Meir Lotan
MScPT, PhD
About this speaker
Professor Meir Lotan, MScPT, PhD is a physiotherapist working as a senior lecturer at the School of Health Sciences, Department of Physical Therapy, Ariel University Center of Samaria, Ariel, Israel. He is also affiliated with the Israeli National Rett Syndrome evaluation team. He has been involved in Rett syndrome for the past 29 years, both as a researcher, and therapist.
He has a special interest in physiotherapy, Snoezelen, fear of movement, and physical activity for children and adults with an emphasis on individuals with Rett syndrome.
At the moment he is researching remote rehabilitation in Rett syndrome (a joint research implemented in Australia, Denmark and Israel), a study about fear of movement in Rett syndrome (using smart wearable shirts), and a study about scoliosis in Rett syndrome (which will start in Italy)
