Written by: Mohammad Abdullah Humayun In this article, you will know:

  • What is Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
  • Jobs of DPT in Pakistan
  • Salary of Physiotherapist in Pakistan
  • Find Out This Field is a Match for You
And much more. Keep reading.
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What is DPT and What Do Physiotherapists Do?

DPT stands for Doctor of Physical Therapy. DPT is a five-year program in Pakistan.

Physiotherapy is a subfield of medicine and health sciences. It is concerned with the rehabilitation of those people who have been handicapped as a result of an accident, trauma, operation, old age,any congenital or acquired disease or a fracture and injury especially those where muscles tendons and bones have come at the ground zero.

A physiotherapist’s work involves restoring a normal muscle strength, muscle movement, improving the degree of joint mobilization and if we talk about an esteemed one, one of his biggest jobs is to provide rehabilitation especially to a patient who has accepted his disability in his life.

Hence, patient’s counseling is also an essential aspect. These patients usually suffer from depression and low self-esteem.

To restore their healthy body function, it is vital to motivate them and give them emotional support so that they feel confident enough about themselves.

A career in physiotherapy usually starts with F.Sc pre-medical. After that any aspirant of a profession in which he wants to dedicate his knowledge not only to seek earnings but also to serve humanity by getting them their cure and counselling one can either go for an MBBS or Doctorate in Physical Therapy.

So students with qualities like empathy and concern for the poorly abled persons should opt this field as it suits their aptitude. This kind of behaviour is also desired for this profession, where if your urge is for the money only it can become a hindrance in your genuine doctorhood.

Interest in the physiology of the human body is also vital.Because it will be one of the major subjects that will prevail for quite a long, round about a timespan of more than 2 years either in the case of DPT or MBBS.

Physiotherapists usually work in hospital settings or private clinics. They are also part of rehabilitation institutes. Sometimes they are also employed by nursing homes and old homes also.

What Are the Required Skills in Physiotherapy?

Interest in social work is vital for this field. Ability to rapidly build good reputations with people is also necessary.If you possess humble behaviour and have great patience you can ace your job.

People who have a friendly demeanor and good socializing qualities are very suitable for this work. Sound knowledge in the field of anatomy, biology and physiology is also required.

If you have a good knowledge and a keen understanding of your subjects, you can become a master in your field. This is because sensitivity of our patents ailment demands that it should be treated with a compact sufficiency of understanding.

Physiotherapists have to work with people who are often uncooperative, so patience is a prerequisite.

Good coordination skills also come in handy because often physiotherapists are part of a large program involving physicians, surgeons, nursing staff, paramedics, etc.

And do you know 77% of Employers Not Happy with the Quality of Pakistani Graduates

77% of Employers Not Happy with the Quality of Pakistani Graduates

These are the skills that are lacking in fresh graduates in Pakistan

  • Verbal Communication (83.63%)
  • Verbal communication is used to express oneself through the use of spoken words. It involves the sharing of information between people. Whether shared is factual or opinionated. Verbal communication aids in the understanding of the receiver which in turn enhances the relationship between sender and receiver.
  • Effective verbal communication allows one to get his or her point across without causing unnecessary conflict amongst his or her peers. It also allows one to see things from another perspective.
  • Verbal Communication is the process of sending information through the medium of words. A lot of information can be communicated through this form of communication as it allows us to deliver a lot of information in a very short span of time.
  • We can use verbal communication while talking to someone face-to-face, on the phone or through video conferencing. The communication through words is divided into two different types, namely, oral and written communication. However, both these forms have their own advantages and disadvantages.
  • Positive Attitude (71.93%)
  • Team Working (64.91%)
  • Critical Thinking (59.06%)
  • Self Confidence (59.06%)
  • Written Communication (57.31%)
  • Drive &Resilience (57.31%)
  • Stress Tolerance (47.37%)
  • Adaptability (46.20%)
  • Time Management (45.61%)
  • Self-Awareness (45.03%) and Planning &Organizing (45.03%)
  • Integrity (43.86%)

What Are the Career Prospects of Physiotherapy?

  • Orthopedic Physiotherapist: 
Their job is related to bone and joint injuries. For example, injuries acquired as a result of a traffic accident, sports-related trauma, accidental fall, tripping, etc. They work to restore normal or near-normal mobility at affected joints.
  • Geriatric Physiotherapists : 
Their job involves working with people of old age. Old age predisposes a person to different ailments many of them related to bodily movements or lack of movement. For example, Parkinsons Disease involves unwanted movements which are often involuntary. Physiotherapists work with these patients to restore their healthy balance of movements.
  • Pediatric Physiotherapists:
Pediatric physiotherapists have a delicate job. They work with children suffering from congenital anomalies, for example, down syndrome, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, etc. Patients suffering from these conditions are unable to move like children of the same age group. They also work with children who have to undergo significant surgery after trauma.
  • Occupational Physiotherapists: 
Sometimes a person becomes unable to resume his or her job after an injury. This is a challenging situation as it deprives a whole family of the sole bread earner. Occupational physiotherapists work with these individuals to restore their normal movements so that they can resume their job.

For example, a driver who has suffered some injury of hand muscles has to undergo physiotherapy before he is able to work again.

  • Sports Physiotherapists: 
They work with athletes like cricketers, footballers, swimmers, runners, etc. who are suffering from some injury and therefore are unable to take part in concerned sports. Physiotherapy is an essential aspect of sports medicine. All major sports federations employ expert and reputable physiotherapists for well being of their athletes and their careers.

What Are the Important Points To Be a Physiotherapist?

Interests:

If you have interests in the following things, then this field is a match for you:
  • Sports
  • Medicine
  • Social work
  • Nursing
  • Physiology
  • Pediatrics

Academic Qualifications:

Fsc pre medical is required. After that, you can either pursue a doctorate in physical therapy or MBBS. After MBBS you can acquire FCPS degree in physical therapy

Work Form:

Work is often confined to office hours.

Work Place:

Place of work is usually a hospital setting or a clinic. Pediatric institutes and old homes also employ physiotherapists.

Obstacles:

It is a very challenging job emotionally. A person has to have healthy nerves and calm attitude to work in this field. Patience is of utmost importance. Empathetic attitude is also a prerequisite.

What are Physiotherapist Salaries in Pakistan?

The average Physiotherapist salary in Pakistan is PKR 320,952 per year or PKR26,746 per month. Entry-level positions start at PKR 26,000 per month while most experienced workers make up to PKR 190,000 per month.

You can find DPT  jobs in Pakistan from

Here is the sector-wise salary in Pakistan, data taken from LUMS Prospectus that is a prestigious university in Pakistan.

  • Health Care (Rs. 100,000 per month)
  • FMCG (Rs. 85,571 per month)
  • Home Appliances (Rs. 75,000 per month)
  • Engineering (Rs. 75,000 per month)
  • Group/Conglomerate (Rs. 71,676 per month)
  • IT/Technology (Rs. 61,676 per month)
  • Textile (Rs. 55,000 per month)
  • Transport (Rs. 55,000 per month)
  • Banking/Financial (Rs. 52,042 per month)
  • Consulting (Rs. 52,042 per month)
  • Manufacturing (Rs. 50,000 per month)
  • Packaging (Rs. 50,000 per month)

What is the Future of Physiotherapy Jobs in Pakistan?

When you type the DPT’s jobs in Pakistan, you can also write your city name instead of Pakistan to find the jobs.

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Go to Tool>Select Within 24 Hours. You will be the first to apply for the job hence more chances for the job getting in the industry.

You can also use Google Image that is a handy tool for finding jobs.
You can search the jobs in your city or province, and you can conclude either you should select this field or not based on the jobs available.

What are the Universities in Pakistan Offering Admissions in DPT?

These are the universities that are offering DPT in Pakistan.

Institute City
1. Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University, Pims Islamabad
2. Jinnah Sindh Medical University Karachi
3. University Of Karachi Karachi
4. University Of Sialkot Sialkot
5. Foundation University Islamabad
6. Bahria University Medical &Dental College Karachi
7. Indus University Karachi
8. Iqra University [kch] Karachi
9. Metropolitan University Karachi Karachi
10. Nazir Hussain University Karachi
11. Hajvery University Lahore
12. Nur International University Lahore
13. Abasyn University Peshawar
14. Cecos University Of Information Tech. &Emerging Sciences Peshawar
15. City University Of Science &Information Technology Peshawar
16. Iqra National University Peshawar
17. Riphah International University Faisalabad
18. Riphah International University ( Rawalpindi Campus ) Rawalpindi
19. The University Of Lahore, Sub Campus Sargodha
20. Pakistan Institute Of Medical Sciences Islamabad

You can search for other universities in Pakistan. How?

Just Google, and you will find.

To find the DPT department of any university, just type DPT + University name like

Moreover, you can call them.

What is the Trend of Physiotherapy in Pakistan?

Google has created a fantastic tool called Google Trend that shows the searches being done by the people living in the country or city.
I am searching do people search Physiotherapy in Pakistan? If so, which province or city.
Here you can see it all.

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