Department Of Physical Therapy

Course offered by this department

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) (5 Years Program)

Serving the Public by Improving Health and Quality of Life through Excellence in Education, Research and Clinical Care. Physical therapists are uniquely qualified to help people of any age live healthier, decrease the risk of injury or disease, and regain their lives after being impaired or disabled by injury or disease. The focus of the Doctor of Physical Therapy degree is the science and the art of movement and function.

The faculty of physical therapy believes in educating students to serve the physical therapy needs of society by alleviating and eliminating impairments, functional limitations and disabilities in people of all ages, with acute and chronic conditions; in addition to promoting prevention and wellness in all people. The Department focuses on creating an interactive learning environment that is learner-centered, interactive and members. In the LCPS Physical Therapy program, we utilize a variety of educational methods (e.g. didactic, case-based, reflective learning) to enhance critical thinking and clinical decision-making, while utilizing an evidence-based approach that promotes attitudes towards life-long learning.

Mission Of This Department
The mission of the department of physical Therapy at Lahore College Of Pharmaceutical Sciences(LCPS) is to graduate competent, reflective, compassionate and autonomous practitioners who by virtue of their thinking, active learning skills, clinical experience, diagnostic aptitude, ethical and behavioral standards and commitment to professionalism, will be prepared to assist and direct the patient or client in achieving optimum function. The graduates will contribute to their practice and society through continued professional growth and service within the community and the profession of physical therapy.

Scope Of Physical Therapy

The professional scope of practice for physical therapists is ever evolving. It is based on the profession’s unique body of knowledge, supported by educational preparation, a body of evidence, and existing or emerging practice frameworks. There is a bright scope of Physical Therapy in Pakistan and there are many areas of specialization…

1. Orthopedic Physiotherapy
2. Neuro-Physiotherapy
3. Respiratory Physiotherapy
4. Pediatric Physiotherapy
5. Geriatric Physiotherapy
6. Sports physiotherapy
7. Preventive Physiotherapy
8. Disaster Physiotherapy
9. Travel Physiotherapy
10. Dental Physiotherapy
11. Palliative Physiotherapy