Dr. Qurba Kiran

Specialty: Neuromuscular Physical Therapy 
Department Affiliation: Shalamar School of Allied Health Sciences
Date of Joining: 01/07/2021

Professional Summary

Dr.Qurba Kiran graduated from Riphah International University in 2017.She did her post-graduation from Riphah International University in 2020.She has done her specialization in Neuromuscular Physical therapy. She is GOLD MEDALIST in Neuromuscular Physical Therapy. She worked as clinical therapist in Hameed Latif Hospital Lahore. She worked as pediatric physical therapist in Rising Sun Institute for Special Children. She served University of South Asia Raiwind road as DPT incharge. She was the member of Editorial board in University of South Asia Raiwind road. She served as HOD of physiotherapy in Ayesh Sadiqa Hospital Lahore. She has international and national publications. She has 11 international certifications.

Academic Profile

• PhD* 
  2023-onward
  Superior University Lahore 

• MSNMPT
  2017-2019
  Riphah International University
• DPT
  2012-2017
  Riphah International University

Residencies/Clinical Training OR Clinical Attachment

• Post Graduate Training
  10/2019 – 12/2019
  Riphah International University

Award & Certification

• International Certification from UNIVERSITY OF TORONOTO in  Managing your health: The Role of Physical Therapy and Exercise.  
• International Training Certification from  MICHIGAN CONCUSSION CENTER AND MICHIGAN NEUROSPORT in Michigan Sport -Related Concussion Training.
• International  Certification from IMPERIAL COLLEGE OF LONDON in Health System Development :A Focus on Health System Delivery and Human Resources for Health
• International Certification from UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES SYDNEY in Learning to teach Online.
• International Certification from UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO BOULDER in Science of Exercise 
• International Certification from UNIVERSITY OF COPENHAGEN in Diabetes- the Essential Facts
• International Certification from JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY  in Understanding  Cancer Metastases
• International Certification FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH   in Understanding  OBESITY
• International Certification FROM THE UNIVERSITY DE GENEVE  in Disease Screening in Public Health.

Research & Publications

• • Impact of jaw functional status on neck flexor endurance among females. J Shalamar Med Dent Coll.
  • Comparison of the Effects of Conventional Physical Therapy Versus Progressive Overload Training in Patients with Shoulder Impingement Syndrome; A Randomised Clinical Trial in  Annals of King Edward Medical University,.  
  • Comparison of Developmental Coordination Disorder at Different Levels of Autism in Children. Annals of Punjab Medical College (APMC)
  • “Effect of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation on Basic Motor Skills in Children with Down Syndrome” Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences;
  • Capsaicin – beneficial effect of oriental spice on skin, heart and cancer cells. Indo American Journal Of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
  • Comparison of Fitness Among Middle-Aged and Old Aged Overweight and Obese Men in Gyms of Lahore”. Annals of Punjab Medical College
  • Effects of Mirror Therapy for Improving the Motor Function of Upper and Lower Extremities in Patients with Stroke – A Quasi-Experimental Study in Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences

   

  • . A Cross  Sectional  Survey  on  Musculoskeletal  Pain  Among Postmenopausal Women with Overall and Central Obesity. Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences

   

  • EFFECTS OF BOWEN THERAPY IN PATIENTS WITH TENSION-TYPE HEADACHE: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL”. Pakistan Journal of Rehabilitation Ziauddin college of Rehabilitation sciences

   

  • Hamstring Muscle Tightness and Chronic Low Back Pain an Analytical Study on General Population”. Pakistan Journal of medical and Health Sciences

   

  • Effectiveness of Soft Tissue Release of Paracervical Muscles on the Cantho-Limbal Distance Among Young Adults”. Pakistan BioMedical Journal

   

  • Quadriceps Femoral Angle (Q Angle) Variations in Knee Osteoarthritis Patients”. Pakistan Journal of medical and Health Sciences

   

  • Effects of Different Testing Postures on Hand Grip Strength among Healthy Individuals”. PakistanBioMedicalJournal,

   

  • Comparative Effectiveness Of Manual Therapy Versus Electrotherapy in Patients with Neck Pain Due to Poor Posture –A Quasi Experimental Study in Superior Journal of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation.

   

  • “Knowledge and Experiences of Pregnant Females Towards Physiotherapy” The Superior Journal of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

   

  Paper  presentation of “  Evidence Based Practice: A Survey of Physical Therapists’ Current  Practice  in  3rd International Conference on Rehabilitation Sciences (ICRS)

Awards and Honors

• • Reviewer of Khyber Medical University Journal
  • Gold Medalist in MS-NMPT
  • Organizer of 1st International Conference on Rehabilitation Sciences (ICRS).
  • Organizer of 2^nd International Conference on Rehabilitation Sciences (ICRS).                                                                      
  • Worked as Chief coordinator for 3 years in CPD(Continuous professional Development)

  program at RPDC (Riphah Professional Development Centre)

Professional Affiliations and Memberships

• Member PPTA (Pakistan Physical Therapy Association).