Overview

The Department of Physical Therapy (Physiotherapy) is an essential rehabilitation science discipline dedicated to restoring movement, optimizing functional capacity, and enhancing quality of life for individuals suffering from physical impairments and disabilities. By uniting biomechanical, neurophysiological, and musculoskeletal sciences, our department prepares physical therapists to conduct advanced functional assessments, determine precise physical prognoses, and execute targeted physical modalities and manual therapies.

History and Evolution

Physical Therapy education at Mashhad University of Medical Sciences officially began in 2010 within the School of Paramedical Sciences. The first undergraduate cohort was admitted in September 2010. In response to the growing demand for advanced rehabilitation services and specialized clinical expertise, postgraduate educational capacity was expanded in 2016 through the establishment of a formal two-year Master of Science (M.Sc.) program in Physical Therapy.

Academic & Research Scope

Academic Degrees

The department provides academic education in Physical Therapy, with a focus on developing professional competencies in clinical assessment, rehabilitation planning, therapeutic intervention, and evidence-based practice.

Clinical Assessment & Diagnostic Competencies

• Comprehensive musculoskeletal, neurological, and functional assessment
• Clinical reasoning and differential assessment of movement-related disorders
• Functional capacity and disability evaluation
• Development of individualized treatment and rehabilitation plans

Therapeutic Interventions

• Manual therapy and therapeutic exercise
• Electrotherapy and other physical modalities
• Neurological and musculoskeletal rehabilitation
• Functional training and mobility restoration
• Patient education and self-management strategies

Preventative Health & Ergonomics

• Injury prevention and health promotion
• Ergonomic assessment and intervention
• Posture and movement analysis
• Promotion of physical activity and functional independence

Mission and Vision

The department is committed to educating highly skilled, ethical, and patient-centered physical therapists capable of providing evidence-based rehabilitation services. Its educational and research activities emphasize restoration of mobility, non-pharmacological approaches to recovery, prevention of disability, and promotion of long-term health and functional independence.

The department aims to contribute to the development of Physical Therapy education and research and to serve as a regional center of excellence in rehabilitation sciences through academic advancement, clinical innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and evidence-based practice.