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ORCID ID - 0000-0002-1552-4187, Linkedin - Shobhalakshmi S, Google Scholar - Shobhalakshmi S, Shobhalakshmi Holla,
Dr. Shobhalakshmi S
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MS Ramaiah College of Physiotherapy
Ms. Shobhalakshmi S is an Associate Professor at Ramaiah College of Physiotherapy and a Senior Consultant at the Center for Rehabilitation, Ramaiah Hospital. She graduated from Fr. Muller’s Institute of Medical Education and Research in 1998 and completed her Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) in Musculoskeletal Sciences from M. S. Ramaiah Medical College, RGUHS, Bangalore, in 2004.
With over 25 years of clinical and academic experience, Ms. Shobhalakshmi is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Pain Science at Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences. Her areas of expertise and research focus on Pain Science and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation. She is certified in fascial manipulation, manual therapy, dry needling, taping, and is also a health and wellness coach.
As a recognized postgraduate guide, she has guided more than 40 postgraduates. She has secured research grants and has authored approximately 15 publications in national and international journals. Additionally, she has written and edited a chapter on orthopedic rehabilitation and serves as a reviewer for two reputed journals. Beyond her professional endeavors, she is passionate about philosophy, sustainability, reading, travel, and gardening.
Qualifications
- Ph.D.
RUAS - pursuing
- PG
Ramaiah Medical College ( Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy), 2004
- UG
Fr Mullers Institute of Medical education and research, 1998
Experience
Total Years of Experience25 years
Academic Experience
- 4 years - SDM College of Physiotherapy
- 21 years - Department of Physiotherapy ,Ramaiah Medical College & Hospitals
Industry Experience
- 25 years of clinical experience
Training Experience
- FDP
- Certification in Fascial manipulation
- Certiication in Dry needling
- Certification in kinesiotaping
- Certifiacation in Problem based learning
- Certification in Systematic Review and metaanalysis
- Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
- Pain
- Editor for Block 5 Basic Geriatrics MME -104,volume –II Indira Gandhi National Open University
- Author for Orthopedics Practical MMEL -106, IGNOU
- Women’s day award 2015
- Research award 2023
National Conference Papers
- Prevalence of kinesiophobia after Total Hip Replacement – Ms.Jahnavi Hariyani, Ms.Shobhalakshmi.S –SIPCON 2022
- Effect of high intensity interval training on aerobic capacity in long distance runners . Ms.Kezia Marceline , Ms.Shobhalakshmi.S – SIPCON 2019
- Efficacy of kineio taping on functional outcomes in patients with subacromial management syndrome –Ms.Apoorva Laxmi , Ms.Shobhalakshmi.S –SIPCON 2019
Poster presentation
- Relationship between foot length, ankle flexibility and agility in amateur football players . Mr.Aswin .S , Ms.Shobhalakshmi.S –SIPCON 2019
- Intervention strategies to enhance exercise adherence in individuals with low back pain Ms. Usha Gowda, Ms.Shobhalakshmi.S – SIPCON 2024
International Conference Papers
- Effect of high intensity interval training on running performance in distance runners : A randomized controlled Trial – Kezia Marceline , Shobhalakshmi .S -WCPT 2021 Online
Journal Papers
- Patil MB, Holla SS, Ajoy SM, Patel M Assessment of balance and fear of falling in individuals with acute ankle sprain:A cross- sectional study .J Musculoskelet Surg Res. 2024;8:147-52 doi: 10.25259/JMSR_51_2024.
- Satish, A., Sudarshan, S., Pitambare, M. (2023). Association between Foot Posture and Agility in Amateur Soccer Players. International Journal of Kinesiology and Sports Science, 11(4), 10-16.
- Vevita Blaizy, Shobhalakshmi. S, Naveendran, Dr. Sharath K.R. Relationship between self efficacy, adherence to exercise program and Physical function in individuals who have undergone total knee replacement. International journal of scientific research Volume-12 | Issue-9 | September-2023. https://www.doi.org/10.36106/ijsr
- Holla S S, Srikantaiah S, Debur R. Single Session of Low-dye Calcaneal Taping as a Viable Alternative to LASER Therapy for the Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Foot Ankle Surg (Asia Pacific) 2022;99(1):30-34.
- Lalli Singh , Shobhalakshmi.S.Holla Comparison of trunk muscle endurance of pronated feet individuals with age and gender matched neutral arch feet individuals.J foot ankle Surg( Asia Pacific) 2022; 9 (4):162-167.
- Sudarshan S, Rodrigues D, Kar A, Vineeth S.Temporomandibular joint dysfunction and physiotherapy: direction through a case report. Int J Sci Rep 2020;6(5):181-3.
- Gracias A, Shobhalakshmi S. Immediate effect of Kinesiotaping on pain & grip strength in individuals with lateral epicondylitis .Indian J Phys Ther Res 2019;1:24:8
- Holla SS, Vats T,Nagpal P.Is tactile acuity altered in individuals with acute mechanical neck pain < Indian J Pain 2018;32:145-9.
- Holla .S, Bhat A Association between Elite Basket Ball players & foot Pronation International Journal of Sports Sciences and Fitness, Volume 7(2) 2017.
- Roopa Nair, Shobhalakshmi Holla, Sayli Rajadhyaksha. Effect of Neural Tissue Mobilization on Grip Strength in Patients with Cervical Radiculopathy JSIP ♦ Volume 1 ♦ Issue 2 ♦ August 2017.
- Anandkumar S, Sudarshan S, Nagpal P. Efficacy of kinesio taping on isokinetic quadriceps torque in knee osteoarthritis: a double blinded randomized controlled study. Physiother Theory Pract. 2014 Aug;30(6):375-83. doi:10.3109/09593985.2014.896963. Epub 2014 Mar 11. PMID: 24617598.
- Sushma , Shobhalakshmi.S.Effect of low dye calcaneal taping on angle of Pelvic tilt in individuals with excessive calcaneal eversion- Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy Journal, Jan–March 2013,Volume 6,Number 1.
- Shobhalakshmi.S. Ravindra Savita Assessment of Balance in Lower Limb Amputees using the Berg Balance Scale - Journal of Disability Management & Special Education Volume 2, Number 1, Jan 2012.
- Indian Association of Physiotherapists: L-10373
- International Association for the study of pain ( IASP)
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