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Dr Yasha Sajjad

Lecturer

Experience & Activities

Experience & Activities

  • Graduated as Doctor of Physical Therapy from Riphah International University (2019).
    Completed MS in Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy from Riphah International University (2021) with Chancellor’s Gold Medal for outstanding academic performance.
  • Certified in Certificate in Health Professions Education (CHPE) and Basic Life Support (AHA).
  • Over 6 years of clinical and 4 years of teaching experience in physiotherapy.
  • Currently serving as Lecturer at CMH LMC & IOD, teaching Cardiopulmonary and Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy.
  • Supervises final-year undergraduate research projects and clinical rotations.
  • Class In-charge of 4th Year DPT, coordinating between students and administration, and liaising with surgery, medicine, and dermatology departments.
  • Delivered lectures and labs in Kinesiology (Spine MMT & Goniometry), Exercise Physiology, Cardiopulmonary PT, and Musculoskeletal PT (Spine & Knee).
  • Examiner for UHS undergraduate DPT examinations.
  • Served as invigilator for NRE exams, superintendent for grand tests, and Stagemanagement committee member during SAHS Convocation.
  • Research contributions: 15 publications in HEC-recognized journals, 2 book chapters, and multiple national and international conference presentations.

Publications

  1. Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of Artificial Intelligence in Undergraduate and Postgraduate Physical Therapy Students- The Healer Journal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences; 2025; 5(3): 09-17; DOI: http://doi,org/55735/tg4rxc70
  2. Correlation Between Menopausal Symptoms and Quality of Life in Post-Menopausal Women: Menopausal Symptoms and Quality of Life in Post-Menopausal Women. Pakistan BioMedical Journal, 2025; 8(7), 14–19. DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v8i7.1240
  3. Takayasu’s arteritis, discovered in a young lady presenting with stroke; a case report. Anaesth. Pain intensive care 2025;29(2):350-353. DOI: http://doi,org/10.35975/apic.v29i2.2728
  4. Correlation Of Upper Limb Strength and Lower Limb Strength with Body Mass Index And Waist to Hip Ratio In Young Adults-. Pakistan Journal of Physiology-2024 Dec ;20(4):32-6. Available from: https://www.pjp.pps.org.pk/index.php/PJP/article/view/1724
  5. Evaluating the reliability and validity of the Urdu translation of Nijmegen questionnaire for patients with hyperventilation syndrome. Anaesth. pain intensive care 2024;18(6):1023-1028;DOI: http://doi,org/10.35975/apic.v28i6.2610
  1. Prevalence and Correlation of Lumbo-pelvic Pain with Depression, Anxiety, Stress and Mobility levels in Pregnant Women: Lumbo-pelvic Pain in Pregnant Women. Pakistan BioMedical Journal, 7(10), 19–23. https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v7i10.1122
  2. Association of pelvic floor dysfunction with chronic respiratory diseases. Pakistan Journal of Physical Therapy (PJPT), 7(3). https://doi.org/10.52229/pjpt.v7i3.3003
  3. Effects of Home-Based Pulmonary Training Program on Functional Exercise Capacity and Quality of Life in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease; March 2024, Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Research, Vol 4, Issue.1 DOI: https://doi.org/10.61919/jhrr.v4i1.659
  4. Effects of Hop Stabilization versus Balance Training on Disability and Balance in Chronic Ankle Instability among Basketball Players; December 2023, Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Research, Vol 3, Issue.2 DOI: https://doi.org/10.61919/jhrr.v3i2.307
  5. Normative data of modified Romberg balance test for risk of fall in elderly population of Pakistan. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association (ISSN: 0030-9982) Vol.73, Issue 3, March 2023, page 515-519.
  6. Comparison of Specific Hip Strengthening Exercises and Conventional Knee Exercises on Pain, Muscle Strength and Function in Sprinters with Patello- Femoral Pain Syndrome Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences Vol.16, May 2022, ISSN: 1996-7195, pg#686
  7. Comparative Effects of Stabilizing Exercises and PNF Stretching of Upper Trapezius on Functional Disability & Pain Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences Vol.16, June 2022, ISSN: 1996-7195, pg#190
  8. Comparison of balance impairment among COPD & Healthy Population. Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences Vol. 16, Issue 1, January 2022, ISSN: 1996-7195, pg#659
  9. Correlation Of Myofascial Trigger Points with Shoulder Pain and Function in Post-Stroke Patients with Painful Shoulder Medical Forum Monthly Vol.32, Issue No.10, Oct,21, ISSN 1029-385X(PRINT), Pg#211-214,
  10. Immediate Effects of Diaphragmatic Breathing Versus Pursed Lip Breathing on Blood Pressure, Pulse

Rate and Oxygen Saturation of Patients with Hypertension. Medical Forum Monthly. Vol.32, Issue No.9, Sep, 21, ISSN 1029-385 X(PRINT), pg#48-52

 

Book Chapter Publications:

  1. Chapter titled as “Balance Impairments in COPD” in book titled as “COPD – Pathology, Diagnosis,

Treatment, and Future Directions” ISBN: 978-0-85466-344-6, edited by Prof. Steven Jones (Louisiana Tech University, U.S) OPEN ACCESS PEER-REVIEWED CHAPTER Intech Open-UK

DOI: http://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.1003916, URL: https://www.intechopen.com/books/1003379

(Online: December, 2023; Printed: June, 2024)

  1. An Immunity Booster for Treating Respiratory Diseases [Internet]. Immunopathology of Chronic Respiratory Diseases. IntechOpen; 2025. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.1008423ISBN 978-1-83634-296-0 OPEN ACCESS

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