Manar is a Palestinian physiotherapist, educator, and researcher currently completing her PhD at the University of East Anglia, UK. With over 12 years of clinical experience in neurology and respiratory care, she brings a rich blend of hands-on expertise, and a deep understanding of therapeutic practices and community needs in Palestine.
After earning her MSc in Neurorehabilitation (Paediatric Neuro-disability) from Oxford Brookes University, Manar served as a lecturer and clinical educator at Bethlehem University for five and a half years, where she helped shape the physiotherapy programme and mentored future clinicians.
Beyond academia, Manar has actively volunteered in customised wheelchair distribution initiatives across rural Palestine—reflecting her commitment to equity, dignity, and mobility for all. Her research and practice continue to focus on empowering individuals and caregivers through inclusive, evidence-based approaches that place people’s needs at the heart of rehabilitation.
She is passionate about creating accessible therapy services and believes in holistic rehabilitation that supports not only individuals with disabilities, but also their families and caregivers.