Physiotherapy Labs

Physiotherapy Lab 1

Physiotherapy Lab 1 is located in Room 140 of the Research and Technology Building. It is a fully equipped physiotherapy and rehabilitation laboratory designed to support practical teaching, clinical skills training, and rehabilitation practice.

Treatment and Rehabilitation Equipment

Function and utilisation:

This equipment is used for practical training in musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiorespiratory, and rehabilitation physiotherapy. Students develop competencies in patient positioning, therapeutic exercise prescription, manual therapy techniques, suspension therapy, Pilates-based rehabilitation, functional training, and treatment planning. The equipment supports the simulation of real clinical scenarios and the acquisition of safe patient-handling skills.

Nine adjustable treatment plinths / examination beds

• One Bobath treatment bed
• One tilt table bed
• One Pilates Reformer
• One ceiling-mounted suspension therapy system, Redcord
• One station for resistance and suspension training, including TRX
• Ten exercise mats
• One shoulder pulley system and one wall-mounted shoulder pulley system
• Two mirror therapy boxes
• Manual therapy belts

Balance, Coordination, and Proprioception Training Equipment

Function and utilisation:

These devices are used for the assessment and rehabilitation of balance, postural control, coordination, and proprioception. Students learn to design and implement rehabilitation programmes for neurological, vestibular, orthopaedic, geriatric, and other populations while practising the progression of balance and gait activities.

• Multiple balance and proprioception training devices, including a trampoline, therapy balls, wooden balance boards, balance cushions, step platforms, one balance platform, one BOSU, and one MFT Fit Disc 2.0 digital balance trainer
• Training hurdles, cones, and one agility ladder for walking rehabilitation

Strengthening and Exercise Equipment

Function and utilisation:

This equipment facilitates the teaching of therapeutic exercise, resistance training, strength conditioning, and functional rehabilitation. Students learn exercise prescription, progression principles, dosage selection, and patient monitoring within evidence-based rehabilitation programmes.

• Resistance bands and resistance tubing
• Kettlebells and dumbbells
• One multi-station functional resistance training machine with an adjustable weight stack and cable pulley system

Mobility, Transfer, and Gait Training Equipment

Function and utilisation:

This equipment supports the teaching and practice of gait re-education, transfer techniques, mobility training, and safe patient handling. Students acquire competencies in the use of assistive devices and rehabilitation strategies for individuals with mobility impairments.

• Parallel bars for walking rehabilitation
• Patient transfer systems, including one patient lift and transfer system, transfer belts, transfer slings, and sliding sheets
• Several mobility aids, including walkers, crutches, and one wheelchair
• One static standing frame

Respiratory Rehabilitation Equipment

Function and utilisation:

This equipment is used for training in respiratory assessment and airway clearance techniques. Students learn respiratory physiotherapy interventions, breathing exercises, secretion management, and the monitoring of respiratory function.

• Airway suction equipment
• Triflow devices

Assessment and Clinical Evaluation Equipment

Function and utilisation:

These instruments support clinical assessment, patient examination, and outcome measurement. Students gain practical experience in joint range of motion assessment, cardiorespiratory evaluation, neurological screening, functional assessment, and clinical decision-making.

• One GripAble system
• Goniometers
• Stethoscopes
• Spirometer
• Oximeter
• Reflex hammers
• Sensory pins
• One ECG machine
• One wall mirror and one portable mirror for exercise feedback

Anatomical and Clinical Teaching Equipment

Function and utilisation:

The anatomical models and clinical manikins are used for teaching anatomy, patient assessment, emergency procedures, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, tracheostomy care, and paediatric rehabilitation. They allow students to develop practical skills in a safe simulated environment before clinical placement.

• Several anatomical specimens and models for musculoskeletal tissue demonstration
• One CPR manikin
• One adult tracheostomy and suction care manikin
• Paediatric rehabilitation dolls
• Premature baby nest
• Paediatric Zaky HUG
• Incubator access glove
• First aid kit

Physiotherapy Lab 2

Physiotherapy Lab 2 is located in Room 138 of the Research and Technology Building. It contains therapy beds, parallel bars, tape kits, TheraBands, TheraTubes, and other rehabilitation equipment.

Exercise and Rehabilitation Equipment

Function and utilisation:

This equipment supports the teaching of exercise therapy, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, therapeutic exercise progression, and patient management. Students practise treatment techniques commonly used in outpatient and rehabilitation settings.

• Six therapy beds
• One TheraBand exercise station with elastic TheraBands and TheraTubes
• Six therapy mats
• One finger ladder
• One portable massage chair
• One Game Ready system

Balance, Coordination, and Strengthening Equipment

Function and utilisation:

This equipment is used for the assessment and rehabilitation of balance, coordination, and muscle performance. Students learn exercise prescription and progression for patients with neurological, orthopaedic, and functional impairments.

• One BOSU
• Several exercise balls
• Kettlebells and dumbbells
• One floor step

Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation and Manual Therapy Equipment

Function and utilisation:

This equipment is used for teaching taping techniques, soft tissue interventions, joint mobilisation, and manual therapy applications. Students develop hands-on clinical skills frequently used in musculoskeletal physiotherapy practice.

• Tape kits
• Manual therapy belts
• Exercise balls and rolls

Assessment and Clinical Evaluation Equipment

Function and utilisation:

The Delsys EMG system and associated assessment tools allow students to analyse muscle activity, movement patterns, and neuromuscular function. The equipment supports practical teaching, clinical assessment training, and research activities.

• One portable Delsys EMG station with 12 sensors and 12 inertial sensors
• Goniometers
• Stethoscopes
• Oximeter
• Reflex hammers
• Sensory pins

Anatomical and Clinical Teaching Equipment

Function and utilisation:

This equipment is used for anatomical education and simulation-based learning. Acupuncture training equipment enables students to understand the basic principles of dry needling and acupuncture-related interventions within the scope of physiotherapy education.

• Several anatomical specimens and models for musculoskeletal tissue demonstration
• Acupuncture equipment, including needles and a skin-like manikin for training
• First aid kit

Physiotherapy Lab 3: Mixed Reality and Virtual Reality Lab

Physiotherapy Lab 3 is located in Room A8 of the Research and Technology Building.

Accessibility and Patient Handling Equipment

Function and utilisation:

This equipment supports the teaching of accessibility principles, safe patient transfers, and mobility assistance. Students gain experience in patient-centred care and the rehabilitation of individuals with functional limitations.

• Wheelchair-accessible entrance
• Patient lift and transfer system
• Mobility aids, including walkers and crutches

Digital Rehabilitation and Smart Technology Systems

Function and utilisation:

These systems are used to teach innovative approaches to rehabilitation through mixed reality, virtual rehabilitation, and smart technologies. Students learn how digital technologies can enhance patient engagement, motor learning, functional recovery, and home-based rehabilitation.

• One Alexa system
• One Mixed Reality HoloLens 2 system containing two activity-based, custom-made rehabilitation programmes
• One smart TV that connects with the Mixed Reality system and Alexa

Exercise and Rehabilitation Equipment

Function and utilisation:

This equipment supports therapeutic exercise instruction, rehabilitation programme design, and functional training. Students integrate conventional physiotherapy interventions with technology-assisted rehabilitation approaches.

• Five physiotherapy beds
• Exercise and rehabilitation station with exercise balls, soft balance boards, hand weights, resistance bands, resistance tubing, kettlebells, and dumbbells
• Six therapy mats
• One portable massage chair

Assessment and Clinical Evaluation Equipment

Function and utilisation:

The assessment tools are used for postural, biomechanical, and functional evaluation. Students develop skills in clinical examination, movement analysis, and outcome measurement.

• One Pelmatographer T-Plate
• Goniometers
• Stethoscopes
• Oximeter
• Reflex hammers
• Sensory pins

Anatomical and Clinical Teaching Equipment

Function and utilisation:

These resources facilitate anatomy teaching, movement observation, and exercise feedback. The mirrors and anatomical specimens support motor learning and patient education strategies.

• Several anatomical specimens for musculoskeletal tissue demonstration
• Three wall mirrors for exercise feedback
• First aid kit

Human Performance Lab

The Human Performance Lab is located in Room 107A of the Research and Technology Building. It is a dedicated laboratory selected to facilitate learning and the acquisition of laboratory skills.

Function and Utilisation

The Human Performance Laboratory supports undergraduate education, postgraduate research, and scientific investigation in exercise physiology, biomechanics, movement analysis, and human performance. Students acquire practical skills in cardiopulmonary exercise testing, metabolic assessment, body composition analysis, gait analysis, isokinetic testing, and biomechanical evaluation. The laboratory equipment enables evidence-based assessment of physical performance, rehabilitation outcomes, and functional capacity in both healthy individuals and clinical populations.

Specialised Equipment

• Power treadmill, bicycle ergometers, Wingate cycle ergometer, Monark 894, row ergometer, ECG recorder, and medical beds
• Hydrostatic, underwater weighing, system, including chamber, computer, scale, and calibration weights
• Electrical balance platform
• Bioelectrical impedance equipment, including a body mass analyser and intra- and extracellular body water estimator, Bodystat Multiscan 5000 bioimpedance analyser
• Oxycon analyser, including breath-by-breath analyser and mass spectrometer, QP9000
• Portable expired gas analyser, Servomex 570A, and gas volume analyser, dry gas meter
• Static and portable blood analysers for metabolic capability measurements
• Amino acid analyser, HPLC with UV/Vis detector
• Immunoassay analyser for hormone analysis
• Vicon gait analysis system with eight cameras and one force plate
• One Humac Norm isokinetic dynamometer, CSMI USA, with spine module and upper limb functional kit
• Body suit for motion capture and biomechanical, kinematic, analysis of human movement

Physiotherapy Storage

The physiotherapy storage room is located in Room 145 of the Research and Technology Building. It contains portable and additional equipment used for laboratory teaching.

Electrotherapy Equipment

Function and utilisation:

The electrotherapy devices are used for teaching therapeutic modalities, including electrical stimulation, neuromuscular re-education, pain management, and adjunct rehabilitation interventions. Students learn indications, contraindications, and safe application procedures.

• Three multifunction portable electrotherapy units
• One portable diathermy unit
• Five small portable TENS machines
• One Easy Train Myo

Respiratory Equipment

Function and utilisation:

These devices support respiratory physiotherapy training, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, and exercise testing. Students develop competencies in respiratory assessment and intervention planning.

• Several nebulisers for respiratory rehabilitation
• One Cardio M Plus bicycle for assessment and treatment
• Triflow devices

Thermotherapy and Manual Therapy Equipment

Function and utilisation:

This equipment is used for teaching thermal modalities and soft tissue treatment techniques. Students learn the clinical application of heat, cold, cupping, and soft tissue mobilisation within evidence-based physiotherapy practice.

• Several ice and heat compresses
• One small portable paraffin wax bath
• Three cupping therapy kits
• One kit for soft tissue mobilisation

Assessment Equipment

Function and utilisation:

This equipment supports objective measurement of physical function, body composition, sensory function, and pressure biofeedback assessment. Students learn outcome measurement and patient monitoring techniques.

• One body composition scale
• Reflex hammers and sensory assessment tools
• Thermometers
• Four pressure biofeedback units

Kinesiotherapy and Rehabilitation Equipment

Function and utilisation:

These resources are used for motor rehabilitation, upper limb rehabilitation, fine motor training, and therapeutic exercise instruction. Students gain experience in designing rehabilitation programmes for a range of patient populations.

• Two mirror therapy systems
• Nine-hole peg test system
• Exercise balls and mats

Other Equipment

Function and utilisation:

This equipment supports practical teaching, simulation activities, and clinical skills training. The portable physiotherapy beds are also used during community outreach activities, including supervised physiotherapy services at athletic events and health promotion programmes, providing students with real-world clinical experience.

• One wheelchair
• Four portable physiotherapy beds
• ICU gowns