Faculty Profile

Dr. Tooba Asif
Lecturer
MS-OMPT, DPT, Riphah International University, Lahore

  • Dr. Tooba Asif is a dedicated physical therapist and academician with a Master of Science in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (MS-OMPT) and a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from Riphah International University, Islamabad (Lahore Campus). She possesses extensive experience in both clinical practice and higher education and has served in several renowned institutions across Pakistan.
  • Throughout her academic career, she has worked in academic and supervisory roles at the University of South Asia, Lahore and TIMES Institute, Multan, along with serving as a visiting faculty member at the Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan Campus. She has actively contributed to teaching, research supervision, curriculum development, student mentoring, academic quality assurance, and research activities.
  • In addition to her academic roles, she is also engaged as a part-time Physical Therapist at National Diagnostic Complex (NDC), Rahim Yar Khan, where she provides evidence-based rehabilitation services for musculoskeletal and neurological conditions.
  • Apart from academics and clinical practice, Dr. Tooba Asif has a keen interest in professional development, healthcare awareness, and community engagement. She regularly participates in workshops, conferences, and educational initiatives aimed at advancing rehabilitation sciences and improving healthcare outcomes.

  • Comparative Effects of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization and Muscle Energy Technique on Post-Operative Elbow Stiffness (JLUMHS, 2025).
  • Comparison of Spinal Manipulation and Sustained Natural Apophyseal Glide in Mechanical Thoracic Back Pain (PAFMJ, 2024).
  • Beneficial Effects of Walking-Based Home Program for Sarcopenic Older People (Link Medical Journal of Health and Community Research, 2024).
  • Validation Study of the Urdu Version of AIMS2 in Knee Osteoarthritis Patients (Pakistan Journal of Rehabilitation, 2024).
  • Frequency of Shoulder Pain in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients (JRCRS, 2023).
  • Relationship between Lower Cervical and Upper Thoracic Spine in Temporomandibular Disorders (JRCRS, 2023).
  • Effectiveness of Kinesio Taping versus Mulligan's Mobilization in Lateral Ankle Sprain (International Health Review, 2023).
  • Effects of Cardiac Rehabilitation on Functional Exercise Capacity after CABG (Pakistan Journal of Physical Therapy, 2023).
  • Patterns of Occupational Injuries among Trauma Patients (Journal of Health, Wellness and Community Research, 2023).
  • Comparison of Manual Physical Therapy and Exercise Therapy in Temporomandibular Disorders (JPMA, 2023).
  • Prevalence of Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders among Surgeons (Asian Journal of Allied Health Sciences, 2022).
  • Effects of Motor Imagery Training in Parkinson's Disease (Pakistan Journal of Physical Therapy, 2022).
  • Comparative Effects of Corrective Exercises versus Muscle Energy Techniques in Upper Cross Syndrome (Pakistan BioMedical Journal, 2022).
  • Knowledge and Attitudes of Physical Therapists towards Pressure Ulcers (JRCRS, 2022).
  • Elements Affecting Adherence to Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation Exercises (Pakistan Journal of Physical Therapy, 2021).
  • Association between BMI and Cardiorespiratory Fitness among Healthy Children (Pakistan Journal of Physical Therapy, 2021).
  • Prevalence of Anterior Pelvic Tilt among Pregnant Women (Rawal Medical Journal, 2021).
  • Prevalence of Uterus Prolapse in Pregnant Females of Lahore (The Therapist, 2020).

Musculoskeletal and orthopedic rehabilitation, manual therapy, sports injuries, evidence-based physical therapy, and rehabilitation research with a special focus on pain management and functional recovery.

  • Certified Dry Needling Practitioner (CDNP), Primephysio Training, UK.
  • Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner (CKTP), Kinesio University, USA.

  • Licensed Physical Therapist, Allied Health Professionals Council (AHPC)
  • Admission Coordinator, Institute of Health Sciences (IHS)
  • Event Coordinator, Institute of Health Sciences (IHS)