BS Prosthetics & Orthotics Students Undergo Hands-On Spinal Orthosis Casting Training at IPMR-KMU

PESHAWAR — Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Prosthetics and Orthotics program at the Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Khyber Medical University (IPMR-KMU), Peshawar, recently participated in a structured practical demonstration focused on casting procedures for Spinal Orthosis , a foundational skill in the field of orthotic rehabilitation.

The session was supervised and demonstrated by faculty members Mr. Arsalan Rasool, Mr. Abdul Haseeb, and Mr. Atif Khan, all experienced practitioners in the domain of prosthetics and orthotics. Under their close guidance, students received comprehensive, hands-on instruction covering the anatomical landmarks and pressure points critical to the spinal casting process. The demonstration also addressed key aspects of proper casting technique, correct patient positioning, and the underlying biomechanical principles essential for fabricating clinically effective spinal orthoses.

The practical exercise provided students with an opportunity to bridge theoretical knowledge with real world clinical application , a transition that is considered indispensable in the training of competent rehabilitation professionals.

IPMR-KMU is the only public-sector institute of physical medicine and rehabilitation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, operating under Khyber Medical University , one of Pakistan’s leading health sciences universities. KMU-IPMR has earned national recognition as the first institution in Pakistan to launch postgraduate MS programs in Prosthetics & Orthotics and Occupational Therapy, following approval from the Higher Education Commission (HEC). KMU now spans 26 postgraduate institutes, 27 medical and dental colleges, and 210 nursing and allied health sciences institutes, educating over 74,000 students, making it a cornerstone of health education in the region. 

Practical learning sessions of this nature are widely regarded as vital in equipping the next generation of prosthetists and orthotists with the clinical proficiency, patient management skills, and professional competence demanded by modern rehabilitation practice.