Thesis title
Physical activity and exercises following ACL rupture: strategies to enhance continued engagement
Area of study
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury
- Osteoarthritis
- Long term effects
- Quality of life
Supervisors
- Professor Gisela Sole (Primary supervisor), Centre for Health, Activity, and Rehabilitation Research, School of Physiotherapy, University of Otago
- Dr Emily Gray, Centre for Health, Activity and Rehabilitation Research, School of Physiotherapy, University of Otago
Education background
- Doctor of Physiotherapy (2014), University of Sargodha, Pakistan
- Master of Philosophy in Physiotherapy (2021), The University of Lahore, Pakistan
Publications
- H Farhad, K Sikandar, M Ali, Hamna, I Nadeem, A Warad, W Haider, & M Ali. (2024). EFFECT OF HEEL RAISE ON SPINAL ALIGNMENT DURING SQUATTING IN NON-ATHLETIC POPULATION: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY. Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology, 31(3), 820–829. https://doi.org/10.53555/jptcp.v31i3.5031
- K Sikandar, M Ameer, A Farooq, A Warad, H Tabassum, & M Ali. (2024). PREVALENCE OF PATELLOFEMORAL PAIN AMONG YOUNG ADULTS WITH QUADRICEPS TIGHTNESS. Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical. Pharmacology, 31(3), 2020-2029. https://doi.org/10.53555/jptcp.v31i3.5240
- Sharyar, M., Ali, M., Latif, S., Razzaque, A., Umair, A., Sajjad, S., & Muhammad, A. (2023). Effects of Respiratory Physiotherapy in Pulmonary Dysfunction after Cardiac Surgery. Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Research, 3(2), 1089–1093. https://doi.org/10.61919/jhrr.v3i2.293
- B Sagheer, A Zahid, I Mubeen, M Jafar, F Amin, M Ali (2022). Severity and Impact of Rest Leg Syndrome on Sleep and its Causative Factors in Pregnant Females of Lahore Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences 16 (02), 250-250. https://doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs22162250
- T Hussain, A Alam, M Liaquat, M Ali, HA Javed (2022). Anthropometric Characteristics of Pakistan Rugby Union Players and Differences in Anthropometric Characteristics of Forwards and Backs. Pakistan BioMedical Journal, 192-196. https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v5i7.683
- M Ali, N Ashraf, S Khan, A Zahid, M Naeem, A Rehman, W Latif Pakistan (2022). Prevalence of Forward Head Posture in Mobile Gamers Journal of Medical & Health Sciences 16 (04), 766-766. https://doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs22164766
Awards
- University of Otago Doctoral Scholarship, 2025
- Gold Medallist in Masters of Philosophy in Physical Therapy 2024
Why did you choose Otago?
The University of Otago is one of the best ranked universities for physiotherapy in the world. It is ranked among top 50 in QS rankings for physiotherapy and has great research culture. The Centre of Health, Activity and Rehabilitation Research (CHARR) has a supportive environment and University of Otago also provides doctoral scholarships for its candidates.
Best things about study?
Best thing about studying is that you constantly get to improve yourself and learn about the topic that you’re passionate about. The learning environment is supportive and you get to learn from your peers and colleagues.