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Dr. Nanda Kumar S
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MS Ramaiah College of Physiotherapy
I am Nanda Kumar S, working as an Assistant professor for 18 years in this institution. I have been in clinical practice, and have been teaching in physiotherapy for 25 years and 6 months. My areas of expertise are in Neuro physiotherapy and Rehabilitation with Orthopedics, Sports and Neurologically impaired patients. I was the Neuro Module leader for training Postgraduate students of MSc Clinical Physiotherapy, with the collaboration of Coventry University, United Kingdom. I am a certified International Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Association (IPNFA Level 4) concept of a Musculoskeletal and Neurological Rehabilitation program. I am certified in Mulligan's concept of Manual therapy in treating neck pain, low back pains and Peripheral joint mobilization. I’m also certified in Aquatic therapy and Kinesio taping techniques. I am a recognized PG guide and PG examiner at different state universities. I'm involved in research projects with the Neurosciences and Endocrine Department.
Qualifications
- MPT (Neuro)
Padmashree Institute of Physiotherapy, 2004
- BPT
Dr.MVST institute of Physiotherapy, 1997
Experience
Total Years of Experience24 Years 6 Months
Training Experience
- 25 Years and 6 Months of teaching experience, handled Neuro Physiotherapy, Research Methodology, Exercise Therapy and Biomechanics subjects.
- Neuro Rehabilitation and Sports Rehabilitation
- Geriatric Rehabilitation
- Runners up 3 times in Staff state level Badminton tournament conducted by RGUHS
- Journal Reviewer for Indian Journal of Physical Therapy and Research.
- BOS member of UG Physiotherapy in RGUHS 2019-2022
National Conference Papers
- Joshi K, Puntambekar A (2011). "Effect of early intervention on the behavior of preterm neonates" in the 49th IAP conference.
- Joshi K, Madhukar M, Velluswamy S, Rao C (2020). "Physical activity in adolescents and children with disabilities" in the 5th Annual Conference of SIP.
National Journal Papers
- Joshi K, Puntambekar A (2013). "Effect of early intervention on the behavior of premature neonates - a clinical trial," Journal of Physical Therapy, Vol 8, Issue 1.
- Joshi K, Rajadhyaksha S (2014). "Obstetrical Brachial Plexus injury - Dilemmas and Decisions," Bangalore Physiotherapists Network 4th Annual Conference souvenir.
- Joshi K, Rao C, Veluswamy S, Madhukar M (2022). "Physical Activity in Children and Adolescents with Disabilities - a cross-sectional study," International Journal of Scientific Research Development, Vol 7, Issue 11, p 1283-1286.
International Conference Papers
- Nandakumar, S. (2006) "Temporal parameters of gait in acute stroke with and without AFO" at Asia West-Pacific Indian Association of Physiotherapists, Mumbai.
- Nandakumar, S. (2021) "Quantitative evaluation of 'timed up and go test' across elderly population: a comparative observational study" at World Physiotherapy Congress 2021, Dubai (Online).
- Nandakumar, S. (2023) "Correlation between Montreal cognitive assessment and mini-cog to assess mild cognitive impairment in older adult population" at World Physiotherapy Congress 2023, Dubai.
- Nandakumar, S. (2023) "Correlation of hip rotation proprioception with dynamic balance and postural stability among the elderly" at World Physiotherapy Congress 2023, Dubai.
- Nandakumar, S., Nikitha, S. (2023) "Menopausal symptoms in postmenopausal women and its association with sarcopenia" at European Congress of Endocrinology 2023, Istanbul, Turkey.
International Journal Papers
- Nandakumar, S. (2017) "The Relationship between Vertical Jump Performance and Peak Torque of Lower Limb Muscles among Basketball Players" in International Journal of Health Sciences & Research, 7(7), pp. 118.
- Nandakumar, S. (2018) "Prevalence of cognitive impairment in the urban elderly population and its association with their physical activity" in Asian Pac.J. Health Sci, 5(3): 216-224.
- Nandakumar, S. (2018) "Comparison of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment and 7-minute Screen Test to Assess Mild Cognitive Impairment among Geriatric Population" in Asian Pac. J. Health Sci, 5(4): 119-128.
- Nandakumar, S. (2019) "Comparison of Handgrip Strength between Right-Handed and Left-Handed Badminton Players" in International Journal of Health Sciences & Research, 9(8); 175.
- Nandakumar, S. (2019) "Prevalence of Trunk Impairment in stroke subjects using Trunk Impairment Scale" in International journal of stroke.
- Nandakumar, S. (2019) "Effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy on generalized anxiety disorder in college and graduate students" in Indian Journal of Physical Therapy and Research, 1(2).
- IAP-5480-L
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