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Dr.Etisam Wahid

Dr.Etisam Wahid

Lecturer

Department:Department Physical Therapy (DPT)
Specialization: MS – Neuromuscular Physical Therapy (MS - NMPT)
Onboard Status: Available
Email: dr.etisam@uvasswat.edu.pk
Overview
Academic Qualification
Research Papers
Certifications
Projects
Conferences
Work Experience & Appointments
Lecturer
University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Swat
(2023 - Present)
• Teaching, academic research, and departmental responsibilities.
Academic Qualifications
Ph.D / Master / Bachelor
Recognized University / HEC (Graduated) – 1st Division / Merit
Research Papers

1. Title: Burden of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Sugar Industry Workers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Frequency and Risk Patterns Authors; Shahzad Ahmad, Etisam Wahid, Nimrah Humayoon, Kiran Hassan, Salma Khan, Zunaira Waqar, Nofaa Amin Durrani, Ayesha Nisar Journal: Frontier in Medical and Health Science – Vol. 3, Issue 8, 764-773 Published on: 21/10/2025
2. Title: Bridging The Gap: The Need for Research Mentorship and Publication Culture in Physical Therapy Education in Pakistan – Viewpoint Authors; Etisam Wahid Journal: Scopus Indexed - Khyber Medical University Journal (KMUJ) -Vol 17, Issue 3, 377-81 Published on: 04/10/2025
3. Title: Internship-Year Exploitation: Unpaid Internships, Excessive Work Hours, and Lack of Structured Learning in Doctor of Physical Therapy Programs in Pakistan – Letter to EditorAuthors: Etisam Wahid, Shahzad Ahmad, Mehran Khan, Amir Ali, Soom Khalil Journal: International – Medtigo Journal of Medicine – Vol 3, Issue 3 2025 - Published on: 24/09/2025
4. Title: From Scrolls to Strain: Understanding the Association Between Smartphone Overuse, Social Media Addiction, and Mental Health Among Allied Health Sciences Students: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study – Original Article Authors: Muhammad Sanan Khan, Etisam Wahid, Shahzad Ahmad, Nimrah Humayoon, Hashaam Khan, Mehran Khan, Zunaira Waqar, Ayesha Nisar, Muneeb Anwar Journal: International - Medtigo – Journal of Neurology and Psychiatry – Vol 2. Issue 3 2025 Published on: 09/09/2025
5. Title: Demographics And Clinical Characteristics of Major Limb Amputation in Patients Reporting to Helping Hand Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences, Mansehra, Pakistan: A Retrospective Record-Based Cross-Sectional Study (2022-2024) – Original Article Authors: Shahzad Ahmad, Etisam Wahid, Muhammad Uzair Khan, Nimrah Humayoon, Shumaila Tahreem, Fatima Saleem, Soom Khalil, Ayesha Nisar Journal: HEC Recognized Y-Category - The Review Journal of Neurological & Medical Sciences Review (RJNMSR) 3(4), 637-646 – Published on: 29/08/2025
6. Title: Prevalence Of Neck Pain and Its Association with Smartphone Usage Among Doctor of Physical Therapy Students in Peshawar: A Cross-Sectional Study - Original Article Authors: Soom Khalil, Khadija Khan Saleem, Nafeesa Ishfaq, Etisam Wahid, Shahzad Ahmad Journal: HEC Recognized Y-Category - The Research of Medical Science Review (TSMSR), Vol. 3 No. 8 (2025), P; 919-927 – Published on: 26/08/2025
7. Title: Psychological Stress and Burnout in Physical Therapy Students of Pakistan: A Growing Mental Health Concern in Academia – Letter to Editor Authors: Etisam Wahid, Soom Khalil, Muhammad Uzair Khan, Amir Ali, Shumaila Tahreem Journal: HEC Recognized Y-Category - The Healer Journal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Science [cited 2025 Aug. 6];5(2):1-4. – Published On: 23/08/2025
8. Title: Impact of Lower Limb Amputation on Functional Status and Quality of Life in Diabetic Patients Using Prosthesis: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study - Original Article Authors: Soom Khalil, Etisam Wahid, Sameen Fatima, Abid Ullah, Fatima Saleem, Shahzad Ahmad, Syeda Afsheen Hasnain Daud Journal: HEC Recognized Y-Category - Frontier in Medical & Health Research, Vol. 3, No. 6, P;804-813 Published on: 16/08/2025
9. Title: Lack of Expert Research Mentorship and Publication Culture among Undergraduate Physical Therapy Programs in Pakistan – Letter to Editor Authors: Etisam Wahid Journal: HEC Recognized Y-Category - Journal of Modern Health and Rehabilitation Science, Vol. 2 No. 3, ID; 158. – Published On: 03/08/2025
10. Title: Immediate Effect of Sustained Natural Apophyseal Glides (SNAGs) on Prolapsed Intervertebral Disc (PIVD) in Patients with Low Back Pain: A Pre-Post Experimental Study – Original Article Authors: Etisam Wahid, Khubaib Ullah, Soom Khalil, Muhammad Sanan Khan, Ayesha Jamil Raja Journal: HEC Recognized Y-Category - Insights-Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Vol. 3 No. 4 (Health and Rehabilitation) (2025): Volume 3 Issue 4 2025, P. 362-368 – Published On: 28/07/2025
11. Title: Epidemiological Insights into Work-Related Low Back Pain Among Industrial Laborers of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan - Original Article Authors: Etisam Wahid, Shahzad Ahmad, Muhammad Sanan Khan, Naima Bibi, Nimrah Humayoon, Mehran Khan, Sana Bibi, Ayesha Nisar Journal: The Healer Journal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Science [cited 2025 Jul]; 5(2):543-50. – Published On: 30/06/2025
12. Title: Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Tailors in Saddar, Peshawar: An Analytical CrossSectional Study - Original Article Authors: Shahzad Ahmad, Sadaf Aamir, Farhad Gul, Etisam Wahid, Muhammad Sanan Khan, Abbas Khan Journal: HEC Recognized Y-Category - Journal of Modern Health and Rehabilitation Science. Vol. 2, No. 2; ID 104. – Published On: 16/06/2025
13. Title: Association Of General Health, Quality of Sleep, Overuse of Cell Phone, Social Networks and Internet Addiction Among Medical Sciences Students: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study – Original Article Authors: Etisam Wahid, Soom Khalil, Amir Ali, Muhammad Sanan Khan, Maria Intikhab, Muhammad Ali, Noor Ul Ain Sohail Journal: HEC Recognized Y-Category, The Healer Journal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, Vol. 5 No. 2, P. 125-131 – Published On: 30/06/2025
14. Title: Neuroplastic Adaptations Following Scapular Stability Training in Individuals with Chronic Neck Pain and Dyskinesia: A Randomized Control Trial – Original Article Authors: Ujala Asghar, Etisam Wahid, Shama Khan, Muhammad Sanan Khan, Shahzad Ahmad Journal: HEC Recognized Y-Category, The Research of Medical Science Review (TSMSR), 2(3), 1531-1538 – Published On: 17/12/2024
15. Title: Effects of Planter Vibration on Balance and Postural Instability in Chronic Stroke Patients: A Randomized Control Trial – Original Article Authors: Yaser Majeed, Hafsah Arshad, Hafsah Gul Khattak, Abdul Moiz Khan, Fiza Farooq Abbasi, Kinza Anwar, Etisam Wahid Journal: HEC Recognized Y-Category - The Research of Medical Science Review (TSMSR), Vol. 2 No. 3, P. 884-890. – Published On: 28/11/2024

Certifications

1. Certified from the National Institute of Health (NIH) in “Introduction to the Principles and Practices of Clinical Research 2021- 2022" – Virtual
2. Certified from Coursera – Virtual Certification:
o From Deep Learning Solutions in “Learning how to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects
o From Osmosis Virtual University in “COVID-19: What You Need to Know” – Coursera – Virtual
o From University of London in “Understanding Research Methods” Coursera - Virtual
o From University of Toronto in “Managing Your Health:
The Role of Physical Therapy and Exercise" – Coursera - Virtual
3. Certified from the “International School of Advanced Therapies: - Virtual” in:
o Cervical Pain Assessment & Management
o Sciatic Nerve Pain- Role of Physical Therapist
o Low Back Pain Assessment & Management
4. Certified from the World Health Organization (WHO) “Health Emergency Program”, Virtual in,
o Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
o Severe Acute Respiratory Infection (SARI) Treatment Facility Design
o ePROTECT Respiratory Infections (EN)

Projects

1. Project Duration: 09/08/2025 – Current (post-MS Project)
Comparing the Efficacy of Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Versus Manual Lymphatic Drainage (Both Combined with Exercise Therapy) in Patients with Breast Cancer–Related Lymphedema in Upper Extremities: A Randomized Control Trial.
2. Project Duration: 01/09/2024 – 09/04/2025 (MS Project)
Identifying the Risk Factors for Diabetic Neuropathy: A Case Control Study
3. Project Duration: 10/02/2024 – 01/06/2024 (post-DPT Project)
Effectiveness of Mindfulness based stress reduction techniques in Post Stroke Depression: A Quasi Control Study
4. Project Duration: 20/04/2024 – 10/08/2024 (post-DPT Project)
Frequency of Post-Stroke Depression among Patients of Public and Private Hospitals in Mingora Swat: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
5. Project Duration: 01/06/2022 – 10/11/2022 (post-DPT Project)
Prevalence of Stress, Anxiety and Depression Among Doctor of Physical Therapy Students of Swat: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study

Conferences/Seminars