S A W E R A AYAZ
Adelaide,SA
Summary
Compassionate Physiotherapist with experience in delivering patient-centered care for various conditions including sports injuries, post-surgery rehabilitation and chronic pain management. Strengths include strong knowledge of therapeutic exercises, manual therapy techniques and creating personalized treatment plans. Previous work demonstrates efficacy in improving patient mobility, reducing pain levels and enhancing overall quality of life.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physiotherapist
Fitness 99
Islamabad , Pakistan
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Assessed patient to develop treatment plan with measurable goals and time frames.
- Evaluated patient progress at consistent intervals and adjusted treatment plans to maximize benefit.
- Issued referrals to patients for more specialized care when necessary.
- Scheduled appointments with patients based on availability and severity of injury.
- Tested, measured and recorded data related to patient strength, motor development and function, sensory perception and functional capacity.
- Assisted patients with sports injuries, MSK injuries and strokes.
- Developed personalized rehabilitation programs to maximize patient recovery and ensure progress towards goals.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, including workshops and conferences, to stay current with advancements in physical therapy.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to guide clinical decision-making and treatment methodologies.
- Provided gait training and assisted with the use of assistive devices to improve mobility and independence.
- Evaluated and documented patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Utilized manual therapy techniques, including soft tissue mobilization and joint manipulation, to alleviate pain and enhance function.
House Officer
Begum Akhter Memorial Hospital
Islamabad
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to enhance patient care strategies.
- Participated in training sessions to improve knowledge of physiotherapy practices.
- Educated patients on self-management strategies for managing pain or injury.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for patients.
- Demonstrated the safe use of assistive devices such as crutches, canes, walkers.
- Performed manual therapy techniques such as soft tissue massage, joint mobilizations, and stretching.
- Assisted patients with sports injuries, head injuries and strokes.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Riphah International University
01.2024
HSSC -
Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education
01.2018
SSC -
Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education
01.2016
Skills
- BLS training
- Sports injury management
- Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation
- Patient education and counseling
- Pain management techniques
- Kinesiology taping
- Joint mobilization techniques
- Gait analysis and training
- Balance and coordination training
- Electrotherapy modalities
- Effective communication
- Wellness program integration
- Injury prevention strategies
- Team collaboration
- Patient education strategies
- Progress documentation
Certification
- Anatomy: Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Systems, University of Michigan
- Effective Problem-Solving and Decision-Making, University of California, Irvine
- Nutrition and Lifestyle in Pregnancy, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
- Emergency Care: Pregnancy, Infants, and Children, University of Colorado System
- Professionalism in an era of change, Utrecht University
- Managing Your Health: The Role of Physical Therapy and Exercise, University of Toronto
- Trauma Emergencies and Care, University of Colorado System
- Understanding Medical Research: Your Facebook Friend is Wrong, Yale University
- Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
Awards
- Mumtaz Scholarship, Riphah International University, For outstanding GPA, awarded each semester.
- Science Talent Farming Scheme Scholarship, Pakistan Science Foundation
Languages
- Sindhi
- Urdu
- English
- Seraiki
- Punjabi
Language
English
Full Professional
Urdu
Native/ Bilingual
Sindhi
Native/ Bilingual
Punjabi
Limited
Siraiki
Limited
Timeline
Physiotherapist
Fitness 99
01.2025 - 08.2025
House Officer
Begum Akhter Memorial Hospital
03.2024 - 08.2024
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Riphah International University
HSSC -
Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education
SSC -
Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education