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Dr. Muhammad Hashim is a physiotherapist, academic, sports rehabilitation specialist, and clinical educator with 15+ years of professional experience spanning sports physiotherapy, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, clinical practice, academia, research, and healthcare leadership. He currently serves as an Assistant Professor and Clinical Head at Riphah International University, where he has contributed extensively to physiotherapy education, clinical training, postgraduate research supervision, and academic development. He played a key role in establishing and developing the MS Sports Physical Therapy programme, including its clinical residency and collaboration with the Pakistan Sports Board. His academic interests include sports injury management, rehabilitation, strength and conditioning, clinical reasoning, athlete assessment, and evidence-based physiotherapy. Dr. Hashim has extensive experience working with elite and national-level athletes across multiple sports. He currently serves as a Sports Physiotherapist at the Pakistan Sports Board and has provided medical and physiotherapy support at national and international sporting events, including the Asian Games 2014 in Incheon, Korea, Tokyo 2020 Olympic preparations, and Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games-related athlete camps. He has also served Pakistan Rugby at national and international level and has provided sports physiotherapy support to national wrestling athletes. He is also the Founder and CEO of Physiogic Physiotherapy Clinic, where he leads clinical operations, professional development, clinical governance, and a multidisciplinary team. His professional work has additionally included collaboration with national sporting organisations and the Pakistan Olympic Association. His academic and research profile includes five research publications, conference presentations, and extensive undergraduate and postgraduate research supervision. He is particularly interested in translating research and sports science into practical clinical decision-making and athlete-centred rehabilitation. Dr. Hashim is committed to developing future physiotherapists, advancing sports rehabilitation practice, and strengthening the connection between academia, clinical practice, research, and high-performance sport. Core Professional Identity: Physiotherapist | Sports Physiotherapist | Sports Rehabilitation Specialist | Assistant Professor | Clinical Head | Clinical Educator | Researcher | Professional Instructor | Strength & Conditioning Professional | Sports Nutrition Professional | Healthcare Leader | Healthcare Entrepreneur