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Director Message
Welcome to Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Khyber Medical University
Physiotherapy is a branch of healthcare science that mainly concentrates on the physical aspects of an individual’s
healthcare, by treating their physical disorders. It works towards this by maintenance and rehabilitation of the
individual’s physical activity, which is nothing but bringing back the lost activity to near normal perfection.
Physiotherapist uses physical agents such as mechanical energy (Exercise), heat energy (infrared radiation
therapy, ultra violet radiation therapy) electrical energy (TENS, Electrical Stimulation, interferential therapy,
diadymanic current), Sound energy (Ultra sonic therapy) , Electromagnetic energy (Shortwave diathermy,
microwave diathermy).Throughout development of the physiotherapy profession, training and techniques have
continued to change and improve. Gifted pioneers in the field have contributed richly to the profession’s literature and field organizations.
Physiotherapy now commands wide recognition and well-earned respect with many young people expressing interest and making their career in
the profession.
Physiotherapists can work as self employed professionals, entrepreneurs or for employers in the rehabilitation service system, such as hospitals,
Rehabilitation centers, healthcare centers, research, private practices, or with the social services, and in the institutions that care for mentally
disabled as well as the special schools for disabled children.
Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (IPM&R) was established in 2009 by Khyber Medical University which offers four years (Eight
Semesters) B.S program in physiotherapy. Before this students of KPK used to get admission in JPMC, Karachi where only four seats were allocated
for the whole province. It is the first institute of physiotherapy in this province conducting graduation in physiotherapy. Our institute is well
equipped with all facilities. We have enthusiastic, hardworking and sincere faculty which guide students in every aspect.
I feel proud when I see the enthusiasm in our students with a desire to excel in the field of physiotherapy. I am sure that opportunities will come
their way from Pakistan and abroad to excel and prove their mettle in the area of rehabilitation and health care.
Muhammad Ibrahim Farooqi
Director/principal,
IPM&R, KMU
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