User:Puja Gaikwad
About Me[edit | edit source]
Dedicated and experienced Physiotherapist with three years of clinical experience in evaluating and effectively managing patients of all age group. I graduated from Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, India in 2017. Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment are my primary aim. My key areas of interests include an injury prevention and management of various Musculoskeletal and Sports conditions. I particularly enjoy working on Prevention, load management and return to sports with a view to assist an athletes or individuals in becoming self-sufficient with injury management.
Ready and qualified for the next stage in a successful career and looking forward to making a significant contribution as “Physiotherapist.
Education[edit | edit source]
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (B.P.Th),Maharashtra University of health Sciences, India (2017)
Diploma in Football Medicine- FIFA (April 2020)
Areas of Expertise[edit | edit source]
- Sports Injury and Rehabilitation
- Orthopedic Manual therapy
- Functional Training
- Pilates
- Prehabilitation
Certifications[edit | edit source]
- Neuromuscular Dry Needling ( Jan 2018)
- Kinesiology Taping (Sept 2015)
- Pilates- Gateway to core Stability (Feb 2017)
- Advanced Bobath and Adult Hemiplegia (Aug 2015)
- Advanced Cardiac Life support ,ACLS ( June 2020)
- Orthopedic Physiotherapy Course, OPC ( June 2020)
- Strength & Conditioning Pre-Level 1 &2, World Rugby (April 2020)
CPD Courses[edit | edit source]
- Sports Medicine: Understanding Sports Injuries - International Olympic Committee(IOC)
- Foundations of Pain by Modern Pain Care (AZPTA Approved Course)
- Pain Science and what you need to know - Clinical Athlete certified by ProCert (fsbpt)
- Essential Elements of Running-Association of clinical Excellence
- MAT online introductory module
- Sports – Related concussion training certificate
- Foundational Aquatic Therapy
- An Evidence-Based Approach to the Diagnosis and Management of Migraines in Adults in the Primary Care and General Neurology Setting by Stanford University School of Medicine
- Exercise Physiology: The Body in motion- IOC
- Absolute Speed- EXOS
Skills[edit | edit source]
Competent and experienced in performing Spinal manipulations & Joint mobilization, Active release techniques (ART), Rigid taping, Gait analysis, Cupping therapy and Therapeutic exercises.
Professional Affiliations[edit | edit source]
Registered Physiotherapist- Maharashtra state OTPT council
Member of Indian Association of Physiotherapist (MIAP)
Member of International Association of Neuroscience (MIAN)
