Designation
Assistant Professor
Department
Paediatrics and Child Health
Speciality
Paediatric Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
Sub-Speciality
Paediatric Physical Therapy
Conditions Treated
Developmental disabilities, developmental delays, asthma, cystic fibrosis, paediatric stroke, skeletal deformities like limb abnormalities, amputation of foot or leg, Down syndrome, microcephaly developmental issues, cerebral palsy, scoliosis, dislocation of the hip, toe walking, gross motor delay due to neurological and genetic issues.
Procedures Performed / Clinical Interests
Developmental disabilities in neonates and paediatric patients, care of premature birth, babies requiring incubator and breathing machine, microcephaly developmental issues, cerebral palsy, scoliosis.
Education and Training
PhD in Paediatric Physical Therapy, Medical College of Pennsylvania Therapy and Hahnemann University, Philadelphia, PA, 1997.
Advanced Master's Degree in Physical Therapy, New York University, New York City, NY, 1986.
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, School of Physiotherapy, University of Karachi, Pakistan, 1984.
Honours and Awards
Pakistan Academy of Medical Sciences (PAMS) junior award, Recognition of Outstanding Research in Health-related Profession in Pakistan.
Doctoral dissertation won the first award at the Graduate Research day at MCP Hahnemann (Drexel) University.
Gold Medals for first position in both Part One and Two BSc PT Examinations from University of Karachi.
