Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Research Publications

2023

1. Ilyas , T., Chaudary, M., Mushtaq, M., Masood, F., & Muhammad Jabbar. (2023). Perception of Online Learning on Academic Performance of UMT Students, Lahore. Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Research, 3(2), 132–136.
2. Tooba Mazhar, Iram Saddique, Saba Riaz, Ayesha Arif, Aasia Aziz, Ayesha Batool. (2023). Effect of the Rehabilitation Program on knee Range of motion and muscle power after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Surgery. Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences, 17(07), 28.
3. Khan, F., Ahmed, M., Mushtaq, M., Sajjad, S., & Rafique, M. A. (2024). ASSESSMENT OF SEVERITY OF IRON DEFICIENCY AND ASSOCIATED RISK FACTORS AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN. International Journal of Pharmacy & Integrated Health Sciences , 5(1).
4. Saba Riaz, Aroona Sattar, Pakeeza Seemal, Rabia Majeed, Aqsa Naveed, Nouman Abid, Salman Bashir. (2023). Comparison of Extracorporeal Shockwave and High-Intensity Laser in Treating Chronic Plantar Fasciitis . Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences, 17(05), 46.
5. Mamoona Anwar, Muhammad Waqas Mughal, Nabira Izhar, Maryam Rasheed. (2023). Effectiveness of Maitland Mobilization Technique in Comparison with Mulligan Mobilization Technique in Management of Frozen Shoulder. Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences, 17(05), 57.
6. Anwar, M., Ans Abrar, Yaseen, I., & Hamza, M. M. (2023). Effectiveness of BBT Versus DBT on Physical Performance, Depression, and Health-Related Quality of Life Among Patients With COPD . Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Research, 3(2), 1167–1172.
7. Ilyas , T., Chaudary, M., Mushtaq, M., Masood, F., & Muhammad Jabbar. (2023). Perception of Online Learning on Academic Performance of UMT Students, Lahore. Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Research, 3(2), 132–136.
8. Zulfiqar, R., Shoaib, M. S., Fatimah, A., Rana, F. M., Maqbool, S., Safdar, K., ... & Amin, R. (2023). Comparison of Repeated Task Oriented Training for the improvement of motor function with mirror Therapy and Conventional Treatment on upper limb in patients with stroke-A Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT). Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences, 17(05), 13-13.
9. Mustafa, M., & Dastgir, H. (2023). Disparities in Urban and Rural Prevalence of Rheumatic Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Comparative Analysis in Lahore, Pakistan. Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Research, 3(1).
10. Ghani, H. M., Younas, M., Mustafa, M., Aslam, M., Dastgir, H., & Rafique, H. (2023). Effects of Physical Therapy on Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Among Women; A Randomized Controlled Trial: Physical Therapy in Pelvic Floor Dysfunction. The Healer Journal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, 3(2), 368-375.
11. Farooq, M., Faisal, S., Rashid, H. H., Sharif, K., Habib, H., Khalid, M., & Hassan, Z. (2023). Frequency of Urinary Incontinence Among Post COVID Males. Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Research, 3(2), 174-180.
12. Siddiqa, A., Khalid, M., Tarar, A., Sohail, K., Iftikhar, H., Hassan, Z., & Hussain, S. A. (2023). Kinesiophobia and Artificial Joint Awareness After Total Knee Arthroplasty. Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Research, 3(2), 88-92.
13. Tarar, A., Faisal, S., Zia, M. U., Sharif, K., Saqib, F., Hassan, Z., & Hussain, S. A. (2023). Translation and Validation of Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia in Urdu Language for Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain. Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Research, 3(2), 68-73.
14. Nadeem, F., Hussain, G., Manzoor, N., Masood, F., Hassan, Z., Beenish, D., & Fazal, N. (2023). The Association of Cutaneous Allodynia and Impaired Balance with Tension Headache in Young Females with Modern Aesthetic Headscarves Usage. Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Research, 3(2), 6-13.
15. Zahid, H., Ahmed, K., Ali, M., Bashir, U., Batool, A., & Bashir, M. S. (2023). Muscle Energy Technique Versus Dry Needling of Active Trigger Points in Quadratus Lumborum: A Comparative Study on Functional Disability in Low Back Pain. Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Research, 3(2), 181-186.
16. Ahmed, K., Hussain, G., Khan, H., Zahid, H., & Batool, A. (2023). Assessing the Efficacy of Pressure Algometry in Lower Back Pain: A Comparative Study of Muscle Energy Technique and Dry Needling on Active Trigger Points of Quadratus Lumborum. Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Research, 3(2), 168-173.
17. Nasir Ch, M., Riaz, S., Chaudhary, A., Ahmed, K., & Manzoor, I. (2024). Evaluación de la calidad de vida de los residentes de edad avanzada: un estudio transversal en entornos de hogares de ancianos. Revista de Investigación e Innovación en Ciencias de la Salud, (2), 73-81.
18. Ilyas, T., Chaudary, M., Mushtaq, M., Masood, F., & Jabbar, M. (2023). Perception of Online Learning on Academic Performance of UMT Students, Lahore. Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Research, 3(2), 132-136.
19. Afzal, B., Arshad, N., Majeed, R., Khan, H. M. M. H., Mustafa, M., & Ain, Q. U. (2023). Functional Impact of Interval Training on Muscle Mass and Strength in Obese Adults: An Interventional Trial. Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Research, 3(2), 1218-1223.
20. Hussain, G., Nawaz, A. S., Haroon, M. S., Amon, S. K., & Khan, H. (2023). Prevalence of upper cross syndrome in working female physiotherapists: a cross-sectional survey. Biol Clin Sci Res J, 402.
21. Hussain, G., Rasheed, B. F., Rashid, H. H., Ashraf, M., Manzoor, M., Naeem, Z., ... & Qamar, S. (2023). Prevalence of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome and Its association with Knee Stiffness in Sanitary Workers: Prevalence of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome. Pakistan Journal of Health Sciences, 44-48.
22. Mahmood, H., Rafique, S., Waheed, A., Sabir, N., & Hussain, G. (2023). Comparative effects of patient-specific 3-dimensional and 2-dimensional lumbar traction on pain and functional disability in patients with lumbar radiculopathy. Bulletin of Faculty of Physical Therapy, 28(1), 52.
23. Shaheen, F., Bashir, M. S., Anwar, N., Manzoor, N., Khalid, K., & Tauqeer, S. (2023). Effects of Multi-modal Therapeutic Approach in Cervical Radiculopathy. Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal, 73(6), 1654.
24. Nadeem, T., Manzoor, N., Asghar, M., Zaman, S., Awan, M., Iftikhar, F., & Naqvi, F. A. (2023). Exploring the Association Between Trunk Asymmetry and Dominance Preference. Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Research, 3(2), 265-271.
25. Zainab, J., Manzoor, N., Bashir, M. S., Noor, R., & Ikram, M. (2024). Effects of kinesio taping with and without active release technique in carpal tunnel syndrome. Hand Surgery and Rehabilitation, 43(1), 101633.
26. Manzoor, N., Manzoor, H., Naeem, F., & Azam, I. (2023). PREVALENCE OF NECK PAIN DUE TO PROLONG USE OF SMART PHONE AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS OF FAISALABAD. Rehman Journal of Health Sciences, 5(2), 125-131.

2024

1. Javed, S., Bashir, M. S., Mehmood, A., Noor, R., Ikram, M., & Hussain, G. (2024). Comparative effects of post isometric relaxation technique and Bowen’s therapy on pain, range of motion and function in patients with temporomandibular joint disorder. BMC Oral Health, 24(1), 679.
2. Ghazal Hussain, Saima Riaz, Hafsa Khan, Aleena Waheed, & Sidra Ghias. (2024). EFFECTS OF 8-WEEKS SYSTEMATIC CORRECTIVE EXERCISE PROGRAM ON BODY POSTURE AND STABILITY IN PRONATION DISTORTION SYNDROME. Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology, 31(4), 1591-1598.
3. Khurshid, A., Hussain, S. A., Saleemi, M. A., Hassan, Z., Badshah, M. M., Khalid, S., & Khar, N. (2024). Comparison of Intensive Physical Therapy and Electrical Stimulation to Reduce Spasticity in Stroke. Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Research, 4(1), 1084-1088.
4. Baig, B., Anwar, M., Rasheed, M., Rasul, A., Fiaz, A., & Faisal, S. (2024). Comparative Effects of Buteyko Breathing Technique and Active Cycle of Breathing Technique on Dyspnea and Quality of Life in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Research, 4(1), 250-255.
5. Majeed, Rabia, Muhammad Zunair Akhtar, Manahil Muzummil, Novera Tajamal, Muhammad Bilal, and Zohaib Tariq. "Prevalence of Hamstring Strain and Association with Fatigue among Domestic Cricketers in Lahore Pakistan." Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Research 4, no. 1 (2024): 1564-1568.
6. Asif, B., Mustafa, M., Wadood, A., Khan, H., & Shafiq, A. (2024). Frequency of Diastasis Recti in Second and Third Trimesters of Pregnancy in Jinnah Hospital Lahore. A Cross-Sectional Study. Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Research, 4(1), 613-617.
7. Tariq, Z., Zahoor, H., Ayub, R., Abbas, A., Afzal, R., & Kamran, W. I. (2024). Association of Isolated Gastrocnemius Tightness in Patients with Heel Pain. Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Research, 4(1), 734-738.
8. Maria Iqbal, Zainab Hassan, Faiqa Mehmood Rana, Muhadsa Chaudhary, Amer Dawood Salman, Aroona Sattar, & Syed Ali Hussain. (2024). EFFECTS OF 6-WEEKS PILATES EXERCISE VERSUS NEURAL DYNAMIC MOBILIZATION ON PAIN, FLEXIBILITY AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN PATIENTS WITH SCIATICA. Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology, 31(4), 1559-1566.
9. bint Irfan Akbar, A., Khalid, M., & Mustafa, M. (2024). Comparing Two AI Coaching Interventions to Boost Physical Activity in Cancer Survivors. Link Medical Journal of Health and Community Research, 2(1), 3-11.
10. Khan, H., Hussain, G., Majeed, R., Shafiq, A., & Mustafa, M. (2024). Comparison of Patient Satisfaction and Quality of Life to Buteyko Versus Diaphragmatic Breathing Technique in Patients with Asthma. Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Research, 4(2), 1311-1317.
11. Mushtaq, Q., Aslam, P., Noor, F., Ilyas, T., Maqbool, S., & Sarfraz, J. (2024). Implementation of Formative Assessment ‘for’Learning: A Review. Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Research, 4(2), 519-524.
12. Manzoor, I., Ahmed, K., Chaudhary, A., Riaz, S., & Nasir Ch, M. (2024). Assessment of Quality of Life for Elderly Residents: A Cross Sectional Study in Nursing Home Settings. Revista de investigación e innovación en ciencias de la salud, 6(2), 73-81.
13. Ahsan, F., Ijaz, I., Izhar, N., Irfan, A., & Anwar, M. (2024). Association Between Neck Pain and Level of Disability Among Females Going to Beauty Parlor or Aesthetic Clinics. Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Research, 4(2), 1535-1539.
14. Tariq, H., Murtaza, H. G., Tanveer, M. F., Anwar, M., Mauzzam, R., Janjua, U. I., & Hassan, M. (2024). Efficacy of Maitland Mobilization Along with Strengthening Exercises Compared with PNF Technique in Treatment of Adhesive Capsulitis. Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Research, 4(2), 1353-1359.
15. Javed, A., Asghar, M., & Anwar, M. (2024). Effects of Exercise and Kinesiotaping with and without Wedge Insole on Pain and Function in Patients with Grade 3 Knee Osteoarthritis. Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Research, 4(2), 1654-1658.
16. Majeed, R., Akhtar, M. Z., Muzummil, M., Tajamal, N., Bilal, M., & Tariq, Z. (2024). Prevalence of Hamstring Strain and Association with Fatigue among Domestic Cricketers in Lahore Pakistan. Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Research, 4(1), 1564-1568.
17. Majeed, R., Tariq, M., Irfan, T., Noreen, A., & Malik, W. (2024). Prevalence of Upper Limb Dysfunction in Fashion Designer Students Using Fades Chairs. Pakistan Journal of Public Health, 14(1), 4-7.
18. Masood, Z., Mushtaq, M., Javed, A., Shafi, M., & Majeed, R. (2024). Prevalence and Knowledge of Urinary Incontinence and Awareness about Physical Therapy Treatment among Young Females of Lahore. Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Research, 4(2), 1406-1410.
19. Nigar, M., Majeed, R., & Mushtaq, A. (2024). Impact of community-based wellness programs on reducing incidence of Type 2 diabetes in high-risk populations. Journal of Health, Wellness and Community Research, 2(1), 23-28.
20. Ayesha Nazir, Rahat Ayub, Tamknat Ilyas, Rabia Majeed, Aimen Zaheer, Meerab Habib, Sania Maqbool. (2024). “Comparative Effects Of Motor Relearning Program And Action Observation Therapy On Balance And Gait In Chronic Stroke Patients.’’. Migration Letters,
21. Masood, Z., Mushtaq, M., Javed, A., Shafi, M., & Majeed, R. (2024). Prevalence and Knowledge of Urinary Incontinence and Awareness about Physical Therapy Treatment among Young Females of Lahore. Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Research, 4(2), 1406-1410.
22. Niazi, Y. K., Hassan, Z., Asif, A., Shahid, E., Mahmood, S., & Naseem, S. (2024). Evaluation of Balance in Cerebral Palsy Children through Nintendo Wii. Journal of Rehabilitation and Clinical Research (JRCR), 2(2), 59-64.
23. Sehar, N., Amjad, M. S., Khan, H., Saleemi, M. A., Saqib, F., & Hussain, G. (2024). COMPARATIVE EFFECTS OF CALCANEAL LOW-DYE TAPING, PLANTAR FASCIA STRETCHING AND SHAM TAPING ON ACUTE PLANTAR HEEL PAIN AND FUNCTIONAL ACTIVITY LEVEL IN FOOTBALL PLAYERS.
24. Umar, W., Hussain, G., Ali, S., Asim, M., Asif, M., & Sharoon, M. (2024). Assessing the Dexterity Function of Dominant Hand in PUBG Players with Cell Phone Elbow Syndrome. Journal of Rehabilitation and Clinical Research (JRCR), 2(2), 54-58.
25. Minhas, H. S., Hassan, A., Hussain, G., Chohan, A. U. H., Shah, M. A., Muzaffar, A., & Subhan, M. (2024). Prevalence of Pronation Distortion Syndrome and Anterior Pelvic Tilt in Relation to Body Stability among Amateur Athletes: Pronation and Pelvic Tilt in Athletes. Pakistan BioMedical Journal, 9-14.
26. Hussain, G., Ahmed, A., & Tanveer, A. A. (2024). ESTIMATING THE PREVALENCE OF GASTROCNEMOUS CONTRACTURE AND DISABILITY AMONG PARAMEDICAL STAFF WITH PLANTAR FASCIITIS. Pakistan Journal of Physical Therapy (PJPT).
27. Illyas, A., Akram, S., Hanif, H. M. B., Gilani, M. H. Z., & Naeem, M. (2024). COMPARATIVE EFFECTS OF MACQUARIE INJURY MANAGEMENT GROUP PROTOCOL IN ADDITION TO ROUTINE PHYSICAL THERAPY ON PAIN, RANGE OF MOTION AND FUNCTIONAL DISABILITY IN PATIENTS WITH KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS. Pakistan Journal of Physical Therapy (PJPT).
28. Gilani, M. H. Z., Hanif, H. M. B., Ilyas, A., Afzal, M. W., Akram, S., & Naeem, M. (2025). Effectiveness of Adding Muscle Energy Technique to Routine Physical Therapy for Pain Management, Range of Motion, and Functional Disability in Piriformis Syndrome. Pakistan Journal of Rehabilitation, 14(1), 16-24.
29. Anwar, S., Parveen, W., Chaudary, M., Habib, A., & Raja, S. K. (2024). Effect of Prone Positioning and Alternate Nostril Breathing Technique on Oxygen Saturation and Psychological Status in Patients with COVID-19: Prone Positioning and Alternate Nostril Breathing in Patients with COVID-19. Pakistan BioMedical Journal, 15-19.
30. Praveenkumar Periyasamy, Quratulain Zehra Memon, Syeda Pakiza Batool, Maheen Shad, & Tariq Rafique. (2024). BRONCHITIS CAUSED BY BACTERIA THAT LASTS FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD IN CHILDREN. Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology, 31(9), 1980-1987.
31. Jawad, M., Komal, M., Khan, F., Nadeem, R., & Ahmed, M. COMPARISON OF DIETARY INTAKE WITH USDA MY PLATE GUIDELINES IN IN-PATIENTS SETUP AT TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL OF LAHORE.
32. Ijaz, N., Riaz, S., Raza, T., & Ali, S. (2024). Reliability and concurrent validity of the iHandy level mobile application to measure thoracolumbar range of motion in low back pain patients. Physiotherapy Quarterly, 32(4).
33. Usama, M., Riaz, S., Muzammil, M., Ali, A., & Noor, A. (2025). Effects of Alternative Wrist Grip Techniques on Pain, Strength, and Function in the Wrists of Novice Weightlifters. Revista de Investigación e Innovación en Ciencias de la Salud, 7(1), 1-16.
34. Ilyas, T., Jawa, R., Majeed, R. A., Riaz, S., Gillani, S. M., & Hamid, N. (2024). Assessment of Gluteus Maximus and Medius Weakness in Postpartum Females with Pelvic Pain: Assessment of Glutei Muscles Weakness in Postpartum Females with Pelvic Pain. The Healer Journal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, 4(6), 16-21.
35. Raza, M., Manzoor, N., Sarfraz, M., Ghaffar, S., & Ahmad, B. (2024). THE PREVALENCE OF BENIGN PAROXYSMAL POSITIONAL VERTIGO AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH QUALITY OF LIFE. Rehman Journal of Health Sciences, 6(2), 149-155.

2025

1. Amna Naveed, Nabeela Safdar, Ume Habiba, Rahat Ayub, Sumbal Salik, & Raheel Munawar. (2024). IMPACT OF FEAR OF FALL ON FUNCTIONAL INDEPENDENCE AMONG COMMUNITY DWELLING OLDER ADULTS. Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology, 31(9), 3700-3708.
2. Hussain, G., Noor, S., Mushtaq, M., Rashid, H. H., Shafiq, A., & Hussain, S. (2025). Prevalence and severity of migraines among janitors: a cross-sectional study. Pakistan Journal of Rehabilitation, 14(1), 137-144.
3. Waqas, S., Ahmad, A., Goulardins, J. B., Hassan, Z., Hanif, A., & Tariq, M. (2025). Conjunct Effects of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation with Mirror Therapy on Motor Control and Muscle Performance in Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy Children: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, 1195-1216.
4. GENE EXPRESSION OF IL-10 IN COVID-19 PATIENTS. (2025). The Research of Medical Science Review, 3(2), 658-667.