kma.hossain@just.edu.bd I +8801735661492

Department of Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation

Jashore University of Science & Technology, Jashore- 7408, Bangladesh

Web of Science: AAA-1279-2021  I orcid.org  I Scopus  I Scholar  I RG  

Research Profile

● An academic and early career researcher on epidemiology and neuromuscular sequelae of Long COVID

● A musculoskeletal sonologist working on spinal and peripheral musculoskeletal and sports conditions

● Conducted clinical trials on Long COVID rehabilitation, Lumbar disc herniation with cauda equina syndrome, and Lumbar spondylosis

● Founder of a professional volunteer organization promoting evidence-based practice and Knowledge translation in physiotherapy and rehabilitation

Education

Master of Science in Physiotherapy I University of Dhaka I 2017-2019

Bangladesh Health Professions Institute (BHPI), CRP

Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy I University of Dhaka I 2007- 2013

Bangladesh Health Professions Institute (BHPI), CRP

Certificate in Musculoskeletal Ultrasonography I Shristy Institute I 2021 (6 months short course)

Certificate in Medical Education I Centre for Medical Education, Bangladesh I 2019 (1-month short course)

Public Health Leadership I Nossal Institute for Global Health I 2017 (Short course)

University of Melbourne, Australia

Research Publications

Total publications: 45 I Citations: 650 I H Index: 9 I i10 Index: 8

1. Corresponding author: Hossain, M. S., Akter, S., Siddique, M. A. E., Siddique, M. K. B., Reza, G. M., Alom, F. M. M., ... & Hossain, K. A. (2023). Multidisciplinary conservative treatment outcomes of in-patient physiotherapy set-up among patients with lumbar disc herniation in Dhaka City, Bangladesh: a retrospective, cross-sectional study. Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, 587-601. https://doi.org/10.2147/JMDH.S400021 

2. Corresponding author: Akter, S., Hossain, M. S., Hossain, K. A., Uddin, Z., Hossain, M. A., Alom, F., ... & Raigangar, V. (2024). Comparison of Structural Diagnosis and Management (SDM) approach and MyoFascial Release (MFR) for improving plantar heel pain, ankle range of motion, and disability: A randomized clinical trial. Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy, 32(4), 368-377. https://doi.org/10.1080/10669817.2023.2214020 

3. Corresponding author: Sharna, S. Y., Hossain, K. M. A., Kabir, F., Hossain, M. Z., Jahan, S., Rahman, E., ... & Hossain, K. A. (2025). Multicentre randomised controlled trial protocol comparing structured physical exercise programme (SPEP) and medication versus conventional care for glycaemic control in type 2 diabetes mellitus. BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine, 11(1). https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjsem-2025-002527 

4. Corresponding author: Haque, S., Khan, A. H., Kabir, F., Jahan, S., Hossain, Z., Rahman, E., ... & Hossain, K. A. (2025). Study Protocol for a Single-center Randomized Clinical Trial: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Combined Therapy versus Conventional Therapy Approaches to Improve Physical & Behavioral Status among Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Journal of Health Science and Medical Research, 20251207. www.doi.org/10.31584/jhsmr.20251207 

5. First author: Chakrovorty, S. K., Hossain, K. A., Shafin, R., Ahammad, S., & Jahid, I. K. (2023). Does post COVID-19 characterize new diseases and disabilities? The Lancet Regional Health-Southeast Asia, 15. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lansea.2023.100234 

6. First author: Hossain, K. A., Hossain, M. S., Akter, S., Islam, N., Ahmed, M. S., & Hossain, Z. (2019). Effectiveness of myofascial release to biceps brachii, latissimus dorsi & pectoralis major in structural diagnosis and management protocol for patients with tennis elbow. IJAR, 5(12), 41-45. 

7. Co-author: Jahan, S., Islam, R., Rahman, T., Kabir, M. F., Islam, M. W., Hossain, K., ... & Afridi, S. (2023). The assessment of musculoskeletal disorders, quality of life, and comorbidities in older people in Bangladesh. Frontiers in Public Health, 11, 1269444. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1269444 

8. Co-author: Sattar, M. M., Khan, A. H., Kabir, M. F., Hossain, K. A., Jahan, S., Rahman, E., ... & Hossain, M. Z. (2025). Effectiveness of massage gun versus myofascial release technique for releasing latent trigger points of the calf muscle: a protocol for randomized clinical trial. Physiotherapy Research International, 30(2), e70055. https://doi.org/10.1002/pri.70055 

9. Co-author: Khan, A. H., Bhuiyan, M. S. H., Kabir, M. F., Hossain, M. Z., Jahan, S., Hossain, K. A., & Rahman, E. (2025). Effectiveness of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation pattern on upper extremity and scapula in patients with adhesive capsulitis: a single-centre assessor-blinded randomised controlled trial (RCT). Trials, 26(1), 146. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-025-08848-0 

10. Co-author: Islam, A., Hossain, K. A., Kabir, M. F., Jahan, S., Rahman, E., Sattar, M. M., ... & Hossain, M. Z. (2025). Comparing the effectiveness of radial extracorporeal shockwave therapy (rESWT) and three conventional treatment approaches for biceps brachii muscle in exercise-induced delayed onset of muscle soreness (DOMS): a protocol for a randomised clinical trial. BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine, 11(1). https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjsem-2025-002486 

11. Co-author: Akter, M. S., Khan, A. H., Kabir, M. F., Hossain, M. Z., Rahman, E., Hossain, K. A., ... & Jahan, S. (2024). Effect of pelvic floor muscle exercise with postural advice on improving quality of life among pregnant mothers in bangladesh: a randomized controlled trial. Discover Public Health, 21(1), 97. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12982-024-00221-x 

12. Co-author: Hossain, M. A., Jahid, I. K., Hossain, M. F., Uddin, Z., Kabir, M. F., Hossain, K. M., ... & Walton, L. (2021). Efficacy of McKenzie manipulative therapy on pain, functional activity and disability for lumbar disc herniation. The Open Sports Sciences Journal, 14(1). http://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1875399X02114010014 

13. Co-author: Sharmin, F., Hossain, K. A., Kabir, F., Hossain, M. Z., Jahan, S., Rahman, E., & Islam, M. A. (2024). Efficacy of neck muscle activation versus strengthening for adults with chronic cervical radiculopathy: a study protocol for a randomised clinical trial. BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine, 10(1). https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjsem-2023-001819 

14. Co-author: Hossain, K. M. A., Kabir, F., Jahan, S., Rahman, E., Hossain, K. M. A., Kormoker, A., ... & Hossain, M. Z. (2025). Structured home-based exercise programme and concentric versus eccentric-based stair training programme for pain and function in knee osteoarthritis: a two-phase, double-blinded, randomised controlled trial protocol. BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine, 11(2). https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjsem-2025-002577 

15. Co-author: Ahmed, F., Hossain, K. A., Islam, M. S., Hassan, M. N., Nahid, Z. B. S., Uddin, M. K., ... & Haque, M. O. (2023). The effects of closed kinetic chain exercise on pain and physical function in patients with knee osteoarthritis: a narrative review. Bulletin of Faculty of Physical Therapy, 28(1), 48. https://doi.org/10.1186/s43161-023-00161-8 

16. Co-author: Islam, M. W., Rahman, E., Hossain, K. A., & Hossain, M. Z. (2025). Scope of rehabilitation for patients with long COVID symptoms in Bangladesh. Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences, 6, 1572351. https://doi.org/10.3389/fresc.2025.1572351 

17. Co-author: Setu, M. A. A., Das, P. K., Ahammed, T., Saha, S., Hasan, A., PK, S. K., ... & Jahid, I. K. (2025). Dengue Virus Serotype 2 Cosmopolitan C Genotype Reemerges With a New Strain in Southwest Region of Bangladesh. Transboundary and Emerging Diseases, 2025(1), 8275099. https://doi.org/10.1155/tbed/8275099 

18. Co-author: Sarker, A. H., Hossain, K. A., Kabir, M. F., Jahan, S., Hossain, M. Z., Hossain, T., & Jahid, I. K. (2024). Comparing effectiveness of physiotherapy versus drug management on fatigue, physical functioning, and episodic disability for myalgic encephalomyelitis in post-COVID-19 condition: a study protocol of randomized control trial. Trials, 25(1), 321. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-024-08077-x 

19. Co-author: Kabir, M. F., Yin, K. N., Jeffree, M. S., Ahmedy, F. B., Zainudin, M. F., Htwe, O., ... & Chakrovorty, S. K. (2024). Clinical presentation of post-COVID pain and its impact on quality of life in long COVID patients: a cross-sectional household survey of SARS-CoV-2 cases in Bangladesh. BMC Infectious Diseases, 24(1), 375. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-024-09267-3 

20. Co-author: Akter, R., Urme, N. A., Hossain, K. A., Hossain, T., Ahammad, S., Yeasmin, M. H., ... & Zahid, M. A. (2023). Protocol for a randomized clinical trial comparing the efficacy of Structured Diet (SD) and Regular Therapy (RT) for adolescents with malnutrition having Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Plos one, 18(11), e0292326. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0292326 

21. Co-author: Kabir, M. F., Yin, K. N., Jeffree, M. S., Ahmedy, F. B., Jahan, S., Islam, M. W., ... & Hossain, K. A. (2023). Profile of long COVID symptoms needing rehabilitation: a cross-sectional household survey of 12,925 SARS-CoV-2 cases between July and December 2021 in Bangladesh. Archives of Public Health, 81(1), 132. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13690-023-01140-0

22. Co-author: Islam, M. A., Ahmed, F., Hossain, K. A., Kabir, M. F., Jahan, S., Rahaman, E., & Hossain, M. Z. (2025). Efficacy of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization technique for patients with chronic low back pain: a randomized clinical trial. Bulletin of Faculty of Physical Therapy, 30(1), 44. https://doi.org/10.1186/s43161-025-00303-0

Ongoing Research Protocols

1. Khan, A. H., & Hossain, K. A. (2025). Protocol for PRP Therapy with Physiotherapy for Shoulder Adhesive Capsulitis. https://dx.doi.org/10.17504/protocols.io.36wgqpr9ovk5/v1

2. Hossain, A., & Hossain, K. A. (2025). Effectiveness of IASTM and MFR in Mechanical Low Back Pain. https://dx.doi.org/10.17504/protocols.io.8epv5owong1b/v1

3. Udoy, M. H., & Hossain, K. A. (2025). PRP and McKenzie Exercise For PLID. https://dx.doi.org/10.17504/protocols.io.261ge8q8wg47/v1

4. Raisa, M., & Hossain, K. A. (2025). Effectiveness of ESWT on Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome. https://dx.doi.org/10.17504/protocols.io.36wgqq2bxgk5/v1

5. Islam, R., & Hossain, K. A. (2025). PRP and Physiotherapy for Disc Herniation. https://dx.doi.org/10.17504/protocols.io.q26g79qm1vwz/v1

6. Mandal, M., & Hossain, K. A. (2025). Comparison of aerobic vs. isometric exercise on menstrual pain. https://dx.doi.org/10.17504/protocols.io.261ge8q9wg47/v1

Reviewer/ Editor

Reviewed eight (08) papers for journals of Springer, Elsevier, and Frontiers

Associate editor of PLOS One I 2022- 2024

Conference

Panel Speaker I World Physiotherapy Congress, Dubai, UAE Long Covid (DS-01) I 2023

Gold Medal Award for best oral presentation I Spinal Cord Society Conference (ISSICoN), India I 2020

Best oral presenter I Asian Spinal Cord Network (ASCoN) Conference, South Korea I 2020

Academic and Clinical experience

2022- Present I Lecturer I Department of Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation I Jashore University of Science & Technology (JUST)

2019- 2022 I Lecturer I Department of Physiotherapy I Bangladesh Health Professions Institute (BHPI), CRP

2016-2019 I Clinical Physiotherapist I Centre for the Rehabilitation of the Paralysed (CRP)

Research Projects

March, 2024 – July, 2024 I Principal investigator (Bangladesh) I ‘Effectiveness of an 8-week physiotherapy intervention program for Rural women having Lumbar Disc Herniation with Cauda Equina Syndrome in villages of Jashore, Bangladesh’ funded by University of Brighton, UK. 

April, 2022- July, 2024 I Research associate I ‘Neurophysiological study on Long COVID’ under the Department of Microbiology, funded by Jashore University of Science & Technology

July, 2022- June, 2023 I Principal Investigator I ‘Outcome of Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) on Depression, Anxiety, Stress (DASS), and Suicidal Behavior for the Students of Jashore University of Science & Technology (JUST)’ funded by Jashore University of Science & Technology.

Awards

March, 2021 I Research & Innovation Award for Long COVID Rehabilitation I East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom

Membership 

2023- present I Treasurer I Bangladesh Physiotherapy Association (BPA), member of World Physiotherapy

2023- present I Equality, Diversity Belonging co-director I Long COVID Physio

2019- present I International Spinal Cord Society

2021- 2023 I Organizing secretary I Bangladesh Physiotherapy Association (BPA)

2021-2023 I Clinical Epidemiology Working Group (COVID-19 Research Coalition) I Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative

2018-2020 I Office secretary I Bangladesh Physiotherapy Association (BPA)

2016-2018 I Press Secretary I Bangladesh Physiotherapy Association (BPA)

Updated on August 23, 2025