Physical Therapist
Resume:
Yogeshkumar Makvana
***, **** ******, ********, ** 11209
929-***-****; ***********.*******@*****.***
Education
M.S. in Exercise and Sports Science (GPA 4.0) January 2015 - December 2016 Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY
Bachelor of Physical Therapy August 2009 - March 2014 Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat, India Professional Certificates
Certified Personal Trainer (NASM) January 2016
Corrective Exercise Specialist (NASM) November 2016
Performance Enhancement Specialist (NASM) November 2016 Work Experience
Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY September 2015 - May 2016 Health Education Program Supervisor (Graduate Assistant)
Supervised the undergraduate interns working with AHRC (Association for the Help of Retarded Children) program
Formulated and implemented exercise plan and activities
Monitored the interns carrying out the exercises and activities prescribed for the clients
Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY July 2015 - August 2016 Student Manager and Student Assistant
Worked as a student assistant at the library
Assisted professors in troubleshooting in the IT department
Created schedules and managed time-sheets for the Work-Study student assistants at Cyber Lab/IT Department
Physio Fix, Surat, India April 2014 - January 2015 Physical Therapist
Assessed, evaluated, and treated neurological patients of stroke, parkinsonism, MS, GBS, muscular dystrophies, nerve paresthesia, and cerebral palsy
Treated patients with back pain, post TKR, fractures providing various treatment modalities
Executed methods such as MMT, flexibility tests, functional movement testing to evaluate conditions
Applied different protocols and looked after daily paperwork
Demonstrated team-work and time-management skills
Fitness Edge Gym, Surat, India August 2012 - Present Owner and Manager
Managed 7 staff members and 250 regular clients
Trained weight lifters and bodybuilders to achieve optimal performance
Prescribed exercises to patients with paralysis, fractures, muscle weakness and burns
Conducted public awareness program on general health and well-being for around 200 commute explaining benefits of exercise
Actively involved in different management, improvement and decision making activities 2
Research Experience
Patient Satisfaction with Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Care: A Survey
Conducted a local survey about patient’s satisfaction undergoing physical therapy treatment specifically related to orthopedic conditions
Collected data from the orthopedic patients undergoing physical therapy treatment from various local clinical institutions and private clinics
Analyzed the data with the help of statistician
Internship Experience
Bodhizone Physical Therapy & Wellness, Manhattan, NY May 2016 – June 2016
Assisted in treating the patients related to orthopedic and neurological problems
Worked with athletic trainer to design specific programs for clients
Completed paperwork related to client assessment
Orthopedic Department, Lockhat & Moolla Sarvajanik Hospital, India March 2014
Assessed, evaluated and treated patients with orthopedic and related problems like ligament injuries, fracture rehabilitation, radiculopathies
Implemented special tests for spine, shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee ankle, etc. for evaluation and differential diagnosis
Treated patients with exercises, mobilization, MWM, SWD, TENS and IFT
Presented a seminar on Total Knee Replacement to the staff, working colleagues and other students for training purposes
Collected data from patients with the inclusion criteria eligible for my research study
Adult Neurology OPD, Sarvajanik College of Physiotherapy, India February 2014
Treated different neurological related patients like Stroke, TBI, Multiple Sclerosis, GBS, Parkinsonism, Peripheral nerve injuries
Utilized electrical stimulation and biofeedback techniques
Presented a case study on a patient with Parkinsonism to the staff, working colleagues and students
Mahavir Cardiac Hospital, Surat, India January 2014
One of the oldest hospitals of the city and with most experienced doctors and latest facilities
Treated ICU patients with pneumonia, atelectasis, effusion, COPD, etc. after evaluation
Conducted tests like 2 min and 6 min walk tests, step test for the pre-and post-operative patients
Observed and treated patients for pre-and post-surgical physical therapy with conditions like CABG, MVR, DVR, TOF, ASD, VSD, PDA, VDA, MI, USA, IHD, PTCA, Asthma
Attended a seminar on “ICU management”
Rehabilitation Center for the Disabled, Disable Welfare Trust of India, India December 2014
Treated the children with congenital deformities
Managed the patients with Autism
Organized and managed different sports, activities and competition for these patients as a part of the treatment
Performed counselling of the parents having special children
Pediatric Neurology OPD, The Sarvajanik College of Physiotherapy, India November 2013
Assessed, diagnosed and treated pediatric patients with neurological disorders
Trained the children for various prosthetic and orthotic devices like AFO, KAFO, other splints and also educated the parents
Presented seminar on Cerebral Palsy
Anand Children Hospital, Surat, India October 2013
Organized and celebrated world Cerebral Palsy Day
Treated patients with CP, Delayed Milestones, Muscular Dystrophy, etc.
Organized parents’ awareness program
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Seminars & Workshops
“ISSN- Lehman Conference” on topics like: Facts and Fallacies of Fat Loss, High Protein Diets: Health and Body Composition, Nutrition for the Mixed Martial Arts, etc. in April, 2016
“Spinal Disorders - Radiological Evaluation” clinical assessment & differential diagnosis, a hands-on workshop - Dr. Birju Vyas in March, 2014
“Tapping in Physiotherapy” - Dr Saravanan M. (Principal, Sarvajanik College of Physiotherapy, Surat)
“Evidence Based Physiotherapy” - Dr Megha Sheth (senior lecturer at SBB College, Ahmedabad, India) in March 2014
“Total Motion Release” - Dr Denny Patel (Clinical Practitioner U.S.A.) in February 2014.
“Recent Innovation in Cardio Respiratory Techniques of Physiotherapy” - Dr K M Annamali (Apollo Hospital, Gandhinagar, India) in February 2014
“Current Evidence Based Practice in Bell’s Palsy” - Dr Prakash S (Professor at Charotor Institute of Physiotherapy, Changa, India) in January 2014
“Documentation in Physiotherapy” - Dr Sagar Naik, India in March 2013
“2nd National Workshop on Disaster Management” organized by IMA HQS. New Delhi & IMA GSB, Ahmedabad (India) on 19th July, 2009
Extracurricular
Elected as the Class Representative consecutively for 4 years and General Secretory; served for the same during my graduation improving my leadership skills
Organized various cultural events, tours, picnics and annual days during the post
Organized a Charity Day for the college at Old Age Home and spent an entire day with the clients
Served as a Physiotherapy Volunteer in Surat’s first “NIGHT MARATHON” in February 2014
Participated in state level PT quiz competitions 3 times
Participated in state level conference “GUJSTATE CONPHYCS” for consecutive four years during graduation studies
Won the first prizes many times in the Table Tennis singles and doubles state level competitions and once participated in Volley Ball competition
Very enthusiastic in extracurricular activities and participated in college level cultural and sports activities and won prizes in Table Tennis, Chess Competition, Quiz Competition and Debate Competition Skills
Dedicated, highly motivated, and a hard worker
Skilled in providing a timely, efficient, and considerate customer service
Competent at making change and keeping an accurate till
Ensure assistance and ongoing communication with the supervisor and other colleagues
Able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously, demonstrating efficient time management
Highly compassionate, tolerant, tactful and patient
Can initiate and complete verbal and written communication with the team members in a timely manner Computer Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Beginner in SPSS
Other Languages
Gujarati - Written and Spoken
Hindi - Written and Spoken
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