Core Competencies
- Assessments to evaluate a range of motion
- Manual muscle testing
- Measuring patient's strength, balance, coordination, posture, and muscle performance
- Diagnosis of genetic neurological and orthopedic disorders in children
- Diagnosis of motor skills problems in children
- Treatment of adhesive capsulitis, bursitis, acute and chronic low back pain, disc prolapse, arthritis
- Rehabilitation for vestibular, orthopedic issues
- Post-operational fractures and ligamentous injuries and fall prevention
- Patient mobility training
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Lung expansion therapy
- Assisted breathing techniques
- Airway clearance techniques (aerosols, nebulizers, and ABG's analysis)
- Providing care through oxygen therapy, incentive spirometer, chest percussion, and vibration
Brief Profile
Ms. Shafaq Wadood is a highly trained and skilled Physiotherapist with experience and knowledge in evaluating and effectively managing patients including both adults and pediatrics. She is experienced in administrating manual exercises, and mobilization techniques including Mulligan and Maitland mobilization techniques, balance training, manual stretching, and gait training. Ms. Shafaq is skillful in monitoring results and prescribing exercises for long-term health. She is well-trained in managing post-operation cardiopulmonary rehabilitation.
To date, Ms. Shafaq has successfully weaned 50+ post-CABG patients off mechanical ventilation.
Qualifications
- Master’s in Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy
- Master’s in Physical Therapy
- Doctor of Physical Therapy
