Mayuri Ardak
Astoria, NY, *****• 217-***-****• ***********@*****.***
EXPERIENCE
Nov 2018- Present HEALTH FIRST PHYSICAL THERAPY, Exercise Physiologist Astoria, NY
• Monitored patient’s health indicators such as blood pressure, pulse rate, maximal oxygen uptake among other key factors before and after exercise session
• Generated individualized exercise prescription as per the physical fitness level, by analyzing the medical history and symptoms of the patient
• Designed exercise programs to improve patient’s well-being and perform strength and flexibility tests according to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
• Carried treatments according to short-term and long-term goals of the patient to improve physical functioning
• Prepared documentation for patients to track progress and physical wellness and maintain record of each session Aug 2018- Oct 2018 ALTERNATIVE HEALTHCARE VENTURES IN New York City, NY
• Evaluated cases and provided treatments to achieve maximum benefits under PT supervision
• Instructed patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home
• Organized specific training programs like boot camps and balancing sessions for geriatric population Jul 2014- Nov 2016 ACCIDENT & SPINE CARE HOSPITAL, Consultant Physical Therapist Amravati, India
• Established the treatment plan for patients who have undergone physical disability
• Prescribed and supervised the exercise program for patients Aug 2013- May 2014 LATA MANGESHKAR HOSPITAL, Physical Therapy Intern Nagpur, India
• Participated in physical therapy awareness camps organized on and off campus
• Interned at 6 different District Disability Rehabilitation Center, physical therapy clinics and sports outpatient clinics EDUCATION
2017-2018 EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY (EIU) Charleston, IL M.S. in Kinesiology and Sports Studies, Major in Exercise Science Coursework: Exercise Physiology, Exercise Metabolism Body Composition, Physical Activity and Aging, Research Method in Kinesiology Sport Studies, Exercise Electrocardiography, Neuromuscular Exercise Physiology, Literature Review in KSS, Exercise Psychology, Supervise Experience Adult Fitness, Cardiopulmonary Exercise Physiology
2009-2013 V.S.P.M. COLLEGE OF PHYSIOTHERAPY Nagpur, India Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Coursework: Fundamentals of Exercise Therapy, Kinesiotherapy, Orthopedic Rehabilitation, Neurological Rehabilitation, Myofascial release and trigger point therapy, Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Community Rehabilitation
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RESEARCH PROJECTS
• Graduate exercise psychology research: “The effects of small choices in exercise on motivation and adherence.”
• Graduate research: “The prevalence and risk factors of musculoskeletal symptoms among university employees.”
• Undergraduate internship report: “Comparison of maximal oxygen uptake and perception of fitness in young male swimmers and gym members.”
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Research, rehabilitation, mobilization, manual therapy and taping techniques for the lumber-pelvic dysfunction, Pilates, geriatric exercise prescription, and CPR
• Organizing data, Data Analysis, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), flyer designing and poster presentation