joint and improves the motor skills of swimmers suffering from soft tissue inflammation, as well as to identify the program’s impact on developing the joint’s functional capabilities and improving athletic performance among the study sample

The discussion session featured a scholarly dialogue addressing the study’s themes, methodology, and applied procedures, as well as a discussion of the researcher’s findings and their potential utility in the field of sports injury rehabilitation and the development of training and rehabilitation programs for swimmers.

This discussion is part of the Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences at the University of Anbar’s commitment to supporting graduate studies and scientific research, and to encouraging rigorous research that contributes to addressing scientific and practical problems in various sports disciplines.