Sr.No	Name	Designation	Qualification	Email	Teaching Experience
1.	Dr.Saraswati Iyer (PT)	Professor& Head	M.Sc (PT)	9sarasiyer@gmail.com	33yr
2.	Dr.Jaimala Shetye (PT)	Assoc. Prof.	M.Sc (PT)	jaimalavs@gmail.com	33 yrs
3.	Dr.Mariya Jiandani (PT)	Assoc. Prof.	M.Sc(PT)	mariyajiandani@kem.edu	27yrs
4.	Dr.Archana Gore (PT)	Assistant Prof	M.Sc (PT)	nilarch17@yahoo.com	28yrs
5.	Dr.Jyotsna Thosar (PT)	Assistant Prof	M.Sc (PT)	jyotsnathosar@rediffmail.com	19yrs
6.	Dr.R.Lakshmiprabha (PT)	Assistant Prof	M.Sc (PT)	lakshprasad@rediffmail.com	19yrs
7.	Dr.Dipti Baban Geete (PT)	Assistant Prof	M.Sc (PT)	dipti_geete@yahoo.com	12yrs
8.	Dr.Swati Paranjape (PT,PhD)	Assistant Prof	M.Sc (PT,PhD)	swatspar@yahoo.com	11yrs
9.	Dr.Sushama Bhandare (PT)	Assistant Prof	M.Sc (PT)	sushamab7@rediffmail.com	9yrs

Clinical staff

	Name	Designation	Qualification	Email address
1	Dr.Rupali Deshpande (PT)	Assistant Physiotherapist	BSc(PT)	rudesh71@gmail.com
2	Dr.Shilpa Naik (PT)	Assistant Physiotherapist	BSc(PT)	drshilpapn@rediffmail.com
3	Dr.Sarika Pajai (PT)	Assistant Physiotherapist	BPTh.	Drsaripajai@gmail.com
4	Dr.Poonam Barchya (PT)	Assistant Physiotherapist	BPTh.	poonamp33@gmail.com
5	Dr.ShardulGanvir (PT)	Junior Physiotherapist	BPTh.	shardulpg@yahoo.com
6	Dr.Shabana Kazi (PT)	Junior Physiotherapist	BPTh.	shabana_kazi2000@yahoo.com
7	Dr.Apeksha Ingle (PT)	Junior Physiotherapist	BPTh.	apeksha.pat@gmail.com

Non-Teaching Staff

1.	Administrative Officer	Mr. Rajesh Kurhade
2.	P A	Ms.Sujata
3.	Head /section in charge	Mr. Santosh Nagavkar
4.	Academic clerk	Mrs. Neha Dabholkar
5.	Typist/ Clerk	Ms. Samidha Madhav, Mr. Parag M.
6.	Registration Assistant	Mr. Rajesh Kadam
7.	Record Asst	Mrs. Shruti Gawde Mr. Ashish Sagwekar
8.	Chief Librarian	Mrs. Madhuri Kochikar
9.	Asst. Librarian	Mrs. Snehalata Ghule
10.	Store Keeper	Mr. Pramod Utekar
11.	Accountant	Mrs. Manisha Telavne
12.	Account clerk	Mr. Barde
13.	Peon	1. Mr. Ganesh Aheer 2. Mr. Ramesh Karpe 3. Mr. Neelkant Gore
14.	Sweeper	Mr. Rajesh, Mahalaxmi
15.	Sweeper	Mr.Aakash

Facility for students add basket ball court, playground behind Sharda theatre
Gym in boys hostel and girls hostel photo, Dosti program

Physical Therapy Services are offered in K.E.M Hospital at following venues

1.Physical Therapy OPD No: 402
Ground floor and 1st floor
Seth Dhurmal Bajaj Orthopaedic Centre
Opposite Tata Memorial Hospital
Time: 8.30 am – 12.30 pm & 1.00 pm – 3.30 pm (Mondays to Fridays)
8.30 am – 12.00 pm (Saturdays)
Closed on all Sundays and OPD Holidays
Office Tel No: +91-22-24107476

OPD Patients Referrals from: General Medicine, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, ENT, Dermatology & Rheumatology, Gastroenterology, Gynaecology, Paediatric surgery, Burns and plastic surgery.

Musculoskeletal Section:
Traumatic and Degenerative conditions- Room I, II, V
Physiotherapy Faculty:

Dr. Dipti Geete (Assistant Professor)
Dr. Swati Paranjape (Assistant Professor)
Dr. Apeksha Ingle (Junior Physiotherapist)
Dr. Shabana Kazi (Junior Physiotherapist)

Hand  Section– Room VI
Jyotsna Thosar (ASSISTANT PROFESSOR)

Neuro Section:
Physiotherapy Faculty:
Saraswati Iyer (Prof. and Head)
Archana Gore (Assistant Professor)
Laxmiprabha R (Asistant Prof. )

Adult Neuro- Room No-III
Paediatric Neuro-Room No-IV
This OPD serves patients with acute and chronic musculoskeletal dysfunction, Rehabilitation of adult and paediatric neurological disorders, hand and brachial plexus injury, incontinence , obesity and health promotion.

Obesity and Health Promotion: Ground floor : Jaimala Shetye, Associate Professor This OPD serves patients with weight management problems, Incontinence, metabolic disorders, Lymphedema in Fileriasis and Cancer, and health promotion.

Physical Therapy   Indoor Orthopaedic wards Jyotsna Thosar (Asst. prof) Sarika Pajai( Asst. physiotherapist) Physical Therapy   Medical -surgical conditions Jaimala V Shetye Associate Professor Rupali Deshpande (Assistant Physiotherapist) Shilpa Naik (Assistant Physiotherapist) Shardul Ganvir (Junior Physiotherapist) Old K. E. M Hospital Building , Medical and Surgical wards, ICUs, Burns Indoor: Physiotherapy services are provided to patients admitted in KEM Hospital. Physiotherapy following acute medical and surgical conditions, Pre & Postoperative care. Neonatology care and early intervention programme, Plastic Surgery OPD, Ward 16 & 16 A, Neuromedicine, Neurosurgery . Intensive care –Medical, Surgical, Respiratory, cardiac, Pediatric, Orthopedic and Neurology. Offering services to the critically ill patient on all days of the week. obesity, health promotion

Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Cardio-Vascular Thoracic Centre (CVTC) , Ground Floor, Room No: 16 Seth G. S. Medical College & K.E.M Hospital Telephone: +91-22-24107571 Centre Recognized for International Cardiac Rehabilitation Registry Physiotherapy Faculty: Mariya Jiandani  -Section in charge (Assoc Professor) Sushma Gajakosh (Assistant Professor) Shabana Kazi (Jr Physiotherapist) Monday & Thursday- 9am-3 pm: Acute Respiratory care and chest physiotherapy on OPD basis. Tue, Wed & Fri:- 9am -3pm : Cardiovascular and pulmonary Rehabilitation (Respiratory, Postoperative and medical cardiac  conditions-arrythmia, syncope, device implantation, vascular ,metabolic syndromes) Tuesday: 1pm-3pm  Patient Education  & Health Risk Screening Wednesday: 1-3 pm Relaxation class Friday : 11am -3pm  Exercise testing ( by appointments) Saturday:- 9-12  Joint Protection OPD and Ankylosing Class This OPD serves patients with acute and chronic cardiovascular and respiratory dysfunction in paediatrics ,adult  and elderly population. It conducts exercise testing, risk factor screening, primary prevention and health promotion and rehabilitation. It also offers joint protection for rheumatological diseases, ankylosing stiffness prevention programme, and treatment of incontinence. ICU and Indoor–offering services to the critically ill patients on all days of the week including Sundays to patients admitted in Respiratory, cardiac and cardiac surgey wards.

SECTION OF MUSCULOSKELETAL PHYSIOTHERAPY OPD
     Location: OPD NO 402, Ground Floor Room Nos. I, II and V

STAFF–
Section In Charge:            Dr. Jyotsna Thosar(Assitant Professor)
Room I, Incharge:          Dr. Shilpa Naik (Assistant Physiotherapist)
Room II, Incharge:         Dr. Swati Paranjape (Assistant Professor)
Dr.Apeksha Ingle (Junior Physiotherapist) Afternoon Session
Room V, Incharge:         Dr. DiptiGeete (Assistant Professor)

Services Given
Patients having dysfunctions of the movement system following various orthopaedic conditions (mentioned below) are assessed, using ‘International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health’ (ICF), framework for physiotherapy diagnosis and treated with physiotherapy interventions.

The focus is to restore physical function, attain functional independence so that an individual can perform his activities in daily living and participate in society thus improving patient’s quality of living.

Safe and effective Physiotherapy interventions are prescribed as per :

• Severity of symptoms
• Stages of tissue healing
• Structural and Contextual source  of patient’s symptoms
• Identiying dominant pain mechanisms.

Intervention include electrotheraputic modalities and individualsied exercise programme along with recent advances in the field of Manual Therapy.( mentioned below).

The most commomn Musculoskeletal Conditions Treated are :
a) Degenrative
Osteoarthritis, Cervical and Lumbar Spondylosis, Ankle Conditions, Heel
Spur.
b) Traumatic:
Fractures, Ligament Injuries, Tennis Elbow
c) Pre &Post surgical sports injuries:
ACL, PCL Ligaments, Cartilage injuries, Shoulder labral & Rotator Cuff  injuries
d) Arthroplastic:
Total Knee Replacement, Total Hip Replacement, Shoulder.
e) Peadiatricsconditions:-
Congenital Dislocation Hip, Torticollis, Spine deformities, Foot deformities
Perthe’s disease
f) Seronegative Arthropathies:-
Systemic Lupus Erythematosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylosis
g) Occupation related injuries
h) Cancer related Musculoskeletal dysfunctions:-
Post Mastectomy-lymphedema, shoulder cervical dysfunction
Post Oral surgeries- Temporo-mandibular joint Dysfunctions, cervical joint
Dysfunctions.
i) ENT related dysfunctions-
Vertigo, Tempero-mandibular joint
 j)Endocrine:
Osteoporosis, Metabolic Bone Disorder, Rickets
k) Antenatal & Postnatal conditions related to musculoskeletal dysfunctions

TREATMENT INTERVENTIONS:-

• Body alignment and movement control therapy
• Strength and endurance training
• Performance related exercise therapy program
• Gait training, agility, balance
• Reaction time, coordination, Power
• Prescription of Mobility aids, splints and braces
• Work station design advice
• Ergonomic Advice

Manual Therapy-

• Joint Mobilization-
• Mulligan
• Maitland
• Kaltenborn

1. McKenzie

• Soft tissue Mobilization-
• Trigger point release
• Myofascial release
• Cyriax massage

1. Muscle energy technique

• Neurodynamics-PNF

Functional Training
Electrotherapy-

1. Ultrasound
2. Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator

• Electronic Muscle Stimulator

1. Strong surge Faradic current & stimulation

Specialized Hand Therapy OPD:
Location: Physiotherapy OPD no. 402 Room no.6
STAFF:
CHHAYA VERMA (PROFESSOR)
JYOTSNA THOSAR (ASSISTANT PROFESSOR)

News and Updates:

• The Physiotherapy School and Centre College starts on 13th April 2022 To meet Dr. Jyotsna Thosar at 9 am at Physiotherapy school and center, First floor, Seth Duramal Bajaj orthopedic center, Opposite Tata hospital, Parel, Mumbai, 400012 For further details kindly contact Prof Saraswati Iyer HOD, on 9833028588.

Educational Courses: Affiliated to MUHS

Matrix Chart Academic Year 2022-2023

Eligibility Criteria:

The prerequisite for the under graduate course is HSC in science faculty and an eligible score at the state level medical entrance examination. The prerequisite for Post graduation course is eligible score at PG CET conducted by MUHS. The prerequisite for Ph.D course is eligible score at PET conducted by MUHS.

Course	Degree	Pre-requisite	Undergraduate
Undergraduate course	BPTh	HSC in science faculty and an eligible score at the state level medical entrance examination	40
Post graduation course	MPT	eligible score at PG CET conducted by MUHS.	20
Doctoral	PhD	eligible score at (PGP CET)conducted by MUHS.	06

PG Seats as per Specialty:

Specialty	No. of seats
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy	07
NeuroPhysiotherapy	07
Cardiovascular and Respiratory Physiotherapy	06

Physiotherapy school and center is Affiliated to Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nashik www.muhsnashik.com

1. Bachelors of PhysiotherapyTherapy: BPTh (4 & ½ years) including 6 months of Internship
2. Masters of Physiotherapy Therapy: MPTh (2 years) with specializations in:

a. Master of Physiotherapy Therapy in Musculoskeletal Sciences.

b. Master of Physiotherapy Therapy in Cardio-Vascular & Respiratory Sciences.

c. Master of PhysiotherapyTherapy in Neurosciences.

1. Externship for B P Th Graduate students from other colleges of Maharashtra affiliated to MUHS.
2. Observership in the fields of Interests for Qualified (Graduates or Post Graduates)
3. Various short term courses, seminars and workshops are conducted by our faculty members every year.

Patient Awareness Camps are conducted for community integration in the institute and in the community.

List of postgraduate students dissertations

All three Speciality: 2019-2021

1. Comparison of Pulmonary functions in Young Adults with and without Forward Head Posture.
2. Comparison of Six-Minute Walk Test Distance Among Overweight Subjects With Apple and Pear Shaped Body Fat Distribution.
3. Comparison between effect of equal intensity training with suryanamaskar or physical education activity or combination of both on physical fitness in adolescent urban school children -A randomized control trial.
4. Exploring the mobility disability in urban elderly with mild cognitive impairment and the effect of exergaming: a mixed method approach.
5. Comparison of quality of life, functional capacity and lung function among post Covid-19 and age matched healthy adults.
6. Correlation of cardio-respiratory fitness with physical activity level and perceived stress in post graduate physiotherapy students.
7. Effect of training of diaphragmatic breathing exercise using video assisted technique V/S traditional method on single breath count and chest expansion in patients with pulmonary disease.
8. Comparison of VO2 max in smokers and non-smokers.
9. Correlation fit fat index and condition specific QOL in hypertensives.
10. Correlation between motor imagery ability and performance of dynamic balance test in healthy young adults.
11. Correlation between working memory and hand laterality judgement in elderly.
12. Correlation of physical factors and kinesiophobia with disability in patients with chronic neck pain
13. Correlation of physical performance and kinesiophobia with functional mobility scale in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
14. Correlation of strength and dynamic balance with self reported functional ability among elderly population with lower extremity dysfunctions.
15. Comparison of hand grip strength, manual dexterity and QO writing of unaffected limb of patients global brachial plexopathy with that of nondominant hand of age matched normals.
16. Analysis of pain and disability among type 2 diabetic and non diabetic patients with shoulder pain
17. Correlation of patient reported disability with dexterity and wrist joint proprioception sense in subjects with fractures around the wrist.
18. Correlation of estimated VO2 peak using ISWT with QOL and ejection fraction in heart failure patients.
19. Effect of retraining motor control of lumbo pelvic-hip complex on scapulohumeral rhythm and pain in patients with shoulder impingement
20. Correlation of emotional intelligence with functional mobility and reaction time in healthy young adults.
21. Effect of retraining motor control of lumbopelvic-hip complex on one minute sit to stand and chair rising strategy in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
22. Correlation of cognition with Risk of falls in elderly.
23. Comparison of effect of slow deep breathing versus Gayatri mantra chanting on attention, memory and visuo-perceptuali ability in school going children of 13- 14 years of age.
24. Compare the effect of slow deep breathing exercise versus OM chanting on attention and memory in school children in the age group of 11-13 years.
25. Correlation between working memory and hand laterality judgement (HLJ) in elderly.
26. Analysis of Musculoskeletal Dysfunctions, Patient Perception towards pain and disability and Physical performance in patient with non specific neck pain.
27. Analysis of structural changes, physical function and quality of life of patients undergoing physical therapy rehabilitation after total knee arthroplasty – a follow up study
28. Effect of exercise and massage on sleep problems in children with cerebral palsy.

List of postgraduate students dissertations

All three Speciality: 2021

1. Comparison of quality of life, functional capacity and lung function among post Covid-19 and age matched healthy adults.
2. Correlation of cardio-respiratory fitness with physical activity level and perceived stress in post graduate physiotherapy students.
3. Effect of training of diaphragmatic breathing exerciseusing video assisted technique V/S traditional method on single breath count and chest expansion in patients with pulmonary disease.
4. Comparison of VO2 max in smokers and non-smokers.
5. Correlation of fit fat index and condition specific QOL in hypertensives.
6. Correlation between motor imagery ability and performance of dynamic balance test in healthy young adults.
7. Correlation between working memory and hand laterality judgement in elderly.
8. Correlation of physical factors and kinesiophobia with disability in patients with chronic neck pain
9. Correlation of physical performance and kinesiophobia with functional mobility scale in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
10. Swati: Correlation of strength and dynamic balance with self-reported functional ability among elderly population with lower extremity dysfunctions.
11. Comparison of hand grip strength, manual dexterity and QO writing of unaffected limb of patients global brachial plexopathy with that of non-dominant hand of age matched normals.
12. Analysis of pain and disability among type 2 diabetic and non-diabetic patients with shoulder pain
13. Correlation of patient reported disability with dexterity and wrist joint proprioception sense in subjects with fractures around the wrist.
14. Correlation of estimated VO2 peak using ISWT with QOL and ejection fraction in heart failure patients.
15. Comparison of QOL functional capacity and lung function among post COVID -19 and age matched healthy adults
16. Correlation of cardiorespiratory fitness with physical activity level and perceived stress in postgraduate Physiotherapy students.
17. Effect of retraining motor control of lumbo-pelvic-hip complex on scapula-humeral rhythm and pain in patients with shoulder impingement
18. Correlation of emotional intelligence with functional mobility and reaction time in healthy young adults.
19. Effect of retraining motor control of lumbopelvic-hip complex on one-minute sit to stand and chair rising strategy in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
20. Correlation of cognition with Risk of falls in elderly.
21. Correlation of Fit-Fat index and condition-specific Quality of life in hypertensives.
22. Comparison of effect of slow deep breathing versus Gayatri mantra chanting on attention, memory and visuo-perceptual ability in school going children of 13- 14 years of age.
23. Compare the effect of slow deep breathing exercise versus OM chanting on attention and memory in school children in the age group of 11-13 years.
24. Correlation between working memory and hand laterality judgement (HLJ) in elderly.
25. Analysis of Musculoskeletal Dysfunctions, Patient Perception towards pain and disability and Physical performance in patient with non-specific neck pain.
26. Analysis of structural changes, physical function and quality of life of patients undergoing physical therapy rehabilitation after total knee arthroplasty – a follow up study
27. Effect of exercise and massage on sleep problems in children with cerebral palsy.
28. physical education activity or combination of both on physical fitness in adolescent urban Comparison between effect of equal intensity training with suryanamaskar or school children -A randomized control trial.
29. Exploring the mobility disability in urban elderly with mild cognitive impairment and the effect of exergaming: a mixed method approach.

Speciality: Neurosciences

Sr.no	Year	Title of the project	Guide	Student	Status
1	2012-2015	Correlation of timed up and go test and functional reach test with berg balance scale in healthy geriatric population	Ms Saraswati Iyer	Disha Goradia	Completed
2	2012-2015	Assessment of Healthy Urban Individuals of 60-70 years on the Timed up and go test	Mrs Archana Gore	Shailee Shah	Completed
3	2012-2015	Effect of mental activities on physical performance in elderly	Mrs Lakshmiprabha Rangarajan	Krupa Ovalekar	Completed
4	2012-2015	Effect of dual task on timed up and go test in elderly	Ms Sarawati Iyer	Renuka Murkute	Completed
5	2012-2015	Comparative Study of Stops Walking when Talking test with Functional Reach test as a measure to predict risk of fall in elderly	Mrs Archana Gore	Mrinal Gadhade	Completed
6	2012-2015	Correlation of figure of 8 walk test with timed up and go test and modified gait efficacy scale in elderly individuals	Mrs Lakshmiprabha Rangarajan	Nishigandha Nale	Completed
7	2013-2016	Relationship between fear of falling and balance and functional mobility in elderly	Ms Saraswati Iyer	Sweedle Lopes	Completed
8	2013-2016	Effect of Functional Strength Training versus Conventional Training on Balance in Individuals with Stroke	Mrs Archana Gore	Bhakti Baokar	Completed
9	2013-2016	COMPARISON OF BIMANUAL TRAINING AND UNIMANUAL TRAINING ON ARM AND HAND FUNCTIONS IN SUBJECTS WITH STROKE-A PILOT STUDY	Mrs Lakshmiprabha Rangarajan	Juili Khadapkar	Completed
10	2013-2016	Correlation of functional reach test with body mass index in elderly	Ms Saraswati Iyer	Amit Matre	Completed
11	2013-2016	Correlation between sensory threshold and manual dexterity in neurologically asymptomatic type-2 diabetic patients: A pilot study 5.	Mrs Archana Gore	Babita Burange	Completed
12	2013-2016	CORRELATION OF COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT WITH FUNCTIONAL MOBILITY AND RISK OF FALL IN ELDERLY INDIVIDUALS.	Mrs Lakshmiprabha Rangarajan	Ashwini Kalsait	Completed
13	2014-2017	Correlation of cognition and dual task in elderly	Ms Saraswati Iyer	Poonam Shah	Ongoing
14	2014-2017	Impact of Exercise related Parent Education on stress in parents of children with Cerebral Palsy	Mrs Archana Gore	Anchal Jain	Ongoing
15	2014-2017	Effect of mirror therapy on lower limb function in subjects with stroke	Mrs Lakshmiprabha Rangarajan	Farhat Haindade	Ongoing
16	2014-2017	Correlation of cognition and balance in elderly	Ms Saraswati Iyer	Pradnya Waghmare	Ongoing
17	2014-2017	Effect of progressive muscle relaxation on stress in parents of children with cerebral palsy	Mrs Archana Gore	Smita Pakhale	Ongoing
18	2014-2017	Correlation of Addenbrookes cognitive examination III and MiniBEST test in subjects with Parkinson’s disease	Mrs Lakshmiprabha Rangarajan	Saurabhi Waghmare	Ongoing
19	2015-2018	Effect of quadriceps muscle fatigue on single leg stance	Ms Saraswati Iyer	Manali Khare	Awaiting approval
20	2015-2018	Effect of bronchial hygiene related parental education on stress in parents of children with cerebral palsy	Mrs Archana Gore	Chintan Mehta	Awaiting approval
21	2015-2018	EFFECT OF EYE HAND COORDINATION EXERCISES ON BALANCE IN SUBJECTS WITH PARKINSON’S DISEASE- A PILOT STUDY	Mrs Lakshmiprabha Rangarajan	Prajakta Naik	Awaiting approval
22	2015-2018	Effect of gripping a cane on functional reach test in elderly	Ms Saraswati Iyer	Ashwini Bangar	Awaiting approval
23	2015-2018	Additive effect of soft cervical collar with physical therapy on head control in children with cerebral palsy	Mrs Archana Gore	Snehal Shirsath	Awaiting approval
24	2015-2018	Effect of random , blocked and mixed practice order in subjects with parkinson’s disease	Mrs Lakshmiprabha Rangarajan	Sneha Kini	Awaiting approval

Speciality : Musculoskeletal Sciences

Sr. No.	Batch Year	Title	Student	Guide	Status
1.	2012	Study of chronological variation of carrying angle and its relation to grip strength in healthy individuals	Prachita Walankar	Mrs. ChhayaVerma	Completed
2.	2012	The effect of height, weight and length of forearm on carrying angle and hand functions in dominant hand of healthy individuals	MinakshiKoli	Mrs. ChhayaVerma	Completed
3.	2012	Identifying psychosocial factors affecting patients with chronic low back pain	Darshi Mehta	Mrs. BhavanaMhatre	Completed
4.	2012	Effect of structured patient education in patients with chronic low back pain with fear avoidance beliefs-pilot study	TanviPatole	Mrs. BhavanaMhatre	Completed
5.	2012	Effect of foot posture on static postural control in healthy young adults	Mansi Vaidya	Mrs. Jyotsna Thosar	Completed
6.	2012	Effect of BMI,WHR(Central obesity) and Core muscle activation on pelvic inclination angle and lumbosacral angle in healthy young adult females	MinakshiKorvi	Mrs. Jyotsna Thosar	Completed
7.	2013	Relationship of fear, anxiety and depression with physical function in patients with knee osteoarthritis	Ajinkya P Pradhan	Mrs. ChhayaVerma	Completed
8.	2013	Study of relationship of disease Ability and Function with Hip Involvement in Ankylosing Spondylitis	Gauri K Khedekar	Mrs. ChhayaVerma	Completed
9.	2013	The effect of Cryotherapy on Proprioception, Agility and Balance in patients with Osteoarthritis of Knee joint	Ankita SSingh	Mrs. BhavanaMhatre	Completed
10.	2013	Effect of Electrical Muscle Stimulation on swelling and proprioception in patients with knee Osteoarthritis	KavitaLahoriya	Mrs. BhavanaMhatre	Completed
11.	2013	Effect of Arch Index of foot on dynamic balance and gait speed in healthy young individuals	Poonam K Kulkarni	Mrs. Jyotsna Thosar	Completed
12.	2013	Immediate effect of superficial heat v/s cold on joint position sense at wrist joint, sensory threshold and hand function in normal healthy individuals	Harshada LLohare	Mrs. Jyotsna Thosar	Completed
13.	2014	A cross-sectional study about the relationship of Anxiety and Depression with Health status in patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis	Kinjal Muni	Mrs. ChhayaVerma	Ongoing
14.	2014	A cross-sectional study about the relationship of sleep disturbances with Health status in Ankylosing Spondylitis	Tanmai Dandale	Mrs. ChhayaVerma	Ongoing
15.	2014	Correlation between proprioception and functional performance in patients with Osteoarthritis of knee	Rasika Shah	Mrs. BhavanaMhatre	Ongoing
16.	2014	Correlation of Rectus Femoris muscle extensibility and Gluteus Maximus strength in patients with knee osteoarthritis	BhagyashriShimpi	Mrs. BhavanaMhatre	Ongoing
17.	2014	Effect of open and closed kinematic chain exercise on knee performance in obese women- a pilot study	SnehaRathi	Mrs. Jyotsna Thosar	Ongoing
18.	2014	Association of head posture in sagittal plane and scapula position	TapasyaShivgan	Mrs. Jyotsna Thosar	Ongoing
19.	2014	Effect of Scalene muscle Myofascial Release on Upper Limb Neurodynamics in patients with Neck pain	Neha Varghese	Ms. DiptiGeete	Ongoing
20.	2014	Association of static foot posture and dynamic balance in knee osteoarthritis	BhagyashrreeKamble	Ms. DiptiGeete	Ongoing
21.	2015	Study of relationship between measures associated with risk of fall in patients with distal end radius fractures-A pilot study	MamataRevankar	Mrs. ChhayaVerma	For Ethics Approval
22.	2015	Psychometric Testing of Minnesota Manual Dexterity Test in Elderly	PrajaktaKarande	Mrs. ChhayaVerma	For Ethics Approval
23.	2015	Assessment of Balance and lower extremity function in obese individuals having knee Osteoarthritis	Priyanka Sangtani	Mrs. BhavanaMhatre	For Ethics Approval
24.	2015	Assessment of Chair Rise Strategy and Chair Rise Time in symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis Patients	Neha Khavanekar	Mrs. BhavanaMhatre	For Ethics Approval
25.	2015	Assessment of foot posture,body mass index,dorsiflexion range of motion and functional ankle instability in young adults with lateral ankle sprain	DarpanaWaradkar	Mrs. Jyotsna Thosar	For Ethics Approval
26.	2015	Comparison of Kyphotic index, Rounded Shoulder Posture and Median Neurodynamics in individual with and without forward head posture	Amruta Dhole	Mrs. Jyotsna Thosar	For Ethics Approval
27.	2015	Hand laterality recognition in distal end radius and/or ulna fracture	Pratha Mehta	Ms. DiptiGeete	For Ethics Approval
28.	2015	Effect of Myofascial Release of Sub-occipital muscles on Slump test in patients with Neck pain with Forward Head Posture	ChetaliKhadye	Ms. DiptiGeete	For Ethics Approval

Speciality cardioVascular &respiratory Sciences

Batch	Completed Project	Student Name	Guide Name
2012	Correlation of waist circumference and pulmonary function in subjects with normal and high grades of body mass index.	Nayana Lad	A Mehta
2012	Effect of breathing exercise on cardiovascular control in hypertensive patients.	Supriya Nakhate	A Mehta
2013	Caloric expenditure of walking with abdominal weight belt in obese women	Titiksha Pol	A Mehta
2013	Correlation of cardio-respiratory fitness to task performance capacity in obese women	Apurva Atkar	A Mehta
2012	Correlation of Conicity index and Body mass index with Blood Pressure in Indian adults.	Subodhini Mali	J.Shetye
2012	Comparison of peripheral Arterial Blood Pressure in individuals with and without Forward head Posture.	Dipti Kadu	J.Shetye
2013	Comparison of Ankle Brachial Index in subjects with and without Coronary Artery Disease.	Mala Dave	J.Shetye
2013	Comparison of Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) in diabetic and non-diabetic subjects.	Namrata Meshram	J.Shetye
2012	Effect of dual stress on Blood pressure in Hypertensives	Namrata Navge	M P Jiandani
2012	Cardiovascular response to body position with and without Valsalva in healthy individuals.	Priyanka Bhagat	M P Jiandani
2013	Corelation of ABI with cardiovascular risk factors in Diabetes	Sejal Bheda	M P Jiandani
2013	Shoulder dysfunction in patients with Cardiac device implantation	Garima Yadav	M P Jiandani
	Ongoing Projects Awaiting MUHS Approval	Students Name	Guide Name
2014	Effect of exercise training on exercise capacity and health status of patients with chronic respiratory disease.	Shweta Ghaisas	A mehta
2014	Effect of control breathing technique on anxiety and depression in patients with Chronic respiratory diseases.	Vaishnavi Yadav	A Mehta
2014	Haemodynamic response to sustained isometric handgrip in subjects with alcoholic dependance.	Anjali Lokhande	J.Shetye
2014	Effect of Pulmonary Rehabilitation on autonomic nervous system in COPD patients.	Sumaiya Khan	J.Shetye
2014	Thoracic Mobility & Pulmonary Function in patietns with Ankylosing Spondylitis.	Vibhavari Koli	M P Jiandani
2014	Correlation of Peak Cough Flow rate with PEFR & Percieved effort of cough in patients with Chronic Respiratory disease.	Nivedita Shahane	M P Jiandani
2015	Effect of different sitting positions on Peak expiratory flow rate in patients with COPD.	Hiranmayee Bagwe	A Mehta
2015	Effect of stretching Pectoralis major using PNF technique on chest expansion and Peak expiratory flow rate in patients with COPD	Shalaka Patel	A Mehta
2015	Blood pressure response to isometric hanndgrip test in controlled hypertensives.	Trupti Baliga	J.Shetye
2015	Correlation of body composition with blood pressure in adults.	Rashmi Bobade	J.Shetye
2015	Quality of life in children following cardiac surgery	Neha Pilankar	M P Jiandani
2015	Corelation of sleep quality with cognition, Exercise capacity and Fatique in Patients with Chronic Respiratory disease.	Anuja Deshpande	M P Jiandani

Ph.D Guide & Scholars

Amita Mehta: Study of outcome measures to assess functions in elderly (R.Lakshmiprabha)

Saraswati Iyer: Effect of massage and exercises on problems in sleep quality in children with CP (Archana Gore)

Chhaya Verma: Psychometric testing of clinical tool for quantitative gait analysis (CTQGA); for the academic year 2014 onwards at MUHS, Nashik. (Gajanan Bhalerao) Asso. Prof., Sancheti College of Physiotherapy, Pune.

Bhavana Mhatre: Association of Body Mass Index & Bone Mineral Density with performance based measures of balance and mobility in Indian women. (Sarla Khangare)

Jaimala Shetye : Comparison between effect of equal intensity training with Suryanamaskar or physical education activity or combination of both on physical fitness in adolescent urban school children – A randomized control trial (Apurv Shimpi)

Mariya Jiandani: Effectiveness of school based intervention on physical fitness in obese children (Sanket Nagarale)

POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS
 In association with plastic surgery dept. Physiotherapy dept. works  for the patients affected with various acute conditions like

• Finger fractures, dislocations, sprains/strains
• Wrist injuries
• Tendinopathies – Tennis elbow, Golfer’s elbow, De Quervain’s tenosynovitis
• Trigger finger
• Traumatic hand injuries, severe crush, laceration or amputation
• Burns
• Peripheral nerve injuries – Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Radial Tunnel Syndrome, Ulnar Neuritis
• Dupuytren’s disease
• Arthritis management, conservative and post-operative after joint replacement
• Chronic pain conditions
• Post-operative rehabilitation following Brachial plexus injury in adult & paediatric patients.
• Artero- venous malformation patients operated by plastic surgeons.
• Pre and post operative assessment and management of above patients is carried out using various skills and instuments like dynamometer, hand evaluation kit and functional assesment scale
• Fabrication of custom made splints with the helkp of occupational therapist following sprains/strains, fractures, arthritis or surgery
• Scar care and wound management post operatively
• Hands-on treatment
• Electrotherapy
• Kinesio taping
• Patient education
• Patient-specific exercise programs
• Sensory re-education following nerve injuries/surgery
• Independent clinical assessment
• Worksite assessment
• Upper limb functional capacity assessment.

SPECIAL OPDS ATTENDED-

1. Brachial plexus clinic (3RD Tuesday of the month)
2. Plastic surgery OPD ( Every Thursday of the month)
3. Pain and plastic surgery OPD (Every Wednesday of the month) staff-Sarika Pajai (Assistant Physiotherapist)

PHYSIOTHERAPY FOR INDOOR ORTHOPAEDIC WARDS
STAFF-
Dr. Jyotsna Thosar (Asst. Prof)
Dr. Sarika Pajai ( Asst. Physiotherapist)
Indoor Orthopaedic Patients are managed in the Ward Numbers: 27, 28 & 30 at Seth Dhurmal Bajaj Orthopaedic Centre & in the Ward Numbers: 37, 29, 25, 26 & 39 at Multi-storeyed Building of K. E. M Hospital

SERVICES OFFERED BY PHYSIOTHERAPY DEPT.
Preoperative evaluation and post operative treatment for patients having

1. Upper and lower limb fractures (open and closed) with and without nerve injuries.
2. Spine, pelvis, ribs and facial bones fractures.
3. Replacement surgeries for traumatic and degenerative diseases of various joints.

Treatment modalities used are-cpm. Electrical stimulation, mobilisation (acive and passive), postural correction , strengthening exs., gait training and functional independence.
SPECIAL OPDS ATTENDED-

1. GERIATRIC OPD
2. ARTROPLASTY OPD

 Section CVTC (Indoor and OPD room no 16):
Section incharge: Mariya Jiandani (Assoc Professor)
Sushma Gajakosh: Assistant Professor
Shabana Kazi: Junior Physiotherapist
Shilpa Naik : Assistant Physiotherapist (Afternoon)
Services offered
Outdoor:

• Assesment:
• Cardiovascular ,respiratory and secondary musculoskeletal dysfunction using ICF
• Health risk screening.
• Exercise tolerance testing(6 MWT and ISWT)
• Body fat analysis
• Work fitness evaluation and ergonomic care
• Quality of life

• Treatment services:
• Primary Prevention and Cardiovascular Promotive health and rehabilitation
• Pulmonary Rehabilitation
• Diabetic Care- Foot care and glucose control
• Joint protection OPD(Rheumatoid arthritis)
• Ankylosing class
• Energy conservation techniques
• Wound healing- Ozone therapy
• Vascular rehabilitation ( Peripheral arterial and venous dysfunction)
• Lymphoedema management
• Metabolic management
• Syncope management
• Sleep apnoea management
• Patient and family education for indoor and outdoor
• Post Intracardiac device rehabilitation
• Paediatric cardiopulmonary rehabilitation
• Stress management – Relaxation
• Preoperative pulmonary care

• Assesment and treatment of primary and secondary cardiovascular and respiratory dysfunction in acute and chronic stage.
• Care of ventilated patient
• Weaning from ventilator and tracheostomy
• Chest physiotherapy and airway clearance
• Early mobilization
• Physiotherapy pre and post operative care.(Cardiothoracic Surgery)
• Atelectasis prevention programme
• Incision care and wound treatment –ozone therapy
• Pain modulation using TENS
• Phase I inpatient cardiac rehabilition
• In Patient pulmonary rehabilitation
• Home programme plan and advice
• Preventing secondary musculoskeletal dysfunction

All services are individualized tailor made following complete assessment with a holistic approach. Exercise programmes with resistance training, treadmill, cycle ergometer and functional training are supervised and monitored .
Home programmes are designed for individuals who cannot attend with a follow up on regular basis.

Obesity and health promotion:- – Jaimala Shetye, Associate Professor
Venue: Orthopaedic centre, Ground floor.
Standard Assessments with various Age/Height/Weight related Normograms and obesity Proforma and weight reduction therapeutic exercises programmes are designed & executed
Functional Capacity Assessments are done on Oxymeter and Cardio-Pulmonary Assessment proforma
Health promotion & Fitness training programme are  done using   therapeutic exercises, functional training programme, Therabands , weight cuffs, Exercise Cycles,  Treadmill, Cycle Ergometer Exercise Cycle, etc.
Assessment and treatment related to Women’s Health
Home exercise programs, risk stratifications and environmental modifications are prescribed to patients with respect to their functional capacities.
Enhancement of physical activity levels are encouraged for occupation, recreation and social integration.
Fitness for patients with metabolic syndrome or hypertension.
Complete decongestive therapy (CDT) and exercises for patients with lymphedema following fileriasis or Cancer.
Multilayered bandaging for the same
Teaching self  MLD and self bandaging.
Exercises for Vericose veins
Rehabilitation of vascular amputees
Preventive Geriatric Care:  programmes to contribute to quality care of the senior citizens.

General Medical and Surgical Physiotherapy
A) General Medical Physiotherapy
Staff
Jaimala V Shetye (Associate Professor)
Poonam Patil Barcha (Assistant Physiotherapist)
Location: Medical Intensive care unit, Emergency medical services and Medical wards, KEM old building
Physiotherapy is offered to patients admitted to
Medical ICU: EMS, MICU, IPCU-1
General Medical wards, Gynacology and obstetrics, dermatology, Hematology, Pediatric medicine, Psychiatry wards
Services offered
Airway clearance, Respiratory exercises, Mobilisation, Gait training, Early mobilisation in ICU, assist weaning from ventilator
Rehabilitation of chronic medical illness like GBS, OPC poisoning, Meningitis etc..

B) General Surgical Physiotherapy
Staff:
Jaimala V Shetye
Rupali Deshpande (Assistant Physiotherapist)
ShardulGanvir (Junior Physiotherapist)
Location: Surgical Intensive care unit, Emergency Surgical services, surgery and plastic surgery wards, KEM old building.
Physiotherapy is offered to patients admitted to
Surgical ICU: SICU, AICU, GICU, ESR, IPCU-3, Ward 3, Burns, Plastic surgery
General surgery wards, Paediatric surgery, Muscle charting of meningo-myelocoele, ENT, Plastic surgery, Gastroenterology, Neurosurgery, Neuromuscular stimulation for anorectal malformation surgery, rehabilitation of chronic neurological impairments.
Services offered:
Ozone therapy for Wound healing, Mobilisation and airway clearance for burns, Neuro-muscular stimulation and Rehabilitation following plastic surgery, amputation and mastectomy, chronic neurological illness, early mobilization following surgery.
C) Neonatal Care: 
Staff :
Jaimala V Shetye (Associate Professor)
Apeksha Ingle (Assistant Physiotherapist)
Location: Neonatal intensive care unit, Multi-storeyed building.
Provides Physiotherapy services to premature neonates referred from Neonatology department.
Physiotherapy interventions:
Airway clearance, positional rotations, Therapeutic positioning for obstetric brachial plexus injury, early intervention, education of mothers about handling of the neonate. Follow up of these children is done in Physiotherapy OPD after discharge.

 Community Care 2022:
Work in public interest:

1. Geriatric OPD Naigaon: Physiotherapy services provided by Mariya Jiandani.
2. Public awareness talk by Dr. Mariya Jiandani (PT) for pulmonary rehabilitation in collaboration with  The Society of cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation
3. Pulmonary Rehabilitation awareness program at CVTC auditorium for patients of KEMH
4. World heart day program 2022 was conducted to created awareness in public in the form of street play by students and  Special talks by Dr Charan Lanjewar -Mariya Jiandani
5. Online talk on ergonomic advice & physiotherapy exercise for Arya Vidya Mandir School, Bandra for teachers on 18th Jan 2022 By Dr Sushama Bhandare
6. Women’s health Camp at Powai  Public School for teachers by Dr Sushama Bhandare
7. Dr Sushama Bhandare  delivered a talk title “Physiotherapy at work-A Step Towards  Healthy Lifestyle” on 23rd March 2022.
8. Pranita Misal, Aishwarya Gaikwad, Monika Bandiwar, Manjusha Arale, Rashmi Mandanve participated at Kaman Village medical camp, Vasai– Suman Medical Trusts free medical camp on 13 Novemeber 2022
9. Students volunteered for Youth sanchore sports Olympiad Jain sports festival
10. Rotto Sotto lecture conducted to increase awareness and sensitization of organ donations

NEUROREHABILITATION: 
  OUT DOOR SECTION: Adult Neuro
  Staff: Professor Saraswati Iyer
Dr. Lakshmiprabha (Assistant Professor)
  Location: Physiotherapy OPD No 402, ROOM no. 3,
                 Seth Dhurmal Bajaj Orthopaedic Centre
Services offered:

• Detailed Physical diagnosis, functional assessment  and treatment of neurological conditions like, Stroke, Parkinson’s disease, Cerebellar ataxias, Hereditory Ataxias, Spinal Cord injuries, Motor neuron diseases, Guillian Barre syndrome, Adult cerebral palsies, Brain and spinal cord tumors,
• Different types of Myopathies, Different types of neuropathies, Vestibular lesions, Cognitive impairments , Conversion syndromes, Polio Myelitis.
• Physical Therapy treatment includes :
• Recent advances like Motor imagery and Mirror Therapy
• Gait training
• Exercises to control movement dysfunction
• Exercises to improve gross and fine motor control
• Sensory re-education
• Exercise to improve balance and co-ordination using various equipments like tilt-board, wobble board, vestibular ball, foam surface.
• Postural re education
• Fall prevention strategies
• Functional training and Task specific training
• Parkinson’s class twice a week
• Electrical stimulation and exercise for Facial nerve palsy and other peripheral nerve injuries
• Physical Therapy Assessment and prescription of orthosis for neurological conditions
• Relaxtion therapy
• Breathing exercises
• Specific tailormade yogasanas

INDOOR SECTION
Staff: Professor Saraswati Iyer
          Rupali Deshpande( Assistant Physiotherapist)
          LOCATION; Neurosurgery ICU, WARD 10, Old KEM bldg

• Services offered: Physical diagnosis, functional assessment and treatment of neurological conditions like, Cerebellar ataxias, Hereditary Ataxias, Spinal Cord injuries, Motor neuron diseases, Movement disorders, Brain and spinal cord tumors, Different types of Myopathies, Different types of neuropathies.
• Airway clearance,
• Respiratory exercises,
• Positioning
• assist weaning from ventilator
• Early mobilisation in ICU and ward
• Exercise to improve balance and co-ordination
• Gait training

Pediatric Neuro Habilitation: 
  OUT DOOR SECTION
  Staff: Professor Saraswati Iyer
            Mrs Archana Gore (Assistant Professor)
Location: Pediatric Neurology OPD i.e room number 6 at PT OPD – OC bldng
The Physiotherapy program in Paediatric Physiotherapy OPD is geared towards Functional independence of child, ease of handling for parents and fun.
The age of children treated is few days to 12 years.
These are referred to us from Paediatric Medicine, Paediatric Surgery, Neuro medicine, Neuro Surgery and Orthopaedic. We write back our concerns about the child to referring doctors. With prior appointment child is assessed for his/ her capabilities and disabilities. A short term goal and long term goal plan is formulated on case record form.
Each child is called 1-3 times per week. Parents convenience also is taken into consideration to have maximum compliance.
Every session lasts for 40 minutes – 60 minutes. Rest periods are also given if required.
Services provided-

• Parent education program
• Parental training for home program
• Oro-motor therapy
• Postural re-education
• Training for transition in posture
• Balance training
• Upper body motor control therapy
• Fine motor training, Mirror box therapy
• Gait training
• Advice for splints
• Endurance training
• Electrical stimulations- spasticity control, Erb’s palsy
• Cognitive training
• Play therapy

Conditions provided treatment for-

• Early intervention
• Cerebral palsy
• Global developmental delay
• Down’s syndrome
• Myelomeningicoele
• Obstetric brachial plexus injury
• Motor delays in ASD
• Paediatric GBS
• Brain tumors post surgery
• Infantile hemiplegia
• Cerebral infections.
• NeuroGenetic syndromes

Since child has motor control problems parents, are advised for home care and some exercises at home too. Each child is reassesed for change in impairment level and next level of goal setting is made.

Physiotherapy school and center is Affiliated to Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nashik www.muhsnashik.com

• Bachelors of Physiotherapy: BPTh (4 years) with additional 6 months of Internship in the same institute.
• Masters of Physiotherapy: MPT (2 years) with specializations in:

a. Master of Physiotherapy in Musculoskeletal Sciences.
b. Master of Physiotherapy in Cardio-Vascular & Respiratory Sciences.
c. Master of Physiotherapy in Neurosciences.

• PhD in Physiotherapy

1. Observer post in the fields of Interest for Qualified (Graduates or Post Graduates)
2. Various short-term courses, seminars and workshops are conducted by our faculty members every year.
3. Patient Awareness Camps are conducted in the institute and in the community all over Maharashtra by our faculty.

List of postgraduate dissertations

List of postgraduate dissertations
All three Speciality: 2021

1. Comparison of quality of life, functional capacity and lung function among post Covid-19 and age matched healthy adults.
2. Correlation of cardio-respiratory fitness with physical activity level and perceived stress in post graduate physiotherapy students.
3. Effect of training of diaphragmatic breathing exerciseusing video assisted technique V/S traditional method on single breath count and chest expansion in patients with pulmonary disease.
4. Comparison of VO2 max in smokers and non-smokers.
5. Correlation of fit fat index and condition specific QOL in hypertensives.
6. Correlation between motor imagery ability and performance of dynamic balance test in healthy young adults.
7. Correlation between working memory and hand laterality judgement in elderly.
8. Correlation of physical factors and kinesiophobia with disability in patients with chronic neck pain
9. Correlation of physical performance and kinesiophobia with functional mobility scale in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
10. Swati: Correlation of strength and dynamic balance with self-reported functional ability among elderly population with lower extremity dysfunctions.
11. Comparison of hand grip strength, manual dexterity and QO writing of unaffected limb of patients global brachial plexopathy with that of non-dominant hand of age matched normals.
12. Analysis of pain and disability among type 2 diabetic and non-diabetic patients with shoulder pain
13. Correlation of patient reported disability with dexterity and wrist joint proprioception sense in subjects with fractures around the wrist.
14. Correlation of estimated VO2 peak using ISWT with QOL and ejection fraction in heart failure patients.
15. Comparison of QOL functional capacity and lung function among post COVID -19 and age matched healthy adults
16. Correlation of cardiorespiratory fitness with physical activity level and perceived stress in postgraduate Physiotherapy students.
17. Effect of retraining motor control of lumbo-pelvic-hip complex on scapula-humeral rhythm and pain in patients with shoulder impingement
18. Correlation of emotional intelligence with functional mobility and reaction time in healthy young adults.
19. Effect of retraining motor control of lumbopelvic-hip complex on one-minute sit to stand and chair rising strategy in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
20. Correlation of cognition with Risk of falls in elderly.
21. Correlation of Fit-Fat index and condition-specific Quality of life in hypertensives.
22. Comparison of effect of slow deep breathing versus Gayatri mantra chanting on attention, memory and visuo-perceptual ability in school going children of 13- 14 years of age.
23. Compare the effect of slow deep breathing exercise versus OM chanting on attention and memory in school children in the age group of 11-13 years.
24. Correlation between working memory and hand laterality judgement (HLJ) in elderly.
25. Analysis of Musculoskeletal Dysfunctions, Patient Perception towards pain and disability and Physical performance in patient with non-specific neck pain.
26. Analysis of structural changes, physical function and quality of life of patients undergoing physical therapy rehabilitation after total knee arthroplasty – a follow up study
27. Effect of exercise and massage on sleep problems in children with cerebral palsy.
28. physical education activity or combination of both on physical fitness in adolescent urban Comparison between effect of equal intensity training with suryanamaskar or school children -A randomized control trial.
29. Exploring the mobility disability in urban elderly with mild cognitive impairment and the effect of exergaming: a mixed method approach.

All three Speciality: 2019-2021

1. Comparison of Pulmonary functions in Young Adults with and without Forward Head Posture.
2. Comparison of Six-Minute Walk Test Distance Among Overweight Subjects With Apple and Pear Shaped Body Fat Distribution.
3. Comparison between effect of equal intensity training with suryanamaskar or physical education activity or combination of both on physical fitness in adolescent urban school children -A randomized control trial.
4. Exploring the mobility disability in urban elderly with mild cognitive impairment and the effect of exergaming: a mixed method approach.
5. Comparison of quality of life, functional capacity and lung function among post Covid-19 and age matched healthy adults.
6. Correlation of cardio-respiratory fitness with physical activity level and perceived stress in post graduate physiotherapy students.
7. Effect of training of diaphragmatic breathing exercise using video assisted technique V/S traditional method on single breath count and chest expansion in patients with pulmonary disease.
8. Comparison of VO2 max in smokers and non-smokers.
9. Correlation fit fat index and condition specific QOL in hypertensives.
10. Correlation between motor imagery ability and performance of dynamic balance test in healthy young adults.
11. Correlation between working memory and hand laterality judgement in elderly.
12. Correlation of physical factors and kinesiophobia with disability in patients with chronic neck pain
13. Correlation of physical performance and kinesiophobia with functional mobility scale in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
14. Correlation of strength and dynamic balance with self reported functional ability among elderly population with lower extremity dysfunctions.
15. Comparison of hand grip strength, manual dexterity and QO writing of unaffected limb of patients global brachial plexopathy with that of nondominant hand of age matched normals.
16. Analysis of pain and disability among type 2 diabetic and non diabetic patients with shoulder pain
17. Correlation of patient reported disability with dexterity and wrist joint proprioception sense in subjects with fractures around the wrist.
18. Correlation of estimated VO2 peak using ISWT with QOL and ejection fraction in heart failure patients.
19. Effect of retraining motor control of lumbo pelvic-hip complex on scapulohumeral rhythm and pain in patients with shoulder impingement
20. Correlation of emotional intelligence with functional mobility and reaction time in healthy young adults.
21. Effect of retraining motor control of lumbopelvic-hip complex on one minute sit to stand and chair rising strategy in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
22. Correlation of cognition with Risk of falls in elderly.
23. Comparison of effect of slow deep breathing versus Gayatri mantra chanting on attention, memory and visuo-perceptual ability in school going children of 13- 14 years of age.
24. Compare the effect of slow deep breathing exercise versus OM chanting on attention and memory in school children in the age group of 11-13 years.
25. Correlation between working memory and hand laterality judgement (HLJ) in elderly.
26. Analysis of Musculoskeletal Dysfunctions, Patient Perception towards pain and disability and Physical performance in patient with non specific neck pain.
27. Analysis of structural changes, physical function and quality of life of patients undergoing physical therapy rehabilitation after total knee arthroplasty – a follow up study
28. Effect of exercise and massage on sleep problems in children with cerebral palsy.

Speciality: Neurosciences

Sr.no	Year	Title of the project	Guide	Student	Status
1	2012-2015	Correlation of timed up and go test and functional reach test with berg balance scale in healthy geriatric population	Ms Saraswati Iyer	Disha Goradia	Completed
2	2012-2015	Assessment of Healthy Urban Individuals of 60-70 years on the Timed up and go test	Mrs Archana Gore	Shailee Shah	Completed
3	2012-2015	Effect of mental activities on physical performance in elderly	Mrs Lakshmiprabha Rangarajan	Krupa Ovalekar	Completed
4	2012-2015	Effect of dual task on timed up and go test in elderly	Ms Sarawati Iyer	Renuka Murkute	Completed
5	2012-2015	Comparative Study of Stops Walking when Talking test with Functional Reach test as a measure to predict risk of fall in elderly	Mrs Archana Gore	Mrinal Gadhade	Completed
6	2012-2015	Correlation of figure of 8 walk test with timed up and go test and modified gait efficacy scale in elderly individuals	Mrs Lakshmiprabha Rangarajan	NishigandhaNale	Completed
7	2013-2016	Relationship between fear of falling and balance and functional mobility in elderly	Ms Saraswati Iyer	Sweedle Lopes	Completed
8	2013-2016	Effect of Functional Strength Training versus Conventional Training on Balance in Individuals with Stroke	Mrs Archana Gore	Bhakti Baokar	Completed
9	2013-2016	COMPARISON OF BIMANUAL TRAINING AND UNIMANUAL TRAINING ON ARM AND HAND FUNCTIONS IN SUBJECTS WITH STROKE-A PILOT STUDY	Mrs Lakshmiprabha Rangarajan	JuiliKhadapkar	Completed
10	2013-2016	Correlation of functional reach test with body mass index in elderly	Ms Saraswati Iyer	Amit Matre	Completed
11	2013-2016	Correlation between sensory threshold and manual dexterity in neurologically asymptomatic type-2 diabetic patients: A pilot study 5.	Mrs Archana Gore	Babita Burange	Completed
12	2013-2016	CORRELATION OF COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT WITH FUNCTIONAL MOBILITY AND RISK OF FALL IN ELDERLY INDIVIDUALS.	Mrs Lakshmiprabha Rangarajan	Ashwini Kalsait	Completed
13	2014-2017	Correlation of cognition and dual task in elderly	Ms Saraswati Iyer	Poonam Shah	Completed
14	2014-2017	Impact of Exercise related Parent Education on stress in parents of children with Cerebral Palsy	Mrs Archana Gore	Anchal Jain	Completed
15	2014-2017	Effect of mirror therapy on lower limb function in subjects with stroke	Mrs Lakshmiprabha Rangarajan	Farhat Haindade	Completed
16	2014-2017	Correlation of cognition and balance in elderly	Ms Saraswati Iyer	Pradnya Waghmare	Completed
17	2014-2017	Effect of progressive muscle relaxation on stress in parents of children with cerebral palsy	Mrs Archana Gore	Smita Pakhale	Completed
18	2014-2017	Correlation of Addenbrookes cognitive examination III and MiniBEST test in subjects with Parkinson’s disease	Mrs Lakshmiprabha Rangarajan	Saurabhi Waghmare	Completed
19	2015-2018	Effect of quadriceps muscle fatigue on single leg stance	Ms Saraswati Iyer	Manali Khare	Completed
20	2015-2018	Effect of bronchial hygiene related parental education on stress in parents of children with cerebral palsy	Mrs Archana Gore	Chintan Mehta	Completed
21	2015-2018	EFFECT OF EYE HAND COORDINATION EXERCISES ON BALANCE IN SUBJECTS WITH PARKINSON’S DISEASE- A PILOT STUDY	Mrs Lakshmiprabha Rangarajan	Prajakta Naik	Completed
22	2015-2018	Effect of gripping a cane on functional reach test in elderly	Ms Saraswati Iyer	Ashwini Bangar	Completed
23	2015-2018	Additive effect of soft cervical collar with physical therapy on head control in children with cerebral palsy	Mrs Archana Gore	SnehalShirsath	Completed
24	2015-2018	Effect of random , blocked and mixed practice order in subjects with parkinson’s disease	Mrs Lakshmiprabha Rangarajan	Sneha Kini	Completed

Speciality : Musculoskeletal Sciences

Sr. No.	Batch Year	Title	Student	Guide	Status
1.	2012	Study of chronological variation of carrying angle and its relation to grip strength in healthy individuals	Prachita Walankar	Mrs. ChhayaVerma	Completed
2.	2012	The effect of height, weight and length of forearm on carrying angle and hand functions in dominant hand of healthy individuals	MinakshiKoli	Mrs. ChhayaVerma	Completed
3.	2012	Identifying psychosocial factors affecting patients with chronic low back pain	Darshi Mehta	Mrs. BhavanaMhatre	Completed
4.	2012	Effect of structured patient education in patients with chronic low back pain with fear avoidance beliefs-pilot study	TanviPatole	Mrs. BhavanaMhatre	Completed
5.	2012	Effect of foot posture on static postural control in healthy young adults	Mansi Vaidya	Mrs. Jyotsna Thosar	Completed
6.	2012	Effect of BMI,WHR(Central obesity) and Core muscle activation on pelvic inclination angle and lumbosacral angle in healthy young adult females	MinakshiKorvi	Mrs. Jyotsna Thosar	Completed
7.	2013	Relationship of fear, anxiety and depression with physical function in patients with knee osteoarthritis	Ajinkya P Pradhan	Mrs. ChhayaVerma	Completed
8.	2013	Study of relationship of disease Ability and Function with Hip Involvement in Ankylosing Spondylitis	Gauri K Khedekar	Mrs. ChhayaVerma	Completed
9.	2013	The effect of Cryotherapy on Proprioception, Agility and Balance in patients with Osteoarthritis of Knee joint	Ankita SSingh	Mrs. BhavanaMhatre	Completed
10.	2013	Effect of Electrical Muscle Stimulation on swelling and proprioception in patients with knee Osteoarthritis	KavitaLahoriya	Mrs. BhavanaMhatre	Completed
11.	2013	Effect of Arch Index of foot on dynamic balance and gait speed in healthy young individuals	Poonam K Kulkarni	Mrs. Jyotsna Thosar	Completed
12.	2013	Immediate effect of superficial heat v/s cold on joint position sense at wrist joint, sensory threshold and hand function in normal healthy individuals	Harshada LLohare	Mrs. Jyotsna Thosar	Completed
13.	2014	A cross-sectional study about the relationship of Anxiety and Depression with Health status in patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis	Kinjal Muni	Mrs. ChhayaVerma	Completed
14.	2014	A cross-sectional study about the relationship of sleep disturbances with Health status in Ankylosing Spondylitis	Tanmai Dandale	Mrs. ChhayaVerma	Completed
15.	2014	Correlation between proprioception and functional performance in patients with Osteoarthritis of knee	Rasika Shah	Mrs. BhavanaMhatre	Completed
16.	2014	Correlation of Rectus Femoris muscle extensibility and Gluteus Maximus strength in patients with knee osteoarthritis	BhagyashriShimpi	Mrs. BhavanaMhatre	Completed
17.	2014	Effect of open and closed kinematic chain exercise on knee performance in obese women- a pilot study	SnehaRathi	Mrs. Jyotsna Thosar	Completed
18.	2014	Association of head posture in sagittal plane and scapula position	TapasyaShivgan	Mrs. Jyotsna Thosar	Completed
19.	2014	Effect of Scalene muscle Myofascial Release on Upper Limb Neurodynamics in patients with Neck pain	Neha Varghese	Ms. DiptiGeete	Completed
20.	2014	Association of static foot posture and dynamic balance in knee osteoarthritis	BhagyashrreeKamble	Ms. DiptiGeete	Completed
21.	2015	Study of relationship between measures associated with risk of fall in patients with distal end radius fractures-A pilot study	MamataRevankar	Mrs. ChhayaVerma	Completed
22.	2015	Psychometric Testing of Minnesota Manual Dexterity Test in Elderly	PrajaktaKarande	Mrs. ChhayaVerma	Completed
23.	2015	Assessment of Balance and lower extremity function in obese individuals having knee Osteoarthritis	Priyanka Sangtani	Mrs. BhavanaMhatre	Completed
24.	2015	Assessment of Chair Rise Strategy and Chair Rise Time in symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis Patients	Neha Khavanekar	Mrs. BhavanaMhatre	Completed
25.	2015	Assessment of foot posture,body mass index,dorsiflexion range of motion and functional ankle instability in young adults with lateral ankle sprain	DarpanaWaradkar	Mrs. Jyotsna Thosar	Completed
26.	2015	Comparison of Kyphotic index, Rounded Shoulder Posture and Median Neurodynamics in individual with and without forward head posture	Amruta Dhole	Mrs. Jyotsna Thosar	Completed
27.	2015	Hand laterality recognition in distal end radius and/or ulna fracture	Pratha Mehta	Ms. DiptiGeete	Completed
28.	2015	Effect of Myofascial Release of Sub-occipital muscles on Slump test in patients with Neck pain with Forward Head Posture	ChetaliKhadye	Ms. DiptiGeete	Completed

Speciality cardioVascular&respiratory Sciences

Batch	Completed Project	Student Name	Guide Name
2012	Correlation of waist circumference and pulmonary function in subjects with normal and high grades of body mass index.	Nayana  Lad	A Mehta
2012	Effect of breathing exercise on cardiovascular control in hypertensive patients.	Supriya Nakhate	A Mehta
2013	Caloric expenditure of walking with abdominal weight belt in obese women	Titiksha Pol	A Mehta
2013	Correlation of cardio-respiratory fitness to task performance capacity in obese women	Apurva Atkar	A Mehta
2012	Correlation of Conicity index and Body mass index with Blood Pressure in Indian adults.	Subodhini Mali	J.Shetye
2012	Comparison of peripheral Arterial Blood Pressure in individuals with and without Forward head Posture.	Dipti Kadu	J.Shetye
2013	Comparison of Ankle Brachial Index in subjects with and without Coronary Artery Disease.	Mala  Dave	J.Shetye
2013	Comparison of Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) in diabetic and non-diabetic subjects.	Namrata Meshram	J.Shetye
2012	Effect of dual stress on Blood pressure in Hypertensives	Namrata Navge	M P Jiandani
2012	Cardiovascular response to body position with and without Valsalva in healthy individuals.	Priyanka Bhagat	M P Jiandani
2013	Corelation of ABI with cardiovascular risk factors in Diabetes	SejalBheda	M P Jiandani
2013	Shoulder dysfunction in patients with Cardiac device implantation	Garima Yadav	M P Jiandani
	Ongoing Projects Awaiting MUHS Approval	Students Name	Guide Name
2014	Effect of exercise training on exercise capacity and health status of patients with chronic respiratory disease.	Shweta Ghaisas	A mehta
2014	Effect of control breathing technique on anxiety and depression in patients with Chronic respiratory diseases.	Vaishnavi Yadav	A Mehta
2014	Haemodynamic response to sustained isometric handgrip in subjects with alcoholic dependance.	Anjali Lokhande	J.Shetye
2014	Effect of Pulmonary Rehabilitation on autonomic nervous system in COPD patients.	Sumaiya Khan	J.Shetye
2014	Thoracic Mobility & Pulmonary Function in patietns with Ankylosing Spondylitis.	Vibhavari Koli	M P Jiandani
2014	Correlation of Peak Cough Flow rate with PEFR &Perceived effort of cough in patients with Chronic Respiratory disease.	Nivedita Shahane	M P Jiandani
2015	Effect of different sitting positions on Peak expiratory flow rate in patients with COPD.	HiranmayeeBagwe	A Mehta
2015	Effect of stretching Pectoralis major using PNF technique on chest expansion and Peak expiratory flow rate in patients with COPD	Shalaka Patel	A Mehta
2015	Blood pressure response to isometric handgrip test in controlled hypertensives.	Trupti Baliga	J.Shetye
2015	Correlation of body composition with blood pressure in adults.	Rashmi Bobade	J.Shetye
2015	Quality of life in children following cardiac surgery	Neha Pilankar	M P Jiandani
2015	Correlation of sleep quality with cognition, Exercise capacity, and Fatigue in Patients with Chronic Respiratory disease.	Anuja Deshpande	M P Jiandani

PhD Guide &(Scholars)
Amita Mehta: Study of outcome measures to assess functions in the elderly (R. Lakshmi Prabha)
Saraswati Iyer:
“Analysis of structural changes, physical function and quality of life of patients undergoing physical therapy rehabilitation after total knee arthroplasty – A follow up study.”Dr. Jyotsna Thosar
 Effect of massage and exercises on problems in sleep quality in children with CP (Dr. Archana Gore)
Bhavana Mhatre: Association of Body Mass Index & Bone Mineral Density with performance-based measures of balance and mobility in Indian women. (Dr. Sarla Khangare)
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Jaimala Shetye: 
1.Comparison between the effect of equal intensity training with Suryanamaskar or physical education activity or combination of both on physical fitness in adolescent urban school children – A randomized control trial (Dr. Apurv Shimpi)
2. Exploring the mobility, disability in urban elderly with mild cognitiveimpairment and the effect of exergaming: A mixed method approach  (Dr. Vishakha Patil)
3. Prevalence of metabolic syndrome in college going young adultsand its association with sedentary behaviour and effect of HIIT on its components (Dr. Titiksha Pol)
4. Comparison of the effect of a structured exercise programand relaxation therapyon heart rate variabilityand Quality of life in obese adults: A randomised controlled trial(Dr. Polen Zahara)
Mariya Jiandani: Effectiveness of school-based intervention on physical fitness in obese children (SanketNagarale)

Information for Patients

The following fellowships awarded by the Maharashra University of Health Sciences is conducted by this department.

See details of the application process here.

	Sub specialty	Duration	Eligibility Criteria	Yearly intake
Radiology	Vascular and Interventional radiology	1 year	MD or DNB or DMRD in radiology/radio diagnosis	2
Radiology	Interventional neuro radiology	1 year	MD or DNB or DMRD in radiology/radio diagnosis2	2
Radiology	Body imaging, CT Scan, MRI – Chest and Abdomen	1 year	MD or DNB or DMRD in radiology/radio diagnosis	2
Radiology	USG and color Doppler	1 year	MD or DNB or DMRD in radiology/radio diagnosis2	2
Radiology	Diagnostic neuroradiology	1 year	MD or DNB or DMRD in radiology/radio diagnosis	2

Observership:

1-3 months observership is available for all subspecialties in radiology.

Radiologists or radiologists in training are given priority over other physicians for this program:

Qualified radiologists should send in a an application on plain paper with a photocopy of their postgraduate diploma/degree certificate in radiology to the following address: (Residents in training should forward their application through their head of department/institution)

The Dean,
G.S. Medical College and K.E.M. Hospital,
Parel, Mumbai 400 012.

In the application please indicate the number of weeks you would like the obervership to be (minimum 4 , maximum 12 weeks) as also the subspecialty/ies you would like to observe.
You will be notified the acceptance or otherwise of the application along with the allotted time slot.

On the day of the commencement of the course, observers will have to pay a fee at the rate of Rs.1600/- per month for conventional radiology and Rs.3200/- for CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Interventional radiology and such similar courses. For observership for radiographers the charges are Rs.800/- per month. Unfortunately, it is not possible for the institution to arrange for accommodation and observers from outside town are advised to arrange for the same before their arrival in the city.

Besides access to clinical work, observers will be able to make use of the department teaching files and books and electronic media library.

On successful completion of the course, an appropriate certificate will be issued by the institution.

Residency

The department provides training for the following courses:

D.M.R.D. Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS) Two-year course. Five candidates /year
M.D. (Diagnostic Radiology) Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS). Three-year course (6 candidates /year )

For Details of course kindly visit muhsnashik.com

 

The following is the approximate distribution of the various postings during a three year residency:

General radiology	4 months
Gastrointestinal radiology :	4 months
Interventional Neuroradiology :	1 month
Vascular & Interventional radiology :	3 months
Orthopedic radiology :	1 months
Uroradiology :	2 months
M.R.I :	6 month
C.T. :	6 months
Ultrasound :	6 months
Teaching files :	1 months
Pediatric radiology :	1 month
Pre-exam leave :	1 month

Paramedical Courses

The Department provide following MUHS approved paramedical courses

B.P.M.T.(Degree Course) Maharshtra university of Health Sciences:Three years course

Ten Candidates/Year

For Details of course kindly visit muhsnashik.com