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- Raheela Kousar
Raheela Kousar (she/her )
Academic Position:
Lecturer
Teaching Interests:
Biomechanics, Manual Therapy, Musculoskeletal Physical therapy, Gynecological Physical therapy, Academic and Practical work,
Fields of Research (FoR):
Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation, Musculoskeletal Physical therapy, Manual Therapy, Gynecological Physical therapy
Keywords:
KAP survey, Mobilization, Gestational diabetes, upper cross syndrome, cross frictional massage, Ultrasound therapy, Patellofemoral pain syndrome, knee osteoarthritis
Department:
Faculty:
Faculty of Allied Health Sciences
Contact Details:
- Email: raheela.kousar@uipt.uol.edu.pk
- Mobile No: +923016494454
- Landline/Extension: 215
- Office Location: AHS-Ground Floor, First Cabin
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Student Advising Schedule:
Monday-Friday (8:30am- 3:30pm)
Total Experience
BIOGRAPHY
I, Dr. Raheela Kousar, a Physical Therapist graduated from the country’s prestigious institute namely “The University of Faisalabad, Faisalabad, back in 2015. I joined one of the best clinical organizations of Pakistan, “ARMED FORCES INSTITUTE OF REHABILITATION SCIENCES RAWALPINDI” for elective training in Physical Therapy Department in 2015 for 6 months tenure. Later in March 2016 joined a private Hospital “CITY HOSPITAL” Jalal Pur Jattan, as a Physiotherapist full time, on shared bases. Achievements After one year of clinical practice I joined “University of Sargodha Mandi Bahauddin Campus” in Feb 2017 till 20 August 2017 as Lecturer. Then catching a more attractive opportunity I joined “The University of Lahore Chenab Campus” in August 2017 as Lecturer till date. Since Feb 2017 I’m also working as consultant physiotherapist in City Hospital in evening after university hours. During the stay at UOL, I did my Master of Science in Orthopedic Manual Therapy (MS OMPT) from RIPHAH International University, Lahore Campus in 2017-2019. Beaning interested in teaching from the 1st day of career I taught various course throughout the teaching career. My main interest is Manual Therapy. Currently I’m working in an independent university “The University Of Chenab” Alhamdulillah.
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
| No. | Designation | Date of Joining and Resign | School/Institute/University |
| 1 | Lecturer | The University of Chenab, Gujrat | |
| 2 | Lecturer | 21 Aug, 2017- till date | The University of Lahore Chenab campus, Gujrat |
| 3 | Lecturer (BPS-17) | 16 Feb, 2017 – 20 Aug, 2017 | The University of Sargodha, Mandi Bahauddin Campus, Mandi Bahauddin |
| 4 | Consultant Physiotherapist | 8 March, 2016 – 15 Feb, 2017 (Full time) 16 Feb, 2017 – till date (evening 5pm to 9pm) | City Hospital. Jalal Pur Jattan |
MY QUALIFICATIONS
| No. | Degree / Program of Study Name | Awarding Body/University/Institute |
| 1 | Master of Science in Orthopedic Manual Therapy (MS-OMPT) | RIPHAH University, Lahore Campus |
| 2 | Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) | The University of Faisalabad, Faisalabad |
MY RESEARCH ACTIVITIES: JOURNALS ARTICLES / BOOK CHAPTERS / PATENTS
| No. | Title | Details |
| 1 | COMPARISON OF ISCHEMIC COMPRESSION AND PASSIVE STRETCHING FOR TREATMENT OF MYOFASCIAL TRIGGER POINT IN UPPER TRAPEZIUS MUSCLE AMONG DISTRICT JAIL SURVIVORS FAISALABAD | Authors: Sidra Manzoor, Summaiyah Obaid, Farjad Afzal, Raheela Kousar, Aroosa Azhar, Zahra GilaniPublication date2017/12/1JournalAnnals of Allied Health SciencesVolume: 3Issue: 2Objective: To determine the effectiveness of Ischemic Compression and Passive Stretching for the treatment of Myofascial trigger point in the Upper Trapezius muscle. |
| 2 | EFFECTS OF ULTRASOUND THERAPY VERSUS TRANSVERSE FRICTION MASSAGE ALONG WITH ECCENTRIC EXERCISE PROGRAM ON CHRONIC ACHILLES TENDINOPATHY | The Rehabilitation Journal (In Process) |
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| 3 | EFFECTS OF ULTRASOUND THERAPY VERSUS TRANSVERSE FRICTION MASSAGE ALONG WITH ECCENTRIC EXERCISE PROGRAM ON CHRONIC ACHILLES TENDINOPATHY | The Rehabilitation Journal (In Process) |
| 4 | Comparison of short- and medium-term effectiveness of ischemic compression and passive stretching for treatment of myofascial trigger point in upper trapezius muscle among District Jail survivors Faisalabad | Annals of Allied Health Sciences by Khyber Medical University (KMU) Peshawar |
| 5 | Epidemiology of urinary incontinence Among females of age 20-65 years | Pak Euro Journal of Medical and Life Sciences |
| 6 | Effects of ultrasound therapy versus transverse friction massage along with eccentric exercise program on chronic Achilles tendinopathy | The Rehabilitation Journal |
| 7 | Prevalence and related risk factors of diabetes mellitus among multigravida females with the history of gestational diabetes mellitus; a retrospective cross- sectional study | Pak Euro Journal of Medical and Life Sciences. |
| 8 | Knowledge, attitude and practice survey on body posture among undergraduate Physiotherapy students | Pak Euro Journal of Medical and Life Sciences. |
| 9 | An epidemiological hospital based matched case-control study to assess the determinants of catheter associated urinary tract infections | Journal of Xi’an Shiyou University, Natural Science Edition |
| 10 | Epidemiology and related etiologies of diastasis recti among multiparous females | Journal of Xi’an Shiyou University, Natural Science Edition |
| 11 | Prevalence and risk factors related to flat foot among overweight and obese adults | Journal of Xi’an Shiyou University, Natural Science Edition |
| 12 | Association of Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction with BMI in postpartum Females | National Journal of Medical and Health Sciences (NJMHS) |
| 13 | Effects of Isometric Handgrip Exercise in Pre-Eclamptic females | National Journal of Medical and Health Sciences (NJMHS) |
| 14 | Effectiveness of Proprioceptive and Therapeutic Exercises on Pain among the Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis | National Journal of Medical and Health Sciences (NJMHS) |
| 15 | Conjunct Effects of Supported Standing and Functional Electrical Stimulation On Strength and Functional Mobility in Acute Stroke: A Randomized Clinical Trial | The Healer Journal |
| 16 | Epidemiology and Related Potential Risk Factors of Premenstrual Syndrome in Females in Pakistan: Cross Sectional Study with Nested Case-Control Study | Pakistan Journal of Multidisciplinary Research |
| 17 | Sensation Assessment with Two-Point Discrimination and Graphesthesia in Diabetic Patients | The Healer Journal |
| 18 | Effectiveness of Virtual Rehabilitation Versus Therapeutic Exercises in the Balance Training of Lower Limb Among Post-Stroke Patients | The Healer Journal |
MY RESEARCH SUPERVISION:
| Areas of Supervision |
Currently Supervising
| Student Name | Research Topic | Affiliation |
| Muneeba Kanwal | Topic selection is in process | The University of Lahore Chenab campus |
Completions
| Student Name | Research Topic | Affiliation |
| Mahrukh Humayon | EFFECTS OF CHRONIC LOWBACK PAIN ON QUADRATUSLUMBORUM STRENGTH | The University of Lahore Chenab campus, Gujrat |
| HAJRA IQBAL Dpt09143020RIDA KANWAL Dpt09143059HUDHA FAROOQ Dpt09143027 (PUBLICATION IN PROCESS) | COMPARISON BETWEEN THE EFFECT OF MUSCLE ENERGY TECHNIQUE (MET) AND POSTURE CORRECTION EXERCISES ON UPPER CROSS SYNDROME | The University of Lahore Chenab campus |
| MEHRIN JAVAID DPT09151004 | EFFECTIVENESS OF SNAGs VERSUS MANUAL TRACTION IN CERVICOGENIC HEADACHE | The University of Lahore Chenab campus |
| Sonia Iqbal (70052742)Sana Amjad (70052743)Aneesa Iqbal (70052745) (PUBLICATION IN PROCESS) | PRAVELENCE OF DIABETES IN ADOLESCENT OF DISTRICT GUJRAT | The University of Lahore Chenab campus |
| SHAZMEEL SOHAIL MIR (DPT09153042)SOBIA SARFARAZ (DPT09153041)KAINAT FATIMA (DPT09153040) (PUBLICATION IN PROCESS) | KAP SURVEY ON BODY POSTURE AMONG THE PHYSIOTHERAPY STUDENTS | The University of Lahore Chenab campus |
| Sadia Shabbir (DPT09161004) (PUBLICATION IN PROCESS) | PREVALENCE OF PATELLOFEMORAL PAIN SYNDROME IN INDIVIDUALS WITH COMPLAINTS OF KNEE PAIN | The University of Lahore Chenab campus |
| HADIA JAMIL (DPT09161016) (PUBLICATION IN PROCESS) | PREVALENCE OF ILIOTIBIAL BAND FRICTION SYNDROME AMONG PATIENTS WITH KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS | The University of Lahore Chenab campus |
| Sabeeqa Imtiaz (PUBLICATION IN PROCESS) | PREVALENCE AND RELATED RISK FACTORS OF DIABETES MELLITUS AMONG MULTIGRAVIDA FEMALES WITH THE HISTORY OF GESTATIONAL DIABETES MELLITUS; A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY | The University of Lahore Chenab campus |
| Hina Ashfaq (DPT09163013) (PUBLICATION IN PROCESS) | ASSOCIATION OF BMI WITH PIRIFORMIS TIGHTNESS IN HOUSEWIVES | The University of Lahore Chenab campus |
| MAHEEN MIR (DPT09163065) (PUBLICATION IN PROCESS) | PREVELANCE OF ORTHOSTATIC HYPOTENSION IN ELDERLY POPULATION | The University of Lahore Chenab campus |
| Isha Fayyaz (DPT09163040) (PUBLICATION IN PROCESS) | PREVALENCE OF UPPER CROSS SYNDROME IN FEMALE TAILORS | The University of Lahore Chenab campus |
| Rabbeya Altaf (PUBLICATION IN PROCESS) | Epidemiology of Urinary Incontinence among females of age 20-65 years | The University of Lahore Chenab campus |
| Evaluation of quadricep strength among middle aged patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome | The University of Lahore Chenab campus | |
| Prevalence of latissimus dorsi shortening among females with chronic low backpain | The University of Lahore Chenab campus | |
| Prevalence of cervical and upper extremity discomfort and functional limitation related to repetitive head loading among construction labor | The University of Lahore Chenab campus | |
| Evaluation of perceived exertion level and oxygen uptake among patients with cardiovascular stroke | The University of Lahore Chenab campus | |
| Prevalence of cervical spondylotic myelopathy among patients with cervical spondylosis | The University of Lahore Chenab campus | |
| Assessment of lumbosacral angle variation among middle adults with chronic low back pain | The University of Lahore Chenab campus | |
| Assessment of lung capacity in patients with cervical spondylosis | The University of Lahore Chenab campus |
MY TEACHINGS:
| Course Information (Name/Code) | Year Taught | Program (BS/MS/PhD) | University /Institute |
| Biochemistry and Genetics II | 2017 | BS | The University of Sargodha, Mandi Bahauddin Campus, Mandi Bahauddin |
| Medical Physics | 2017 | BS | The University of Sargodha, Mandi Bahauddin Campus, Mandi Bahauddin |
| Biomechanics & Ergonomics II | Fall 2017Spring 2018Fall 2018Spring 2019 | BS | The University of Lahore Chenab campus |
| Kinesiology I | Fall 2017Spring 2018Fall 2018 | BS | The University of Lahore Chenab campus |
| Biochemistry and Genetics II | Fall 2017Spring 2018 | BS | The University of Lahore Chenab campus |
| Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy | Fall 2018 | BS | The University of Lahore Chenab campus |
| Health & Wellness | Fall 2017Spring 2018Fall 2018Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2020 Fall 2020 | BS | The University of Lahore Chenab campus |
| Biomechanics & Ergonomics II | Spring 2019 | BS | The University of Lahore Chenab campus |
| Physical Agents & Electrotherapy I | Spring 2019 Fall 2019, Spring 2020, | BS | The University of Lahore Chenab campus |
| Manual Therapy | Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Summer 2021 | BS | The University of Lahore Chenab campus |
| Anatomy IV | Summer 2020 | BS | The University of Lahore Chenab campus |
| Professional Practice | Fall 2020, Spring 2021 Fall 2021 | BS | The University of Lahore Chenab campus |
| Emergency Procedures & Primary care in physical therapy | Spring 2021,Fall 2021 | BS | The University of Lahore Chenab campus |
| Obstetrics and Gynecological Physical Therapy | Spring 2021 Fall 2021 | BS | The University of Lahore Chenab campus |
| Medicine II | Spring 2022 | BS | The University of Lahore Chenab campus |
| Surgery II | Spring 2022 | BS | The University of Lahore Chenab campus |