A dedicated and passionate healthcare professional, she is a qualified Neurophysiotherapist and Academician, having graduated from Delhi University in 2011. With over 11.8 years of experience in the healthcare sector, she brings a well-rounded background in clinical practice, research, and teaching.

She served as an Associate Professor at Galgotias University for 1.5 years, where she contributed to academic development and student mentorship in the field of physiotherapy. Her clinical experience includes more than 9 years as a Clinical Research Physiotherapist at AIIMS, New Delhi, one of India's leading medical institutions. Additionally, she was actively involved in clinical research and neuromodulation therapies at IBS Hospital (Cyberdyne), New Delhi, for 1.5 years.

She has extensive experience in managing patients across outpatient (OPD) and inpatient (IPD) settings, including ICU and post-neurosurgical care. Her expertise spans the design and implementation of personalized therapy protocols, neurological patient assessment, and evidence-based rehabilitation for individuals with complex neurological conditions. Her strong clinical acumen, combined with academic leadership and research proficiency, positions her as a valuable contributor to both medical education and patient care.

Qualification 

• Pursuing Ph.D. in Physiotherapy from Galgotias University

• MPT Neurology – Neurophysiotherapy pass out in the year 2013

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy Degree 2011 from Amar Jyoti, Delhi University

• 12th from CBSE board passed in the year 2006

Awards and Recognitions 

• Completed a One-Week Observer-ship Program on Epidural Stimulation at Liv Bona Dea Hospital, Baku, Azerbaijan, from 28th February 2025 to 7th March 2025.

• Awarded as Judge and speaker in 9th international conference of Physical therapy INCPT AIIMS2023

• Awarded as Significant Contribution to Physiotherapy from AIIMS in INCPT- AIIMS 2023

• Awarded Site Initiation for ELAN drug trial and GCP certified

• Essentials of Acute Stroke Practice module The module content is based on the UK health care system. As part of a NIHR funded Global Health Research Project – Improving Stroke Care in India. 

• Certified In Myo-Kinetic Cupping Therapy level 1 From Eploris- 29june 2019 

• Certified Clinical sports Dry Needling level 1 from Eploris- 30june2019 

•  Certified with Basic Teacher Training course (200 hours) in Yoga Education, in the month of September 2020 , and qualify to teach yogic concepts and techniques to children and healthy adults RYT200; RYS200 YOGA ALLIANCE from THE YOGA INSTITUTE, MUMBAI . 

• Certificate of participation in Research Methodology and MATLAB from 1-3rd July 2019.

• Randomized, Double-blind, Evaluation in Secondary Stroke Prevention Comparing the EfficaCy and Safety of the Oral Thrombin Inhibitor Dabigatran Etexilate (110 mg or 150 mg, Oral b.i.d.) Versus Acetylsalicylic Acid (100 mg Oral q.d.) in Patients With Embolic Stroke of Undetermined Source (RESPECT ESUS) Attended Investigator’s Meeting on 27-28 march 2015 for 1160.189 study at Hilton Mumbai. 

• Participated as a Chairperson/Judge in 8th International Conference Physical Therapy AIIMS on 21-22nd December,2019. 

• Certified with Yoga Instructor Course( 6months) conducted by Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusadhana Samsthana- SVYASA 1st November2016 to 7th May2017. 

• Certified with Yoga Foundation course (1 month) from Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (Ministry of AYUSH) June 2016 

• Certified with Good Clinical Practice [ATTEND Trial – Family led Rehabilitation post Stroke] at the Indian Institute of Public Health- Hyderabad – 11th March 2015. Site- All India Institute of Medical Sciences New Delhi 

• Certified with Good Clinical Practice [ATTEND Trial – Family led Rehabilitation post Stroke] at the Indian Institute of Public Health- Hyderabad – 12th and 13th March 2014. Site- All India Institute of Medical Sciences New Delhi 

• Certified with Good Clinical Practice [ATTEND Trial – Family led Rehabilitation post Stroke] at the Indian Institute of Public Health- Hyderabad – 18th to 20th oct 2013 Site- All India Institute of Medical Sciences New Delhi 

• Certified with Good Clinical Practice at ATTEND Trial collaborators meeting 13th March 2014 by Indian Institute of Public Health, Hyderabad. Site- All India Institute of Medical Sciences New Delhi. 

• 1 st Certification in NIHSS – English Group A-V3

Research

Talk

• SURBHI KAURA MS in Physiotherapy participated in the XXIV World Congress of Neurology Dubai, United Arab Emirates 27 - 31 October 2019 and received 31 credits & BURSARY AWARDED 

• Talk on Global warming and how to combat in Webinar 2021
• Acceptance of oral presentation WCN19-0477 Abstract Title: The effect of transcranial direct stimulation(tDCS) and exercise of cognition and motor aspect in patients with chronic stroke awarded of $700 Bursaries for the XXIV World Congress of Neurology (WCN 2019) taking place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates from October 27-31, 2019 
• III International Conference and Workshop of Physical Therapy, 19th & 20th December AIIMS 2014 as a Resource Person in Scientific Session, (Theme-Change, Challenge, Opportunity)

Research Publication

• copyright and 2 patents
• A Family-led rehabilitation after stroke in India (ATTEND): a randomised controlled trial RI Lindley, CS Anderson, L Billot, A Forster, ML Hackett, LA Harvey, S Jan, The Lancet 390 (10094), 588-5991282017
• Deep cerebellar transcranial direct current stimulation of the dentate nucleus to facilitate standing balance in chronic stroke survivors—a pilot study 
• Z Rezaee, S Kaura, D Solanki, A Dash, MVP Srivastava, U Lahiri, A Dutta Brain Sciences 10 (2), 94 292020

• Effectiveness of voluntary restraint in comparison to modified constraint-induced movement therapy in people with chronic stroke S Kaura, S Walia, AK Shrivastav, MM Noohu Physiotherapy Practice and Research 39 (1), 45-5112018
• The effect of transcranial direct stimulation (TDCS) and exercise of cognition and motor aspect in patients with chronic stroke S Kaura, MVP Srivastava, SS Kumaran Journal of the Neurological Sciences 405, 1-2, 2019
• Physiotherapy-induced changes in brain in post-stroke rehabilitation: a longitudinal MRI study R Jayasundar, D Kumar, R Mishra, G Maurya, P Bhagat, S Kaura, 
• Evaluation of physiotherapy induced changes in post-stroke recovery using MRI R Mishra, D Kumar, S Kaura, S Kumaran, P Bhagat, P Srivastava.

Area of Interest

• Research in Neurorobotics and rehabilitation – Dealing patients on Cyberdyne, Luna egzotech for emg and strength robotic therapy Tymo- Balance therapy. 
• Collaborates with clinical investigators to determine study design for Spinal cord injury patients for neuromodulation technique like Epidural stimulation via Boston Scientific. Conduct monitoring activities including site initiations, monitoring and close-outs at clinical trial sites for low to medium risk/complexity studies. 
• Responsible for writing and distributing time sensitive site visit reports, tracking resolutions of outstanding issues, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, ICH guidelines, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), the study protocol and overall research objectives. 
• Assists in preparation of clinical trial documentation, case report forms, protocols, monitoring report templates, and informed consent/assent documents etc. in accordance with project and regulatory requirements. 
• Experience in Case Report form filling, Clinical Assessment , Clinical Data Collection and management of cases. Electronic Health Records in Previous Projects along with Data Analysis