Hammad S Alhasan

@uqu.edu.sa

Department of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences
Umm Al-Qura University

Hammad S Alhasan


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Dr. Hammad Alhasan is an Assistant Professor in Geriatric Rehabilitation at Umm Al-Qura University and a Geriatric Physical Therapy Consultant at Umm Al-Qura Medical Clinic. He has more than a decade of experience in physiotherapy education, clinical rehabilitation, and geriatric care. His academic and clinical work focuses on older adults, mobility impairment, balance disorders, fall risk, frailty, sarcopenia, and functional decline.

Dr. Alhasan holds a PhD in Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences from Loughborough University, a Master’s degree in Physiotherapy from the University of Nottingham, and a Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy from Umm Al-Qura University. His work integrates teaching, research, and clinical practice, with strong interests in geriatric rehabilitation, rehabilitation outcome measures, virtual reality in rehabilitation, postural control, fall prevention, and ageing-related functional assessment.

He has authored more than 20 peer-reviewed publications, in

EDUCATION

PhD: Sport, Exercise & Rehabilitation Sciences, Loughborough University, 2018–2021
Master’s: Physiotherapy, University of Nottingham, 2015–2016
Bachelor’s: Physiotherapy, Umm Al-Qura University, 2008–2012

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Geriatrics and Gerontology, Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation, Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
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Scholar Citations

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Scopus Publications

  • The pain-comorbidity links: a cross-sectional analysis of musculoskeletal burden in Saudi older adults
    Hammad S. Alhasan, Mansour Abdullah Alshehri, Aqeel M. Alenazi
    Frontiers in Public Health, 2026
    Background Musculoskeletal pain and noncommunicable diseases are major contributors to disability among adults aged ≥50 years, yet their coexistence and modifying factors are not well characterized in Saudi Arabia. This study aimed to estimate age-group–specific prevalence of musculoskeletal pain, identify independent predictors of site-specific and multisite pain and of major morbidities, and evaluate effect modification among adults ≥50 years. Methods A community-based cross-sectional survey was administered to participants aged ≥50 years. Data on sociodemographic characteristics, smoking status, body mass index (BMI), morbidities, and musculoskeletal pain sites were collected. Results Among 298 participants (mean age 58.2 ± 6.3 years; 47.0% overweight; 32.9% obese), musculoskeletal pain was reported by 73.2%, most commonly at the lower back (30.9%), knee (26.2%), neck (23.8%), and shoulder (21.8%). Hypertension (29.5%) and diabetes (28.2%) were the most prevalent morbidities; multimorbidity was present in 24.5% of participants. Female sex was the most consistent predictor across pain sites, with higher odds for low back pain (OR 2.83, 95% CI 1.60–5.00; p < 0.001), shoulder pain (OR 2.99, 95% CI 1.64–5.44; p < 0.001), and neck pain (OR 2.58, 95% CI 1.44–4.63; p = 0.002). A significant smoking × BMI interaction was observed for hypertension (OR 0.22, 95% CI 0.06–0.86; p = 0.029), indicating that the positive association of smoking with hypertension was strongest at normal BMI and attenuated at higher BMI. For diabetes, the age-related increase in risk was greater among participants with hypertension (OR 1.02 per year, 95% CI 1.01–1.03; p < 0.001) and was further increased at higher BMI (OR 1.59, 95% CI 1.24–2.05; p < 0.001). Conclusion Musculoskeletal pain co-occurring with cardiometabolic conditions was common among older adults in Saudi Arabia. Female sex consistently predicted pain, and obesity was more strongly associated with hypertension. Effect-modification patterns identify high-risk strata; therefore, routine cardiometabolic screening should be incorporated into musculoskeletal management, with first-line non-pharmacologic care and targeted counselling for obese women and smokers.
  • Familiarity, attitudes, and barriers to exergame use in rehabilitation among healthcare practitioners in Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study
    Hammad S. Alhasan, Raed Saleh Almalki, Abdulmajeed Yassen Altohami, Mansour Abdullah Alshehri
    Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal, 2025
    Background: Exergames have gained attention as interactive technologies that combine exercise and gaming to enhance rehabilitation outcomes. Despite their potential, their use in clinical practice remains limited in Saudi Arabia. A validated survey was administered to healthcare practitioners to investigate their familiarity and attitudes (advantages and barriers) towards the utilisation of exergames in rehabilitation settings. Objective: The objective was to identify the factors influencing the successful implementation of exergames as a therapeutic modality. Methods: A cross-sectional study design was used to investigate healthcare practitioners’ familiarity and attitudes towards exergames in rehabilitation settings in Saudi Arabia. A survey was developed to encompass these three constructs. A conceptual framework for the survey was established through a comprehensive literature review and expert consultation to ensure the content’s validity and comprehensiveness. Results: A total of 244 responses were received, mainly from physiotherapists and occupational therapists. The findings indicated that the use of exergames in rehabilitation was limited, with only 17% of healthcare practitioners ([Formula: see text]/244) reporting their use. Despite this, there was an overall positive attitude towards exergames. The most commonly reported advantage of exergames was their ability to increase training motivation ([Formula: see text]/244, 95%), while the primary barrier to adoption was the cost associated with purchasing the necessary devices and games ([Formula: see text]/244, 76%). Conclusion: The reported advantages of using exergames significantly outweighed the perceived barriers, suggesting a positive attitude and high acceptance rate among healthcare practitioners in Saudi Arabia towards this technology.
  • Prevalence and Predictors of Falls Among Younger and Older Adult Pilgrims During the Hajj Mass Gathering: An Age-Stratified Cross-Sectional Study
    Hammad Alhasan, Mansour Abdullah Alshehri
    Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2025
    Background/Objectives: Hajj is a physically demanding mass gathering that presents distinct health risks, particularly for older adults and individuals with comorbidities. Falls are a major cause of injury in such environments; however, limited data exist on their prevalence and determinants during Hajj. This study aimed to (1) estimate the prevalence of falls among adult pilgrims during the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia and (2) identify key demographic, behavioural/clinical, and musculoskeletal predictors of fall risk, stratified by age group. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 1429 adult pilgrims. Data were collected at major pilgrimage sites in Mecca during the Hajj season. Variables included age, sex, body mass index, smoking status, hypertension, diabetes, physical exhaustion, and musculoskeletal pain. Bivariate chi-square tests and multivariable regression analyses were performed. Age-stratified models were developed for younger adults (≤29 years) and older adults (≥50 years) to account for physiological differences. Results: The overall fall prevalence was 13.6%, with significantly higher rates among older adults (21%) than younger adults (10.5%). In the full sample, independent predictors of falls included older age, obesity, hypertension, diabetes, physical exhaustion, and musculoskeletal pain in the upper arm, elbow, and hip/pelvis. In age-specific models, obesity, physical exhaustion, and upper arm pain predicted falls among younger adults, while obesity, hypertension, physical exhaustion, and hip/pelvis pain were significant among older adults. Conclusions: Falls during Hajj result from a multifactorial interplay of age, comorbidities, fatigue, and site-specific musculoskeletal pain. These findings support the development of targeted, age-specific fall prevention strategies in mass gathering contexts.
  • Identifying Frailty Risk in Older Adults: The Predictive Value of Functional Tests and Center-of-Pressure-Based Postural Metrics
    Hammad S. Alhasan
    Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2025
    Background/Objectives: Frailty is a multidimensional syndrome characterized by diminished physiological reserves, reduced mobility, and increased fall risk. While clinical assessments are commonly used to screen for frailty, they may not capture minor deficits in postural control. Center-of-pressure (CoP) metrics from force plates provide objective markers of postural control, yet their role in frailty screening remains underexplored. This study aimed to investigate the associations between functional performance measures and CoP-based metrics to identify predictors of frailty among older adults. Methods: Eighty-three adults aged ≥ 55 years with a history of falls were classified as frail or pre-frail based on modified Fried criteria. Functional assessments (Timed Up and Go (TUG), grip strength, Berg Balance Scale [BBS], Falls Efficacy Scale [FES]) and CoP metrics (mean velocity, sway path; eyes open/closed) were evaluated. Both unadjusted and age-adjusted logistic regression models were used to identify independent predictors of frailty. Results: Increased TUG time and number of falls were the strongest risk factors for frailty, while increased sway path and CoP velocity were protective. In particular, sway path under eyes-closed conditions showed the strongest protective association (OR = 0.323, p < 0.001). Additionally, fear of falling (OR = 1.078, p = 0.013) emerged as a significant psychological factor, consistently associated with increased frailty risk regardless of physical performance. Correlation analysis supported these findings, showing that better functional performance was linked to lower frailty risk. Conclusions: CoP sway path and mean velocity independently predict frailty status and offer added value beyond traditional clinical tools. These findings highlight the importance of incorporating instrumented balance assessments into frailty screening to capture nuanced postural control deficits and guide early intervention strategies.
  • Gaming Against Frailty: Effects of Virtual Reality-Based Training on Postural Control, Mobility, and Fear of Falling Among Frail Older Adults
    Hammad S. Alhasan, Mansour Abdullah Alshehri
    Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2025
    Background/Objectives: Frailty is a prevalent geriatric syndrome associated with impaired postural control and elevated fall risk. Although conventional exercise is a core strategy for frailty management, adherence remains limited. Virtual reality (VR)-based interventions have emerged as potentially engaging alternatives, but their effects on objective postural control and task-specific confidence in frail populations remain understudied. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a supervised VR training program using the Nintendo Ring Fit Plus™ on postural control, functional mobility, and balance confidence among frail community-dwelling older adults. Methods: Fifty-one adults aged ≥65 years classified as frail or prefrail were enrolled in a four-week trial. Participants were assigned to either a VR intervention group (n = 28) or control group (n = 23). Participants were non-randomly assigned based on availability and preference. Outcome measures were collected at baseline and post-intervention. Primary outcomes included center of pressure (CoP) metrics—sway area, mean velocity, and sway path. Secondary outcomes were the Timed Up and Go (TUG), Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Activities-specific Balance Confidence (ABC), and Falls Efficacy Scale–International (FES-I). Results: After adjusting for baseline values, age, and BMI, the intervention group showed significantly greater improvements than the control group across all postural control outcomes. Notably, reductions in sway area, mean velocity, and sway path were observed under both eyes-open and eyes-closed conditions, with effect sizes ranging from moderate to very large (Cohen’s d = 0.57 to 1.61). For secondary outcomes, significant between-group differences were found in functional mobility (TUG), balance performance (BBS), and balance confidence (ABC), with moderate-to-large effect sizes (Cohen’s d = 0.53 to 0.73). However, no significant improvement was observed in fear of falling (FES-I), despite a small-to-moderate effect size. Conclusions: A supervised VR program significantly enhanced postural control, mobility, and task-specific balance confidence in frail older adults. These findings support the feasibility and efficacy of VR-based training as a scalable strategy for mitigating frailty-related mobility impairments.
  • Associations Between Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour, Sleep Quality, and Anxiety Among Healthy Pain-Free Adults in Saudi Arabia: An Online Cross-Sectional Survey
    Mansour Abdullah Alshehri, Areej Ali Alzylai, Joree Abdulrahman Alshehri, Lana Zaid Alsharif, Wafa Saleem Almalki, et al.
    Sports, 2025
    Physical activity, sedentary behaviour, sleep quality, and anxiety are interrelated factors that play a critical role in physical and mental health. However, limited evidence exists on their associations within the Saudi Arabian context. This study aimed to investigate the relationships between physical activity, sedentary behaviour, sleep quality, and anxiety symptoms among healthy, pain-free adults in Saudi Arabia. A cross-sectional online survey was conducted between December 2024 and April 2025 using validated Arabic versions of the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ), the Brief Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (B-PSQI), and the Generalised Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7). The data were analysed using descriptive statistics and multivariable linear regression models. A total of 185 participants (mean age = 33.99 ± 12.57 years; 69.73% female) were included. The average total physical activity was 1730.02 ± 2109.24 MET min/week, and the mean sedentary time was 6.77 ± 4.69 h/day. No significant associations were found between physical activity and either sleep quality or anxiety symptoms. Similarly, sedentary behaviour time was not significantly associated with sleep quality or anxiety symptoms. However, poorer sleep quality was significantly associated with higher anxiety levels. These findings highlight the importance of sleep quality in mental health strategies for healthy adults in Saudi Arabia.
  • Home-Based Virtual Reality Training for Enhanced Balance, Strength, and Mobility Among Older Adults With Frailty: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
    Hammad Alhasan, Elaf Alandijani, Lara Bahamdan, Ghofran Khudary, Yara Aburaya, et al.
    Jmir Serious Games, 2025
    Background Frailty is a geriatric syndrome associated with increased risk of falls, hospitalization, and reduced quality of life. Traditional exercises may be unsuitable for older adults with frailty due to mobility issues and accessibility barriers. Virtual reality (VR) offers an engaging, home-based alternative by providing interactive training with real-time feedback. VR interventions have shown potential benefits for improving balance, strength, and mobility. Objective This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of VR-based home training programs in improving balance, strength, and mobility among older adults with frailty and prefrailty. Methods A systematic search was conducted in PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science from inception to November 1, 2023, using terms related to older adults, frailty, virtual reality, balance, mobility, and strength. Eligible studies included randomized and nonrandomized trials involving adults with frailty or prefrailty aged ≥65 years who received home-based VR interventions aimed at improving balance, strength, or functional mobility. Comparator groups included no intervention, traditional exercise, or standard care. Studies involving participants with neurological or cognitive disorders were excluded. Study quality was assessed using the Physiotherapy Evidence Database scale. A random-effects meta-analysis was performed to calculate pooled mean differences (MD) and 95% CIs for 3 primary outcomes: Berg Balance Scale, Timed Up and Go, and Chair Stand. Results A total of 1063 records were identified, with 1023 screened after duplicate removal. Six studies met the inclusion criteria, involving 407 participants (mean age 75.2, SD 6.4 y), of whom 198 were allocated to VR interventions and 159 to control groups. VR interventions lasted a mean of 13.3 (SD 7.7) weeks, with an average of 39.6 (SD 5.2) sessions lasting 25.3 (SD 5) minutes. Methodological quality was high in 5 studies (mean Physiotherapy Evidence Database score=5.6, SD 1.3). Four studies were included in the meta-analysis. Significant improvements were observed in balance, as measured by the Berg Balance Scale (MD=3.62; 95% CI 2.29‐4.95; P<.001; I²=0%). No significant effects were found for mobility (Timed Up and Go: MD=−0.37; 95% CI −1.16 to 0.41; P=.35; I²=0%) or strength (Chair Stand: MD=−0.20; 95% CI −1.70 to 1.29; P=.79; I²=21%). Conclusions VR-based home exercise interventions show promise in improving balance among older adults with frailty and prefrailty. However, their effects on strength and functional mobility remain unclear. Variability in study designs and outcome measures limits the generalizability of current findings. Further high-quality research is needed to determine optimal VR training protocols and assess long-term adherence and clinical effectiveness.
  • Effects of Interactive Videogames on Postural Control and Risk of Fall Outcomes in Frail and Pre-frail Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
    Hammad Alhasan, Mansour Abdullah Alshehri, Patrick C. Wheeler, Daniel T.P. Fong
    Games for Health Journal, 2021
  • Application of Interactive Video Games as Rehabilitation Tools to Improve Postural Control and Risk of Falls in Prefrail Older Adults
    Hammad S. Alhasan, Patrick C. Wheeler, Daniel T. P. Fong
    Cyborg and Bionic Systems, 2021
    The purpose of this study was to examine whether interactive video game (IVG) training is an effective way to improve postural control outcomes and decrease the risk of falls. A convenience sample of 12 prefrail older adults were recruited and divided into two groups: intervention group performed IVG training for 40 minutes, twice per week, for a total of 16 sessions. The control group received no intervention and continued their usual activity. Outcome measures were centre of pressure (COP), mean velocity, sway area, and sway path. Secondary outcomes were Berg Balance Scale, Timed Up and Go (TUG), Falls Efficacy Scale International (FES-I), and Activities-Specific Balance Confidence (ABC). Assessment was conducted with preintervention (week zero) and postintervention (week eight). The intervention group showed significant improvement in mean velocity, sway area, Berg Balance Scale, and TUG (p<0.01) compared to the control group. However, no significant improvement was observed for sway path (p=0.35), FES-I (p=0.383), and ABC (p=0.283). This study showed that IVG training led to significant improvements in postural control but not for risk of falls.
  • The effectiveness of high intensity laser therapy in the management of spinal disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis
    Mohamed Salaheldien Mohamed Alayat, Mansour Abdullah Alshehri, Tamer Mohamed Shousha, Abdelgalil Allam Abdelgalil, Hammad Alhasan, et al.
    Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, 2019
  • Physiotherapists' behaviour, attitudes, awareness, knowledge and barriers in relation to evidence-based practice implementation in Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study
    Mansour A. Alshehri, Ahmed Alalawi, Hammad Alhasan, Emma Stokes
    International Journal of Evidence Based Healthcare, 2017
  • The effect of visual biofeedback on balance in elderly population: A systematic review
    Hammad Alhasan, Victoria Hood, Frederick Mainwaring
    Clinical Interventions in Aging, 2017
  • The effectiveness of short-term high-intensity exercise on ventilatory function, in adults with a high risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
    Omar Farouk Helal, Mansour Abdullah Alshehri, Mohamed Salaheldien Alayat, Hammad Alhasan, Abdullah Tobaigy
    Journal of Physical Therapy Science, 2017
  • The effectiveness of physiotherapy interventions for sacroiliac joint dysfunction: A systematic review
    Moayad Al-subahi, Mohamed Alayat, Mansour Abdullah Alshehri, Omar Helal, Hammad Alhasan, et al.
    Journal of Physical Therapy Science, 2017

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • The pain-comorbidity links: a cross-sectional analysis of musculoskeletal burden in Saudi older adults
    HS Alhasan, MA Alshehri, AM Alenazi
    Frontiers in Public Health 14, 1727241 , 2026
    2026.0
  • Familiarity, attitudes, and barriers to exergame use in rehabilitation among healthcare practitioners in Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study
    HS Alhasan, RS Almalki, AY Altohami, MA Alshehri
    Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal 45 (02), 131-142 , 2025
    2025.0
  • Prevalence and Predictors of Falls Among Younger and Older Adult Pilgrims During the Hajj Mass Gathering: An Age-Stratified Cross-Sectional Study
    H Alhasan, MA Alshehri
    Journal of Clinical Medicine 14 (21), 7775 , 2025
    2025.0
  • Identifying Frailty Risk in Older Adults: The Predictive Value of Functional Tests and Center-of-Pressure-Based Postural Metrics
    HS Alhasan
    Journal of Clinical Medicine 14 (17), 6266 , 2025
    2025.0
    Citations: 2
  • Gaming Against Frailty: Effects of Virtual Reality-Based Training on Postural Control, Mobility, and Fear of Falling Among Frail Older Adults
    HS Alhasan, MA Alshehri
    Journal of Clinical Medicine 14 (15), 5531 , 2025
    2025.0
  • Home-based virtual reality training for enhanced balance, strength, and mobility among older adults with frailty: systematic review and Meta-analysis
    H Alhasan, E Alandijani, L Bahamdan, G Khudary, Y Aburaya, A Awali, ...
    JMIR serious games 13 (1), e67146 , 2025
    2025.0
    Citations: 3
  • Associations Between Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour, Sleep Quality, and Anxiety Among Healthy Pain-Free Adults in Saudi Arabia: An Online Cross-Sectional Survey
    MA Alshehri, AA Alzylai, JA Alshehri, LZ Alsharif, WS Almalki, HS Alhasan, ...
    Sports 13 (7), 196 , 2025
    2025.0
    Citations: 2
  • Exergames as a rehabilitation modality to improve postural control and risk of falls in frail and pre-frail older adults
    H Alhasan
    Loughborough University , 2021
    2021.0
    Citations: 3
  • Application of interactive video games as rehabilitation tools to improve postural control and risk of falls in prefrail older adults
    HS Alhasan, PC Wheeler, DTP Fong
    Cyborg and Bionic Systems , 2021
    2021.0
    Citations: 11
  • Effects of interactive videogames on postural control and risk of fall outcomes in frail and pre-frail older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis
    H Alhasan, MA Alshehri, PC Wheeler, DTP Fong
    Games for health journal 10 (2), 83-94 , 2021
    2021.0
    Citations: 18
  • The effect of exergames on balance and falls in frail older adult: a systematic review
    H Alhasan, M Alshehri, D Fong, P Wheeler
    Physiotherapy 107, e132 , 2020
    2020.0
  • The effectiveness of high intensity laser therapy in the management of spinal disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis
    MSM Alayat, MA Alshehri, TM Shousha, AA Abdelgalil, H Alhasan, ...
    Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation 32 (6), 869-884 , 2019
    2019.0
    Citations: 39
  • Efficacy of high intensity laser therapy in the management of foot ulcers: a systematic review
    MS Alayat, AM El-Sodany, AA Ebid, TM Shousha, AA Abdelgalil, ...
    Journal of Physical Therapy Science 30 (10), 1341-1345 , 2018
    2018.0
    Citations: 16
  • Factors affecting the extent of utilization of physiotherapy services by physicians in Saudi Arabia
    MA Alshehri, H Alhasan, M Alayat, M Al-Subahi, K Yaseen, A Ismail, ...
    Journal of physical therapy science 30 (2), 216-222 , 2018
    2018.0
    Citations: 21
  • Physiotherapists’ behaviour, attitudes, awareness, knowledge and barriers in relation to evidence-based practice implementation in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study
    MA Alshehri, A Alalawi, H Alhasan, E Stokes
    JBI Evidence Implementation 15 (3), 127-141 , 2017
    2017.0
    Citations: 125
  • The effect of visual biofeedback on balance in elderly population: a systematic review
    H Alhasan, V Hood, F Mainwaring
    Clinical interventions in aging, 487-497 , 2017
    2017.0
    Citations: 78
  • The effectiveness of physiotherapy interventions for savroiliac joint disfunkciont: A systematic review
    M Alayat, M Al-Subahi, M Alshehri, O Helal, H Alhasan, A Alalawi, ...
    Journal of Physical Therapy Science 29 (9), 1689-1694 , 2017
    2017.0
    Citations: 7
  • The effectiveness of physiotherapy interventions for sacroiliac joint dysfunction: a systematic review
    M Al-Subahi, M Alayat, MA Alshehri, O Helal, H Alhasan, A Alalawi, ...
    Journal of physical therapy science 29 (9), 1689-1694 , 2017
    2017.0
    Citations: 126
  • The effectiveness of short-term high-intensity exercise on ventilatory function, in adults with a high risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
    OF Helal, MA Alshehri, MS Alayat, H Alhasan, A Tobaigy
    Journal of physical therapy science 29 (5), 927-930 , 2017
    2017.0
    Citations: 10
  • Home-Based Virtual Reality Training for Enhanced Balance, Strength, and Mobility Among Frail Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
    H Alhasan, E Alandijani, L Bahamdan, G Khudary, Y Aburaya, A Awali, ...

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • The effectiveness of physiotherapy interventions for sacroiliac joint dysfunction: a systematic review
    M Al-Subahi, M Alayat, MA Alshehri, O Helal, H Alhasan, A Alalawi, ...
    Journal of physical therapy science 29 (9), 1689-1694 , 2017
    2017.0
    Citations: 126
  • Physiotherapists’ behaviour, attitudes, awareness, knowledge and barriers in relation to evidence-based practice implementation in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study
    MA Alshehri, A Alalawi, H Alhasan, E Stokes
    JBI Evidence Implementation 15 (3), 127-141 , 2017
    2017.0
    Citations: 125
  • The effect of visual biofeedback on balance in elderly population: a systematic review
    H Alhasan, V Hood, F Mainwaring
    Clinical interventions in aging, 487-497 , 2017
    2017.0
    Citations: 78
  • The effectiveness of high intensity laser therapy in the management of spinal disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis
    MSM Alayat, MA Alshehri, TM Shousha, AA Abdelgalil, H Alhasan, ...
    Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation 32 (6), 869-884 , 2019
    2019.0
    Citations: 39
  • Factors affecting the extent of utilization of physiotherapy services by physicians in Saudi Arabia
    MA Alshehri, H Alhasan, M Alayat, M Al-Subahi, K Yaseen, A Ismail, ...
    Journal of physical therapy science 30 (2), 216-222 , 2018
    2018.0
    Citations: 21
  • Effects of interactive videogames on postural control and risk of fall outcomes in frail and pre-frail older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis
    H Alhasan, MA Alshehri, PC Wheeler, DTP Fong
    Games for health journal 10 (2), 83-94 , 2021
    2021.0
    Citations: 18
  • Efficacy of high intensity laser therapy in the management of foot ulcers: a systematic review
    MS Alayat, AM El-Sodany, AA Ebid, TM Shousha, AA Abdelgalil, ...
    Journal of Physical Therapy Science 30 (10), 1341-1345 , 2018
    2018.0
    Citations: 16
  • Application of interactive video games as rehabilitation tools to improve postural control and risk of falls in prefrail older adults
    HS Alhasan, PC Wheeler, DTP Fong
    Cyborg and Bionic Systems , 2021
    2021.0
    Citations: 11
  • The effectiveness of short-term high-intensity exercise on ventilatory function, in adults with a high risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
    OF Helal, MA Alshehri, MS Alayat, H Alhasan, A Tobaigy
    Journal of physical therapy science 29 (5), 927-930 , 2017
    2017.0
    Citations: 10
  • The effectiveness of physiotherapy interventions for savroiliac joint disfunkciont: A systematic review
    M Alayat, M Al-Subahi, M Alshehri, O Helal, H Alhasan, A Alalawi, ...
    Journal of Physical Therapy Science 29 (9), 1689-1694 , 2017
    2017.0
    Citations: 7
  • Home-based virtual reality training for enhanced balance, strength, and mobility among older adults with frailty: systematic review and Meta-analysis
    H Alhasan, E Alandijani, L Bahamdan, G Khudary, Y Aburaya, A Awali, ...
    JMIR serious games 13 (1), e67146 , 2025
    2025.0
    Citations: 3
  • Exergames as a rehabilitation modality to improve postural control and risk of falls in frail and pre-frail older adults
    H Alhasan
    Loughborough University , 2021
    2021.0
    Citations: 3
  • Identifying Frailty Risk in Older Adults: The Predictive Value of Functional Tests and Center-of-Pressure-Based Postural Metrics
    HS Alhasan
    Journal of Clinical Medicine 14 (17), 6266 , 2025
    2025.0
    Citations: 2
  • Associations Between Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour, Sleep Quality, and Anxiety Among Healthy Pain-Free Adults in Saudi Arabia: An Online Cross-Sectional Survey
    MA Alshehri, AA Alzylai, JA Alshehri, LZ Alsharif, WS Almalki, HS Alhasan, ...
    Sports 13 (7), 196 , 2025
    2025.0
    Citations: 2
  • The pain-comorbidity links: a cross-sectional analysis of musculoskeletal burden in Saudi older adults
    HS Alhasan, MA Alshehri, AM Alenazi
    Frontiers in Public Health 14, 1727241 , 2026
    2026.0
  • Familiarity, attitudes, and barriers to exergame use in rehabilitation among healthcare practitioners in Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study
    HS Alhasan, RS Almalki, AY Altohami, MA Alshehri
    Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal 45 (02), 131-142 , 2025
    2025.0
  • Prevalence and Predictors of Falls Among Younger and Older Adult Pilgrims During the Hajj Mass Gathering: An Age-Stratified Cross-Sectional Study
    H Alhasan, MA Alshehri
    Journal of Clinical Medicine 14 (21), 7775 , 2025
    2025.0
  • Gaming Against Frailty: Effects of Virtual Reality-Based Training on Postural Control, Mobility, and Fear of Falling Among Frail Older Adults
    HS Alhasan, MA Alshehri
    Journal of Clinical Medicine 14 (15), 5531 , 2025
    2025.0
  • The effect of exergames on balance and falls in frail older adult: a systematic review
    H Alhasan, M Alshehri, D Fong, P Wheeler
    Physiotherapy 107, e132 , 2020
    2020.0
  • Home-Based Virtual Reality Training for Enhanced Balance, Strength, and Mobility Among Frail Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
    H Alhasan, E Alandijani, L Bahamdan, G Khudary, Y Aburaya, A Awali, ...