Skills (3)
Research experience
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Aug 2010–
presentTeaching: Manipal University
Manipal University · Department of PhysiotherapyIndia · Manipal -
Aug 2010–
presentTeaching: Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching - class room teaching and bed side clinics
Manipal University · PhysiotherapyIndia · Manipal -
Mar 2010–
presentResearch: Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation for pulmonary hypertension
Manipal University · PhysiotherapyIndia · Manipal -
Dec 2009
Research: Musculoskeletal injuries
Manipal University · PhysiotherapyIndia · ManipalThe Shield: International Journal of Physical Education and Sports Science 2011;6:50-56 -
Aug 2008–
Jun 2010Research: Cardiac rehabilitation for congestive heart failure
Manipal University · PhysiotherapyIndia · ManipalIndian Heart J 2011;63:473-474 Heart Views 2011;12:99-103 -
Jan 2007–
Jun 2008Research: Profile of patients with Acute coronary syndromes
CSI Mission Hosptial · RehabilitationIndia · Codacal, Kerala -
Jan 2007–
Jun 2008Research: Risk factors in patients with acute coronary syndrome
CSI Mission Hospital · RehabilitationIndia · Codacal, KeralaIndian J Com Med 2010;35:363-364 -
Jan 2007–
Jan 2008Research: On-call physiotherapy
CSI Mission Hospital · RehabilitationIndia · Codacal, KeralaClin Rehabil 2010;24:802-809 -
Aug 2006–
Jun 2008Research: Cardiac Rehabilitation for ST elevation myocardial infarction
CSI Mission Hospital · RehabilitationIndia · Codacal, KeralaHeart Views 2010;11:52-56 -
Aug 2006–
Apr 2007Research: Osteoporosis screening
CSI Mission Hospital · RehabilitationIndia · Codacal, KeralaIndian J Med Sci 2009;63:76-77 -
Jan 2004–
Jan 2006Research: Effects of EMG biofeedback in fibromyalgia
Christian Medical College Vellore · Physical Medicine and RehabilitationIndia · VelloreIndian J Med Sci 2007;61:455-461
Education
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Dec 2010–
Dec 2010Hong Kong College of Cardiology
Cardiac Rehabilitation · Certificate in Cardiac RehabilitationHong Kong · Hong Kong -
Aug 2008–
Jun 2010Manipal University
MPTIndia · Manipal, Karnataka -
Sep 2007–
Mar 2008Medvarsity, Apollo Hospitals
Cardiac Rehabilitation · Fellowship in Cardiac RehabilitationIndia -
Jun 2001–
Apr 2006Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University
BPTIndia · Vellore, Tamil Nadu
Awards & achievements
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Jan 2013Award: Novo Nordisk Haemophilia Foundation (NNHF) World Haemophilia Day Competition 2013 (Team member)
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Mar 2012Award: Tom Lantos Innovation in Community Services Award, Pulmonary Hypertension Association, USA
Other
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Scientific MembershipsIndian Association of Physiotherapists
American Heart Association
Geriatric Society of India
Society for clinical trials (2010 - 2012)
International Society of Exercise and Immunology
Indian Rheumatological Association
Pulmonary Vascular Research Institute
European Association of Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation
Heart Failure Association , European Society of Cardiology
American Thoracic Society
European Respiratory Society
Pulmonary Hypertension Association -
Journal RefereesLung India, International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases, Disability and Rehabilitation, Clinical Rheumatology
Questions and Answers (9) View all
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Answer added in Exercise Science16 Exercise testing in Eisenmenger's syndrome?Dear Dr. Jacob, I agree " Primum non Nocere" Clinical judgement should dictate the need for a formal exercise test
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Answer added in Exercise Science16 Exercise testing in Eisenmenger's syndrome?Dr. Guido, Thanks you for the references and your comments
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Answer added in Exercise Science16 Exercise testing in Eisenmenger's syndrome?These are indeed very interesting views. Dr. Bibhuti thanks for sharing the details of the case. As noted, even with a very conservative protocol, it ... [more]
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Answer added in Authorship7 Should all doctoral research project or dissertation committee members be granted authorship on a student's manuscript?Jeffrey, the issue you discuss is truly one which causes tremendous pressure on the student and the supervisors. However, I would believe that irrespe... [more]
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Answer added in Exercise Science16 Exercise testing in Eisenmenger's syndrome?Thanks for the comment Dr. Jose and Bibhuti. Ventricular arrhythmias are indeed a serious risk during CPX. Like you mention, I agree that the 6MWT pro... [more]
Publications (22) View all
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Article: Effect of exercise training on functional capacity & quality of life in head & neck cancer patients receiving chemoradiotherapy.
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ABSTRACT: Background & objectives: Patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) undergoing chemoradiotherapy (CRT) suffer from fatigue causing a decrease in functional capacity and quality of life (QoL). Limited research in the field of exercise training among these patients demanded the need for this study to assess the effects of exercise training on functional capacity and quality of life. Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted on 48 patients with HNC undergoing CRT. The exercise group received an individually tailored, supervised, exercise programme for six weeks, while the control group did not receive any form of exercise. Functional capacity and QoL were assessed at baseline and at the end of the intervention using the six minute walk distance (6MWD) and medical outcomes survey short form 36 (SF 36). Results: The mean age of patients was 52 yr with 42 males. After six weeks, the 6MWD improved by 42 metres (P<0.05) in the exercise group while the control group showed a decrease by 96 metres (P<0.001). There was an improvement on the mental component score (MCS) of SF36 for the exercise group (4.8; P<0.05) and the physical component score (PCS) remained almost the same, while a decrease in PCS and MCS was seen in the control group (-5.9; P=0.064 and -17.3; P<0.05). When 6MWD and SF36 were compared between the groups, there was a statistically significant difference (P<0.001) seen after six weeks. Interpretation & conclusions: Our results showed that the functional capacity and QoL decreased among those not receiving a supervised exercise program, while exercise training improved functional capacity and QoL in HNC patients undergoing CRT.The Indian journal of medical research 03/2013; 137(3):515-20. · 1.84 Impact Factor -
Article: Should cardiopulmonary exercise testing become a part of regular evaluation for patients with a family history of pulmonary hypertension? Regarding "Cardiopulmonary exercise testing reveals onset of disease and response to treatment in a case of heritable pulmonary arterial hypertension"
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Article: Critical care rehabilitation - is it the answer for reducing morbidity in ARDS survivors? Regarding "Acute respiratory distress syndrome: A clinical review".
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Article: The Expanding Sphere of Primary Prevention for Coronary Artery Disease in Persons with Erectile Dysfunction
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Article: Editorial Open Access On-Call Physiotherapy – Where are we and what Lies Ahead?
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ABSTRACT: Editorial Physiotherapy has come a long way since its inception during World War II. Various specialisations and specific treatment strate-gies have transformed the physiotherapist into a specialised clinician. With the growth of professional autonomy in physiotherapy practice, the extended scope of practice came into existence. As the science be-hind physiotherapy advances, it is expected that physiotherapists will continue to extend their scope of practice through role enhancement and substitution [1]. Extended scope of practice has been defined by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists as "clinical physiotherapy specialists in any recognised speciality with an extended scope of practice" [2]. With growing emphasis in respiratory care to improve patient outcomes in the acute medical and surgical setting, extending physiotherapy services beyond regular working hours has the poten-tial to contribute towards better clinical outcomes. On-call physiotherapy or emergency physiotherapy started gain-ing popularity in the 1980s. However, it was not until 2000 that the term on-call physiotherapy was adopted. This has been defined as "the provision of respiratory/cardiorespiratory/cardiothoracic or combi-nations of respiratory and orthopedic physiotherapy, out of working hours" [3]. The earliest study identified was done by Holden and Daniele in 1987 where they found that five day and seven day physiotherapy ser-vices, for patients with acute orthopedic problems, could be provided with the existing staffing and without affecting the number of treat-ment sessions [4].Journal of Novel Physiotherapies. 01/2012;
