Yousafzai Atal

Motivated graduate with a Bachelor's degree in prosthetics and orthotics, seeking to pursue a Master's in Podiatry to develop advanced clinical skills in foot and lower limb care. Committed to evidence-based practice and improving patient mobility and quality of life. Also eager to build hands-on clinical expertise and contribute to patient-centered care in multidisciplinary healthcare settings.

Prosthetist-orthotist at Biomedical orthotics and prosthetics center (2019-12-01 – 2022-12-01)

• Assessment & Diagnosis: Interviewing patients to understand their medical history and physical goals. They conduct physical exams to measure muscle strength, joint range of motion, and skin integrity.
• Gait Analysis: Observing how a patient walks or moves to identify biomechanical abnormalities that a device could correct.
• Treatment Planning: Formulating a specific prescription for a device (e.g., a carbon-fiber running blade or a scoliosis brace) and collaborating with physicians and physical therapists to ensure it aligns with the overall rehabilitation plan.
• Fitting & Alignment: Conducting "try-on" sessions where they adjust the device's alignment to ensure the patient's center of gravity and gait are optimized

Prosthetist-orthotist at SAJ Orthopaedics (2023-01-01 – 2024-12-31)

• Evaluate patients with limb loss, deformities, or neuromuscular conditions.
• Review medical history, physical condition, and functional goals.
• Work closely with orthopaedic surgeons, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists.

Bachelor of prosthetics and orthotics sciences in Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving health and welfare – Khyber medical University (2015-01-01 – 2019-12-31)