Dr. Muhammad Ahmad

Brief Bio

Dr. Muhammad Ahmad is a Lecturer in the Allied Health Sciences Department at the University of Southern Punjab, Multan, with over 6 years of experience in Physiotherapy Care, Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, academic and administrative development. His research focuses on the effects of Active Cycle of Breathing Techniques on Pulmonary Function, Sputum Clearance, Chest Expansion and Exercise Capacity, as well as a comparison of the effects of Postural Drainage and Positive Expiratory Pressure techniques to provide better treatment outcomes and to reduce the hospital stay of patients.

He has published 2 peer-reviewed articles in HEC-recognized journals. At USP, he is dedicated to bridging Kinesiology with real-world clinical challenges to develop competent physiotherapy professionals.

Education
Master in Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy	Riphah International University, Islamabad	2020 – 2022
Doctor of Physical Therapy	University Of Sargodha	2014 – 2020

Professional Experience
Lecturer	University of Southern Punjab, Multan	2026 – Till now
Physiotherapist	Allama Iqbal Teaching Hospital, Dera Ghazi Khan	2023 – 2025
Vice Principal	Avicenna Institute Of Medical Sciences, Dera Ghazi Khan	2021 – 2024
Physiotherapist (Observer)	Allama Iqbal Teaching Hospital, Dera Ghazi Khan	2021 – 2022
Physiotherapist (Honorary Basis)	Services Hospital, Lahore	2020 – 2021

Professional associations

Allied Health Professionals Council (AHPC), Pakistan.
Pakistan Physiotherapy Association (PPTA), Pakistan.
CORU, Irish Council of Regulatory Bodies, Ireland.

Research Interests

Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
Manual Therapy
Sports Medicine
Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Research Impact:

- Publications: 02

Research
Effects of Active Cycle of Breathing Techniques on Pulmonary Function, Sputum Clearance, Chest Expansion, and Exercise Capacity in Tuberculosis Patients	2025	Click to View
Comparison Effects Of Postural Drainage And Positive Expiratory Pressure technique In Community Acquired Pneumonia	2023	Click to View

Teaching & Supervision

Courses:

Kinesiology-I, II
Supervised Clinical Practice
Human Physiology

Supervision:

Undergraduates: 36

Teaching Philosophy

Bridging Kinesiology with real world clinical challenges to develop competent physiotherapy professionals.

Collaborations and Honors

External Examiner, GC University Faisalabad.
Ex. Consultant Physiotherapist (Teaching Hospital).
Cardiopulmonary Therapist.
Member, Aspire Leaders Program by Harvard University.

Awards & Recognition

FIFA Diploma in Sports Medicine, The Fédération Internationale de Football.
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Module, The Fédération Internationale de Football
EQF Level 6 Diploma in Manual Therapy, MedicPro International Academy.
Member – Irish Council of Regulatory Bodies.

Collaborations

Open to international collaborations in physiotherapy, focusing on rehabilitation science, functional recovery and evidence-based patient care across diverse populations.