Dr. Hari Babu K. V.
Principal
Email: principal.physiotherapy@ppsu.ac.in
Areas of Interest: Teaching interests are in Musculoskeletal, Sports, Neurology and cardio-Respiratory Physiotherapy Subjects. His research interests are in the fields of Myofacial release Techniques and Muscle Energy Techniques.
Brief Profile: Dr. Hari Babu is a Gold Medalist from Dr. M.G.R. Medical University Chennai, Tamil Nadu and Received SEVARATNA DR. R. VENKATESALU GOLD MEDAL AWARD from Governor of Tamil Nadu for his outstanding performance in under graduation. He has completed his Post Graduation in Orthopaedics and Post Graduate Diploma in Acupuncture with Distinction. He has more than 18 years of Teaching and Clinical experience in Government Medical College. He regularly participates in National and International Conferences and has conducted many workshops, CME and Training Programs to upgrade the knowledge of Physiotherapists. He has his own channel on youtube and has uploaded many Educational videos, popular all over India.
He had guided many Undergraduate and Postgraduate students of various disciplines like Orthopaedics and Cardio-respiratory Physiotherapy.
He has a sound knowledge in treating Orthopaedic, Sports, Cardio-respiratory and Neurology patients, and has been an Internal and External Examiner at reputed universities for more than 10 Years.
His research interests are in the fields of Myofascial Release Techniques (MFR) and Muscle Energy Techniques (MET).
Dr Ashish Mathur
Professor
Email: ashish.mathur@ppsu.ac.in
Dr. Ashish Mathur is a Professor in School of Physiotherapy of P P Savani University. He graduated in the year 1997 from Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Institute for Physically Handicapped, New Delhi, affiliated to Delhi University, and has done Masters Degree in Sports Physiotherapy in the year 2001 from Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar. He has more than 21 years of Teaching and Clinical experience, where he has trained and worked at National institutes like DD U Institute for Physically Handicapped, New Delhi under Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment( Delhi University), Safdurjung Hospital, New Delhi and eminent hospitals like Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi and MGM Medical College, Indore.
He has received significant Contribution Award in Physiotherapy Conference at AIIMS, New Delhi in the year 2015. He is Board of Studies member of PP Savani university and had been Board of Studies member of Devi Ahilya Vishwa Vidhyalaya, Indore and M. P. Medical Science University, Jabalpur. He is also on Examiner panel for both Graduate and Post graduate degree courses in various reputed universities.
His teaching and clinical interests are in Sports, Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Acupuncture, Auricular and Scalp Acupuncture and Movement Science. His research interests are in the fields of Sports injury epidemiology and Prevention, Exercise for health and chronic disease, Ergonomics, Fall Prevention, Education and Curriculum development for health care professionals, Design and review, Embedding global health learning into health science curricula and Inter-professional learning. In his illustrious career of around 21 years, he has treated many musculoskeletal and sports injury patients and rehabilitated patients suffering from various Neuro-logical conditions.
His other interests include playing Chess, exploring Metaphysics and listening to Indian Music.
Dr. Bindesh Patel
Assistant Professor
Area of Interest: Sports Physiotherapy, Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Exercise Science
Brief profile: Prof Dr.Bindesh D. Patel is a Faculty of Physiotherapy at the P.P.Savani School of Physiotherapy, P.P.Savani Knowledge city, Surat, Gujarat since July 2016. He is interested in teaching courses mainly Sports Physiotherapy, Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and Exercise Therapy. Dr. Bindesh has done MPTh in Musculoskeletal and Sports from MGM University, Navi Mumbai. He has attended many National conferences. He has also worked as medical convener during 20th commonwealth table tennis championship. He has done internationally certified Kinesio Taping workshop and Neural Tissue Mobilization workshop. He has also delivered a lectures on different topics related to sports at Swarnim Gujarat Sports University, Gandhinagar. He also won second price in ‘research protocol formation’ at Scientifica (A research oriented conference), Pune.
Dr. Sanjib Kumar Das
Assistant Professor
Email: sanjib.das@ppsuni.ac.in
Dr. Sanjib Kumar Das, MPT, Fellow PhD. is an Assistant Professor in the School of Physiotherapy of P.P Savani University. Dr Das’s contribution as an Academician, Clinician and Researcher has been honored with Young Achievers Award, Senior Research paper award, Junior Research paper award at times from Indian Association of Physiotherapists. Dr. Das has more than 25 publications including international journals of repute, edited book chapters and articles in regional newspapers. He has remained involved in various research projects funded by MHRD, Govt. of India. He has been invited to deliver key note lectures in Ergonomics and to present scientific papers in several international and national conferences in India and abroad. He has pursued Fellow Doctoral in the domain of Ergonomics and Human Factors Engineering from NITIE, Mumbai. He is specialized in Musculoskeletal Disorders and has an area of interest in the occupational health and hazards, work-related musculoskeletal disorders, ergonomics and bioengineering.
Dr. Samira Mulla
Clinical Therapist
Email: samira.mulla@ppsuni.ac.in
Dr. Samira Mulla (BPT) is a Clinical Therapist in the School of Physiotherapy of P P Savani University. She did her graduation (Bachelor of Physiotherapy) from Yenepoya University, Manglore, Karnataka. She is certified under Manual therapy course, under the guidance of well known mentor Dr. Mohanty. She has done Group Research in checking the effect of musculoskeletal disorder in workers by using patient transfer technique in hospital set up.
Her field of interest is in Orthopedics. She has participated in many National & International conferences. She is passionate about spreading the awareness of Physiotherapy as a reliable and affordable healthcare solution in both urban and rural India.
Her other interests include reading fiction and nonfiction.
Dr. Chetana G. Bodar
Clinical Therapist
Email: chetana.bodar@ppsu.ac.in
Dr. Chetana G. Bodar is a Tutor/Clinical Therapist in school of Physiotherapy of P P Savani University. She did her graduation (B.P.T) and post graduation (M.P.T.neuroscience) from VNSGU University, SURAT. She has received many medals and awards for best academic performance and in curricular activities, respectively.
She has participated many state level conference and also part (student organizing secretary) of organizing state level conference in Surat in 2016-2017.
She has done group study during her bachelors on comparative study between stretching and massage along with cryotherapy on trigger band among laboratory worker. She has also done thesis work during PG on stroke patients.
She has done certified course on NDT under well-known pediatric PT Dr.Sadaf Saiyed and worked in Pearl Pediatric Physiotherapy and Neurodevelopment centre. Along with that she has attended workshops, seminars, and CME.
She is interested in teaching, reading book, listening music, creative arts, and cultural activities.
“Gain Knowledge and Give Knowledge”
Dr. Krupa Patel
Assistant Professor
Dr. Krupa Patel is a Faculty of Physiotherapy at the P.P. Savani School of Physiotherapy, P.P. Savani Knowledge city, Surat, Gujarat since September 2018. She has done her Master of Physiotherapy in Adult Neurological and Psychosomatic Disorder from Rajiv Gandhi University, Bangalore. Moreover, she is interested in teaching courses like Physiotherapy in Neurology, Exercise Therapy and Physical and Functional Diagnosis. She has also attended many national conferences, Seminars and CME. Furthermore she has done certified workshops and has expertise knowledge in Neuro-developmental treatment, Aquatic therapy and Mulligan concept. She has been guide to students for their Project work. Also, she has more than 4 years of experience in Academics. During her tenure after Bachelors she has rehabilitated many patients with evidence based practice. Her research interest is in Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation. Her interest is in Badminton and other games and also listening to music.
Dr. Payal Mehta
Assistant Professor
Email: payal.mehta@ppsu.ac.in
Dr. Payal Mehta is a Faculty of Physiotherapy at the P.P. Savani School of Physiotherapy, P.P. Savani Knowledge city, Surat, Gujarat since September 2018. She has done her Master of Physiotherapy in Neurological Science from Veer Narmad South Gujarat University,Surat. Moreover, she is interested in teaching courses like Physiotherapy in Neurology, Pediatric neurology, Exercise Therapy and Physical and Functional Diagnosis. She has also attended many conferences, Seminars and workshops. Furthermore she has done certified workshops and has expertise knowledge in Neuro-developmental treatment, Basic Counselling Techniques. During her tenure after Bachelors she has rehabilitated many pediatric patients with evidence based practice. She has worked in a vocational training center for a year as a senior physiotherapist and a coordinator. She has also done her Bachelor's in Biotechnology(hons). Her research interest is in techniques of treatments in Cerebral Palsy and dystonia. She has interest in doing art and craft.
Dr. Falguni Sanghani
Senior Clinical Therapist
Dr.Falguni Sanghani having more then 20 years of clinical experience is a Pass out of First batch of School of Physiotherapy, Paraplegia Hospital, Ahmedabad. Her field of interest is Physiotherapy in Orthopedics.
Dr Mona G Patel
[MPT in Neurological Conditions, BPT]
Assistant Professor
School of Physiotherapy
Email:mona.patel@ppsu.ac.in
Dr. Mona G Patel (MPT) is an Assistant Professor at school of physiotherapy of P P Savani University. She has done her Masters of Physiotherapy in Neurological Conditions from Gujarat University, Ahmedabad. She has done certified workshop in Taping (basic and advanced), Muscle Energy Technique and Basic Research and Biostatistics for Physiotherapists. She has also attended many seminars and CMEs.
Dr Krishna M. Harsora
Dr Krishna M. Harsora (BPT) is Tutor/Clinical therapist in school of physiotherapy of P P Savani University. She did her BPT from Govt. Physiotherapy College, Surat. She has attended many ConPhycs. She has done many certified workshops like MODULE-1 Dry Needling in Myofascial Pain Syndrome- 2014, Aerobic Instructor and Personal Trainer (I.F.A.) - 2014, Women’s Health (Antenatal & Postnatal Exercise) And Diet Instructor Training- 2015, ZUMBA Instructor Training-2018, Neuro-Development Treatment (NDT).
Dr. Ramakrishnan Kalpathy Sundaram
Assistant Professor
Dr. Ramakrishnan Kalpathy Sundaram is a Ph.D. Scholar in the field of Neurology PT & Behavioural Sciences, Studied Management & Leadership in IIM (Calcutta), M.Phil1 in Clinical Psychology, MPT in Neurology & Psychosomatic, M.Sc. in Psychology, Completed Certificate courses in Sociology, MET,PNF,EMG-NCS, Dr. Ramakrishnan.KS has been Alumni of Prestigious Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta, University of Madras, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science & The TN MGR University Dr Ramakrishnan has More 18 years of Teaching, Research and academic administration experience. He has taught a Neurosciences, Physiotherapy, Behavioural Sciences, Psychology, Sports Sciences & Management at UG and PG level. She has guided 36 PG dissertations and number of projects at undergraduate level. To his credit, she has published 48papers in various International journals and conferences of high repute, He has worked as an Chairman in International Conference, Member Academic Council, Board of Studies, NAAC Steering committee, IQAC, university level, an invited as examiner, Paper Setter, Reviewer, in 9 Reputed University throughout India. He is Editorial Board member of 2 international Journals & 3 ISBN Books Editions
Dr. Kruti Desai
Assistant Professor
Dr. Kruti Desai (M.P.T) is an Assistant Professor of Physiotherapy at the P.P. Sawani School of Physiotherapy, P.P. Sawani Knowledge city, Surat, Gujarat from September 2019. She has done her Masters in Cardio-Pulmonary Sciences from Ahmadabad Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS) from Gujarat University and Bachelors from Shree Swaminarayan Physiotherapy College from SNDT University. She is interested in teaching courses like Physiotherapy in Cardio-pulmonary conditions, Therapeutic exercise and Physical and Functional Diagnosis. She has attained International, National Conferences, Seminar, CME and also been examiner for other university. She has 3 years of Academic experience. During her tenure after Bachelors and Masters she has rehabilitated many patients with Evidence Based Practice. Her research interest is in Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. She has interested in other curricular activities (i.e. like dancing, sports, art).
Dr.Rahul Chhatlani
Assistant Professor
Dr.Rahul Chhatlani (MPT) is an Assistant Professor of Physiotherapy at the P.P. Savani School of Physiotherapy, P.P. Savani Knowledge city, Surat, Gujarat. He has done his Master of Physiotherapy in Neurological Conditions from Shri K.K. Sheth Physiotherapy College, Rajkot. He has published various articles in renowned Physiotherapy Journals. Moreover, he is interested in teaching courses like Neurology, Exercise therapy and Cardio-Pulmonary conditions. He has attended many national and state level conferences, seminars and CME. Dr.Rahul, has done certified workshops and have expertise knowledge in Spinal Cord Injury Patients Rehabilitation, Myofacial Release, Mulligan Mobilization and Positional Release Therapy. His area of Research is in Neurological alteration in foot posture and its effect on Gait.
Dr.Krishna Desai
Assistant Professor
Dr.Krishna Desai (MPT) is an Assistant Professor of Physiotherapy at the P.P. Savani School of Physiotherapy, P.P. Savani Knowledge city, Surat, Gujarat. She has done her Master of Physiotherapy in Neurological Science from Ashok and Rita Patel Institute of Physiotherapy .Moreover, she has secured 2nd rank in Poster presentation at National level conference, CHAPCON 2018. She has also received special training of assessing and managing Neuro patients from JSS Medical College, Mysuru. She has interest in doing Research work
Dr.Aditi Shah
Assistant Professor
Dr. Aditi Shah (PT) is an assistant professor at PP Savani School of Physiotherapy. She was a university topper and gold medalist in Bachelor Of Physiotherapy at MGM medical college,Indore and she has completed her masters of Physiotherapy in neurological conditions from Swami Vivekananda National Institute of Rehabilitation Training and Research (SVNIRTAR), Cuttack. Her area of interest is paediatrics and adult neurology, and has done research work in spinal cord injury patients. Her interest in research keeps her updated with the new techniques in and around physiotherapy and believes in inculcating those for the better results in patient improvement. She has attended various national and international conferences, workshops and CME and is dedicated to contributing her bit towards the profession.
Dr. Vrunda Makwana
Assistant Professor
Email: vrunda.makwana@ppsu.ac.in
Dr. Vrunda Makwana is a Faculty of Physiotherapy at the P.P. Savani School of Physiotherapy, Surat, Gujarat. She has done her Master of Physiotherapy in Community Physiotherapy with Elective in Occupational Health and Ergonomics from Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Manipal University, MAHE [2018-2020].
she is interested in teaching courses like Physiotherapy in Community-Ergonomics, Geriatric care and Women’s health, Electrotherapy, Sports Ergonomics and Research Methodology.
She has presented her Research paper in International Occupational Health conclave and attended many National conferences, Seminars and workshops. She has done certified workshops and has expertise knowledge in Aerobics/Fitness instructor training, Kinesio Tapping Techniques, Diabetic foot care, Pedagogy science. She has worked in a Community set up and organized camps during her post-graduation. Her clinical expertise is in Community Rehabilitation, Prevention of chronic pain, Musculoskeletal Injury prevention, Industrial wellness, Return to work and hospital ergonomics.
She has completed her BA in Dance(Bharatanatyam). Her other interests include Reading Books, Travelling and listening to Music.
Dr. Saloni Vyas
Assistant Professor
Email: Saloni.vyas@ppsu.ac.in
Dr.Saloni Vyas is a Faculty of Physiotherapy at the P.P. Savani School of Physiotherapy, Surat, Gujarat. She has done her Master of Physiotherapy in Musculoskeletal with Elective in Manual Therapy from Dr.D.Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy, pune-pimpri [2020-2022].
She is interested in teaching courses like Physiotherapy in Musculoskeletal conditions, clinical orthopaedics and orthopaedic conditions, Electrotherapy, Sports physiotherapy and Manual techniques.
She has attended many National conferences, Seminars and workshops. She has done certified workshops and has expertise knowledge in joint and spine mobilization technique (COMT)Clinical orthopaedic manual therapist, integrated Kinesio Tapping Techniques, integrated dry needling (basic-advance). She has worked in a community set up and organized camps during her post-graduation and worked as physiotherapist at International Hockey Championship. Her clinical expertise is in orthopaedic condition, Prevention of chronic pain, Musculoskeletal Injury prevention. Her other interests include Travelling and listening to Music.
Dr. Asha Tatipamul
Assistant Professor
Email: asha.tatipamul@ppsu.ac.in
Dr. Asha Tatipamul is a Faculty of Physiotherapy at the P.P. Savani School of Physiotherapy, P.P. Savani Knowledge city, Surat, Gujarat. She has done her Master of Physiotherapy in Neurological sciences from Government Physiotherapy College, Surat, Gujarat [2019-2021].
She is interested in teaching courses like Physiotherapy in Neurological conditions, Paediatric neurology,Electrotherapy, Kinesiology and Research Methodology.
She has attended many National conferences, Seminars and workshops. She has done certified workshops and has expertise knowledge in NDT approach of handling of Adult Hemiplegics, Kinesio Tapping Techniques, Hands on workshop on Basic course on Health and Fitness, Kinetic control for Low Back Pain.
She has worked as a Physiotherapist andCritical care assistant during Covid situations at New Civil Hospital, Surat and has a grip in handling patients in ICU setting at Hospitals. Her other interests include Reading Books, playing Carrom, Travelling and listening to Music.
Dr. Ekta Mehta
Assistant Professor
Email: ekta.mehta@ppsu.ac.in
Dr. Ekta Mehta (MPT) is an Assistant Professor at P.P Savani School of Physiotherapy since 2022. She has done her Master of Physiotherapy in Community Based Rehabilitation in the year 2017 from AIMS, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad. She has more than 4.5 years of clinical and Academic experience.
She had achieved 1st Rank in MPT in college and 6th Rank in Gujarat University. She has presented her Research paper at All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) and stood 3rd Rank.
She is working as an Assistant Professor since 2017. She has served Ahmedabad Physiotherapy college and engaged with clinical, academic curriculum and managed Rehabilitation Department. She was a guide for MPT Rehabilitation and BPT students for Thesis.
She has been external examiner for PG students in 2021 conducted by Gujarat University and internal examiner for Parul University.
She has also done E-course submission on Geriatric Rehabilitation as a part of Professional development.Evaluated and treated patients with various conditions (Musculoskeletal, Neurological, Cardiopulmonary, Rehabilitation, Women’s health) in college OPD and visiting hospitals.To actively participate in faculty training program, Maintained and develop current knowledge of EBP (Evidence based practice). She has taken active participation in conferences held by the institute as well as extracurricular activities of the previous college.
She has done certified courses in MANUAL THERAPY (FEDERATION OF INDIAN MANUAL THERAPY) and AEROBICS (INDIAN ACADEMY OF FITNESS TRAINING).
Attended various International, National conferences, Seminars, CME and Hands on workshop in Vestibular Rehabilitation, Myofascial Release, Chiropractic on spinal disorders, Kinesiological Tapping, Advanced sports manual techniques and Tapping Techniques, Laser Therapy and its Clinical Application, clinical and Radiological Differential Diagnosis in Orthopedics for physiotherapists and Neural Tissue Mobilization.
She has done various Publications and done her academic projects in stroke, BPPV in elderly and low back pain in nurses.
Her teaching and clinical interests are in Rehabilitation (Community based, Amputation, Neuro, Geriatric, Burns, Cancer), industrial Health Promotion and Women’s Health. Her research interest is in the fields of Rehabilitation of Various conditions, Neurology, Fall prevention, Ergonomics, orthotic prosthetic, Geriatric and Women’s Health.
Her other interests include Sports (Table tennis, Basketball, Chess, Badminton), Classical Dance (Bharatanatyam) and Classical Music.
Dr.Vrushika Kanthariya
Assistant Professor
Email: vrushika.kantharia@ppsu.ac.in
Dr.Vrushika Kanthariya is a Faculty of Physiotherapy at the P.P. Savani School of Physiotherapy, P.P. Savani Knowledge city, Surat, Gujarat. She has done her Masters in Cardio-Pulmonary Sciences from Charusat University-Changa and Bachelors from SPB Physiotherapy College -VNSGU University.
She is interested in teaching courses like Physiotherapy in Cardio-pulmonary conditions, Exercise Therapy and Physical and Functional Diagnosis.
She has presented her Research paper ininternationalconference at saveetha college of physiotherapy-Chennai. She has done certified workshops and has expertise knowledge in ,Kinesio Tapping Techniques, Dry needling and cupping . Furthermore, she has expertise in TMT testing and Pulmonary function testing.
Her research interest is in Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation,Telerehabilitation. She has interested in other curricular activities (i.e. like dancing, sports, art).
Dr. T. S. Veeragoudhaman
Malaysia
Dr. T. S. Veeragoudhaman is a senior Physiotherapist working as program co-ordinator in Cyberjaya University College of Medical sciences, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Malaysia.
Moreover he is having 21 years of experience in academics & clinical services in the university attached with multi-disciplinary setting and providing evidence based clinical teaching & physical therapy services with legal, ethical and institutional standards and having professional membership with Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists. Professionally qualified with Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree [BPT] in the year 1997 and successfully completed master of Physiotherapy degree [MPT] in the year March 2004. He has even worked as Deputy Dean in faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences at Allianze University College of medical Sciences, Malaysia.Besides, he guided more than 20 post graduate and undergraduate projects. He also organized various national and International conferences, Seminars and workshops. Also,presented papers in international conferences and in the university grant commission and national conferences.
He has immense knowledge of evidence based current concepts and treatment methods in physiotherapy. Skilled in planning and implementing treatment program for patients, based on advanced knowledge in clinical findings and sound knowledge of evidence-based practice - Expert in undertaking a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations/multiple pathologies.
Dr. Shahirose Kapadia
USA
Dr. Shahirose Kapadia is a senior principal consultant for Physical Therapy at Health Pro LLC, Stamford, CT, USA.
She has extensive experience working in skilled and long term nursing care of patients with diverse diagnosis of stroke, orthopedic and general de-conditioning. Her other notable experience lies in advising patients with pain management, contracture management, fall prevention, improving muscle strength and overall functional mobility. Academically she has a double bachelor in Physical Therapy (2013) from MGM Medical College in Indore, India and Bachelor of Science (2007) from Holkar Science College. She is a recipient of research fellowship awarded by Department of Science & Technology, Government of India for “Journey of spreading public health awareness through teacher-students partnership”.
In addition to that, she has certification from University of St. Augustine for Health Science, FL, USA. Her other notable experience lies working with UK ISAR (Disaster management) for Urban Search and Rescue and Water Rescue Foundation and conducting camps for Women’s Cancer Detection and coordinating efforts for science exhibition in field of Animal & Human Health as well as Understanding Planet Earth.
Dr. Shweta Singh
New York, USA
Dr. Shweta Singh has completed her bachelor of Physiotherapy from Mahatma Gandhi memorial college Indore. She pursued Master of Science Kinesiology from Texas Women’s University. She completed her Doctor of Physical therapy from Utica College of New York. She is also a member of Golden Key International Honor Society and Magna Cum Laude Honor Society.She received outstanding Student Award by Department of Kinesiology at Texas Woman’s University. Presently she is working as Supervising Physical therapist in St. Lukes Rehab Center, New York. Moreover she does assessment and formulation of treatment plan for resident for short term rehabilitation and long term rehabilitation. Also, she is supervising temporary physical therapists, physical therapist assistants and students at different levels pursuing internships or clinicians. She conducts and participates in peer reviews and continuing education.
She has vast experience as Rehabilitation Director where she supervised team of 12-14 staff members including physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, occupational therapists, occupational therapist assistants, speech therapist and rehabilitation coordinator.
Dr. Nitin Jain
USA
Dr. Nitin Jain had completed his undergraduate degree in physiotherapy from Indore Institute of Medical Sciences (IIMS), Indore, MP in the year 2005. After working for two years in physiotherapy department of government hospital and medical college, he immigrated to United States to pursue masters. He completed his masters in kinesiology from Texas Woman’s University, Denton, Texas, United States in the year 2009. Post completion of the national physical therapy licensure examination in United states he started his first job in Oswego hospital, Oswego, NY. In order to further understand the United States health care delivery system at different level likewise: acute care, skilled nursing care, outpatient facilities and home health care, he began working as a travel physical therapist. Being a travel physical therapist, he was employed for short duration at the multiple facilities located in New York, Virginia, and Tennessee State for 3 years. While working as a travel physical therapist in different cities, he worked in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities located in Albany, Troy, Catskill,Brewster, Lake Katrine, Bristol and Farmville. He worked in sports physical therapy clinic dedicated to mixed martial art and wrestlers located at Brewster, NY. In addition, he has gained major excellence in brain injury rehabilitation facility while working at Northeast center for rehabilitation and brain injury, Lake Katrine, NY. In the later year of assignment as a travel physical therapist he lived in Bristol, TN where he worked in rehab facility for a while then then he moved to Richmond, Va. Since 2013, he has been working as a home health physical therapist in Richmond, Va. Dr Nitin Jain is also working on his transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from A.T Still University, AZ and expected to complete his degree in April 2019.
His research interests are in traumatic brain injury and stroke rehabilitation. Apart from gaining hands on experience across many cities and states he has actively participated in various conferences and seminars held in India and United states. He was an active member of Indian association of physiotherapists (IAP), India in the initial years and has received student award as well in IAP conference, Jaipur. He has actively participated in Red Cross, USA and Brain injury association of Virginia. Dr Nitin Jain strongly believes in active lifestyle by engaging himself with sports activities such as tennis, swimming, bike races and marathons.
Gurdeep
Canada
Gurdeep completed her Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree in 2005 from the MGM Medical College, DAVV University, Indore, India, and Master of Sports Physiotherapy degree in 2007 from the GNDU University, Amritsar, India.
She did her postgraduate research paper on Comparison of Efficacy of Thera-Band, Plyometric and Combination Training on strength of Quadriceps evaluated on Isoinertial Dynamometer. This research paper was published in the Journal of Sports authority of India (2007). She has presented scientific papers at the Annual Conference of Indian Association of Sports Medicine in 2005 and 2006.Since her graduation, she has been practicing Physiotherapy. She is licensed for IMS/Dry Needling treatment and she is presently pursuing Acupuncture.
Gurdeep has experience in teaching as well. She was visiting lecturer at MGM Medical College, India, for Yoga Therapy. In 2010, she became a registered Yoga Instructor and Personal Trainer with BCRPA in British Columbia Canada. She has worked as a Yoga instructor at the South Surrey Recreation Center and as a Yoga Instructor on a KVOS TV show. She has been consulted on Red FM (Radio pregame) a many time as a Physiotherapist, and recently was a speaker on interCultural Online Health Network (iCON) Department of Emergency Medicine (Faculty of Medicine) UBC (University of British Columbia) Canada.
Gurdeep’s professional attitude involves an integrative approach. Her treatment technique focuses on both assessment and treatment, to maximize functional recovery. She believes the best results can be achieved from a positive approach, and that a positive environment can improve health and quality of life.
Dr. N. A. Rafi Ahmed
Kuwait
Dr. N. A. Rafi Ahmed is presently working in Farwaniya Hospital in Kuwait since 2009. He has done Masters of Physiotherapy in Neurology. Moreover he was working as an Assistant Professor in Saveetha College & General Hospitals- Saveetha University- Chennai, India from 2004 to 2009. Apart from this he worked as a Student guide and member of research Committee in Saveetha University, Chennai, India. He has more than 10 years of experience in this profession. He has also published ample articles in national and international journals. Furthermore, he has done and conducted esteemed workshops. He is having great hands on skill to treat the neurologically disabled patients.
Dr. Reena Vashishtha
Norway
Dr. Reena Vashishtha possesses more than 10 years of experience as consulting physiotherapist in India and abroad. She has worked in various organizations of international repute including the prestigious University of British Columbia (at the Centre for Hip Health and Mobility), Canada and University of Rome, Italy. She has also been associated with the European Football Club (FC Honka) based in Finland.
Dr. Vashishtha obtained her Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree in 2007 from the M.G.M Medical College, Indore, India and Master degree in Physical Activity and Health Promotion from the University of Rome, Italy and received best thesis award. She also contributed for the development of several sections of Physiopedia (A free comprehensive online reference library for physiotherapists).
Physical activity, tendon adaptation, sports injuries, overuse injuries and chronically painful tendon disorder in workers and athletes are primary interests of her research. Presently, Dr. Vashishtha is based in Norway.
Dr. Chandrakumar Sathiyamurthi Janabai
Canada
Dr. Chandrakumar possesses the post graduation in NeuroPhysiotherapy and has finished the masters from Dr. MGR Medical University, India (2006-2008). Moreover, he is educated from Ontario's internationally educated Physiotherapist's Bridging program, University of Toronto, 2014. Currently he is working as a Registered Physiotherapist, Two Hills Health Centre, Two Hills. Also, he has worked as registered Physiotherapist at more than one place in Ontario. Besides he has worked as Physiotherapy Resident at Medicare rehab clinic, Scarborough. He gave his services as Senior Physiotherapist in Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai. He has done many workshops related to Musculoskeletal and Neurological Physiotherapy. Furthermore, he have experience in treating patients in Acute care (ICU), Inpatient, Outpatient and community set up. He possess more than 15 years of experience in Physiotherapy. He has expertise skills in Mulligan, Accupuncture, Myofacial release, Bobath and adult Hemiplegia. He is having utmost skills and experience in treating the patients with evidence based practice.
Dr. Sunil Gosh
USA
Dr. Sunil Gosh is working currently in USA as a registered Physical Therapist. He has finished his Graduation from MGM medical college, India. He excelled in GRE with 1400 scores after which he was offered from 5 renowned Universities in USA. Then he pursued Masters of Science in Exercise Physiology 2007- 2009 from University of Texas at Arlington. Moreover, he got full scholarship for the masters’ degree. He was also awarded Deans Fellowship. He worked as graduate teaching Assistant from 2007-2008. Apart from this he also worked for Graduate Research Assistant from 2008-2009. After that he passed NPTE in first attempt in USA. Since then he is also working as lead Physical Therapist for various companies. He has also published ample articles in national and International Journals. Moreover he has also done and conducted various workshops, CME and Seminars. He has good hands on skill to treat the patients with all advanced manual therapy skills and evidence based practice.
Dr. Ankita Dubey
Doctorate in Physical therapy
USA
Dr. Ankita has more than 10 years of experience working as a physical therapist in USA. She has worked in several renowned acute care, sub-acute, and outpatient facilities in New York and Michigan states.
Dr. Ankita has completed her bachelor’s degree from MGM medical college in 2007. She is gold medalist and received awards for excellence in her academics in all four years of her bachelors program.
After completing bachelor’s degree, she moved to USA for further studies. She completed her Masters in Exercise Physiology from Ithaca College, New York in 2010 with excellent GPA. She received full scholarship during her Masters program.
She has keen interest in research and participated in various research projects while doing her Masters. She also completed her post-graduate research project in Delayed onset muscle soreness, which was awarded as best thesis. She also worked as teaching assistant in anatomy lab while doing her Masters from 2008-2010. Dr. Ankita also completed her Doctorate in Physical therapy from Utica College, NY in 2013.
She has been working as a lead physical therapist for various companies. Dr. Ankita is strong follower of evidence based practice and attended several conferences to keep with current researches and treatment strategies. She has herself conducted several seminars and presented her thesis in American Conference of Sports Medicine. While working Dr. Ankita has gained expertise in myofascial release and McKenzie technique in management of cervical and lumbar pain. Dr. Ankita also has certification in kinesiotape application.
Gait Analysis, lower back pain management, and delayed-onset muscle soreness are her research interests. She believes in individualized treatment plan as ‘everyone is individual’. She believes that thorough evaluation on first visit and subsequent visits is key to successful treatment outcome.
Dr. Cynthia Srikesavan
Senior Researcher in Physiotherapy
University of Oxford
United Kingdom
Dr. Cynthia Srikesavan currently works as a Senior Researcher in Physiotherapy at the University of Oxford, United Kingdom. She completed her Bachelors degree in physiotherapy in 1998 from the Government College of Physiotherapy, Trichy. She then worked in different teaching capacities alongside clinical responsibilities in the states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Gujarat in India for around nine years. She also completed her MSc and MPhil in Psychology and a Masters degreein Physiotherapy (MPT) from India, before moving to Canada for higher studies. She was awarded a PhD in Applied Health Sciences from the University of Manitoba, Canada in 2015 for her work on a computer game-based hand exercise programme for people with rheumatoid arthritis or hand osteoarthritis.
Dr. Cynthia began working at the University of Oxford in June 2015 in a post-doctoral capacity. Her main research areas are hand rehabilitation in arthritis conditions, implementation, digital health interventions, and musculoskeletal patient-reported outcome measures. She is trained in conducting quantitative, qualitative, and mixed research studies, systematic reviews, and clinical trials.
Dr. Cynthia has published her research work in peer-reviewed journals with high impact factor and has also presented her work at various national and international physiotherapy conferences including the World Conference of Physiotherapy. She is passionate about high-quality healthcare evidence and Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) in research. She is a keen supporter and contributor of the Cochrane collaboration and PEDro (Physiotherapy Evidence Database).
Dr. Cynthia also actively collaborates and guides researchers in India on projects related to the translation and cross-cultural adaptation of patient-reported outcome measures.
Work profile : https://www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/team/cynthia-srikesavan
ORCID : https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3540-8052