TRAINING WORKSHOP ON “EXAM MCQs FORMATION”

Riphah College of Rehabilitation and Allied Health sciences conducted a workshop for faculty

training on 16th

april 2019 at G7/4 campus Islamabad. The topic of this training session was

“Exam MCQs Formation”. Resource person for this workshop was respected Dean FRAHS Prof.

Dr. Asghar Khan. The whole faculty of physical therapy and speech & language pathology

department attended the workshop.

RCRS&AHS NEWSETTER Riphah College of Rehabilitation and Allied Health sciences (Islamabad Campus)

Faculty of Rehabilitation and Allied Health Sciences

ISSUE-03 April, 2019

ALLAH – there is no deity except Him, the Ever-Living,

the Sustainer of [all] existence. (Surah 2, Al-Baqarah, Ayah 255)

STUDY CIRCLE (RCRS BOYS CAMPUS)

The study circle was commenced on April 30, 2019 under the supervision of Assist. Prof. Dr.

Muhammad Affan Iqbal. Respected Mufti Muhammad Aftab sb. conducted this circle with

Arabic recitation, translation and tafseer of 2nd

Rukoo of Surah Hujrat of Quran. This was

followed by discussion between participants on how to incorporate Quranic teachings into our

practical life. All male faculty members participated in this study circle.

The Study Circle was concluded with dua by Mufti Muhammad Aftab sb.

TARBIYAH ACTIVITIES (RCRS BOYS)

Tarbiyah Sessions were planned and conducted under the supervision of Respected Associate

Dean Dr. Abdul Ghafoor Sajjad & Dr Iqbal Tariq (In-charge Tarbiyah RCRS-Boys). These

sessions were conducted fortnightly for half an hour for each session. Training sessions were

conducted in DPT Lecture Hall G7/4 Campus Riphah. Class teachers Dr. Affan Iqbal, Dr.

Danish Latif, Dr. Laiq, Dr. Faheem Afzal, Dr. Syed Ali,Dr. LalGul Khan, Dr Umer Iqbal, Dr.

Mir Arif, Dr. Waqar Ahmed and Dr. Iqbal Tariq of Dpt 1st semester to 10

th conducted one

session for their respective class. The session were well attended with almost full participants.

The Mentoring Sessions covered the objective of Belief system; Introduction to the Riphah

mission and why Riphah had included a mentoring program among the Faculty and Students.

After this, teachers highlighted the importance of developing a sense of purpose in the students at

Riphah. After the introduction of Mentor and mentee (students) including name, family, place of

living and their interests/hobbies, a brief presentation on Riphah Mission, vision and purpose

which briefly led the audience through a journey of the heart from disbelief and denial to belief

(Iman) and surrender.

TRAINING SESSION ON “INTEGRATION OF PATIENT

SAFETY ONLINE COURSE INTO UNDERGRAD SYLLABUS”

A training session was a continuation of faculty training on Patient safety online course. It was

organized by Faculty of Rehabilitation and Allied Health Sciences (FRAHS) and was conducted

on April 09, 2019 from 02:00pm to 04:00pm. The facilitator for this workshop was respected

Director Riphah Institute of Healthcare Improvement and Safety (RIHIS) Prof. Dr. Matiur

Rahman. The purpose of this training session was to train RCR&AHS faculty on how to

integrate Patient Safety short courses into undergrad syllabus and to train students on IHI‟s

platform. This session was attended by all the faculty members of FRAHS. Associate Prof. Dr.

Abdul Ghafoor Sajjad started the session with list of different short courses being inducted into

DPT syllabus at different semester levels. Following this, Prof. Dr. Matiur Rahman provided his

insight towards different strategies to successfully carryout these short courses in undergrad

classes. Moreover, at the end of this session all faculty members were provided with new access

codes for IHI platform.

03 DAY BACK PAIN CAMP

A 03 day special camp for low back pain specially the disc protrusion/Herniation patients was

organized in Max Physical Therapy & Decompression Center from 31st March to 2nd April

2019. During this camp Dr. Sawaid Abbas (Orthopedic surgeon), Dr. Abdul Ghafoor Sajjad

(Orthopedic Manual PT), Dr. Mir Arif Hussain (Neuro-Rehab specialist), and Dr. Fatima Baig

(Yoga and Fitness expert) provided the services to patients/clients.

During this camp, a total of 54 patients were treated. The consultation and treatment of 1st

session were free of cost. The patients were treated with Spinal Mobilization, Spinal

Manipulation, Spinal Adjustment, Posture correction, Special Spinal Exercise like ELDOA,

Decompression, Spinal Traction, Dry Needling, Kinesiotaping, Interferential Current therapy and

LASER.

BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS) TRAINING WORKSHOP

BY RESCUE 1122 (RCRS BOYS CAMPUS)

A training session was arranged on April 10, 2019 for RCRS boys‟ campus students to train

them the concept of Basic Life Support and how to respond during emergency situations. This

session was conducted with help of Punjab Rescue Dept. 1122. A total of 50 students

participated in this session and received hands on training from RESCUE 1122 instructors.

ANNUAL SPORTS GALA 2019 (RCRAHS BOYS CAMPUS)

Riphah College of Rehabilitation and Allied Health Sciences (Boys campus) actively

participated in the “Inter-faculty Sports Gala” that was being organized by Student Services

Department from April 2, 2019 to April 4, 2019.

It was a well organized and well planned event which consisted of six major sports; Cricket,

Football, Volley-ball, Basket-ball, Badminton, and Table Tennis. RCRAHS students

participated in all the sports except football. The schedule of the matches was not provided

timely; therefore football team was unable to participate in the matches. Players were also

provided refreshments at half-time of the matches or around 01:00pm.

RCRAHS Cricket Team: Farooq Rathore, Abdullah, Shahraiz Hussain, Sufiyan Shafique

(WK), Ahmed Ali, Adnan Uddin, Usama Ali, Sami Ullah, Maaz Badshah, Abdul Basit, Sohaib,

Farman Ullah, Ijtiba Abbas (C), Saqib Razzaq, and Hammad Hassan.

RCRAHS Basketball Team:

1. Khalil ULLAh

2. Sami ULLAh

3. Waqar Yasin

4. Furqan (Captain)

5. Abdur Rehman

6. Farooq Rathore

7. Hammad Hassan

8. Shehryar Ali

RCRAHS Volleyball Team:

1. Shahkar Kareem

2. Usama Ali

3. Farman Ullah

4. Nadeem Shah (Captain)

5. Hamza Tahir

6. Sohaib Munir

7. Ijtiba Abbas

8. Abdur Rehman

RCRAHS Badminton Players: Farzam, Osama, Worwat ULLAH, Farman Ullah, Sohaib

Munir, Salaman Khan, Ijtiba Abbas, Saqib Razzaq, Wajahat Ali, M. Waleed Tariq, and Imran

Ali.

RCRAHS Table Tennis Players: Farzam, Osama, Worwat ULLAH, Hanzala Sheraz, Waqar

Yasin, Abdullah Rafaqat, Sheeban Rauf, Hamza Tahir, Farman Ullah, and Shahraiz Nawaz.

SPORTS PHYSICAL THERAPY SERVICES DURING

ANNUAL SPORTS GALA 2019

RCRAHS provided Sports Physical Therapy services during the contests. The Physiotherapy

team was led by Dr. Noman Sadiq that consisted of four students from 10th semester. The

members of this team were as below:

1. Dr. Noman Sadiq (Lecturer-Sports Physical therapist)

2. Mr. Zarq John (10th semester)

3. Mr. Ali Zubair (10th semester)

4. Mr. Shehryar (10th semester)

5. Mr. Abdurrehman (10th semester)

ANNUAL SPORTS GALA 2019 (RCRAHS GIRLS CAMPUS)

Student services department organized “Riphah Interfaculty Sports Competition” at Liaquat

Bagh Sports complex from 2nd to 5th

April, 2019. DPT girls participated in badminton and table

tennis and were declared as winners in badminton.

SEMINAR AND SKIT COMPETITION BY APRC

A seminar and inter-university skit competition was recently organized by Fatima Jinnah Women

University (FJWU) in collaboration with Alzheimer‟s Pakistan Rawalpindi Chapter (APRC).

The event was based on the theme: „Alzheimer‟s disease and related disorders‟ and the motive

was to raise awareness regarding this disease. Multiple universities across Rawalpindi

participated in the event. 17 Girls from DPT 8th semester also performed a skit and got

certificates for participation in the competition.

STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM (TRIP TO LAHORE) –

GIRLS CAMPUS

Student‟s trip to Lahore was arranged for girls of DPT 9th under the student exchange program

on 12th April, 2019. 26 students and 4 faculty members including Dr. Maria Khalid, Ms. Sania

Khawar Kiyani, Dr. Amna Yaseen and Dr. Shafaq visited Lahore campus. A comprehensive and

informative lecture on “Sacroilliac Joint Dysfunction” by Dr. Saima (HOD DPT girls) was

arranged for the students to enhance their knowledge.

REHAB TALK ON FM 102.2

1. Associate Prof. Dr. Abdul Ghafoor Sajjad was a guest speaker in FM 102.2 show „Rehab

Talk‟ on April 11, 2019. He gave a detailed description of Disc related back pain and

factors associated with its abnormalities especially age related changes and postural

abnormalities. He also highlighted different options of treatment for managing such

conditions. Moreover, listeners also received some useful tips for the prevention and

management of back pain.

2. Dr. Sumaiyah Obaid talked about cardiac rehabilitation on Riphah fm 102.2 in the

program named „Rehab talk‟ on 18th

April 2019. She shared very important information

regarding rehabilitation of post surgical cardiac patients and guided about life style

modification and exercise therapy in cardiac patients.

3. Dr. Suman Sheraz discussed Asthma in “Rehab talk” on Riphah fm 102.2 on 25th

April

2019. She discussed the triggers, symptoms, diagnosis and physical therapy management

of asthma in a brief and concise manner. She also impressively elaborated the breathing

exercises that an asthmatic patient should perform in order to improve his quality of life.

TRAINING SESSION ON

INFORATION SERVICES DEPT. RESOURCES AND SERVICES

Information Literacy Session for the students of RCRS - DPT 1st Semester (Male) Batch B was

conducted by Mr. Muhammad Yasir Iqbal (Information Officer) on 04-04-2019 at Islamabad

City Campus (G-7 ISB.). Objectives of this session were:

To introduce Information Services Department

To aware participants about library services and resources

To familiarize users with reading material available print/digital formats in Riphah

Libraries

To promote reading habits among students

WORKSHOP ON MUSCULOSKELETAL ULTRASOUND

A two days comprehensive training on clinical musculoskeletal ultrasound was held on April

19 and 11, 2019 at Max Rehab & Physical Therapy Centre, Islamabad. The training was

organized by Max Rehab & Physical Therapy Centre. The resource person for this workshop

was Raja Muhammad Ali PT (MCSP, PT) who is a chartered physiotherapist and certified

musculoskeletal sonographer from UK.

The first day activities were based on the Physics of Ultrasound, The Knobology,

Terminology of Ultrasound and Sono-Anatomy of Upper and Lower Limb soft tissues. The

second day activities were more focused on clinical conditions like Tendon Rupture, Bursitis,

and Tendonitis etc. This training was novel to all the participants. Raja Muhammad Ali (PT)

emphasized on hands on training throughout the training. He demonstrated practically how to

scan and differentiate different soft tissues under Ultrasound. Pearls and pitfalls were also

discussed. It was a very interactive session and all the participants performed

Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Scans under his guidance.

SLP ACTIVITIES

1. A lecture was organized at Riphah College of Rehabilitation and Allied Health Sciences,

Islamabad on 6th

April, 2019. The topic of this session was “Orton Gillingham Approach”

2. The head of department of SLP department, Associate Prof. Dr. Ayesha Kamal Butt was

invited to Islamic Internationa University, Islamabad where she delivered a lecture.

CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTRE (CDC) ACTIVITIES

Free Camps:

1. On 6th

April 2019, a free camp was conducted by RSWD at Chontra, Fateh Jang. PRH

and CDC-FRAHSparticipated in the camp. Ms. Rabia Batool (Speech therapist), Ms.

Subul Abrar (Psychologist/Remedial Therapist) and Dr.Ramsha Tariq (Physiotherapist)

represented CDC and provided free rehab services to a total of 25 patients.

2. On 14th

April 2019, another free camp was conducted by RSWD,PRH and CDC-

FRAHSteam at Pindigheb, Attock. At this camp, Ms. Rabia Batool (Speech Therapist),

Ms. Subul Abrar (Psychologist/Remedial therapist) and Ms. Wardah Zainab

(Psychologist) represented CDC-FRAHS and provided free rehab services to 6 patients.

3. On 28th

April 2019, a free camp was conducted by RSWD,PRH and CDC-FRAHSteam at

Ali Grammar School Tehsil road Fateh Jang. CDC participants were Ms. Rabia Batool

(Speech therapist), Ms. Maryam Inayat (Psychologist/Remedial Therapist) and

Dr.Ramsha Tariq (Physiotherapist) who provided free rehab services to more than 50

patients.

Check-Ups:

From 22nd

till 25th

April 2019, Dr. Bilal (PG Medical, Pead Dept) from Paediatric Department

PRH conducted medical investigations of children in CDC-FRAHS.

CDC-Talk Time at FM 102.2:

1. On 3rd

April 2019, a live radio transmission of CDC Time was conducted at FM

102.2with Speech Therapist Ms. Rabia Batoolregarding CDC awareness and

introduction.

2. On 10th

April, another live radio transmission of CDC Time was conducted at FM 102.2

with the Remedial Therapist Ms. Maryam Inayat regardingCDC introduction and the

individualized educational program.

3. On 17th

April, Dr. Ramsha Tariq Physiotherapist in CDC gave the introduction of CDC

regarding the physiotherapy equipment and services provided in CDC during the live

radio transmission.

4. On 24th

April 2019, a panel discussion was conducted on signs symptoms and

intervention for the functional level of Cerebral Palsy at FM 102.2.

CDC-Children Fitness Training:

1. On 19th

April, Friday group activity was conducted regarding Fitness Training.

2. On 26th

April 2019, another Fitness Training activity was conducted by the teachers of

CDC.

Birthday Celebration:

On 22nd

April 2019, birthday of Mujtaba was celebrated in CDC-FRAHS.

CDC-Children Terbiyah Class:

During the month of April 2019, group sessions on Islamic Teaching regarding Dua‟a before

eating and Bismillah were conducted for children of CDC on Interactive Screen.

Faculty/Students’ Clinical Training:

Team CDC attended the workshops organized by CDC.

On 15th

April 2019, Special Olympics Pakistan (SOP) organizedYoung Athlete Teachers

Training at Grand Regency Hotel Islamabad which was attended by 2 teachers of CDC-

FRAHS Ms Maryam Inayat andMsSubul Abrar.

On 20th

April 2019,CDC staff Training on Behavior Intervention Plan was conducted by

Ms Irum Nawaz.

On 26th

April, CDC staff Training onPediatric Dysphagia was conductedby Dr. Sadaf

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Dr. Noman Sadiq PT