University of Southern Punjab

Dr. Makhdoom Muhammad Hamza

Brief Bio

Dr. Makhdoom Muhammad Hamza is a leading physiotherapist and academic professional from South Punjab, Pakistan. He serves as a Senior Lecturer at the University of Southern Punjab, Multan, and works as a Senior Physical Therapist at Azhar Medical Center. He is also recognized as one of the youngest PhD scholars in South Punjab, with active contributions in clinical rehabilitation, teaching, and research, supported by publications indexed on his Google Scholar profile. His professional background also includes ongoing roles in higher education and 35 undergraduate and 10 postgraduate research students supervision, At USP, he is committed to young student mentorship, clinical training, and research supervision, inspiring the next generation of physiotherapy professionals.

Education
Phd
Superior University, Lahore
2025
MS Physical Therapy
Riphah International University, Lahore
2022
Doctor of Physical Therapy
University of Sargodha
2020
Professional Experience
House Officer
Services Hospital, Lahore
2020 – 2021
Senior Lecture
Jinnah Institute of Health Sciences, Multan
2021 – 2023
Physical Therapist
Multan Institute of Cardiology, Multan
2021 – 2022
Lecturer
Times University, Multan
2023 – 2025
Lecturer
University of Southern Punjab, Multan
2025 – Till now

Professional associations

  • Member Pakistan Physical Therapy Association (PPTA)
  • Member Allied Health Professional Council (AHPC)
  • Member CORU, Irish Health Care Professional Body

Research Interests

  • Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
  • Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
  • Neuromuscular Rehabilitation

Current Projects

  • Effects of aerobic training on Placental derived and exercise associated extracellular vesicles for prevention of preeclampsia
  • Effects of Bowen technique on pain and functional disability in patients with coccydynia: A Randomised Controlled Trial

Research Impact:

  • Publications: 12

Selected Publications (APA7 Style)

 

Early Detection of Shoulder Joint Degeneration Before Onset of Clinical Symptoms Through Novel Biomarkers and Imaging Modalities: A Narrative Review

MM Hamza, S Shah, MN Babur, S Rauf, MK Hayat – Journal of Health, Wellness and Community Research, 2025

Combined Effects of Diaphragmatic Breathing with Subtle Touch Technique in Asthmatic Patients

MI Iqbal, A Saeed, MM Hamza, M Tariq, D Shawar… – Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Research, 2025.

COMPARISON OF RESISTIVE BREATHING VERSUS INSPIRATORY HOLD TECHNIQUE IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC BRONCHITIS

MH MAKHDOOM, A MUHAMMAD, Y ZARISH, S MAIRA… – INSIGHTS-JOURNAL OF LIFE AND SOCIAL …, 2025

Comparison of Postural Drainage and Percussion Techniques in Cystic Fibrosis Patients

SR SHAH, Z HASSAN, S WAQAS, AA ALI

Effectiveness of BBT Versus DBT on Physical Performance, Depression, and Health-Related Quality of Life Among Patients With COPD

M Anwar, A Abrar, I Yaseen, MM Hamza – Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Research, 2023

Comparative Efficacy of Blood Flow Restriction Training and Traditional Resistance Training in Post-Surgical Muscle Hypertrophy and Strength Recovery: A Narrative Review

MK Hayat, S Shah, MN Babur, HA Sarwar, MM Hamza – Journal of Health, Wellness and Community Research, 2025

Short-Term Effects of Mulligan SNAGs Versus Soft Tissue Mobilization in Patients with Sub-Acute Non-Specific Low Back Pain: Mulligan SNAGs & Soft Tissue Mobilization in LBP

M Akhtar, S Mughal, M Mustaqeem, M Hamza… – The Healer Journal of Physiotherapy and …, 2023

Teaching & Supervision

Courses:

  • Supervised Clinical Practice I
  • Supervised Clinical Practice II
  • Supervised Clinical Practice III, IV, V, VI
  • Sports Rehabilitation
  • Human Anatomy
  • Rehumatology and Immunology

Supervision:

  • MPhil/MS: 10
  • Undergraduate: 35

Teaching Philosophy

My teaching philosophy in physical therapy is to transform students into confident, evidence-driven clinicians by blending innovative learning strategies, clinical reasoning, and hands-on practice with compassionate patient-centered care.

Collaborations and Honors

  • Certified Trainer | Basic Life Support
  • Member of Academic Council | Nishter Medical University, Multan
  • Speaker at 3rd RASCON International Conference (2025, Turkiye)
  • External Examiner | Universitry of Sargodha

Collaborations

Open to international collaborations in the field of  Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences.

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