AARZOO K PATEL *** MARTINS ROAD, READING, PA *****

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OBJECTIVE

Seeking a challenging and rewarding position in an organization that will help me expand my experience and

knowledge base in Physical Therapy field.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Physiotherapy July 2004 – January 2009

Shree Ghantakaran Mahavir Physiotherapy College

Godhra, Gujart, India

Major GPA 4.0/4.0

First Class: 1st Year, 2nd Year, 3rd Year

Distinction: 4th Year

INTERNSHIP

Civil Hospital July 2008 – January 2009

Godhra, Gujarat, India

Department of Physical Therapy (1.5 months)

Department of Orthopedic (1 month)

Department of Medicine (Cardio Respiratory, Neurology and Pediatrics, 1 month)

Department of Surgery including burns (1 month)

Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics (0.5 month)

SGMPC and Rehabilitation Research Center July 2008 – January 2009

Godhra, Gujarat, India

Treated out patients with musculoskeletal and sports injuries

Research study

Comparison of Reliability of Three Submaximal Step Tests July 2008 – January 2009

Study design-comparative

Study sample size 20

Three submaximal step tests used in study are Queen’s college step test, Astrand-Ryhming step test & Canadian Home Fitness test

EXPERIENCE

Dynamic Physical Therapy, Aquatic Rehabilitation & Fitness Center November 2011

Reading, PA, USA

Job Shadow - 80 hours.

Implemented treatment per protocol under the supervision of PT

Dunkin Donuts February 2010 – August 2010

Reading, PA, USA

Worked as a Shift Leader

Trained employee

Assisted in the daily cash management

Shree Umiya Physiotherapy Clinic April, 2009 – November, 2009

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Implemented plan of care and treated patients with orthopedic problems

Gave gait training

Used various modality including ultra sound, electrical stimulation, traction, hot packs and wax

Sheth Shri Pukhraj Raichand Hospital March 2009 – April 2009

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Participated in examination, evaluation, plan of care and individual treatment in physical therapy department

Treated ICU patients by giving them chest PT, active and passive exercises

Smt. Smitaben Soni Neuro Rehabilitation Center February 2009 – March 2009

Godhra, Gujarat, India

Evaluated and coordinated treatment for children with cerebral palsy, spina bifida, torticollis and traumatic brain injury

Evaluated and coordinated treatment for patients with hemiplegia, quadriplegia, Parkinson disease and other neurological conditions

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION

American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

Indian Association of Physiotherapy (IAP)

ACADEMIC SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS

Sports Medicine by Dr. Ali Irani, President of IAP

Sports Physiotherapy: On Field Intervention by Dr. Vikas Dhavan, MPT

Essential Tapping Techniques by Dr. Kamal Jankiraman, MPT, PhD

Comprehensive Approach to Low Back Ache Syndrome by Dr. Nilima Patel

Research Methodology, Biostatistics and Critical Appraisal for Physiotherapists by Dr. P Senthil Kumar, PhD

Maitland’s Clinical Reasoning and Manual Therapy Approach by Dr. R Ravikumar, MPT Manipulative Therapist

Integrated Soft Tissue Mobilization in Myofascial Trigger Point by Dr. R Arenmozhi, MPT

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITY

National Pulse Polio Immunization Program – December 2008, General Hospital Godhra, Gujarat, India

Lunawada Census Program – April 2008, General Hospital Lunawada, Gujarat, India

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