Dr. Farooq Islam

DR. FAROOQ ISLAM

Academic Position:

Lecturer

Teaching Interests:

Biomechanics, Manual Therapy

Fields of Research (FoR):

Biomechanics, Manual Therapy

Keywords:

Mobilization, Manipulation, High Velocity Thrust, Biomechanics

Faculty:

Faculty of Allied Health Sciences

Contact Details:

Social Links

Student Advising Schedule:

Monday-Friday (2-5pm)

Total Experience

BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Farooq Islam, a Physical Therapist graduated from the country’s pioneer institute namely College of Physical Therapy, Jinnah Post Graduate Medical Centre, Karachi back in 2008. He joined one of the best clinical organization of Pakistan, Agha Khan University Hospital for elective training in Physical Therapy Department. He then came back and joined King Edward Medical University (KEMU), Lahore for his post-graduation from 2009 to 2011. Immediately after graduating from KEMU, he joined Fatima Memorial Hospital (FMH) as Demonstrator/Physical Therapist and served there for almost two years. He then got attached with The University of Lahore, main campus, Lahore in 2013 till 2017 where got promoted as Assistant Professor. During his stay at UOL, he did his Master of Science in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy MS OMPT from RIPHAH International University, Lahore Campus in 2015. In 2017 he joined University of Lahore, Gujrat Campus as Assistant Professor/ clinical in-charge and was Promoted as Head of Department to date. Currently he is doing his PhD Physical Therapy from University of Lahore, main campus, Lahore. He has always been interested in teaching from the 1st day of career. He has taught various course throughout his teaching career but he has been so brilliant in Biomechanics. He remained quite popular among his students with his friendly attitude and behavior towards them. Apart from this typical insight of his personality he has great love for some art work like mobile photography, calligraphy as well as restoration of various old items. Blues and greens has always been his favorite colors and is evident in his personality as well. he is a great friendly personality and ready to help and tries to resolve the issues when somebody approaches him.

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

No. DesignationSchool/Institute/University
Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Lahore, Gujrat Campus(DOJ=13 March, 2013 to date)
Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Lahore, Main Campus, Lahore(DOJ=13 March, 2013 to date)
Senior LecturerUniversity of Lahore, Main Campus, Lahore(DOJ=13 March, 2013 to date)
LecturerUniversity of Lahore, Main Campus, Lahore (DOJ=13 March, 2013 to date)
DemonstratorFatima Memorial Hospital, Lahore(DOJ=11 May,2011; DOR=12 March, 2013

MY QUALIFICATIONS

No. Degree / Program of Study NameAwarding Body/University/Institute
PhD Physical Therapy (Scholar)University of Lahore, Lahore
MS OMPTRIPHAH University, Lahore Campus (2015)
Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (t-DPT)KEMU, Lahore (2011)
Bs Physical TherapyJPMC Karachi (2008)

MY RESEARCH ACTIVITIES: JOURNALS ARTICLES / BOOK CHAPTERS / PATENTS

No. Title Details
Awareness of fibromyalgia syndrome among undergraduate university graduatesjournal of social transformation and education
Co-morbidities as Determinant of Heart Failure: A Hospital Based Matched Case-Control StudyPakistan Biomedical Journal
Contribution of Foreign Aid in the Reduction of Poverty: A Case Study of Pakistan (1986-2015)International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research
Effect of dysmenorrhea on instrumental activities of daily livingRawal Medical Journal
Prevalence of Shoulder Pain Among School Teachers of Lahore, PakistanINTERNATION ANNALS OF MEDICINE
EFFICACY OF POST ISOMETRIC HAMSTRING STRETCHING WITH AND WITHOUT CROSS FRICTIONAL MASSAGE FOOTBALL PLAYERSThe Professional Medical Journal
COMPARISON OF KALTENBORN TECHNIQUE WITHIN AND WITHOUT RANGE OF MOTION EXERCISES IN THE MANAGEMENT OF FROZEN SHOULDERThe Professional Medical Journal
Role Of Kaltenborn Mobilization In Improving Shoulder Flexion Rom In Adhesive CapsulitisIndependent Journal Of Allied Health Sciences

MY RESEARCH SUPERVISION:

Areas of Supervision 

Currently Supervising

Student NameResearch TopicAffiliation

Completions

Student NameResearch TopicAffiliation
Aisha Amin (MSPT MSK)Comparison of stabilization exercises versus thrust manipulation technique on pelvic girdle pain in post-partum women: A Randomized Controlled TrialUniversity of Lahore

MY TEACHINGS:

Course Information (Name/Code)Year TaughtProgram (BS/MS/PhD)University /Institute
Scientific Inquiry & Research Methodology2022,2021,2020,2019BSUOL, Gujrat Campus
Community Medicine & Teaching Methodology2019BSUOL, Gujrat Campus
Biomechanics & Ergonomics2019BSUOL, Gujrat Campus
Biomechanics & ergonomics2018BSUOL, Main Campus, Lahore
Biomechanics & ergonomics2017,2016,2015,2014BSUOL, Main Campus, Lahore
Kinesiology2014BSUOL, Main Campus, Lahore
Applied Biomechanics 2016,2017,MSUOL, Main Campus, Lahore
Advance biomechanics of Locomotion2017MSUOL, Main Campus, Lahore
Evaluation of Literature2017MSUOL, Main Campus, Lahore
Injury & occupation Biomechanics2017MSUOL, Main Campus, Lahore