Department of

Physical Therapy

Dr. Anam Javed

Head of Department

Message

” Welcome to the Department of Physical Therapy at BIHS, a pioneering higher education institution affiliated with Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University, Islamabad.

At the Department of Physical Therapy, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of academic and clinical excellence. We have state-of-the-art facilities, well-qualified and experienced faculty, and top sites for clinical training of our graduates.

We take pride in being recognized as one of the top private-sector institutions for physical therapy studies in the twin cities, with the aim to impart sound knowledge of Physical Therapy along with exposure to practical training through hospital rotations and clinical placements. Each semester, our students attain top positions in university examinations, and our alumni are working across the globe. “

Department of

Physical Therapy

Physical therapy is an essential segment of modern health care system. It is a “science of healing and art of caring”. It pertains to the clinical examination, evaluation, assessment, diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal, Neurological, Cardio-Vascular and Respiratory systems, functional disorders including symptoms of pain, edema and physiological, structural and psychosomatic ailments. It deals with methods of treatment based on movement, manual therapy, physical agents, and therapeutics modalities to relieve the pain and other complications. Hence, Physical therapy covers basic parameters of healing sciences i.e. preventive, promotional, diagnostic, rehabilitative, and curative.BIHS, College Of Rehabilitation Sciences Offers 5-Year Degree Program of Doctor Of Physical Therapy (DPT) equivalent to 17 years of schooling. It is the first professional degree in physical therapy endorsed by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.


Department of Physical Therapy is affiliated with Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University (SZABMU), Islamabad.  

 

Goal of the Program

  • The Goal of the 5 years degree programmed in Physical Therapy is to equip the students with relevant professional knowledge, skills, techniques and ethical values to enable them to apply their acquired expertise at the level between the doctors and the patient for efficient health care service delivery.

Hospital Attachments

Department Of Physical Therapy is attached with the following hospitals for students training

Programs

  • Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT - 5 years degree program)

Course Curriculum