Tahir Mahmood

Scopus Publications

Comparative short-term effects of oscillatory mobilization and mulligan MWM on pain, disability, and range of motion among De Quervain’s tenosynovitis patients- a randomized clinical trial
Waqas Qadir, Aleena Waheed, Rehana Niazi, Tahir Mahmood, Ifra Zulqarnain Awan
Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy, 2026
Sound-assisted soft tissue mobilization: an innovative approach for musculoskeletal disorders
Khyber Medical University Journal, 2025
Smartphone usage and its impact on craniovertebral angle and pulmonary functions among general population: an analytical cross-sectional study
Khyber Medical University Journal, 2025
Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) in the identification of pain
Aleena Waheed, Tahir Mahmood
Anaesthesia Pain and Intensive Care, 2025
Pain is a crucial health concern that needs an accurate diagnosis, deeper understanding, treatment, and follow-up depending on the pain identification process.1 Although determining the right therapy requires a thorough assessment of pain, the self-reported pain level assessment has several drawbacks.2 As the pain is subjective and people’s experiences of pain may vary, it can be difficult sometimes to determine the underlying biopsychosocial components. This can lead to a lack of diagnosis of the exact cause of pain and its etiological factors.3 This editorial outlines the importance of integrating AI into pain identification to enhance the quality parameter of assessment in research and clinical practice.
Frequency of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among physical therapists: a systematic review
Tahir Mahmood, Waqar Afzal, Wajeeha Mahmood, Umer Maqsood, Alberto Sumiya
Revista Brasileira De Medicina do Trabalho, 2025
Efficacy of massage versus massage with post isometric relaxation in temporomandibular disorders: a randomized controlled trial
Mahnoor Tariq, Kainaat Fatima, Shahzada Faiz Ahmad Khan, Wajeeha Mahmood, Tahir Mahmood, et al.
BMC Sports Science Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2024
Background Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) is a common condition affecting the masticatory muscles and joint mobility. Objectives The primary objective was to compare the effects of massage therapy alone and massage therapy combined with post-isometric relaxation exercises in patients with TMD for pain and maximal mouth opening. Design Assessor-blinded randomized controlled trial. Setting Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Chaudhry Muhammad Akram Dental Hospital, Lahore Medical and Dental Hospital. Subjects Temporomandibular joint disorder patients. Intervention Group A (n = 23) received conventional treatment including massage and therapeutic exercises consecutively for 2 weeks. Group B (n = 23) received post-isometric relaxation technique along with conventional treatment for consecutive 2 weeks. Main measures The main outcome measures were pain and maximal mouth opening. Pain was measured using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and maximal mouth opening (MMO) was measured using the TheraBite Scale. Results Both groups demonstrated significant improvements in pain and MMO scores post-treatment. However, Group B (massage with post-isometric relaxation exercises) showed significantly better outcomes compared to Group A (massage alone). There was a statistically significant difference in post-treatment pain scores (P = 0.000) and MMO scores (P = 0.000) between the two groups. Conclusion The results suggest that massage therapy combined with post-isometric relaxation is more effective than massage therapy alone in managing pain and improving mouth opening in TMD patients. The study provides evidence supporting the use of these therapies in TMD management. Trial registry number NCT05810831. Date of registration/First submission: 15 March 2023.
Effects of Physical Cognitive Dual Task Training versus Conventional Single Task Training for Balance and Quality of Life among Older Adults – A Quasi Experimental Study
International Journal of Gerontology, 2024
Managing barriers to resource allocation for the rehabilitation services in Pakistan: a review article
Aleena Waheed, Saleh Shah, Tahir Mahmood
Anaesthesia Pain and Intensive Care, 2024
The rehabilitation services including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy is an essential part of the healthcare system, which is required to enhance patients' quality of life. These services need a streamlined support system, which is required from the funding sources that significantly impact the efficacy. The accessibility, affordability, and quality of healthcare services are significantly influenced by healthcare finance and its utilization, which involves revenue generation and reimbursement processes to budgetary supervision and allocation of resources. Effective resource allocation is made possible by sound financial management, which minimizes undue usage and maximizes the use of existing resources in underfunded healthcare systems like Pakistan, where there is a greater need for funds for rehabilitation. Despite their value in the budget, rehabilitation services frequently receive a smaller portion of the healthcare budget.There is a need to focus on several funding sources, such as commercial insurance plans, public sector grants, out-of-pocket costs for patients and families, and the functions of foreign aid and charitable donations. The possible ways can be increasing insurance coverage for rehabilitation services, increasing public sector investment and encouraging increased cooperation between public and private sector parties. Ultimately, the healthcare system and the rehabilitative services can be improved for future prevention of disability and evidence-based health policies that maximize available resources and high-quality healthcare.This review offers a thorough analysis of and describes the current state of rehabilitation financing in Pakistan. In addition, it also provides considerable evaluation of barriers and suggested solutions in managing the finances required for running a viable rehabilitation system.Keywords: Budgets; Funds; Funding Resources; Finance; Healthcare System; Hospitals; Patients; RehabilitationCitation: Waheed A, Shah S, Mahmood T. Managing barriers to resource allocation for the rehabilitation services in Pakistan: a review article. Anaesth. pain intensive care 2024;28(4):776−782; DOI: 10.35975/apic.v28i4.2528Received: July 08, 2024; Reviewed: July 12, 2024; Accepted: July 26, 2024
Effect of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization versus myofascial release therapy for pain, mobility, and disability in chronic low backache patients: a quasi-experimental study
Anaesthesia Pain and Intensive Care, 2024
Translation, cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric properties of the Urdu version of the back pain functional scale in low back pain patients
Muhammad Waqar Afzal*, Ashfaq Ahmad, Syed Amir Gilani, Nimra Zulfaqar, Sahar Fatima, et al.
Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, 2024
BACKGROUND: Translation and validation of important scales in other languages reduce bias in reporting the functional status of the patient. OBJECTIVE: To translate the Back Pain Functional Scale into Urdu (BPFSu), adapt it for use in other cultures, and evaluate its psychometric properties. METHOD: According to Beaton guidelines, translation and cultural adaption was carried out. On 100 Urdu-literate men and women aged 18–60 years with lower back pain, the final BPFSu was assessed for psychometric qualities. First at baseline and again after 7 days, participants completed the BPFSu, the Functional Rating Index (FRI), and the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS). RESULTS: Internal consistency of the BPFSu was excellent (Cronbach’s alpha: 0.937). No floor and ceiling effects were found Excellent test-retest reliability (ICC = 0.882, CI 95%; 0.830–0.919) was achieved. Spearman correlation coefficient showed criterion validity with the NPRS (rho =â⁢⁢0.701, p⩽ 0.001) and Pearson correlation coefficient showed construct validity with the FRI (r=â⁢⁢0.740, p⩽ 0.001). The minimum detectable changes were 9.96, while the standard error of measurement was 3.6. CONCLUSION: The BPFSu is a valid and reliable instrument for assessing physical function in individuals experiencing low back discomfort.
Comparison of Pilates exercises versus muscle energy technique with Kinesio taping in non-specific low back pain: a randomized controlled trial
Khyber Medical University Journal, 2024
The frequency of work related-stress among physical therapists of Pakistan–an online survey
Journal of University Medical and Dental College, 2023
Association of Upper Trapezius Pain with Perceived Exertion and Depression in Workers of the Food Industry
Journal of the Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, 2023
Major reasons involved in rejection of scientific research papers -an issue faced by the authors
Amina Irfan, PT, Tahir Mahmood, PT
Anaesthesia Pain and Intensive Care, 2023
Biomechanical effects of high heeled shoes on neck pain among females: A narrative review
Tahir Mahmood, Rubab Naqvi, Iqra Waseem, Abdul Salam
Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 2023
Effect of High-Intensity Circuit Training versus Low-Intensity Interval Training on Functional Strength and Weight Efficacy in Overweight and Obese Young Females: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Huma Nayyab
Journal of the Dow University of Health Sciences, 2023
Relationship of Caregivers' Perceived Stress and Burden among Stroke Survivors: A prospective Cross-Sectional Study
Maria Zulfiqar
Journal of the Dow University of Health Sciences, 2023
Effect of core stabilization exercises in addition to conventional therapy in improving trunk mobility, function, ambulation and quality of life in stroke patients: a randomized controlled trial
Wajeeha Mahmood, Hafiz Syed Ijaz Ahmed Burq, Sarah Ehsan, Basita Sagheer, Tahir Mahmood
BMC Sports Science Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2022
Does authors' biodata in clinical trials registry affect blind peer review process? For the consideration of medical journal editors
Tahir Mahmood
Anaesthesia Pain and Intensive Care, 2022
Effect of Pilates based exercises for improving pain and physical function in symptomatic knee osteoarthritis -a randomized controlled clinical trial
Nadia Saleem, MSOMPT, BSPT, Iqra Waseem, MSMSK, et al.
Anaesthesia Pain and Intensive Care, 2022
Effects of Physical therapy Management of Stress Urinary Incontinence among Postnatal Women-A quasi experimental study
Sabiha Arshad, Iqra Waseem, Tahir Mahmood, Farwah Batool, Abdul Salam
Journal of University Medical and Dental College, 2022
Prevalence of neck pain and its contributing factors among ophthalmologists of Faisalabad, Pakistan
Rawal Medical Journal, 2022
Effect of Pilates based exercises on symptomatic knee osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Nadia Saleem, Saima Zahid, Tahir Mahmood, Naeem Ahmed, Umer Maqsood, et al.
Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 2022
Comparative effectiveness of routine physical therapy with and without instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization in patients with neck pain due to upper crossed syndrome
Tahir Mahmood, Waqar Afzal, Umair Ahmad, Muhammad Asim Arif, Ashfaq Ahmad
Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 2021
Instrument soft tissue mobilization integrated with exercise for musculoskeletal disorders
Rawal Medical Journal, 2021

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

Risk Factors For Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders In Pathologists: A Case Control Study
WA Malik Y,Mahmood W, Mahmood T, Naqvi R
Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal 76 (SUPPL-5), S822-S825 , 2026
2026
Sound-assisted soft tissue mobilization: an innovative approach for musculoskeletal disorders
T Mahmood, A Ahmad, S A
Khyber Medical University journal (KMUJ) 17 (4), 506-508 , 2025
2025
Frequency of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among physical therapists: a systematic review
T Mahmood, W Afzal, W Mahmood, U Maqsood, A Sumiya
Brazilian Journal of Occupational Medicine 2 (3), 1481 , 2025
2025
Citations: 1
Comparative short-term effects of oscillatory mobilization and mulligan MWM on pain, disability, and range of motion among De Quervain’s tenosynovitis patients-a randomized …
W Qadir, A Waheed, R Niazi, T Mahmood, IZ Awan
Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy, 1-9 , 2025
2025
Smartphone usage and its impact on craniovertebral angle and pulmonary functions among general population: an analytical cross-sectional study
E Faisal, S Akhtar, K Javed, Q Yousaf, T Mahmood, A Waheed
Khyber Medical University Journal 17 (2), 169-74 , 2025
2025
Citations: 2
Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) in the identification of pain
A Waheed, T Mahmood
Anaesthesia, Pain & Intensive Care 29 (1), 1-2 , 2025
2025
Citations: 1
Frequência de desordens musculoesqueléticas relacionadas ao trabalho entre fisioterapeutas: uma revisão sistemática
T Mahmood, W Afzal, W Mahmood, U Maqsood, A Sumiya
Revista Brasileira de Medicina do Trabalho 23 (3), 1-9 , 2025
2025
Effects of Physical Cognitive Dual Task Training versus Conventional Single Task Training for Balance and Quality of Life among Older Adults--A Quasi Experimental Study.
H Jabeen, T Mahmood, W Mahmood, N Ahmad
International Journal of Gerontology 18 (4) , 2024
2024
Citations: 2
Comparison of spinal stabilization exercise versus Maitland mobilization along with laser therapy in non-specific low back pain
K Ashraf, A Touseef, Z Sajid, W Mahmood, T Mahmood, MN Babur
Khyber Medical University Journal 16 (3), 195-200 , 2024
2024
Managing barriers to resource allocation for the rehabilitation services in Pakistan: a review article
A Waheed, S Shah, T Mahmood
Anaesthesia, Pain & Intensive Care 28 (4), 776-782 , 2024
2024
Citations: 10
Effects of Stretching and Positional Release on Calf Muscle Pain in Post-Natal Females
A Riaz, S Nazir, R Niazi, A Waheed, T Mahmood, N Ahmad
MedERA-Journal of CMH LMC and IOD 6 (1) , 2024
2024
Efficacy of massage versus massage with post isometric relaxation in temporomandibular disorders: a randomized controlled trial
M Tariq, K Fatima, SFA Khan, W Mahmood, T Mahmood, S Khurshaid, ...
BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation 16 (1), 110 , 2024
2024
Citations: 11
Translation, cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric properties of the Urdu version of the back pain functional scale in low back pain patients
MW Afzal*, A Ahmad, SA Gilani, N Zulfaqar, S Fatima, T Mahmmod
Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation 37 (3), 651-658 , 2024
2024
Citations: 1
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
Anaesth. pain intensive care 28 (2), 452−458 , 2024
2024
Citations: 5
Comparison of Pilates exercises versus muscle energy technique with Kinesio taping in non-specific low back pain: a randomized controlled trial
A Akram, K Imtiaz, S Maryem, W Mahmood, T Mahmood, MN Babur
Khyber Medical University Journal 16 (1), 3-9 , 2024
2024
Citations: 5
Association of stress and sleep quality among the health sciences students: An analytical study
TM Rameeza Razaq,Eman Babar,Rafsha Sajjad,Qandeel Yousaf
Foundation University Journal of Rehabilitation Sciences (FUJRS) 4 (1), 52-57 , 2024
2024
Citations: 2
Effects of Deep Breathing Exercises On Oxygen Saturation and Functional Capacity in Hospitalized Patients with COPD
TM Zunaira Arshad,Ehtisham-ul-Haq,Rehana Niazi,Aleena Waheed,Nazeer Ahmad
The Superior Journal of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation 4 (1), 27–29. , 2024
2024
Prevalence of Adhesive Capsulitis and its associated risk factors in post CABG patients-An Analytical Cross-Sectional study
AW Marium Aslam, Zohe Noor, Hina Latif, Tahir Mahmood, Qandeel Yousaf
Superior Journal of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation 4 (1), 14–17. , 2024
2024
Prevalence of Adhesive Capsulitis and its associated risk factors in post CABG patients
M Aslam, Z Noor, H Latif, T Mahmood, Q Yousaf, A Waheed
The Superior Journal of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation 4 (1), 14-17 , 2024
2024
Mobility Related Confidence Level in Chronic Stroke Patients Through Task Oriented Walking Intervention
A Khan, MM Atif, A Yaseen, T Mahmood, M Nazir, S Khan
The Superior Journal of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation 4 (1) , 2024
2024

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

Effect of core stabilization exercises in addition to conventional therapy in improving trunk mobility, function, ambulation and quality of life in stroke patients: a …
W Mahmood, HSI Ahmed Burq, S Ehsan, B Sagheer, T Mahmood
BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation 14 (1), 62 , 2022
2022
Citations: 54
Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization-an emerging trend for soft tissue dysfunction
T Mahmood, M Hafeez, MW Ghauri, A Salam
J Pak Med Assoc 71 (3), 977-981 , 2021
2021
Citations: 32
Comparative effectiveness of routine physical therapy with and without instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization in patients with neck pain due to upper crossed syndrome
T Mahmood, W Afzal, U Ahmad, MA Arif, A Ahmad
JPMA 71 (10), 2304-2308 , 2021
2021
Citations: 30
Effect of Pilates based exercises on symptomatic knee osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial
N Saleem, S Zahid, T Mahmood, N Ahmed, U Maqsood, MA Chaudhary
Journal of Pakistan Medical Association 72 (1) , 2022
2022
Citations: 20
Frequency of neck and upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders in dentists
S Sarwar, S Khalid, T Mahmood, H Jabeen, S Imran
Journal of Islamabad Medical & Dental College 9 (3), 207-211 , 2020
2020
Citations: 18
Instrument soft tissue mobilization integrated with exercise for musculoskeletal disorders
T Mahmood, W Afzal, U Ahmad, MA Arif, A Ahmad
Rawal Medical Journal 46 (3), 749 , 2021
2021
Citations: 12
Efficacy of massage versus massage with post isometric relaxation in temporomandibular disorders: a randomized controlled trial
M Tariq, K Fatima, SFA Khan, W Mahmood, T Mahmood, S Khurshaid, ...
BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation 16 (1), 110 , 2024
2024
Citations: 11
Comparative effectiveness of routine physical therapy with and without instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization for improving pain and disability in patients with neck pain …
T Mahmood, MW Afzal, I Waseem, MA Arif, W Mahmood
Annals of Punjab Medical College 16 (1), 45-50 , 2022
2022
Citations: 11
Managing barriers to resource allocation for the rehabilitation services in Pakistan: a review article
A Waheed, S Shah, T Mahmood
Anaesthesia, Pain & Intensive Care 28 (4), 776-782 , 2024
2024
Citations: 10
Effectiveness of spinal stabilization exercises with and without stretching of Latissimus dorsi Muscle in chronic mechanical low back pain
S Raza, WA Awan, MW Ghauri, T Mahmood, S Abbas
Rawal Med J 45 (4), 857-862 , 2020
2020
Citations: 10
Impact on quality of life in patients with knee osteaoarthritis in Faisalabad
A Muhammad, MJ Azam, T Salam, Abdul.,Mahmood
Journal of University Medical & Dental College 9 (3), 49-52 , 2018
2018
Citations: 10
Effects of low amplitude high velocity thurst manipulation as compare to grade III maitland mobilization of thoracic spine on mechanical neck pain and disability
S Perveen, T Mahmood, R Haider, A Ayub
Journal of Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences 19 (04), 252-256 , 2020
2020
Citations: 9
Application of lateral wedge in knee osteoarthritis for improving pain and quality of life
A Salam, MW Awan, T Mahmood, MS Rukh, N Seffat
Journal of Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences 18 (02), 146-151 , 2019
2019
Citations: 9
Level of Actual Physical Fitness and its Perception among Students of Physiotherapy in Lahore
T Mehmood, W Mehmood, U Maqsood, A Salam, N Sefat
Journal of Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences 18 (01), 60-64 , 2019
2019
Citations: 9
Comparison of Physical Fitness Between Rural and Urban Physical Therapy Students Studying in Lahore, Pakistan
T Mahmood, Z Mujahid, W Mahmood, K Tariq, A Salam
Annals of Punjab Medical College 12 (2), 112-116 , 2018
2018
Citations: 9
Prevalence of neck pain and its contributing factors among ophthalmologists of Faisalabad, Pakistan
I Waseem, K Tariq, A Salam, T Mahmood, M Tabassum
Rawal Medical Journal 47 (4), 932 , 2022
2022
Citations: 7
Quantitative measurement of upper extremity muscles strength among badminton players through dynamometer
AS Younas, W Afzal, T Mahmood, F Sharif, M Mubashir
Rawal Medical Journal 46 (2), 457-460 , 2021
2021
Citations: 7
Physical activity and health-promoting practices among female medical students
A Sattar, S Ehsan, T Mahmood, R Khalil, S Arshad
Nutrition 2 (516), 4 , 2019
2019
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
Anaesth. pain intensive care 28 (2), 452−458 , 2024
2024
Citations: 5
Comparison of Pilates exercises versus muscle energy technique with Kinesio taping in non-specific low back pain: a randomized controlled trial
A Akram, K Imtiaz, S Maryem, W Mahmood, T Mahmood, MN Babur
Khyber Medical University Journal 16 (1), 3-9 , 2024
2024
Citations: 5

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