KING EDWARD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College

Acharya Donde Marg, Parel,
Mumbai 400 012. India.
Tel.: 91-22-2410 7000 Fax: 91-22-2414 3435

Department of Physiotherapy School and Centre

Welcome to the Department of Physiotherapy

VISION:

To promote excellence in Patient care, Education & Research

PT (1)

Physical therapy provides services to individuals to develop, maintain and restore maximum movement and functional ability throughout the life span. This includes providing services in circumstances where movement and function are threatened by aging, injury, pain, disease, disorders, conditions, or environmental factors. Functional movement is central to what it means to be healthy.

Physical therapy is concerned with identifying and maximizing quality of life and movement potential within the spheres of promotion, prevention, treatment, habilitation, and rehabilitation.

Physical therapists are qualified and professionally required to:

-Undertake a comprehensive examination/assessment of the patient/ client or needs of the client group.

– Evaluate the findings of the assessment to make a clinical judgment regarding the patients/clients.

– Formulate a diagnosis, prognosis and determine when patients/clients need to be referred to another health care professional.

– Implement a physical therapy intervention/treatment program

– Determine the outcome of any intervention/treatments.

– Make recommendations for self-management.

MISSION:

The mission of physiotherapy School and Centre,Seth G SMedical College is to

  1. To promote patient care with compassion and empathy.
  2.  To provide high quality physiotherapy education  with progression to Doctrate program
  3. To promote research and generate evidence to practice in Indian context.

Poster:
Physiotherapy - PosterThe Physiotherapy Department has its own school which conducts Bachelors and Masters Degree Programs in Physiotherapy. The Department provides Physiotherapy services for both inpatients and outpatients

MUHS Mnadate Physiotherapy and Centre, Seth GSMC & KEMH

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

Specialties:

Specialty

No. of seats

Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy

 

07

NeuroPhysiotherapy

 

07

Cardiovascular and Respiratory Physiotherapy

 

06

Faculty

Sr.No

Name

Designation

Qualification

Email

Teaching

Experience

1.

Dr.Saraswati Iyer (PT)

Professor& Head

M.Sc

9sarasiyer@gmail.com

33yr

2.

Dr.Jaimala Shetye (PT)

Assoc. Prof.

M.Sc

jaimalavs@gmail.com

 

33 yrs

3.

Dr.Mariya Jiandani (PT)

Assoc. Prof.

M.Sc

mariyajiandani@kem.edu

27yrs

4.

Dr.Archana Gore (PT)

Assistant Prof

M.Sc

nilarch17@yahoo.com

28yrs

5.

Dr.Jyotsna Thosar (PT)

Assistant Prof

M.Sc

jyotsnathosar@rediffmail. Com

19yrs

6.

Dr.R.Lakshmiprabha (PT)

Assistant Prof

M.Sc

lakshprasad@rediffmail. Com

19yrs

7.

Dr.Dipti BabanGeete (PT)

Assistant Prof

M.Sc

dipti_geete@ yahoo . com

12yrs

8.

Dr.Swati Paranjape (PT)

Assistant Prof

M.Sc

swatspar@yahoo.com

11yrs

9.

Dr.Sushama Bhandare (PT)

Assistant Prof

M.Sc

sushamab7@rediffmail.com

9yrs

 

Clinical Staff

 

Name

Designation

Qualification

Email address

1

Dr.Rupali Deshpande (PT)

Assistant Physiotherapist

BPTh.

rudesh71@gmail.com

2

Dr.Shilpa Naik (PT)

Assistant Physiotherapist

BPTh.

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

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. Vishwas Butkar

15.

Sweeper

Mr.Aakash

Health Education Material

Facilities, Equipment & Special services:

Facilities:
  • UG (Departmental library for all UG students)
  • PG (Department library + Library of books donated by the department staff)
  • CD library for Teachers/PG students
  • Lecture Theatre with LCD, OHP & Slide Projector (Capacity -80)
  • Well Equipped Laboratories for Practice of Clinical skills
  • Facility for students add basket ball court, playground behind Sharda theatre Gym in boys hostel and girls hostel photo, Dosti program

Facilities for students

AWARDS & HONOURS

  1. Dr Mariya Jiandani Received Fellowship Award from Indian Association of Physiotherapist at Kolkatta 2022
  2. Dr Mariya Jiandani Received SOLVE CHD scholarship and Completed Certification in Cardiac Rehabilitation with International Council of Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation.
  3. Dr Mariya Jiandani Nominated as President of The Society of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
  4. Dr Lakshmiprabaha Rangrajan D, Bhagyashree Hazare, Presented our paper as an E-Poster  titled “Association of Patient Perceived Quality of Life, Depression and Duration with Severity of Facial Paralysis in subjects with Lower Motor Neuron Facial Palsy” at  the 10th Annual conference of Indian Federation of Neurorehabilitation, Recent Advances in Neurorehab, On 22nd April 2022.
  5. Dr Lakshmiprabha Rangarajan D, Sneha  Kini, won Third Prize for presenting our paper titled”Effect of  Random, Blocked and Mixed practice order on Upper Extremity Motor Learning in subjects with Parkinson’s Disease” at  International Multidisciplinary Rehab E-Con, organised by MGM School of Physiotherapy, Aurangabad and Association of Clinical Neurology and Mental health on 26th February 2022.
  6. Dr Swati Paranjape attended XIII National Conference on Health Professions Education 2nd and 3rd November 2022 & Presented a Paper titled “Effectiveness of Peer-led Approach to Case-based Learning in Physiotherapy Education with respect to Composition of the Groups”
  7. Dr Swati Paranjape attended 2022 “Mixed Methods International Research Association Virtual Conference” on 3rd and 4th August 2022 & Presented a paper titled “Effectiveness of Peer-led Approach to Case-based Learning in Physiotherapy Education with respect to Composition of the Groups”
  8. Swati Paranjape’s abstract was selected for World Conference of Qualitative Research 2023 (WCQR 2023) to be held in January 2023 .
  9. Dr Dipti Geete presented a paper titled “Measurement Properties of Cross-culturally adapted & translated version of the Neck Disability Index in Indian languages: a review” on 12 th January 2022 in International Physiotherapy conference- K.J. Somaiya Physiotherapy Academic & Research Conclave.
  10. Nidhi Ranka and Chinmay Dode won runner up position in PG research quiz at MUHS Scientifica 2022
  11. Dr JaimalaShetye was invited as
  12. Guest speaker online PT conference 12th Jan 2022
  13. Post COVID rehab webinar organized by MGM college of PT, navi Mumbai, 18th sept 2022
  • Cardiopulmonary rehab conference organized by PT college of Ahmedabad
  1. Guest speaker, ‘How to answer PG question paper?’ By MGM PT college, Aurangabad10th Feb 2022
  2. MET faculty at MGM college of PT, navi Mumbai, 18th to 20 th August; at SIA college of PT, Dombivli, Oct 2022,MET, Nett college of PT, 28th, 29th Nov 2022
  3. Speaker for masterclass on PR, Central India, Nagpur webinar 16th Oct 2022
  • RAC MGM, Navi Mumbai, PhD, 15th Nov 2022
  1. Dr Mariya Jiandani was invited as Resource Person for MET “Resident as Teacher workshop” at Seth GSMC & KEMH, at MGM college of PT , Navi Mumbai and at SIA College of Physiotherapy.
  2. Dr Mariya Jiandani was invited as faculty for Research Methodology Workshop on synopsis writing, Consort guidelines Vikhe Patil college of Physiotherapy, Ahmedanagar.
  3. Dr Archana Gore was Invited for Post graduate syllabus revision and paper setting for National entrance for post graduates in Physiotherapy as a venture by  National testing agency- Delhi , Government of India on 15th and 165th  of June, 2022 Community Care
  4. Dr Lakshmiprabha Rangarajan D Invited speaker at KEM Neurosurgery conference, A tribute to a great Teacher Prof BS Das, on 10th November 2022 on “Role of Physiotherapy in Neurosurgical Conditions” at KEMH.
  5. Dr Lakshmiprabha Rangrajan D Appointed as peer reviewer for 2 articles in the journal Physiotherapy – The Journal of Indian Association of Physiotherapists, in November 2022 & September 2022
  6. Dr Lakshmiprabha Rangrajan D Moderated a Panel Discussion on “Role of Mirror Neurons in Neurorehabilitation” at Scientifica 2022 , an International Virtual Research Conference held on 12th March 2022 organised by Sancheti COPT, Pune Physiotherapy – The Journal of Indian Association of Physiotherapists, in November 2022 & September 2022
  7. Swati Paranjape was invited as a National Editor for Journal of “ Journal of Educational Technology in Health Sciences”
  8. Swati Paranjape is working as Editor for International Journal of “EC Orthopaedics” since year 2019 till date.
  9. Dr Swati Paranjape is a certified Elsevier Reviewer since year 2020. She is an invited reviewer of various international journals like Cureus, Rehab Sciences Group of Journals etc.

Activities

Prof. Dr. Saraswati Iyer (PT)

  • Inspector for NAAC
  • Member of BOS for UG, PG courses at D Y Patil, Pune
  • Member of BOS for UG, PG courses at Krishna Medical college, Karad.
  • Approved PhD guide at MUHS, Nashik

Dr. Jaimala Vijay Shetye (PT)

  • FAIMER fellow 2016
  • Approved PG and PhD guide at MUHS, Nashik.
  • Member Research Advisory Committee for Ph.D. at GSMC and KEMH, TNMC and Nair hospital
  • Integrated teaching for III MBBS.
  • External Faculty for FRCPT Fellowship course in Rehabilitation Physiotherapy at AIIMPR, Mahalaxmi.
  • Certified Lymphedema therapist
  • Faculty for Education technology and Research methodology workshop Approved by MUHS, Nashik
  • Ex- Member of Institutional ethics committee at Seth GSMC and KEMH
  • Ex- Member of Institutional ethics committee at Somaiya College of Physiotherapy, Mumbai.
  • Ex- Member of Board of studies at Pravara College of Physiotherapy, Loni
  • Ex-Secretary, Staff society of Seth GSMC & KEMH from 2015 to 2017

Dr.Mariya Jiandani (PT)

  • Approved PG & Ph.D. guide at MUHS, Nashik
  • FAIMER poster.
  • FAIMER Fellow 2014 and FAIMER faculty.
  • Ex Head of GSMC MUHS International Chair Bioethics unit.
  • Associate Editor, Journal of Post Graduate Medicine
  • Editorial Board- Physiotherapy Journal of IAP
  • EX Member Board of studies, Allied Health, MUHS Nashik, NMIMS Vile- Parle College of PT & MGM College of Physiotherapy
  • EX Faculty, Allied health Sciences, MUHS, Nashik.
  • Convenor Mumbai Branch of IAP
  • Member RAC for Ph.D. at GSMC and KEMH, Somaiya college of Physiotherapy and LTMMC and LTMGH
  • Vice President of Gymkhana committee for Physiotherapy.
  • Felicitation by Mumbai Branch of IAP for outstanding contribution to Physiotherapy Profession.

Dr Swati Sakharam Paranjape

Awarded Doctor of Philosophy by SNDT Women’s University on 2nd May 2022, in interdisciplinary faculty in the subject of Educational technology.  Thesis titled “Effectiveness of Peer-led Approach to Case-based Learning in Physiotherapy Education with respect to Composition of the Groups.”

Won the “IESRF Reviewer award” at 5th National Editors Summit 2023 by Innovative Education and Scientific Research Foundation; held at NDMC Convention Centre, New Delhi Dated 18-19 March 2023.  Presented paper “Peer Learning in Health Sciences: Exploring Pedagogy A Conceptual Review. Co-authored by Dr. Madhavi Dharankar

Educational activities by Dr. Dipti Geete

1.Presented paper titled ”  Measurement Properties of the cross-culturally adapted & translated version of the Neck Disability Index in Indian Languages: a systematic review” in International Physiotherapy Conference ” KJ Somaiya Physiotherapy Academic and research Conclave” on 12th January 2022.

  1. Presented paper titled ” Cross-Cultural Adaptation, Reliability, and Validity of Hindi Version of Neck Disability Index in Patients with Chronic Neck Pain” in Scientifica 2022: International Research  Conference on 12 and  13 th March 2022. 
  2. PhD Scholar at PT School and Centre, Seth GSMC and KEMH

Invitation as guest speaker and CME Webinars attended by Physiotherapy faculty in 2021-22

Dr. Jaimala Shetye (PT)

  1. Invited speaker on ‘Physiotherapy in conversion disorder’ Scientifica – March 2023
  2. ‘Cough it out’ Invited talk for caring conversation for ILD patients
  3. ‘Writing a protocol’ Invited talk by Students forum Seth GSMC and KEMH
  4. Physiotherapy conference online 12th Jan 2022
  5. Post covid rehab Webinar arranged by MGM college of Physiotherapy Navi Mumbai 18th sept 2021
  6. Invited speaker Scientifica organised by Sancheti hosp of Physiotherapy on 12, 13 march 2022 Cardiopulmonary rehab conference organised by Ahemdabad college of PT 
  7. Invited speaker in webinar on ‘Art of answering MPT theory papers’ by MGM college of Physiotherapy, Aurangabad.
  8. Won 1stprize in paper presentation by PG student at Scientifica international PT students conference ‘Lung function in subjects with and without forward head posture’ by dr. Mohini Kamat (MPT)

Dr. Mariya Jiandani (PT)

  1. Singapore Prevention and cardiac rehabilitation symposium
  2. FAIMER Global Forum
  3. National conference for Health Professions education
  4. International physiotherspy conference Somaiya college of PT
  5. Chairperson for scientifica 2022 cardiorespiratory papers

Dr.LakshmiPrabha R (PT)

  1. Authored a Chapter “Cognitive Dysfunction and Physiotherapy” in the book Physiotherapy in Neurological conditions.( released  on 16.4.22 )
  2. Chairperson for a panel discussion “Role of Mirror neurons in Neurophysiotherapy ” at Scientifica, an international conference on 11.3.22.
  3. Our paper titled “Effect of  Random, Blocked and Mixed Practice order on Motor Learning in subjects with Parkinson’s disease” presented by my PG student Sneha Kini in Rehab-E- Con, International conference by MGM Aurangabad in Feb 2022, won 3rd prize.

Dr. Sushma Bhandare (PT)

  1. Talk on “Physiotherapy at work – A step towards positive lifestyle” for teachers of AVM school, Bandar, 18th Jan 2022
    2. Physiotherapy health check-up camp for teaching and non-teaching staff of Pawar Public School, Chandivali with Community medicine department. accompanied by a Lecture on physiotherapy exercise and ergonomic advice. 23rd March 2022
    3. Authored for chapters in Book on “Physiotherapy in Cardiopulmonary Conditions”  April 2022
    (a)   Physiotherapy in Cardiovascular Surgery
    (b)   Physiotherapy in Pulmonary Surgery
    4. CME – NIPC series (Ireland)
    (a) New Frontiers in Heart Valve Diseases 4th Feb 2022
    (b) Women’s Heart Health 8th March 2022
 
 

 

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