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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
Department:
Faculty:
Faculty of Allied Health Sciences
Contact Details:
- Email: iqra@ahs.uchenab.edu.pk
- Landline/Extension:
- Office Location: Faculty office AHS Block Ground Floor
Social Links
- ResearchGate
- Google Scholar
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. | Designation | School/Institute/University | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Professor | The University of Chenab | Feb 2026-Present |
| 2 | Consultant Physiotherapist | Zam Zam Rehabilitation Centre | Sept 2025–Present |
| 3 | Lecturer | The University of Chenab | Sept 2025–Feb 2026 |
| 4 | Consultant Physiotherapist | CASHT – Center of Advanced Studies in Health & Technology | Nov 2023–Aug 2025 |
| 5 | Lecturer | CASHT – Center of Advanced Studies in Health & Technology | Feb 2023–Aug 2025 |
| 6 | Physiotherapist | RSH Rehabilitation Centre Islamabad | Feb 2021–Feb 2023 |
MY QUALIFICATIONS
| No. | Degree / Program of Study Name | Awarding Body/University/Institute | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Master of Science in Physical Therapy (Neuromuscular PT) | Riphah International University Islamabad | Feb 2021–Feb 2023 |
| 2 | Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) | The University of Lahore | 2014–2019 |
MY RESEARCH ACTIVITIES: JOURNALS ARTICLES / BOOK CHAPTERS / PATENTS
| No. | Title | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Optimizing Motor Recovery: Dual-Task Training versus Motor Relearning Program for Ambulatory Left-Hemiplegic Stroke Patients | Allied Medical Research Journal, 2024.DOI: 10.59564/amrj/02.02/018 |
| 2 | Effects and perception of intensive exergaming training on upper limb functions after stroke: mixed method study | Iqra 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. |
| 3 | Relationship of total endurance with job performance in educational sector | Undergraduate 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. |
Currently Supervising
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Completions
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