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