With over 5 years of experience in the acute healthcare sector, Khidir is a physiotherapist specializing in geriatric rehabilitation and the prevention and management of falls in older adults. He holds a Bachelor (Hons) in Physiotherapy from the Singapore Institute of Technology and started his journey as a physiotherapist in 2018.

 

Throughout his career, he has worked in a variety of settings, including inpatient, outpatient, and community services. In his experience at TOUCH Community Services, he manages client rehabilitation in the Day Rehabilitation Centre and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to optimize rehabilitation outcomes. Prior to this, Khidir served as a physiotherapist at Sengkang General Hospital, where he led various teams, managed inpatient gym facilities, contributed to educational initiatives, and was actively involved in staff training and administrative duties.

 

His key interests include geriatric rehabilitation, falls prevention, dementia care, and patient and caregiver education. He also has experience in rehabilitation for other demographics, including cardiopulmonary, neurological, and musculoskeletal conditions. With a strong belief in preventative medicine, Khidir prioritizes patient education and active therapy to improve the overall well-being of his clients and their support system.

 

Outside of work, he enjoys exercising and staying fit, believing that leading by example is key to inspiring others to live an active and healthy lifestyle. As Dr. Kenneth Cooper famously said, "We do not stop exercising because we grow old; we grow old because we stop exercising."