Khushboo Gulzar (She/Her)

Academic Position:

Assistant Professor

Teaching Interests:

Academic and clinical Practice

Fields of Research (FoR):

Rehabilitation, Musculoskeletal, Manual Therapy

Keywords:

Osteoarthritis, Lumber Degenerative Diseases, Plantar Fasciitis, Kaltenborn Mobilization, Muscle energy technique

Faculty:

Faculty of Allied Health Sciences

Contact Details:

Social Links

Student Advising Schedule:

On Appointment

BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Khushboo Gulzar is a Physical Therapist who graduated from the country’s pioneer institute, Riphah International University, Islamabad, in 2015. She began her professional clinical career at Aziz Bhatti Shaheed Teaching Hospital, where she completed elective training in the Physical Therapy Department and served for almost two years. She subsequently joined Riphah International University, Lahore, for her Master’s degree in Orthopedic Manual Therapy, which she completed from 2016 to 2018. In February 2016, she joined City Hospital Gujrat as a Physiotherapist and currently serves there as a Consultant Physiotherapist in the evening. In 2017, she became attached with The University of Lahore, Chenab Campus, Gujrat, where she was promoted to the position of Lecturer. Throughout her academic career, she has taught a variety of courses and has developed strong expertise in clinical practice, teaching, and student mentoring. Owing to her clinical competence and academic contributions, she has also been entrusted with additional responsibilities related to clinical supervision. She was subsequently promoted to the position of Assistant Professor in recognition of her academic, teaching, clinical, and professional contributions. Along with her academic responsibilities, she has been assigned the additional charge of Program Head, where she is responsible for academic coordination, curriculum implementation, faculty coordination, student advising, clinical training and supervision, and the overall academic management of the program. Currently, she is serving as an Assistant Professor and Program Head at the University of Chenab, contributing to the continuous improvement of allied health education, clinical practice, and student development.

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

No.DesignationSchool/Institute/UniversityDuration
1Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Chenab2026-Present
2LecturerUniversity of Chenab2022
3LecturerUniversity of Lahore2018
4DemonstratorUniversity of Lahore2017

MY QUALIFICATIONS

No.Degree / Program of Study NameAwarding Body / University / InstituteYears
1Master in Orthopedic Manual TherapyRiphah International University, Lahore Campus2016–2018
2Bachelor of Science in Physical TherapyRiphah International University, Islamabad Campus2012–2016

MY RESEARCH ACTIVITIES: JOURNALS ARTICLES / BOOK CHAPTERS / PATENTS

No.TitleDetails
 1Physiotherapists’ Attitude and Beliefs Towards Rheumatoid Arthritis and Its Treatment Selectionhttps://doi.org/10.47672/ajhmn.1577
 2Prevalence Of Plantar Fasciitis And Contributing Factors In Patients Visiting Physical Therapy Center Of Secondary Care Hospital10.48047/nq.2023.21.6.nq23180
 3Association of Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction with BMI in Postpartum Femaleshttps://doi.org/10.52587/njmhs.v4i2.33

MY RESEARCH SUPERVISION:

Areas of Supervision Osteoarthritis, Lumber Degenerative Diseases, Plantar Fasciitis, Kaltenborn Mobilization, Muscle energy technique

Currently Supervising

Student NameResearch TopicAffiliation
Mishi SaeedEffects of scapular clock exercises versus scapular stabilization exercises combined with neil Asher technique in adhesive capsulitisUniversity of chenab
Usman ArifComparative effects of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization and median nerve neural mobilization on boston carpal tunnel questionnaire scores in patients with mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome: a randomized controlled trialUniversity of chenab
Zainab ShahbazEffects Of Adding Hip Mobilization With Movement To Lumbar Stabilization Exercises on Pain, Range Of Motion, And Quality Of Life in Patients With Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled TrialUniversity of chenab

Completions

Student NameResearch TopicAffiliation
Fatima Abdullah Amina azam Asra khurramMeasurements of lumbosacral Angle secondary to non-specific chronic low back painUniversity Of Lahore, Chenab campus Gujrat
Shahar bano Asad Ahmad sehrish khalidPrevalence of preeclampsia in AdolesencentUniversity Of Lahore, Chenab campus Gujrat
Nayab sajid Maheen ishtiaq Usman MirzaEffectiveness of isometric Hand grip Training in different stages of HypertensionUniversity Of Lahore, Chenab campus Gujrat