Areas of Specialization

MPT (Orthopedics & Traumatology), Ph.D.

Qualification:

• Ph.D. from Shri Jagdishprasad Jhabarmal Tibrewala university, Rajasthan in 2021.

• MPT from Saveetha University, Tamil Nādu in 2013.
• BPT from Dr NTR University of Health Sciences, Andhra Pradesh in 2010.

Professional Experience:

• Currently working as Professor at Galgotias University from Feb-2023
• Worked as an Associate Professor at SIMS college of physiotherapy from May- 2018 to Feb- 2023.

• Worked as an Assistant professor at Kugler memorial physiotherapy degree college (KMPDC) from Oct-2013 to Apr- 2018.

• Completed 6 months of compulsory internship from Government General Hospital, Satya hospital and College OPD during January-2011 to June- 2011. 
• Certificate of Manual Therapy: Indian Academy of Manipulative and Sports Physiotherapy, Chennai, Tamil Nādu.
• Member of Indian Association of Physiotherapists (IAP Reg No: L-39224)

AWARDS/PRIZES

• First prize in paper presentation in 2013, SRMC university, Tamil Nādu.

• First prize in Quiz competition in 2013, IAP conference, Madurai.

Workshops/ conferences:

• Workshop on Advanced Mechanics and Engineering of Orthosis and Prosthesis on 27th FEB-2007 in SIMER College of Physiotherapy, Guntur.

• National level seminar on Evidence behind practice in Physiotherapy held on 2nd&3rd NOV-2011 at Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, Saveetha University, Chennai.

• National level hands on workshop on Stroke Rehabilitation held on 19th NOV-2011 in Saveetha college of Physiotherapy, Chennai.

• National level hands-on Workshop on Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation held on 3rd& 4th Feb 2012 at Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, Saveetha University, Chennai.
• CME On Postoperative physical therapy in Shoulder surgeries held on 6TH JULY-2012 at Sri Ramachandra College of physiotherapy, Chennai.

• Workshop on Movement therapy for Hemiplegia- Brunstrom approach on 26th,27th OCT-2012 in Saveetha college of physiotherapy, Chennai.
• Workshop on Research methodology and Scientific writing for Physiotherapists on 9thFEB-2013 at Sri Ramachandra College of physiotherapy, Chennai.

• National level hands-on Workshop on Functional Re-Education Exercise held on 6thAPRIL-2013 in Saveetha college of physiotherapy, Chennai.

• Hands-on Wokshop on NDT combining SI for children with CP/Other Neuromuscular problems in Children held on 12th to 14th JULY-2013 in Sri Siddhartha physiotherapy & Rehabilitation center, Hyderabad.

• Participated in National physiotherapy conference SPICE-2013 held on 23rd,24th AUG-2013 at VELS University, Chennai.

• Participated in the 1st National level conference for physiotherapists on WORLD PHYSIOTHERAPY DAY, 8TH SEP-2013 in MADURAI

• Participated in the International level conference STRIDE’13 held on Oct-2013 at Saveetha University, Chennai.

• Workshop on Diagnostic and Motor control approach for pelvic girdle dysfunction- Advanced strategies on 19th OCT-2013 in Saveetha college of physiotherapy, Chennai

• Hands-on Workshop on Basic and Advanced Dry Needling held on 17th, 18th and 19th FEB-2017 in Pain clinic VIJAYAWADA.

• Participated in the International conference held in May 2017 at JJTU, RAJASTHAN.
• Participated in the international level workshop on MAITLAND MOBILIZATION held on April-2023 at GALGOTIAS UNIVERSITY.
• Participated in the international level workshop on PNF TECHNIQUES held on May-2023 at GALGOTIAS UNIVERSITY
• Participated in a workshop on NEURO DEVELOPMENTAL THERAPY held on May-2023 at GALGOTIAS UNIVERSITY.

INVOLVEMENT IN RESEARCH ACTIVITIES / PROJECTS:

• The project “CARDIAC REHABILITATION PHASE-I FOR CORONARY ARTERY BYPASS GRAFT SURGERY PATIENTS” was submitted to DR.NTR University of Health sciences in 2009-2010.

• A study to find out the ‘’EFFECT OF TRANSVERSE ABDOMINUS AND GLUTEUS MAXIMUS MUSCLE STRENGTHENING EXERCISE ON SACROILIAC JOINT DYSFUNCTION” was submittedtoSaveethaUniversityin2012-13.

• A study to find out the “SEXUAL HEALTH IN STROKE PATIENTS—A PHYSIOTHERAPEUTIC APPROACH’’ submitted to Shri JJT University in 2016-21.

PUBLICATIONS:

• Role of Artificial Intelligence in Cross-sectional Studies in Rural India Prospects, Obstacles, and Future Directions
•  Effects of Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation on Arousal and Alertness among Traumatic Brain Injury Patients with disorders of consciousness or persistent Vegetative State: A Systematic Review
• Knowledge, Awareness, and Practice of Evidence-Based Medicine among Indian Physiotherapists: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study
• Exploring the Impact of Backpack Carrying on Plantar Pressure and Gait Patterns in Children: A Systematic Review
• Understanding Resilience: Coping with Occupational Stress in Healthcare Professions
• Cross Cultural Adaptation and Validation of the Hindi Version of Foot Function Index
• Physical activity level among pregnant women attending maternal healthcare services in rural Karnataka; findings of a cross-sectional study
• Chronic Respiratory Health symptoms and associated factors among exposed and unexposed residents to cement dust, in Moodubidire, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka; A comparative cross-sectional study
• Effects of Pain Education on disability, pain, quality of life, and Self-efficacy in chronic low back pain: A randomized controlled trial
• Understanding Female and Male Insights in Psychology: Who Thinks What?
• Evading Musculoskeletal Conditions Using Qigong as a Rescue Technique
• Effect of dynamic taping on neck pain, disability, and quality of life in patients with chronic non-specific neck pain: A Randomized sham-controlled Trial
• Advancement, utilization, and future outlook of Artificial Intelligence for physiotherapy clinical trials in India: An overview
• Effect of High Power Therapeutic Laser on Healing Pain and Functional Abilities Non-Operative ACL Tear- A Randomized Clinical Control Trail
• Adaption and psychometric evaluation of the Hindi version of Neck Disability Index in the rural population of Northern India: A cross-cultural study
•  Role of Yoga in Minimizing Stress and Anxiety in Women Experiencing Dysmenorrhea
• Dietary and Physical Exercise Facilitation for Cardiovascular Health in Indian Subcontinent
• Effect of blood flow restriction training on pressure pain threshold and hand function among adults with persistent neck pain- A Study Protocol for a Randomized controlled trial

• Published “Physiotherapy Outcomes on Sexual Dysfunction among Ischemic and Hemorrhagic Stroke Survivors’’ @ http://www.ijmahs.org/©2021.
• Published “Role of Physiotherapy in Improving Physical and Psychological Dimensions of Sexual Health in Post-Stroke Survivors- A Randomized Control Trial” Advances in Clinical and Medical Research 2020.
• Published ‘’A Pilot Study of Randomized Clinical Controlled Trial on Role of Physiotherapy on Physical and Psychological Dimensions of Sexual Health in Post Stroke Patients” in the Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy 2019.

• Published “Effect of High voltage pulsed galvanic stimulation (HVPGS) on Neurogenic pains—A simple randomized clinical controlled Trial” in the International Journal of Scientific and engineering research (IJSER)2018.

• Published‘Effect of Functional Electrical Stimulation on Erectile Dysfunction in Post–Stroke Survivors- A Randomized Clinical Control Trial’’in Arch Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation: 2020; 3 (1): 009-017

• Published’’Effect of High-Power Therapeutic Laser on Healing Pain and Functional Abilities Non-Operative ACL Tear- A Randomized clinical control trial” in International Journal of Renewable Energy Exchange 2017.

• Published “Effect of Cryotherapy on Pain and wound healing in the form of Standardized Ice-Massage around the Surface of Wounds in Diabetic Patients: A Randomized Control Trial” in International Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Allied Sciences (IJBPAS)2014.

• Published” Effect of Dexamethasone Iontophoresis Combined with Strong Surged Faradic Current on Piriformis Syndrome- A Simple Randomized Control Clinical Trial” in Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy,2014.
• Published” Effect of standardized manual therapy and home exercise program for chronic rotator cuff Disease “in the International Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Allied Sciences (IJBPAS)2013.

• Published” Effect of Transverse Abdominus and Gluteus Maximums Muscle Strengthening Exercise on Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction’’ in International Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Allied Sciences (IJBPAS) CTRI/2013/08/003940.

PAPER PRESENTATIONS:

• Presented a scientific paper on Surface Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation for quadriceps strengthening on post-total knee replacement in MAY 2012 at Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Porur, Chennai.

• Effect of standardized manual therapy and home exercise program for chronic rotator cuff disease in JULY 2012 at VEL’S College of Physiotherapy, Chennai.

• Comparison of Supervised Clinical Exercise Program versus Home-Based Exercise Program for Osteoarthritis Knee in AUG-2012 at Madurai, Tamilnadu.

• Effect of Upper Limb Tension Test VS McKenzie Exercises in Cervical discogenic pain on OCT-2013 at Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, Chennai.

• Presented a scientific paper on ‘’Effects of High-Power Therapeutic Laser on Healing Pain and Functional Abilities Non-Operative ACL Tears’’ on 27th MAY 2017 at JJTU, RAJASTHAN.

FDP’S:

• 7-Days DESIGN THINKING COURSEheld during 10th to 16th Mar-2023.

• 5-Days BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY AND ITS APPLICATIONS held during 25th to 29thAPRIL-2023.
• 5-Daysfaculty development program on RESEARCH METHODOLOGY held 25-29 April 2023
• IP Awareness/Training program under NATIONAL INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AWARENESS MISSION on May 02,2023.
• 5-days Incorporating Universal Human Values in Education (An AICTE Initiative) 2nd to 6th May 2023.
• 5-days Innovative Teaching and Learning Pedagogy held on 27-31 May-2023, Organized by Research Foundation of India.