• Improve movement disorders and enhance body functions through physiotherapy interventions.
• Diagnose and treat mechanical and functional movement problems using advanced scientific methods.
• Rehabilitate patients after injuries or surgeries to restore natural movement.
• Develop students’ theoretical knowledge and practical skills for clinical evaluation and treatment planning.
• Promote prevention and treatment by emphasizing physiotherapy’s role in improving quality of life.
• Prepare specialized professionals to meet local and global healthcare needs.
• Integrate modern medical technologies into diagnosis and treatment to keep pace with international advances.
• Prepare graduates for advanced studies, scientific research, and contribution to the development of physiotherapy.

• Physiotherapists holding a bachelor’s degree in physiotherapy who wish to specialize in orthopedics and movement rehabilitation.
• Practicing physiotherapists seeking to develop their clinical competence and broaden their professional expertise using advanced tools and therapeutic techniques.
• Physiotherapy researchers aiming to enhance their research capacity for conducting advanced studies.
• Physiotherapists aspiring to academic careers in universities and health colleges.

Scientific Knowledge

• Deep theoretical background in orthopedic physiotherapy and movement rehabilitation.
• Familiarity with the latest research and techniques in musculoskeletal evaluation and treatment.

Clinical Skills

• Ability to conduct comprehensive and precise evaluations of patients’ functional and motor conditions.
• Application of advanced evidence-based treatment protocols.
• Proficiency in using modern diagnostic and therapeutic technologies.

Research Skills

• Capability to design and implement clinical and research studies in physiotherapy.
• Competence in data analysis and scientific publishing.
• Contribution to the advancement of scientific and clinical knowledge in the field.

Leadership and Professional Skill

• Participation in developing healthcare services in physiotherapy.
• Effective collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong sense of professional responsibility and ethical practice.

Academic and Teaching Skills

• Qualification to engage in academic teaching and supervise physiotherapy students.
• Ability to design specialized educational and training materials.

1. Graduates of this program are expected to demonstrate: 
   • Communication skills with patients and professionals.
   • Ability to identify and analyze patients’ physical, psychological, and social problems to design appropriate treatment goals and plans.
   • Competence in collecting and evaluating data, enhancing scientific research skills.
   • Professional and ethical awareness in healthcare and physiotherapy practice.
   • Skills in applying contemporary research methodologies in physiotherapy and orthopedic rehabilitation.
   • Advanced knowledge of modern techniques and technologies in physiotherapy.
   • Leadership in managing multidisciplinary programs in physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
   • Capacity to propose innovative, evidence-based solutions.
   • Ability to engage positively in both the local community and global labor market.

• Graduates can work in academic, clinical, administrative, and research fields, particularly in:
• Physiotherapy departments in hospitals and rehabilitation centers for musculoskeletal disorders.
• Specialized private clinics for musculoskeletal injuries.
• Research institutions focusing on applied clinical research and project development in physiotherapy and health sciences.
• Academic institutions and universities teaching physiotherapy.
• Quality assurance and licensing units in physiotherapy within ministries of health and other organizations.

• Bachelor’s degree in physiotherapy with at least a “Good” grade from a recognized university.
• Successful interview with the program committee.
• Committee approval.
• Completion of prerequisite courses if the applicant’s degree is outdated or lacking essential knowledge.

Course Descriptions

1. Master’s Thesis: Thesis-track students are required to write a thesis in order to qualify for the MOPT degree. The student will work with one or two academic advisors from MOPT staff members of the Physiotherapy department. In this course, the student will develop the pre-selected research proposal draft, which should be approved by the advisor and the MPT committee. The students should conduct the field research for data collection, complete the statement of the research report “statistical analysis of study data, results presentation and discussion, and the final writing of the thesis” before the end of the second semester of the second year. Any prolongation of the deadline for submission of  the complete thesis must be approved by the MPT committee based on the regulations of the graduate studies deanship at Palestine Ahliya University.
2. Graduation project: The purpose of this course is to provide the student with a revision and guidance for writing his/her research project. Students will examine current topics and issues in health care research and make informed choices about their research topic. Which Focuses on the development and practical application of the most common skills in conducting qualitative and quantitative research. These skills will be developed and applied in analyzing existing data collection via qualitative and quantitative research design Students are expected to successfully prepare and present their research project at the end of the course in order to proceed in the program.
3. Advanced Research Methods and Biostatistics: The purpose of this course is to prepare the graduate students for the utilization of new knowledge to provide high quality health care, initiate change, and improve practice. The course introduces the students to different research designs, instruments, methods of data collection, analysis and used statistical techniques (descriptive statistics, correlation and linear regression, factor analysis, and elementary hypothesis testing), and their applicability to specific health care problems. The students will have the opportunity to design a research project in their area of specialization.
4. Clinical Kinesiology and Biomechanical Principles : The clinical kinesiology and biomechanical principles provide learners with knowledge of basic biomechanical principles, biomechanics of basic tissues, kinesiology principles of joints. This course aim teaching basic biomechanical principles and kinesiology concepts that form the basis of rehabilitation.
5. Advanced Theories and Practice in Orthopedic Rehabilitation I: This course is structured to provide advanced evidence-based clinical evaluation and treatment of the cervical and thoracic spine, shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand in interdisciplinary orthopedics rehabilitation, utilizing advanced orthopedic skills. Emphasis will be placed on enhancing clinical decision-making skills and integrating patients’ evaluation, and patients’ prognosis as well as individualized rehabilitation needs in patient’s plane of care. This course aims to expand knowledge and skills of students in orthopedic rehabilitation to an interdisciplinary context. This course provided a venue to apply models of practice, clinical reasoning, and evidence-based practice in orthopedic rehabilitation.
6. Advanced Theories and Practice in Orthopedic Rehabilitation II: This course is structured to provide advanced evidence-based clinical evaluation and treatment of the lumbar spine, hip, knee, ankle and foot in interdisciplinary orthopedics rehabilitation, utilizing advanced orthopedic skills. Emphasis will  be placed on enhancing clinical decision-making skills and integrating patients’ evaluation, and patients’ prognosis as well as individualized rehabilitation needs in patient’s plane of care. This course aims to expand knowledge and skills of students in orthopedics rehabilitation to interdisciplinary context. This course provided a venue to apply models of practice, clinical reasoning, and evidence-based practice in orthopedics.
7. Advanced Academic Writing: This course is designed for students who have started their research project and are in the process of writing a manuscript. The course is based on lectures, group work, peer review of other student’s manuscript texts, as well as their own work with figures, tables, and manuscript writing.
8. Spine injuries and Rehabilitation: The Spine and Rehabilitation course is designed to examine the definition, types, and classification of spine disorders, as well as current approaches about conservative and surgical treatment options and occupational therapy. This course aims to increase knowledge and skills about evaluation methods, conservative and surgical treatment approaches in spine disorders, and to follow up on recent approaches.
9. Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation After Orthopedic Surgery : This course is designed to know examination of physiotherapy and rehabilitation approaches after surgical treatments performed in orthopedic problems. This course aims to provide information about surgical methods used in orthopedic problems. To provide theoretical training and practice about post-surgery physiotherapy and rehabilitation interventions.
10. Comprehensive exam: The Comprehensive Physical Therapy Examinations course is an integrative final exam that assesses a student’s ability to integrate advanced knowledge, skills, and experience gained from advanced courses in the specialty. This assessment is used to assess diagnosis and treatment planning for a variety of conditions, and to apply knowledge to uncover practical and applied abilities. The course emphasizes the application of logic to both patient and treatment planning within a formal framework and evidence base.
11. Spinal Stabilization Exercises: This course examines general information about spinal stabilization, functional anatomy of the spine, factors that negatively affect stabilization, assessment and exercise methods for stabilization, case studies and practical application. This course designed to give information about the mechanism of spinal stabilization, muscle imbalance and posture affecting the spine stabilization, to give information about assessment and exercise methods for spinal stabilization, to increase the level of knowledge with practical applications and case studies.
12. Cognitive-Behavioral Assessment and Treatment Methods in Chronic Spinal Pain: Cognitive-behavioral assessment and treatment methods in chronic spinal pain) is about examining the cognitive-behavioral state in chronic spinal pain with evidence-based physiotherapy assessment methods. This course is designed to obtain information about the general course of pain behavior in chronic spinal pain, to obtain information about assessment strategies to determine cognitive-behavioral status in chronic spinal pain, to obtain information about treatment methods for cognitive-behavioral conditions in chronic spinal pain.
13. Rheumatologic Rehabilitation: This course is focusing on biopsychosocial problems seen in rheumatic diseases and current physiotherapy and rehabilitation approaches in their treatment.. Important subtopics will be covered to broaden the students’ perspectives in this regard. Romatological Rehabilitation is designed to Know students the Evaluation of biopsychosocial problems in coping with chronic pain in individuals with rheumatism and learning about treatment approaches.
14. Manipulation and Mobilization Methods: This course gives students the diagnosis of joint biomechanics and facial systems and joint dysfunctions and their treatment with manipulative treatment techniques. Manipulation and mobilization methods course is designed to know advanced theoretical and practical information will be given about manipulation and mobilization applications, and applications will be made for mechanical diagnosis and manual treatment of all joints.
15. Orthotics and Prostheses in Orthopedic Rehabilitation: This course is designed to know students the basic features of upper and lower extremities and spinal orthoses and use of upper, lower extremities orthoses and prosthese in special cases.   Knowledge of selection the orthoses and prostheses , modification, application to the patient and teaching the basic principles.
16. Soft Tissue Injuries and Physiotherapy: This course addresses examination of soft tissue injuries, injury types, healing mechanism and physiotherapy and rehabilitation interventions after muscle, tendon, ligament, bursa and synovial injuries. Soft Tissue Injuries and Physiotherapy is designed to provide information about soft tissue injuries and physiotherapy. To provide theoretical training about physiotherapy and rehabilitation interventions that can be applied after soft tissue injuries
17. Evidence Based Practice in Orthopedic Rehabilitation: This course builds on fundamental clinical experience using clinical reasoning models, exploring the actions and evolving thoughts used by a clinician to arrive at a diagnostic and management decision, and the subsequent application of that decision. Students are given the opportunity to use clinical reasoning models to study an area of interest. In addition, this course explores the principles of systematic reviews relevant to physiotherapy practice. Emphasis will be placed on the legal, ethical, socio-cultural, and economic implications of research in health care. The philosophy of evidence-based practice is examined in detail with examples from sources such as the physiotherapy evidence database (PEDRO) and Cochrane Collaboration databases.
18. Differential diagnosis in physiotherapy: The primary goal of this course is to prepare you to recognize client problems that are beyond the expertise of a physical therapist, and to then make the appropriate decision regarding the next step of referral. This level of differential diagnosis requires you to effectively compare and contrast neuromuscular signs and symptoms with those of possible systemic origin. It will be discussed to review the clinical manifestations of the more common disorders of organ systems and discuss how they might mimic dysfunction of the neuromuscular system. You will develop proficiency in: systems screening, differential interviewing strategies, risk factors and red flag recognition. Pattern recognition and algorithmic approaches to clinical problem solving will be presented and practiced using case presentations. Emphasis will also be placed on the development of more advanced interviewing and observation skills.
19. Electrotherapy: This course Introduces the students to electrotherapy and general information, pain and electrotherapy, inflammation and electrotherapy, electrical stimulation, electrodiagnostic tests, galvanic currents, case studies, faradic currents, sinosoidal currents, iontophoresis, neuromuscular electrical stimulation, functional electrical stimulation, high frequency currents, biofeedback, ESWT, matrix rhythm therapy, magnetotherapy. Electrotherapy is designed to teach the effects of electrical agents on physiological and psychological events in the body by comprehending the therapeutic use of electricity; To learn how to use disease-specific treatment options by providing information about treatment modalities and to ensure that the treatment program is implemented on the patient in practice.
20. Pain Management in Physiotherapy: This course includes the Mechanisms of pain, physiological differences of acute and chronic pain, pain assessment methods, strategies to cope with pain in different diseases, physiotherapy approaches in patients with pain. Pain Management in Physiotherapy is designed to earn knowledge of basic information about the physiological mechanisms of pain, the role of acute and chronic pain in different diseases, pain assessment methods, and approaches used to cope with pain will be examined.