Afreen Zafar
Perth,WA
Summary
Accomplished Physiotherapist with a proven track record at Kulsoom Ahmed Hospital, adept in manual therapy and patient education. Excelled in enhancing patient quality of life through innovative pain management and therapeutic exercise prescriptions. Demonstrated expertise in neurological and orthopedic rehabilitation, significantly improving patient mobility and long-term health outcomes. Focused Physical Therapist committed to helping patients manage pain and injuries. Skillful in monitoring results and prescribing exercises for long-term health. Communicative and reliable professional well-versed in collaborating with practitioners and adhering to treatment instructions. An attentive physical therapist with several years of hands-on experience helping clients regain movement and control pain after physical injury. Well-versed in a broad range of planning, treatments, and modalities for restoring function and mitigating disabilities. Encouraging, motivated professional, passionate about improving patient outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Physiotherapist
Kulsoom Ahmed Hospital
01.2021 - 10.2023
- Enhanced patients'' quality of life through targeted physical therapy exercises and pain management techniques.
- Educated patients on injury prevention strategies, promoting long-term health and wellbeing.
- Made clinical assessments and diagnoses to treat physical problems and conditions.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to ensure most effective treatment methods were employed for each individual case.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Provided patient with information, techniques and support to enhance development of motor skills.
- Constructed physiotherapy treatment plans to increase functionality and strength.
- Communicated with colleagues to drive exceptional continuum of care.
- Provided patient education to help improve understanding of their condition and the importance of exercise, posture and lifestyle changes.
- Communicated treatment plans and medical information to family and friends of patients.
- Prescribed therapeutic exercises focusing on strengthening muscles and improving flexibility.
- Guided patients through mobility exercises to determine leading cause of pain and provide diagnosis.
- Reviewed physician referrals and patient medical records to formulate accurate diagnosis and best course of treatment.
- Assisted patients with sports injuries, head injuries and strokes.
- Analyzed patient feedback to continuously improve treatment effectiveness and patient satisfaction.
- Identified and properly documented patient goals, evaluated progress and planned reevaluation.
Physiotherapist
yameen medical center
Samundri, Punjab
08.2019 - 01.2021
- Provided patient education to help improve understanding of their condition and the importance of exercise, posture and lifestyle changes.
- Communicated treatment plans and medical information to family and friends of patients.
- Prescribed therapeutic exercises focusing on strengthening muscles and improving flexibility.
- Guided patients through mobility exercises to determine leading cause of pain and provide diagnosis.
- Reviewed physician referrals and patient medical records to formulate accurate diagnosis and best course of treatment.
- Assisted patients with sports injuries, head injuries and strokes.
- Educated patients in physical therapy resources, injury prevention and ergonomics.
Physiotherapist
AL Barkat Hospital
06.2017 - 03.2019
- Utilized evidence-based practices to ensure most effective treatment methods were employed for each individual case.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
- Improved patient mobility by designing and implementing personalized treatment plans.
- Planned and administered range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.
- Advised patients on avoiding injury and self-managing conditions to promote health and wellbeing.
- Increased patient satisfaction rates by consistently delivering compassionate, attentive care throughout all treatments.
- Supervised student and junior physiotherapists and physiotherapy support workers to support practice.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
The University of Faisalabad
Faisalabad04.2017
Skills
- Clinical assessment
- Patient education
- Evidence-based practice
- Treatment planning
- Therapeutic exercise
- Pain management
- Injury prevention
- Manual therapy
- Neurological rehabilitation
- Assistive device prescription
- Home exercise programs
- Electrotherapy modalities
- Sports injury management
Skills
Additional Information
Registration:
Currently hold an interim certificate. AHPRA registration pending.
Languages
English
Professional
Punjabi
Native/ Bilingual
Urdu
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Physiotherapist
Kulsoom Ahmed Hospital
01.2021 - 10.2023
Physiotherapist
yameen medical center
08.2019 - 01.2021
Physiotherapist
AL Barkat Hospital
06.2017 - 03.2019
Doctor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
The University of Faisalabad