October 2024
Mahrukh Siddiqui > Other Awards
In October 2024, I received a Research Grant Award from the Avicenna Institute of Health Sciences. This competitive grant recognizes promising research proposals in health sciences and provides funding to support high-quality investigations. The award reflects the institute's confidence in my research capabilities and commitment to advancing evidence-based practice in physical therapy.
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October 2024 Research Grant Award

About me

PhD Scholar in Physical Therapy with DPT & MSAPT from Dow University, currently enrolled at University of Karachi. 4+ years clinical experience, 3+ years teaching (Lecturer at Jinnah University for Women). Published RCT in BMC Musculoskeletal Disorder on mechanical neck pain. Skilled in research coordination, SPSS, MS Office, and organizing conferences/webinars. Also serves as research coordinator, ORIC/QEC focal person, and Head of Seminar Committee.

I am a PhD Scholar in the field of Physical Therapy with 4+ year of clinical experience and almost 3+ year teaching experience. I treat and manage patients with different kinds of painful and chronic conditions. I have completed DPT and MSAPT from Dow University of Health Sciences. Now, I am currently enrolled as a PhD Scholar at University of Karachi. I have done a research project titled 'Factors affecting participation of post-CABG patient in Cardiac Rehabilitation – A Cross-sectional Survey' as a part of my graduate degree. I have also done an RCT titled 'Effects of Autogenic and Reciprocal Inhibition Techniques with Conventional Therapy in Mechanical Neck Pain – A Randomized Control Trial' published in BMC musculoskeletal disorder as part of my master's degree. I am skilled in academics and clinical research, Microsoft Office, and SPSS. Currently, I am working as a Lecturer in Physical Therapy Department at Jinnah University for Women. There, I work as research coordinator, Lecturer. I am also a focal person from my department in ORIC and QEC. I am also Head of Departmental Seminar Committee. I have extensive experience in organizing international conferences, workshops, seminars, webinars and awareness sessions.

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Publications resulting from Research
1. Effects of autogenic and reciprocal inhibition techniques with conventional therapy in mechanical neck pain – a randomized control trial -MC Msk Disorder · Jul 1, 2022.
2- FACTORS AFFECTING THE ADHERANCE OF POST CABG PATIENTS IN CARDIAC REHABILITATION-A CROSS-SECTIONALSTUDY IN KARACHI-Baqai Journal of Health Sciences · Sep 1, 2019.
3- Effects of Latissimus Dorsi–Fascia Stretching, Lower Trapezius Strengthening, and Sham Control on Pain and Function in Thoracolumbar Dysfunction: A Randomized Clinical Trial | Link Medical Journal of Health and Community Research.
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October 2024 Research Grant Award