Md. Abu Taher
Physiotherapist & Gerontologist
- Elderly care
- Geriatric physiotherapy
- Rehabilitation
- Caregiver training
Physiotherapy shaped by years of working with older adults: safer movement, better balance and confident family caregivers.
About Md. Abu Taher
Md. Abu Taher is both a physiotherapist and a gerontologist, trained in the science of ageing and elder welfare. This combination helps in planning care for older adults, from mobility and balance to the daily routines that keep them independent.
Md. Abu Taher has also worked in children’s rehabilitation and has taught caregiving, so families receive practical guidance they can use at home.
Areas of expertise
Elderly care
Mobility, strength and fall-prevention programmes for older adults, in familiar surroundings.
Children’s rehabilitation
Movement and developmental support for children with disabilities, with parents involved.
Guidance for family caregivers
Safe ways to help with exercises, positioning and daily activities, so progress continues between visits.
Orthopaedic physiotherapy
Treatment of joint, muscle and back problems using the Cyriax orthopaedic medicine method.
Qualifications & experience
Qualifications
- BSc in Physiotherapy
- MSS in Gerontology & Geriatric Welfare
Experience
- More than 8 years as a gerontologist and physiotherapist in elderly care.
- 8 years as a physiotherapist and coordinator in rehabilitation for children with disabilities.
- Several years of hospital and clinical physiotherapy practice, after a one-year internship across several hospitals.
- Instructor in caregiving training.
Training & certifications
- Caregiving training courses, Levels 2 and 3.
- D-Ortho. Med. (Module 1), Cyriax method.
- CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) training.
- Seminar on chiropractic techniques for neck muscle spasm.
- Regular seminars on ageing issues.
Book an appointment with Md. Abu Taher
Appointments, questions and messages for our specialists all go through Salamah Care. Use the form or the phone number below; we do not share the personal contact details of our specialists.
Please give a phone number or an email so we can reach you. Our team will reply and confirm the day and time.
Visit
Sessions are at the Salamah Care chamber, 15/12D Haji Chinu Miah, Ring Road, Mohammadpur, Dhaka 1207, and home visits are available in Dhaka. Please call 01327-808822 to confirm available days and timings.
Frequently asked questions
What is a gerontologist?
A gerontologist studies ageing and the needs of older people, including their health, safety and daily living. Combined with physiotherapy, it helps plan care that keeps older adults mobile and independent for longer.
Can a family member join the session?
Yes, and it is encouraged. Family members learn safe ways to help with exercises and daily activities so progress continues between visits.
How do I book an appointment with Md. Abu Taher?
Call 01327-808822, message us on WhatsApp, or send the form on this page. The Salamah Care team will confirm the day and time with you.
Can I contact the specialist directly?
No. Appointments and questions are handled by the Salamah Care team. Please use the Salamah Care phone number or the contact form. Personal numbers of our specialists are never shared.
Where does Md. Abu Taher see patients?
Sessions are at the Salamah Care chamber, 15/12D Haji Chinu Miah, Ring Road, Mohammadpur, Dhaka 1207, and home visits are available in Dhaka. Please call 01327-808822 to confirm available days and timings.
Emergency? For breathing difficulty, fits, heavy bleeding, severe injury or any sign that cannot wait, go to the nearest hospital emergency department or call 999 first. This page is not an emergency service.
Information on this site is general and not a substitute for medical advice.
