Physiotherapist Masters (Musculoskeletal Sciences), C.M.P., Cert.M.D.T

KAVITHA SWAMINATHAN, M.P.Th (Gold Med.), Cert.MDT, C.M.P., M.I.A.P.

Ph: +971*********/ +91-961******* Email: ********************@*****.*** Add: Flat no. 311, Building 73, Street 2, Discovery Gardens, Dubai Areas of interest:

Orthopaedics and Sports Rehabilitation, Strength and Conditioning Licenses

• Cleared the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) Eligibility exam and have been approved as Physiotherapist (Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation) on 3rd Feb, 2015

• Certified in Mechanical Diagnosis & Therapy conferred by Mckenzie Institute International (New Zealand) in 2015

• Certified Mulligan Practitioner (CMP) title conferred by the Mulligan Concept Teachers Association in 2010

• Indian Association of Physiotherapy, Life member (I.A.P.) : 24415 – L Experience

1. Gokuldas Tejpal Hospital, Mumbai (Jun 2013- Present) Designation: Physiotherapist

Responsibilities:

In patient • Attending to patients admitted in the intensive care unit, orthopaedic, medical, surgical, respiratoryand paediatric wards.

• Updating charts to reflect procedures performed and patient progress.

• Formulating patient plan of care after discussion with the attending physicians & surgeons to facilitate multidisciplinary approach Out Patient • On a daily basis conducting functional assessment and structuring a rehabilitation program based on latest evidence based guidelines for patients with:

Orthopaedic

Arthritis, Spinal disorders (conservative & post-surgical), sports injuries, post trauma, soft tissue repairs, arthroplasty Plastic surgery Brachial plexus injury, FTI, ETI, post burns contracture Neurological Peripheral neuropathy, stroke

Pulmonary COPD, tuberculosis, bronchiectasis

• Skilled use of manual therapy, kinesiotaping, pilates & neurodynamics to achieve quicker and lasting improvement in patient symptoms

• Administering electrotherapy, thermal therapy, ultrasound as per the latest recommended guidelines

Administration • Maintaining and upgrading the infrastructure of department

• Supervising the upkeep of the department

2. Qi Spine Clinic, Mumbai (Nov 2012 – Jun 2013)

Designation: Physiotherapist

Responsibilities: Out-Patient setting

• Patient cases seen: spondylosis, spondylisthesis, disc herniations, sciatica, scoliosis, kyphosis, spinal infection and trauma

• Extensively applied the McKenzie MDT approach to evaluate and treat patients

• Employed David Back conceptdeveloped in Germany to check the mobility & muscle strength of the spine on 21 parameters and designed a treatment protocol based on the results

• Contributed towards expanding the scope of practice, marketing efforts, maintenance of patient statistics, administration

3. Seth G.S Medical College and K.E.M. Hospital, Mumbai(Sep 2009–May 2012) Designation: Student,Masters in Physiotherapy - Musculoskeletal Sciences Responsibilities: Clinical Hours: 4,115 In patient and Out- patient setting

• Made physical therapy diagnosis - mainly orthopaedic conditions, advanced plastic surgery conditions, hand disorders

• Administered PT program to maximize function incorporating the latest evidence based guidelines

• Gained proficiency in use of manual therapy, taping, electrotherapy and administering therapeutic exercises for strengthening, balance & gait training, flexibility

• Conducted bed side clinics and conducted practical sessions for undergraduate students 4. Dr. Bharat Sarvaiya’s Physiotherapy Clinic (Oct 2009 – Sep 2010) Designation: Clinical Physical Therapist, Out-patient setting Responsibilities:

• Assessed and treated orthopaedic conditions (especially for shoulder and knee injuries)

• Designed and executed marketing strategies, scheduled appointments and handled finances 5. Ghatkopar Brahman Samaj (Jun 2009 – Aug 2009)

Designation: Jr. Physical Therapist, Out- Patient setting Responsibilities:

• Gained experience in exercise therapy and electrotherapy while handling patients for Orthopaedic and Hand related dysfunctions

• Assisted in developing and conducting Physical Fitness programs 6. Asian Heart Institute: Preventive Cardiology And Rehabilitation Department (Oct 2008

– Jan 2009) Part time

Designation: Trainee in Cardiac Physiotherapy

Responsibilities

• Phase II & III of Cardiac Rehabilitation including formulation of exercise prescription and counselling patients regarding cardiovascular disease risk reduction

• Treated musculoskeletal problems associated with cardiac patients. Support Physiotherapist for On Field Events:

Oxfam Trailwalker (100 km) Dec 2014

Navi Mumbai Half marathon Dec 2014

Cyclathon (100 km) Oct 2014

Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon Jan 2009

Education

M.P.Th

Musculoskeletal

Sciences

Seth G.S. Medical

College, K.E.M.

Hospital, Mumbai

Maharashtra

University of

Health Sciences,

Nashik

2009

-

2012

69.25% University

Gold

Medallist

B.P.Th Seth G.S. Medical

College, K.E.M.

Hospital, Mumbai

Maharashtra

University of

Health Sciences,

Nashik

2009 70% J.R.D. Tata

Scholarship

during 2005

and 2006

H.S.C. (Std. XII) S.I.E.S. College,

Mumbai

Maharashtra

Board

2004 87. 33% Secured 98%

in Biology

S.S.C. (Std. X) H.F.H.S, Mumbai Maharashtra

Board

2002 87.60% Ranked 3rd in

School

Achievements

Prof. ManikShahani Scholarship for Rank:1 in M.P.Th examination held by M.U.H.S

2013

Ranked 2ndin Maharashtra State MEDSS-CWT for post of physiotherapist in the state of Maharashtra

2012

Ranked 2ndin Maharashtra State PGP – CET for post- graduation in physiotherapy 2009 Distinction in Fundamentals in Exercise Therapy and Electrotherapy 2005 Secured 1st Prize in French Vocabulary competition at S.I.E.S. College, Mumbai 2003 Workshops / Hands on seminars

Workshop Topic Organizing Association Year

Mechanical Diagnosis and

Therapy, Part A to Part D

McKenzie Institute International 2013 –2014

Clinical Neurodynamics: Upper

and Lower quarter

Michael Shacklock’s Neurodynamic

Solutions (NDS)

2011

Mulligan Concept Manual

therapy: Spine, Upper and Lower

quarter & follow up course

Mulligan Concept Association 2010

Kinesiology Taping and Injury

Application

Jaccqui McCord-Uys, Complete taping 2015

Rehabilitation of Hand Indian Association of Physiotherapists 2012 Pilates (Mat and Ball Course) PhysioHealth, Mumbai 2011 Throwing Injuries in Shoulder Dr.NiranjanPandit (M.P.T.,C.M.P.) 2011 Advanced Cardiac Life Support C.P.C.R. Training Centre at K.E.M. Hospital, Mumbai

2008

Clinical Research Ethics Seth G.S.M.C.&K.E.M.H., Mumbai 2009 Projects

M.P.Thdissertation:Effect of static and dynamic stretching on maximal muscle power 2012 B.P.Th Internship: Effect of Inspiratory muscle training on aerobic fitness 2009 B.P.Th Final year: Anxiety and Depression Levels with lower limb amputation and its relationship with various factors

2008

Conferences attended

Conference Topic Organizing Association Year

CME on “Basic Orthopaedic Update

2011”

Dept. of Orthopaedics, K.E.M. Hospital,

Mumbai

2011

46th Annual Conference of the

I.A.P., Dehradun

Indian Association of Physiotherapists 2008

Students’ Conference Indian Association of Physiotherapists 2007 Extra-curricular activities

• Represented my college in the dance competition at I.A.P. Conference, 2008 held at Dehradun.

• Organized the events under performing arts category for my college festival AAVISHKAAR

(2006)

• Participated in the intra-collegiate mega dance event Dreamz (2006)

• Was a member of the publicity cell for my college festival (2005 & 2006) Skills

• Proficient in working with MS Office applications

• Team player

• Good communication skills

Languages known

English, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil

Hobbies

Reading, dancing, trekking

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