Dr. Kaniz Rabia

Specialty: Orthopedic Manual Therapist, Mackenzie Certified

Department Affiliation: Shalamar School of Allied Health Sciences 

Date of Joining: 16/03/2018

Professional Summary:

Dr. Rabia Kaniz, PT is a physiotherapist and currently working as an Assistant Professor in Shalamar School of Allied Health Sciences and also working as Senior Physiotherapist in Sports & Spine Professionals-Rehabilitation Center in Pakistan. She is a graduate of King Edward Medical University and did Post-professional doctor of Physical Therapy from Riphah International University, Pakistan in 2015. She completed her 2 years’ MS in Orthopedic Manual Physiotherapy as a gold medalist in 2017

Professionally Dr.Rabia, PT has an academic experience of more than 8 Years. She had also worked internationally with Pakistan women cricket team as sports Physiotherapist in Colombo. She did her Mckenzie Certification for Low back pain Management from United States of America in 2018 and presented her research papers on “Effectiveness of Kinesiology Tape versus Rigid Tape in improving chronic non-specific Low back pain” and “Comparison of Neurodynamics & Static Stretching on Calf Tightness” in International Conference at Harvard Medical School, Boston MA USA in 2018. She is a Scholar of PhD in Rehabilitation Medicine

Academic Profile

• PhD Rehabilitation Sciences (Continued)
  Institution: Riphah International University
• Masters of Science in orthopedic Manual Therapy
  Institution: Riphah International University
• Post Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy
  Institution: Riphah International University
• Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
  Institution: King Edward Medical University

Professional Experience

• Mckenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis & Therapy of Lumbar Spine
  20^th July, 2018 – 22^nd July, 2018
  Institute: The Mckenzie Institute, United States of America (USA)
• Basic Understanding of Injection Therapy in Musculoskeletal Conditions
  24^th January, 2022 till date
  Institute: Ghurki Trust Teaching Hospital, Lahore – Pakistan
• Basics of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
  6^th January, 2022
  Institute: Lahore Medical & Dental College, Lahore – Pakistan
• Introduction of Osteopathy
  1^st Feb, 2020 – 2^nd Feb, 2020
  

  Conference: Pre-Conference Workshop in 4th International Conference of Shalamar Medical & Dental College

• International Course on Clinical Manual Therapy-Lumbopelvic region
  13^th  October,2017 – 15^th  October,2017
  Manual Circle by Dr. Ng Chong Ching

• Dry Needling and Musculoskeletal Acupuncture
  26- 27 March, 2016
  Institute: Institute of Physical Therapy, University of Lahore

• Mulligan Concepts (Lower Extremity)
  8^th May,2015
  Pre-Conference Workshop of National Conference on Rehabilitation Sciences, Riphah International University
• One Day Course on Endnote & Sample Size Calculation
  28 March 2015
  Institute: Riphah Professional Development Center, Riphah International University

• Latest Trends in Sports Physical Therapy A Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Sports Physical Therapy
  29 – 30 March, 2014
  Institute: University Institute of Physical Therapy, University of Lahore

• Introduction to Taping & Wrapping Techniques with Hands-On Training
  20 May 2014
  Institute: University of Sargodha, Lahore Campus

• Latest Trends in Physical Therapy with Hands –on-Training
  17 – 18 August 2013
  Institute: University Institute of Physical Therapy, University of Lahore

• Trauma Course Golden Hour Management
  21 – 23 November 2012
  Institute: 32nd King Edward Medical University

Award & Certification

• Resource Person of Workshop on McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis & Therapy on Lumbar Spine at Sports & Spine Professionals
• Gold Medalist in Masters of Science in Orthopedic Manual Therapy-Riphah International University
• Scholarship for every highest marks in all semesters in MS-OMPT-Riphah International University
• Honored Shield for workshop on Mulligan Concept in Low Back Pain at University of Lahore
• Mumtaz Scholarship for PP-DPT Post Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy-Riphah International University
• Position Holder in 1st & 3rd year of BSc Physical Therapy King Edward Medical University

Research & Publications

PUBLICATIONS

• Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Pain in Traffic Warden Lahore. 2018. Rawal Medical Journal 43(1):61-63 https://rmj.org.pk/?mno=260447
• Effectiveness of Kinesiology Tape versus Rigid Tape in improving chronic non- specific Low back pain –Volume 8- Issue -4 Journal-Brain, Body and Cognition (Continuation of Functional Neurology, Rehabilitation & Ergonomics ISSN-2643-5683 http://www.novapublishers.org/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=66139
• Immediate Effects of Muscle Energy Technique in comparison with Passive Stretching on Hamstring Flexibility. Isra Medical Journal (Volume 11 – Issue 4-Part B, 2019). http://www.imj.com.pk/immediate-effect-of-muscle-energy-technique-in- comparison-with-passive-stretching-on-hamstring-flexibility-of-healthy-individuals-a- randomized-clinical-trial.

Awards and Honors

PRESENTATIONS

• Oral Presentation on “Comparison of Neurodynamics & Static Stretching on Calf Tightness” at The 2018 International Conference on Movement (Brain-Body- Cognition) at Harvard Medical School, Boston, United States of America on 27th-29th July,2018
• Poster Presentation on “Effectiveness of Kinesiology Tape versus Rigid Tape in improving chronic non-specific Low back pain” at The 2018 International Conference on Movement(Brain-Body-Cognition) at Harvard Medical School, Boston, United States of America on 27th-29th July,2018

CONFERENCES

• Moderator of Scientific Session at Shalamar School of Allied Health Sciences in 5th International Conference 4th & 5th Feb, 2021 Shalamar Medical & Dental College
• Moderator of Scientific Session at Shalamar School of Allied Health Sciences in 4thInternational Conference 1st, 2nd Feb, 2020 Shalamar Medical & Dental College
• Moderator of Scientific Session at Shalamar School of Allied Health Sciences in 3rd International Conference 2nd ,3rd Feb, 2019 Shalamar Medical & Dental College
• The 2018 International Conference on Movement(Brain-Body-Cognition) atHarvard Medical School, Boston, United States of America on 27th-29th July,2018
• National Conference on Rehabilitation Sciences 8th to 10th May,2015 by Riphah International University at Jacaranda Family Club, Islamabad.

Professional Affiliations and Memberships

Member of Pakistan Physiotherapy Association (PPTA)