Program Overview

Offered by the Faculty of Rehabilitation & Allied Health Sciences (FRAHS) at our campus in Islamabad.

Program Description

The Postgraduate Diploma in Neuromuscular Pain Management aims to impart specialist knowledge in the field of pain management and focuses on interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to pain management and service provision. Upon successful completion of this course, student will be able to demonstrate a systematic understanding of the care of patients with pain, deliver management strategies for the investigation and treatment of musculoskeletal pain conditions.

One Year, 9 Credit Hours course work, 9 Credit Hours Residency

They will be able:

• Understand and explain the different mechanisms and its relevance to pain, one’s response to pain, and the impact of pain on one’s life.
• Apply knowledge of basic science of pain to person-centered assessment and management of pain.
• Assess the biological, physical, and psychosocial factors that contribute to pain, impairment, and disability using valid and reliable assessment tools.
• Develop an evidence-based management plan according to the specific pain conditions directed at reducing disability, improving function and facilitating recovery.
• Practice in accordance with an ethical code that recognizes human rights, diversity, and the requirement to “do no harm.”
• Implement the management plan including all the treatment approaches (Manual therapy Techniques, Dry Needling, Intra-articular injection and Nerve Blocks)

Admissions & Fee Structure

The Postgraduate diploma in neuromuscular pain management (PGD-NMPM) is being offered in the following location:

Merit Lists

No Merit Lists Published For This Program.