Senior Specialist Physiotherapist
SPS Apollo Hospital, Ludhiana, Punjab
Total years of experience :10 years, 4 Months
working both as part of a multidisciplinary team and autonomously to manage patients with musculoskeletal disorders, post surgical and rehabilitation to return to normal living. Specialisation include Anterior cruciate ligament rehab, meniscal reconstruction rehab, Bankarts repair rehab and various other musculoskeletal conditions. Also working with cardiology and respiratory team in management of post Cardio rehab especially of Coronary artery by pass grafting rehab, mitral valve replacements rehab and transcatheter aortic valve implantation rehab. Expertise also includes with neuro rehab especially of stroke and spinal cord injury patients. Hydrotherapy and aquatic exercises are also a part of the current working experience.
Dry needling, kinesio taping, myofascial release technique, Maitland mobilisation and Mulligan techniques along with various excerises for the specific conditions including the use of Biodex machines for isokinetic training have been mastered and currently practising.
Provide clinical care, encompassing physiotherapy assessment, treatment and management of own caseload. Perform advanced, specialised assessment of patients including those with highly complex presentations to formulate a diagnosis and treatment plan which is carried out as an autonomous practitioner.
Responsible for the treatment assessment of physiotherapy patients. Responsible to the clinician in charge of the case for provision of best physiotherapy treatment to patients. Provide written reports and notes for individual patients on the clinical findings and maintain progress reports on each patient.
worked both as part of a multidisciplinary team and autonomously to manage patients with musculoskeletal disorders, post surgical and rehabilitation to return to normal living. Specialisation include Anterior cruciate ligament rehab, meniscal reconstruction rehab, Bankarts repair rehab and various other musculoskeletal conditions. Also working with cardiology and respiratory team in management of post Cardio rehab especially of Coronary artery by pass grafting rehab, mitral valve replacements rehab and transcatheter aortic valve implantation rehab. Expertise also includes with neuro rehab especially of stroke and spinal cord injury patients. Hydrotherapy and aquatic exercises are also a part of the current working experience.
Dry needling, kinesio taping, myofascial release technique, Maitland mobilisation and Mulligan techniques along with various excerises for the specific conditions including the use of Biodex machines for isokinetic training have been mastered and currently practising.
Provide clinical care, encompassing physiotherapy assessment, treatment and management of own caseload. Perform advanced, specialised assessment of patients including those with highly complex presentations to formulate a diagnosis and treatment plan which is carried out as an autonomous practitioner.
Adapt and develop services in own area, following discussion and agreement with the Physiotherapy Department Director, in response to demand and current clinical evidence. Supervise, initiate and participate in evidence-based projects and be responsible for implementing change within the designated team/area and setting and monitoring standards of practice.
Specialties include:
Physiotherapy / Manual Therapy Techniques / Functional Rehabilitation / Strength and Conditioning / HR Polar System Monitoring / Nutritional Advice / Injury Prevention and Prehabilitation / Acupuncture Techniques / Kinesiology Taping / Spinal Manipulation / Electrotherapy / Performance Enhancement Training / Understanding of medical screenings (both orthopedic and cardiological) / Functional Movement Screens / Long Term Athletic Development, The EPPP)
Senior Physiotherapist with a wide range of experience but specialising in Trauma and Orthopaedics, Outpatients and Sports Physio due to my background. I have a special interest in restoring human movement and injury prevention
Currently working as a Senior Physio for 3 Dimensions, treating cadets during their time national service.
I have a wide interest in activities. From competing at CrossFit to skiing and surfing in various countries around the world.
I would describe myself as a dedicated and determined health professional with strong clinical and sport background. At the moment I'm highly interested in manual therapy and biomechanics of human movement. I am constantly working on upgrading my knowledge and keeping up to date with new techniques that can help my patients in faster recovery. At this point of my career I'm working hard in developing skills through various physiotherapy courses, seminars and conferences.
As Senior Sport Physiotherapist, lead communications with sports medicine team as well as collaboration with the sports community.
• Evaluate and provide clinical differential diagnosis and treatment plan for diverse population ranging from the local population to high-level athlete.
Key Responsibilities:
History taking, examining and assessing patients’ physical abilities through various evaluative procedures such as functional ability tests.
Establish treatment goals according to the patient diagnosis.
Implementation of appropriate physiotherapy techniques, modalities and exercises.
Periodical re-evaluation of patients and
Communication with referring physician and maintaining clinical and statistical record.
Providing consultation services to patient and their attendants.
Ordering for purchase of the necessary equipments for the patient and department welfare.
Maintenance of equipment and ensuring standards of infection control and safety are maintained.
Maintain clinical and statistical record.
Work in a multidisciplinary team comprising of nurses, physicians and allied health professionals to ensure effectively delivery of a well-coordinated and customized care plan.
Complete Assessment of patient and then plan Physiotherapy treatment according to Assessment of Patient.
Capable of planning and implementing individual intervention in collaboration with the patient by using graded exercises; Educating patients about fitness and way to avoid same injuries.
Handled the responsibilities of monitoring and evaluating treatment to measure the progress and ensure effectiveness of the intervention; Referred patients to other treatments as per the condition of the injuries.
Assigned the tasks of contributing to decisions with regard to client and patient care programs
Performed various treatments for patients with Orthopedic Conditions, Neurological condition & Pediatric conditions; Implementing relevant standards & policies
Performed the tasks of going for rounds in various Hospitals as an intern with the concerned consultant and gaining referrals; Ensuring that equipment used in carrying out physiotherapy duties is safe
Organizing & prioritizing own workload & delegating responsibilities accordingly
Evaluating, planning and delivering care plans in response to complex needs
Based in various clinical settings i.e. sports rehab, Ortho-rehab, Nero-rehab, and Pediatric Rehabilitation
Reporting all complaints/incidents to senior managers & documenting them
Involved in a patients pre-admission and follow-up care
Prioritizing urgent referrals & emergency cases; Treated injuries of people with physical restrictions
Working with respiratory, orthopedic, acute neurological & multi-pathology patients
Creating treatment programs for patients as per their age and convenience
Assisting the patients who are already recovering; Supervised and guided other members in their work
Documented patient reports and conditions for future references.
• Conducting an assessment of the fitness level of players, athletes or participants and advising on exercises prior to an event or fixture.
• mentally and physically preparing players, athletes and participants before a competition and using strapping, taping and massage techniques where necessary.
• Providing emergency aid in a sport and exercise environment.
• Examining and assessing injuries and determining whether the athlete or participant can continue safely with the event or activity.
• Rehabilitating injuries by using manual therapy techniques, apparatus and electrotherapy.
• Designing and monitoring rehabilitation programmes appropriate to the injury and/or sport.
• Deciding whether athletes, players or participants need extra treatments and coordinating referrals to other practitioners.
• advising players or athletes on diet and nutrition (when therapists are appropriately trained).
• working alone or with coaches, trainers and/or fitness advisers to implement exercise, conditioning, core stability and injury prevention programmes, so that athletes, players or participants reach and maintain peak performance.
• assessing clients' needs and abilities, and monitoring sporting performance and behaviour.
• implementing strategies to help the client overcome difficulties, improve performance or realise potential.
• working with a multidisciplinary team including other psychologists, nutritionists, GPs, coaches and physiologists.
• working with a broad range of clients including individual athletes, teams, coaches and referees, from amateur to elite professional level across a wide range of sporting disciplines.
• developing tailored interventions to assist athletes in preparation for competition and to deal with the psychological demands of the sport.
• equipping athletes with mental strategies to cope with, and overcome, setbacks or injuries.
• advising coaches how to improve squad cohesion or communication.
• Providing a high standard of physiotherapy service to patients.
• Organising & prioritising own workload & delegating responsibilities accordingly.
• Supervising and teaching recently qualified physiotherapist assistants.
• Evaluating, planning and delivering care plans in response to complex needs.
• Based in various clinical settings i.e. neuro-rehab, community, wheelchairs.
• Reporting all complaints/incidents to senior managers & documenting them.
• Implementing relevant standards and policies.
• Prioritising urgent referrals and emergency cases.
• Working with respiratory, orthopaedic, acute neurological and multi-pathology.
• assist patients with joint and spinal problems, including following surgery.
• help patients' rehabilitation following accidents, injury and strokes.
• assist in the supervision and education of student and junior physiotherapists and physiotherapy support workers.
• educate patients and their carers about how to prevent and/or improve conditions.
• keep up to date with new techniques and technologies available for treating patients.
• communicate with a wide range of patients, carers and health and social care team members.
• liaise with other healthcare professionals to exchange information about the background and progress of patients, as well as to refer patients who require other medical attention.
• be legally responsible and accountable.
• assessing strengths and weaknesses in a participant's performance and identifying areas for further development.
• adapting to the needs and interests of group or individual participants.
• communicating instructions and commands using clear, simple language.
• demonstrating an activity by breaking the task down into a sequence.
• encouraging participants to gain and develop skills, knowledge and techniques.
• ensuring that participants train and perform to a high standard of health and safety at all times.
• Day to day responsibility for the physiotherapy service to Lodhi physiotherapy clinic and patients in other assigned clinical area, co-coordinating the work load of a rotational physiotherapists and Physiotherapy assistant with the other clinical specialist and senior physiotherapists.
• Be responsible for patient assessment, development and implementation of individualized treatment plans that are patient centered and in line with best practice.
• Be responsible for goal setting in partnership with patient, family and other team members as appropriate.
• Communicate and work in co-operation with other team members.
• Develop effective communication with and provide instruction, guidance and support to service users, family, carers etc.
• Document patient records in accordance with professional standards and departmental policies.
• Provide a service in varied locations in line with local policy/guidelines and within appropriate time allocation (e.g. clinic, home visits).
• Work within own scope of professional competence in line with principles of best practice, professional conduct and clinical governance.
• Seek the advice of relevant personnel when appropriate / as required.
• Adapt and develop cardiac services in response to demand and current clinical evidence.
• Supervise, initiate and participate in evidence-based projects and be responsible for implementing change within the area and setting and monitoring standards of practice.
• Adhere to department policies in relation to the care and safety of any equipment supplied for the fulfillment of duty.
• Actively participate in the improvement and development of Physiotherapy services by liaising with the Physiotherapy Manager.
• Gather and analyze statistics and participate in audits as directed by the Physiotherapy Manager.
• Represent the department at meetings and conferences as designated.
Studied all medical and Physiotherapy subjects, attended various workshop, seminar, done training work at different hospital in delhi as physiotherapist and also worked as sports physiotherapist in interuniversity sports. Centre for Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation Sciences, Jamia Milia Islamia University, New Delhi was established in 2005 which was subsequently, approved by UGC is first of its kind in a Central University in India.
studied all medical and physiotherapy subjects. attended various workshop, seminar. done training work as diffrent hospital in delhi as physiotherapist. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, 'A' Grade accreditation by NAAC, established by Government of NCT of Delhi under the provisions of Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Act, 1998 read with its Amendment in 1999.
Higher secondary school from B.I.E.C, affiliated with Magadh university in 2003 with 62.66%. The Magadh University is one of the largest institutions for providing higher education in the state of Bihar. The university was established when Government of Bihar passed an act in 1961 and it started functioning from 2 March 1962.