Dr. Iqra Khalid (She/Her)

Academic Position:

Assistant Professor

Teaching Interests:

Neurorehabilitation; Stroke Rehabilitation; Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy; Orthopedic Rehabilitation; Electrotherapy and Physical Modalities; Exercise Physiology; Clinical Physiotherapy; Research Methodology

Fields of Research (FoR):

Neurorehabilitation; Stroke Rehabilitation; Virtual Reality and Exergaming in Rehabilitation; Motor Control and Functional Recovery; Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation; Evidence-Based Physiotherapy

Keywords:

Stroke; Neurorehabilitation; Upper Limb Function; Virtual Reality; Exergaming; Motor Recovery; Physiotherapy; Motor Control; Rehabilitation

Faculty:

Faculty of Allied Health Sciences

Contact Details:

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Student Advising Schedule:

Wednesday,Thursday (10am-3pm)

BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Iqra Khalid, PT, is a Physiotherapist and Assistant Professor with over seven years of combined experience in clinical practice, physiotherapy education, clinical supervision, student mentoring, postgraduate research supervision, and academic research. She is HCPC-registered Physiotherapist (UK) and AHPC-registered Physiotherapist (Pakistan). Her areas of expertise include neurorehabilitation, stroke rehabilitation, musculoskeletal physiotherapy, clinical education, student assessment, curriculum development, and evidence-based practice.
She holds a Master of Science in Physical Therapy (Neuromuscular PT) from Riphah International University, Islamabad, and Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from The University of Lahore. Her research interests include stroke rehabilitation, virtual reality and exergaming, upper-limb functional recovery, motor control, and evidence-based physiotherapy.Dr. Iqra Khalid is committed to academic excellence, innovative physiotherapy education, effective student and postgraduate mentorship, research supervision, and the integration of evidence-based practice into clinical rehabilitation.

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

No.DesignationSchool/Institute/UniversityDuration
1Assistant ProfessorThe University of ChenabFeb 2026-Present
2Consultant PhysiotherapistZam Zam Rehabilitation CentreSept 2025–Present
3LecturerThe University of ChenabSept 2025–Feb 2026
4Consultant PhysiotherapistCASHT – Center of Advanced Studies in Health & TechnologyNov 2023–Aug 2025
5LecturerCASHT – Center of Advanced Studies in Health & TechnologyFeb 2023–Aug 2025
6PhysiotherapistRSH Rehabilitation Centre IslamabadFeb 2021–Feb 2023

MY QUALIFICATIONS

No.Degree / Program of Study NameAwarding Body/University/InstituteYear
1Master of Science in Physical Therapy (Neuromuscular PT)Riphah International University IslamabadFeb 2021–Feb 2023
2Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)The University of Lahore2014–2019

MY RESEARCH ACTIVITIES: JOURNALS ARTICLES / BOOK CHAPTERS / PATENTS

No.TitleDetails
1Optimizing Motor Recovery: Dual-Task Training versus Motor Relearning Program for Ambulatory Left-Hemiplegic Stroke PatientsAllied Medical Research Journal, 2024.DOI: 10.59564/amrj/02.02/018
2Effects and perception of intensive exergaming training on upper limb functions after stroke: mixed method studyIqra Khalid, Misbah Ghous, Qamar Mehmood, Arshad Nawaz Malik & Saira Jahn. International Journal – Taylor and Francis.https://doi.org/10.1080/10749357.2026.2723406Thesis/research work; presented as a speaker in 4th International Conference on Rehabilitation Sciences (ICRS 2023) and 1st International Conference on Allied Health Sciences (ICAHS 2023) held by Riphah International University Lahore, Pakistan.
3Relationship of total endurance with job performance in educational sectorUndergraduate research project, 2019, supervised by Dr Saad Shafiq.

MY RESEARCH SUPERVISION:

Areas of Supervision Areas of Supervision: Stroke rehabilitation; Neurorehabilitation; Virtual reality and exergaming in rehabilitation; Upper limb functional recovery; Motor control; Musculoskeletal physiotherapy; Electrotherapy, Evidence-based physiotherapy; Rehabilitation research.

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