Dr. Abdul Ghafoor Sajjad, PhD

PhD (Physiotherapy- Spine), MS-OMPT, DPT
Consultant Physiotherapist | Orthopedic Manual Therapy & Spine Rehabilitation Specialist

Profile 

Dr. Abdul Ghafoor Sajjad is a senior Consultant Physiotherapist with over 25 years of clinical experience in orthopedic and musculoskeletal rehabilitation. He specializes in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (OMPT) with expert focus on spine, shoulder, and knee rehabilitation. He is currently serving as Principal, Islamabad College of Rehabilitation Sciences (IMDC) and Head of Physical Therapy at Dr. Akbar Niazi Teaching Hospital, Islamabad. Dr. Sajjad has held key academic leadership roles at Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University and Riphah International University and has contributed significantly to research with 50+ publications in national and international journals.

Key Skills / Expertise

• Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (OMPT)
• Spine Rehabilitation (Disc Problems, Sciatica, Back Pain)
• Shoulder Rehabilitation (Frozen Shoulder, Rotator Cuff Injuries)
• Knee Rehabilitation (Osteoarthritis, Sports Injuries)
• Dry Needling & Trigger Point Therapy
• Postural Correction & Functional Rehabilitation
• Musculoskeletal Pain Management & Clinical Assessment
• Customized Rehabilitation Planning & Follow-up Care
• Rehabilitation Program Development & Clinical Leadership

Aqua Medical Center Role

Dr. Abdul Ghafoor Sajjad has been serving as a Consultant Physiotherapist at Aqua Medical Center since 2016, leading specialized rehabilitation services including Spine Rehab Center, Shoulder Rehab Center, and Knee Rehab Center. He has played a key role in strengthening evidence-based rehabilitation practices, improving patient outcomes, and developing structured clinical rehabilitation programs at Aqua Medical Center.