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== About Me == | |||
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I'm Vidya V Acharya from Mumbai, India, and I have a Master's degree in Neuro-physiotherapy. I have experience of working in neuro-rehab units in prestigious hospitals in Mumbai, and as an assistant lecturer in a physiotherapy institute. After moving overseas to care for my young family, I took a break from clinical practice. | |||
I joined the Volunteer Content Team in April 2018. My initial responsibilities included creating, reviewing, and updating pages. My role at Physiopedia has evolved since then. I was in charge of updating the Physiopedia pages with the latest research from the [https://www.physiospot.com/2018/03/08/did-you-know-that-you-could-get-the-latest-research-delivered-to-your-inbox-each-month/ Latest Specialities newsletter], [https://www.physiospot.com/2022/03/21/pelvic-floor-muscle-training-is-effective-at-reducing-urinary-incontinence-for-women/ Physiospot-research articles] and recent literature related to the [https://www.physiospot.com/2019/02/11/topic-of-the-month-rehabilitation-foundations/ Topic of the Month]. | |||
My current role is Assistant Content Manager for Volunteer Engagement. My responsibilities are assisting the Content Manager, engaging the Volunteer Content Team, reviewing volunteers' work, supervising Rotation and Orientation programs, maintaining and monitoring the website, and helping with Content Development Projects. | |||
=== Physiopedia Awards === | |||
Annual Award Recipients (2022-23): | |||
'''Outstanding Leadership - the individual that demonstrates great leadership as any part of the Physiopedia project.''' | |||
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Annual Award Recipients (2020-21): | |||
'''Physiopedia Superstar – outstanding contributions by an individual.''' | |||
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== Contributor Badges == | == Contributor Badges == | ||
Top Contributor for December (2020) | |||
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== Education == | == Education == | ||
Masters of Physiotherapy in Neuro-physiotherapy, (University of Mumbai) | |||
Bachelor of Physiotherapy, (University of Pune) | |||
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== Professional Affiliations == | == Professional Affiliations == | ||
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== Publications == | == Publications == | ||
To Study the Effect of Mental Practice on One Leg Standing Balance in the Elderly Population, printed in Physiotherapy, The Journal of the Indian Association of Physiotherapists-April 2006, Vol.2-Issue:1. Also published online here: [https://www.i-scholar.in/index.php/ijpot/article/view/42050 Indian Journal of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy - An International Journal-2013, Vol.7-Issue: 1] | |||
In addition, I presented the research paper for this study at the 44th Annual Conference of the Indian Association of Physiotherapists in Ahmedabad, India, in January 2006 and was awarded the ''second-best paper prize''. | |||
== Activities & interests == | == Activities & interests == | ||
Nature and music are the two things I enjoy the most. I enjoy playing the piano and going for walks every evening to watch the sunset. Aside from that, I enjoy educating those around me and in my community about the importance of movement in maintaining mobility and health. I've written articles about it. You can find it [https://www.physiospot.com/opinion/vidyas-justkeepmoving/ here]. Also, see [https://medium.com/@vidya.acharya21/applying-body-alignment-techniques-to-improve-standing-posture-67ea57d86c5c here]. | |||
== Contributions == | == Contributions == | ||
Pages created: | |||
[[ | * [[Return to Work]] | ||
[[Clinical Frailty Scale]] | *[[Episiotomy]] | ||
*[[Antiretrovirals and HIV]] | |||
*[[Promoting Health and Wellness]] | |||
*[[Infrared Therapy]] | |||
*[[Clonus of the Ankle Test]] | |||
*[[Inverted Supinator Test]] | |||
*[[Clinical Frailty Scale]] | |||
*[[Rehabilitation Global Needs]] ([[Understanding Rehabilitation Content Development Project]]) | |||
*[[Rehabilitation Governance]] ([[Understanding Rehabilitation Content Development Project|Understanding Rehabilitation Content Development Project)]] | |||
*[[Canine Hindlimb Anatomy]] | |||
*[[Contracture Management in Spinal Cord Injury]] | |||
*[[Skin]] | |||
[[ | * [[Smith's Fracture]] | ||
[[ | * [[Cancer Pain]] | ||
[[ | * [[Bradycardia]] | ||
[[ | * [[Heart Arrhythmias: Assessment]] | ||
[[ | * [[Cultural Competence and Access to Healthcare for Displaced Persons|Cultural Competence and Access to Healthcare for Displaced Persons (]][[PREP Content Development Project]]) | ||
[[ | * [[Blood Flow Restriction Training]] | ||
[[ | * [[Multidisciplinary approach to mental health issues, how a physiotherapist fits into the team]] | ||
[[ | * [[Microbiome and Movement]] | ||
[[ | * [[Brief Interventions for Physical Activity|Brief Interventions for Physical Activity (]][[Physical Activity Content Development Project]]) | ||
[[ | * [[Adductor Magnus]] | ||
[[ | * [[Wheelchair Preparation]] [[Wheelchair Service Provision Content Development Project|(Wheelchair Service Provision Content Development Project)]] | ||
== Where you can find me == | |||
[https://www.linkedin.com/in/vidya-acharya-a7969a117/ LinkedIn] | |||
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Latest revision as of 21:51, 9 November 2023
About Me[edit | edit source]
I'm Vidya V Acharya from Mumbai, India, and I have a Master's degree in Neuro-physiotherapy. I have experience of working in neuro-rehab units in prestigious hospitals in Mumbai, and as an assistant lecturer in a physiotherapy institute. After moving overseas to care for my young family, I took a break from clinical practice.
I joined the Volunteer Content Team in April 2018. My initial responsibilities included creating, reviewing, and updating pages. My role at Physiopedia has evolved since then. I was in charge of updating the Physiopedia pages with the latest research from the Latest Specialities newsletter, Physiospot-research articles and recent literature related to the Topic of the Month.
My current role is Assistant Content Manager for Volunteer Engagement. My responsibilities are assisting the Content Manager, engaging the Volunteer Content Team, reviewing volunteers' work, supervising Rotation and Orientation programs, maintaining and monitoring the website, and helping with Content Development Projects.
Physiopedia Awards[edit | edit source]
Annual Award Recipients (2022-23):
Outstanding Leadership - the individual that demonstrates great leadership as any part of the Physiopedia project.
Annual Award Recipients (2020-21):
Physiopedia Superstar – outstanding contributions by an individual.
Contributor Badges[edit | edit source]
Top Contributor for December (2020)
Volunteer Badges[edit | edit source]
Education[edit | edit source]
Masters of Physiotherapy in Neuro-physiotherapy, (University of Mumbai)
Bachelor of Physiotherapy, (University of Pune)
Professional Affiliations[edit | edit source]
Member of Indian Association of Physiotherapists.
Publications[edit | edit source]
To Study the Effect of Mental Practice on One Leg Standing Balance in the Elderly Population, printed in Physiotherapy, The Journal of the Indian Association of Physiotherapists-April 2006, Vol.2-Issue:1. Also published online here: Indian Journal of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy - An International Journal-2013, Vol.7-Issue: 1
In addition, I presented the research paper for this study at the 44th Annual Conference of the Indian Association of Physiotherapists in Ahmedabad, India, in January 2006 and was awarded the second-best paper prize.
Activities & interests[edit | edit source]
Nature and music are the two things I enjoy the most. I enjoy playing the piano and going for walks every evening to watch the sunset. Aside from that, I enjoy educating those around me and in my community about the importance of movement in maintaining mobility and health. I've written articles about it. You can find it here. Also, see here.
Contributions[edit | edit source]
Pages created:
- Episiotomy
- Antiretrovirals and HIV
- Promoting Health and Wellness
- Infrared Therapy
- Clonus of the Ankle Test
- Inverted Supinator Test
- Clinical Frailty Scale
- Rehabilitation Global Needs (Understanding Rehabilitation Content Development Project)
- Rehabilitation Governance (Understanding Rehabilitation Content Development Project)
- Canine Hindlimb Anatomy
- Contracture Management in Spinal Cord Injury
- Skin
- Cultural Competence and Access to Healthcare for Displaced Persons (PREP Content Development Project)
Where you can find me[edit | edit source]
