Malik Muhammad Atif

@su.edu.pk

Lecturer, Department of Allied Health Sciences
University of Sargodha

Belong to a lower middle class family ,native of backward and deserted area of Punjab; Dear Ghazi Khan.
Dr Malik Muhammad Atif.
 Graduated from King Edward Medical University Lahore and did masters degree in neuromuscular physical therapy from Riphah international University Lahore
 Recently achieved the HEC indigenous fully funded scholarship for PhD.
 Working as Lecturer physical Therapy on regular basis in Sargodha medical college university of Sargodha since 2016.
 Clinical supervisor of final year DPT in Physical therapy ward DHQ Sargodha.
 In teaching evaluation of UOS by Quality enhancement cell, the score was 3.70 out of 4.
 Also have supervised final year students in their researches since 2016 and we have HEC recognized publications of their researches.
 Dr Atif is co-opted member of affiliation committee of Sargodha University and also visited many colleges in Punjab.
 Before this you were lecturer and coordinator of the DPT program in Rashid Latif Medical Colleg

EDUCATION

Ph.D. Physical Therapy scholar in University of Lahore. Completed MS Neuromuscular Physical Therapy from Riphah International university Lahore campus. Graduated from King Edward Medical University Lahore. Completed intermediate and high school from the periphery and far distant area of South Punjab Pakistan.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Research Interests in Physical therapy rehabilitation; Musculoskeletal and Neuromuscular disorders.
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Scholar Citations

6

Scholar h-index

1

Scholar i10-index

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Effect of a 12-Week Intensive Physical Therapy Program on Gross Motor Function in a 2-Year-Old Child with Down Syndrome: A Case Study
    FA Qaila Tariq, Malik Muhammad Atif, Muhammad Dilshad, Fatima Nasir, Laiba ...
    THE HEALER journal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences 6 (1), 1-5 , 2026
    2026
  • Effects of Cawthorne–Cooksey Exercises on Balance and Quality of Life in Children with Hearing Deficits
    A Latif, S Khan, S Salman, MM Atif, J Shakeel, I Zenub
    Journal of Health, Wellness and Community Research, e1100-e1100 , 2025
    2025
  • Effects of Cawthorne–Cooksey Exercises on Balance and Quality of Life in Children with Hearing Deficits
    IZ Aamir Latif¹ , Sara Khan2 , Shah Salman3 , Malik Muhammad Atif4 , Jaweria ...
    Journal of health,wellness,and comunity research. 3 (18) , 2025
    2025
  • Combined Effect of Manual Therapy, Electrotherapy, and Therapeutic Exercises in the Rehabilitation of Subacromial Impingement Syndrome: A Case Study
    R Mahboob, MM Atif, A Ahmad, H Walliat, Q Tariq, A Imran
    Journal of Health, Wellness and Community Research, e953-e953 , 2025
    2025
  • Combined Effect of Manual Therapy, Electrotherapy, and Therapeutic Exercises in the Rehabilitation of Subacromial Impingement Syndrome: A Case Study
    AI Rameen Mahboob,Malik Muhammad Atif,Amna Ahmad,Hafsah Walliat,Qaila Tariq
    Journal of health,wellness,and comunity research. 3 (18) , 2025
    2025
  • Effect of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization versus myofascial release therapy for pain, mobility, and disability in chronic low backache patients: a quasi …
    FB Tahir Mahmood , Aroosha Abrar , Malik Muhammad Atif , Wajeeha Mahmood
    Anaesthesia, Pain & Intensive Care 28 (03), 452-458 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 5
  • Combined Effects of Manual Therapy and Functional Electrical Stimulation on Torticollis among Adults
    AR Fatima Zahra, Aliza Shahbaz, Malik Muhammad Atif, Muhammad Dilshad, Mateh ...
    Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Research 4 (2), 1145-1149 , 2024
    2024
  • Combined Effects of Manual Therapy and Functional Electrical Stimulation on Torticollis among Adults
    AR Fatima Zahra, Aliza Shahbaz, Malik Muhammad Atif, Muhammad Dilshad, Mateh ...
    Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Research 4 (2), 1145-1149 , 2024
    2024
  • Combined Effects of Manual Therapy and Functional Electrical Stimulation on Torticollis among Adults
    AR Fatima Zahra, Aliza Shahbaz, Malik Muhammad Atif, Muhammad Dilshad, Mateh ...
    Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Research 4 (2), 1145-1149 , 2024
    2024
  • Combined Effects of Manual Therapy and Functional Electrical Stimulation on Torticollis among Adults
    AR Fatima Zahra, Aliza Shahbaz, Malik Muhammad Atif, Muhammad Dilshad, Mateh ...
    Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Research 4 (2), 1145-1149 , 2024
    2024
  • Combined Effects of Manual Therapy and Functional Electrical Stimulation on Torticollis among Adults
    AR Fatima Zahra, Aliza Shahbaz, Malik Muhammad Atif, Muhammad Dilshad, Mateh ...
    Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Research 4 (2), 1145-1149 , 2024
    2024
  • Immediate and Prolonged Effects of Breathing Exercises on Pain, Quality of Life & Functional Disability in Patient of Upper Cross Syndrome: A Randomized controlled trial
    SKK Mahnoor Liaqat1, Malik Muhammad Atif2*, Muhammad Imran Nawaz3, Amna4 ...
    Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Research 4 (1), 1343-1348 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 6
  • Prevalence of Recurrent Bell’s Palsy: Prevalence of Recurrent Bell’s Palsy
    MM Atif, K Hussain, I Naeem, Z Asghar, F Batool, S Butt, A Khalil
    Pakistan Journal of Health Sciences, 50-54 , 2024
    2024
  • Prevalence of Recurrent Bell's Palsy
    SBAK Malik Muhammad Atif , Kazim Hussain , Iqra Naeem , Zulkaif Asghar ...
    PAKISTAN JOURNAL OF HEALTH SCIENCES 5 (2), 50-54 , 2024
    2024
  • Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders among Painters- A Cross Sectional Study
    RN Qurba Kiran,Mehboob Ali, Qandeel Yousaf, Madiha Ashraf, Malik Muhammad Atif
    The Superior Journal of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation 4 (1), 1-2 , 2024
    2024
  • Comparative Efficacy of Constrained Induced Movement Therapy and Motor-Relearning Program in Post Stroke Upper Extremity Function
    KH Rameen Mahboob, Atif Malik , Rabia Ehsan , Nimra Nazir , Rabia Mumtaz
    Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Research 3 (2), 1035-1039 , 2023
    2023
  • Exploring the Impact of Spinal Mobilization in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
    ZQ Amna Ahmad, Atif Malik, Rameen Mahboob , Rumaisa Asif , Aruba Ansar
    Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Research 3 (2), 1094-1098 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 1
  • Physiotherapy Practice Patterns for the Management of Patients undergoing Cardiac Surgery
    ZA Kazim Hussain , Malik Muhammad Atif1 , Rameen Mahboob , Mahnoor Liaqat ...
    Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Research 3 (2), 928-934 , 2023
    2023
  • Effects of Electrical Stimulation in Foot Drop and Restoration of Normal Gait Pattern: Electrical Stimulation in Foot Drop
    R Mahboob, MM Atif, M Zaheer, H Gul, Z Javed, Z Hussain
    The Healer Journal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences 3 (8), 792-796 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 1
  • The effects of a task-oriented walking intervention on improving balance self-efficacy in post-stroke patients
    MM Atif, F Afzal
    Advanced Neurology 2 (2), 388 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 3

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Cervicogenic headache and neck pain among computer users
    F Afzal, MM Atif, A Kumar, A Rasul, A Islam, I Nadeem
    Rawal Medical Journal 45 (2), 370-2 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 11
  • Eccentric versus concentric isotonic resistance training of quadriceps muscles for treatment of knee osteoarthritis
    HH Saeed, MM Atif, F Afzal, S Hussain, MI Umer, A Rasul
    Rawal Med J 46 (1), 52-55 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 8
  • Kabat Technique Incorporated With Kinesiotherapy & Electric Muscle Stimulation Can Be H&Y In Patients With Bell’s Palsy
    MM Qamar, A Basharat, S Basharat, A Rasul, M Ramzan, F Afzal, A Islam, ...
    International journal of research in medical & applied sciences 5 (1), 7 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 8
  • Causes and risk factors of coccydynia in postpartum women in DHQ Sargodha
    MJ Meer, MM Atif, F Afzal, I Aslam, A Khurshid, H Zulfiqar, HMU Rehman, ...
    Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International 34 (31B), 8-14 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 7
  • Immediate and Prolonged Effects of Breathing Exercises on Pain, Quality of Life & Functional Disability in Patient of Upper Cross Syndrome: A Randomized controlled trial
    SKK Mahnoor Liaqat1, Malik Muhammad Atif2*, Muhammad Imran Nawaz3, Amna4 ...
    Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Research 4 (1), 1343-1348 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 6
  • Effects of Mirror Therapy for Improving the Motor Function of Upper and Lower Extremities in Patients with Stroke –A Quasi Experimental Study
    SA QURBA KIRAN1, ZUBAIR AHMAD2,ABDUL RAB3,MOMIN MUKHTAR4,ATIF MALIK5 ...
    Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences 16 (No 10), 633-635 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 6
  • Effect of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization versus myofascial release therapy for pain, mobility, and disability in chronic low backache patients: a quasi …
    FB Tahir Mahmood , Aroosha Abrar , Malik Muhammad Atif , Wajeeha Mahmood
    Anaesthesia, Pain & Intensive Care 28 (03), 452-458 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 5
  • Effects of Aerobic Exercises on Postmenopausal Depression: Randomized Controlled Trial
    ZM Nadia Bashir, Zainab Hassan, Zaryyab, Masooma Saleem, Malik Muhammad Atif
    Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences 16 (12), 70-73 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 5
  • Association of high heeled shoes and low back pain among students who wear high heeled shoes
    MM Atif, F Afzal, A Rasul, A Islam, A Khan
    Rawal Medical Journal 46 (4), 884-884 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 4
  • The effects of a task-oriented walking intervention on improving balance self-efficacy in post-stroke patients
    MM Atif, F Afzal
    Advanced Neurology 2 (2), 388 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 3
  • Comparison of Developmental Coordination Disorder at Different Levels of Autism in Children
    AE Qurba Kiran1, Bisma Naeem2, Ayla Ashfaq3, Arnab Altaf4, Malik Muhammad Atif5
    ANNALS OF PUNJAB MEDICAL COLLEGE 17 (1), 54-57 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 2
  • The effects of a task oriented walking interventions on balance in chronic stroke patients
    A Khan, A Yaseen, M Atif, F Afzal, A Khurshid
    Journal of Experimental Stroke and Translational Medicine. JESTM 13 (1), 1-8 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 2
  • Exploring the Impact of Spinal Mobilization in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
    ZQ Amna Ahmad, Atif Malik, Rameen Mahboob , Rumaisa Asif , Aruba Ansar
    Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Research 3 (2), 1094-1098 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 1
  • Effects of Electrical Stimulation in Foot Drop and Restoration of Normal Gait Pattern: Electrical Stimulation in Foot Drop
    R Mahboob, MM Atif, M Zaheer, H Gul, Z Javed, Z Hussain
    The Healer Journal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences 3 (8), 792-796 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 1
  • Mobility related confidence level in chronic stroke patients through task oriented walking intervention
    A Khan, A Malik, A Yaseen, T Mahmood, M Nazir, S Khan
    Super. J. Phys. Ther. Rehabil 3, 13-16 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 1
  • Effect of a 12-Week Intensive Physical Therapy Program on Gross Motor Function in a 2-Year-Old Child with Down Syndrome: A Case Study
    FA Qaila Tariq, Malik Muhammad Atif, Muhammad Dilshad, Fatima Nasir, Laiba ...
    THE HEALER journal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences 6 (1), 1-5 , 2026
    2026
  • Effects of Cawthorne–Cooksey Exercises on Balance and Quality of Life in Children with Hearing Deficits
    A Latif, S Khan, S Salman, MM Atif, J Shakeel, I Zenub
    Journal of Health, Wellness and Community Research, e1100-e1100 , 2025
    2025
  • Effects of Cawthorne–Cooksey Exercises on Balance and Quality of Life in Children with Hearing Deficits
    IZ Aamir Latif¹ , Sara Khan2 , Shah Salman3 , Malik Muhammad Atif4 , Jaweria ...
    Journal of health,wellness,and comunity research. 3 (18) , 2025
    2025
  • Combined Effect of Manual Therapy, Electrotherapy, and Therapeutic Exercises in the Rehabilitation of Subacromial Impingement Syndrome: A Case Study
    R Mahboob, MM Atif, A Ahmad, H Walliat, Q Tariq, A Imran
    Journal of Health, Wellness and Community Research, e953-e953 , 2025
    2025
  • Combined Effect of Manual Therapy, Electrotherapy, and Therapeutic Exercises in the Rehabilitation of Subacromial Impingement Syndrome: A Case Study
    AI Rameen Mahboob,Malik Muhammad Atif,Amna Ahmad,Hafsah Walliat,Qaila Tariq
    Journal of health,wellness,and comunity research. 3 (18) , 2025
    2025