DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL THERAPY

The Department of Physical Therapy is dedicated to the education, training, and professional development of skilled physical therapists through its Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Master of Science in Physical Therapy (MS PT) programs. With a strong commitment to clinical excellence, evidence-based practice, and patient-centered care, the department prepares graduates to play a vital role in the rehabilitation and wellness sectors. Through modern labs, experienced faculty, and hands-on clinical training, we aim to produce compassionate and competent professionals who contribute to the advancement of physical therapy practice and research.

Mission

To educate and empower students with the knowledge, clinical skills, and ethical foundations needed to become competent physical therapy professionals who can restore, maintain, and enhance human movement and function in diverse populations.

Vision

To be a leading institution in physical therapy education and research, nationally and internationally recognized for producing expert clinicians, innovative researchers, and advocates for public health, mobility, and rehabilitation science.

Philosophy

At the Department of Physical Therapy, we believe that movement is fundamental to health and quality of life. Our philosophy emphasizes:

  • Patient-Centered Care: Training therapists to treat the whole person with empathy, respect, and individualized care plans.
  • Scientific Excellence: Fostering evidence-based education, clinical reasoning, and a strong foundation in anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics.
  • Professional Integrity: Instilling high standards of ethics, responsibility, and accountability in clinical and research settings.
  • Lifelong Learning: Encouraging continuous growth through research, innovation, and adaptation to emerging healthcare practices and technologies.
  • Community Engagement: Promoting rehabilitation awareness, preventive care, and accessibility to underserved communities.

Programs Offered:

  1. ADP Physiotherapist Assistant
  2. Doctor of Physical Therapy
  3. MS Physical Therapy

ADP Physiotherapy Assistant

 

#

Course Title

Credit Hours

Semester I

Category

Theory

Lab

1 Anatomy I

Major

3

1

2 Physiology I

Major

2

1

3 Kinesiology- I

Major

3

0

4 Quantitative Reasoning-I 

Gen

3

0

5 Functional English 

Gen

3

0

6 Islamic Studies / Ethics

Gen

2

0

Total

18

Semester II

Category

Theory

Lab

1 Anatomy II

Major

3

1

2 Physiology II

Major

2

1

3 Kinesiology- II

Major

2

1

4 Applications of Information and Communication Technologies

Gen

2

1

5 Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan

Gen

2

0

6 Quantitative Reasoning II

Gen

3

0

Total

18

Semester III

Category

Theory

Lab

1 Anatomy III

Major

2

1

2 Physiology III

Major

 2

1

3 Biomechanics & Ergonomics-I

Major

3

1

4 Molecular Biology & Genetics

Gen (NS)

2

1

5 Communication Skills

Gen (A&H)

2

0

6 Civics and Community Engagement

Gen

2

0

Total

17

Semester IV

Category

Theory

Lab

1 Anatomy IV

Major

3

1

2 Biomechanics & Ergonomics-II

Major

2

1

3 Exercise Physiology

Major

2

1

4 Introduction to Sociology

Gen (SS)

2

0

5 Expository Writing

Gen

3

0

6 Entrepreneurship

Gen

2

0

Total

17

Total Credit Hours: 70

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

 

# Course Title

Credit Hours

Semester I 

Theory

Lab

1 Anatomy –I 

3

1

2 Physiology-I 

2

1

3 Kinesiology-I 

2

1

4 Functional English (English-I)

3

0

5 Pakistan Studies 

2

0

6 Introduction to Computing

2

1

Total

18

Semester II 

Theory

Lab

1 Anatomy –II

3

1

2 Physiology-II 

2

1

3 Kinesiology-II 

2

1

4 Communications Skills (English-II)  

3

0

5 Islamic Studies / Ethics

2

0

6 Introduction to Sociology

2

0

Total

17

Semester III

Theory

Lab

1 Technical Writing (English-III) 

3

0

2 Medical Physics

2

1

3 Anatomy –III

2

1

4 Physiology-III

2

1

5 Biomechanics & Ergonomics-I 

3

0

6 Biochemistry-I

2

0

Total

17

Semester IV

Theory

Lab

1 Human Neuro Anatomy (Anatomy-IV)

2

1

2 Biomechanics & Ergonomics-II

2

1

3 Health & Wellness

2

0

4 Biochemistry-II

2

1

5 Exercise Physiology 

2

1

6 Molecular Biology & Genetics 

2

0

Total

16

Semester V 

Theory

Lab

1 Pathology & Microbiology-I 

2

0

2 Pharmacology & Therapeutics-IA

2

0

3 Physical Agents & Electrotherapy-I 

2

1

4 Therapeutic Exercises & Techniques 

2

1

5 Biostatistics-I

3

0

6 Behavioral Sciences (Psychiatry & Psychology)

2

0

7 Supervised Clinical Practice-I

0

3

Total

18

Semester VI 

Theory

Lab

1 Pathology & Microbiology-II

2

1

2 Pharmacology and Therapeutics-IIA

2

0

3 Physical Agents & Electrotherapy–II

2

1

4 Biostatistics II 

3

0

5 Community Medicine

3

0

6 Supervised Clinical Practice-II

0

3

Total

17

Semester VII 

Theory

Lab

1 Medicine-I

3

0

2 Surgery-I

3

0

3 Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging

2

1

4 Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy

2

1

5 Evidence Based Practice

2

1

6 Supervised Clinical Practice-III

0

3

Total

18

Semester VIII 

Theory

Lab

1 Medicine-II

3

0

2 Surgery-II

3

0

3 Neurological Physical Therapy

2

1

4 Scientific Inquiry & Research Methodology

2

1

5 Emergency Procedures & Primary Care in Physical Therapy

2

1

6 Supervised Clinical Practice-IV

0

3

Total

18

Semester IX

Theory

Lab

1 Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy

2

1

2 Prosthetics & Orthotics

2

0

3 Clinical Decision Making & Differential Diagnosis

3

0

4  Manual Therapy

2

1

5 Professional Practice (Laws, Ethics &Administration)

2

0

6 Integumentary Physical Therapy

2

0

7 Supervised Clinical Practice-V

0

3

Total

18

Semester X 

Theory

Lab

1 Obstetrics & Gynecological Physical Therapy

2

0

2 Pediatric Physical Therapy

2

0

3 Gerontology & Geriatric Physical Therapy

2

0

4 Sports Physical Therapy

2

0

5 Supervised Clinical Practice-VI

0

4

6 Research Project

0

6

Total

18

.                                                                                                    Total Credit Hours: 175

 

MS Physical Therapy

#

Course Title

Credit hours

Semester-I

Theory

Lab

1

 Course Course-I

3

0

2

 Course Course-II

3

0

3

 Specialization Course-I

3

0

4

 Specialization Course-II

3

0

Total

12

Semester-II

Theory

Lab

1

 Course Course-III

3

0

2

 Research Methodology

3

0

3

 Specialization Course-III

3

0

4

 Specialization Course-IV

3

0

Total

12

Semester – III & IV

Theory

Thesis

1

 Thesis OR Three Subjects

09

06

 

06-09

TotalCredit Hours: 30-33

List of Specialization Courses for Neuromuscular Physical Therapy

  1. Applied Neuroscience
  2. Fall and Balance Dysfunction
  3. Neurological Disorder Management
  4. Pediatric Rehabilitation
  5. Stroke Rehabilitation
  6. Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation

Specialization Courses for Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy

  1. Advanced Pectoral Girdle & Shoulder Assessment & Management
  2. Advanced Upper Extremity (Elbow, Wrist & Hand) Assessment & Management
  3. Advanced Cervical Spine & Temporo Mandibular (TMJ) Assessment & Management
  4. Advanced Thoraco-Lumber Assessment & Management
  5. Advanced Pelvis & Hip Assessment & Management
  6. Advanced Knee, Ankle & Foot Assessment & Management

Specialization Courses for Pediatric Physical Therapy

  1. Applied Neurosciences in Pediatrics
  2. Pediatrics Development and Motor Control
  3. Pediatric Assessment & Differential Diagnosis
  4. Principles and Techniques of Pediatric Rehabilitation
  5. Pediatric Neurological Rehabilitation and Management
  6. Pediatric Musculoskeletal and Orthopedic Rehabilitation and Management

List of Courses

  1. Management for Physiotherapist
  2. Teaching Professional and Scientific Practice  
  3. Psychosocial Aspects of Rehabilitation  
  4. Basic Medical & Physical Therapy Sciences     
  5. Advance Clinical Reasoning’s
  6. Differential Diagnosis
  7. Evidence Based Clinical Decision Making         
  8. Professional Ethics