Designation:Principal and Professor
Date of Joining:31/5/2005
Qualification:Ph.D
Professional experience: 17years 6 months
Dr. Vrushali Panhale graduated in Physiotherapy from the esteemed Seth G. S.
Medical College and K.E.M Hospital, and later continued to do her post graduation from Lokmanya
Tilak Medical College & Sion Hospital with Musculoskeletal as her specialty. She got her doctorate
in 2019.
She joined academics in the year 2001. She has a keen interest in physiotherapy
education, curriculum formation and academic performance. Her research interests are evidence-based
practice, chronic pain, and medical education. She has presented several scientific papers in
conferences and published her work in indexed journals.
She is a PG teacher and have guided
several students during their post-graduation.
Medical education, Evidence-based practice, Chronic pain
Invited as faculty at the 3rd Annual Conference of Indian Society of Pain Clinicians Conference, 10th-12th Nov 2017 held at MGM Institute of Health Sciences to deliver a lecture on, ‘Physical Therapy Management of Low back and knee pain following pain management procedures’.
Invited as faculty to deliver a lecture on: Evidence based decision making in Physiotherapy, at TNMC and Nair Physiotherapy Department on 9th Jan 2018.
Appointed Co-ordinator by MUHS, Nashik for the Statewide Workshop on “Online symposium on Assessment of Health Science Colleges on the basis of NAAC parameters” on 21st Jan 2022 for Physiotherapy faculty.
Reviewer in European Journal of Physiotherapy, Physiotherapy Research International and Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth
1st Place in Poster Presentation KJSPARC International Conference-2022, Mumbai.
1st Prize for Oral paper presentation in Senior category at the 54th IAP Conference –Feb 2016 titled, ‘An overview of Evidence based practice in Physiotherapy programs: a survey of Indian Health Science Universities’
Designation: Associate Professor
Date of Joining:01/03/2024
Qualification: MPT in Community Physiotherapy
Professional experience: 5 years 6 months
Description: A proud Under Graduate Alumni takes pride in returning to her Alma mater as the HOD of Community Department of Physiotherapy. She as completed her Post Graduation in Community Physiotherapy from Smt. Kashibai Navale College of Physiotherapy under the honoured guidance of Dr. Ashok Patil Sir and joined MGM College of Physiotherapy after 5 years of experience as an Assistant Professor. With keen interest in all fields of Community Physiotherapy, she is a Certified Child Birth Educator (USA) and masters the skills of conducting various health awareness, evaluation and fitness camps. She has keen interest in working with geriatric population in both community and institutional settings. She believes in not only providing patient care but finds it really important to conduct community activities for the training of undergraduates and postgraduates, mentoring them and contributing to academic, research and clinical field to the fullest
Total no. of publication: 1
G Naik Aishwarya, A. (2023) ‘Prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders and psychological problems in Intercity Train Travellers’, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), 12(6), pp. 1277–1279. doi:10.21275/sr23608152009.
Women’s, Geriatrics, and Industrial Health, Health Education
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Designation: Assistant Professor
Date of Joining:15th April 2024 (Monday)
Qualification: MPT Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy
Professional experience:
Renal Rehabilitation, Cardio-Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Health Literacy, Health Promotion & Fitness, ICU & Critical Care, Diabetic Foot Care & Podiatry are the research areas of her interest.
Throughout her career, Dr. Megha has demonstrated academic excellence and won the following accolades,
Designation:Associate Professor
Date of Joining:04/06/2007
Qualification:M.P.Th. Musculoskeletal Specialty
Professional experience: 13 years 10 months
she has been working in the challenging field of physiotherapy since more than a decade. My focus is to apply knowledge & clinical reasoning in treatment planning, implementation and monitoring of patient progress. I give all my dedication to student’s educational needs and development to encourage creativity and higher-order thinking in them.
International: 10, National: 02
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
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Designation: Associate Professor
Date of Joining:06/02/2015
Qualification: MPTh in Cardiovascular & Respiratory Sciences
Professional experience: 8 years 3 months
Dr. Shruti Nair (PT), has completed her Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy from PT Teaching &
Training Centre, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College (MUHS) in the year 2009. She pursued her
Masters specialized in Cardiovascular & Respiratory Sciences from PT School and Center, Topiwala
National Medical College (MUHS) from 2009-2012. She has an academic experience of over 7 and half
years and clinical experience of around 10 years. After having worked in corporate hospital set-ups
like Nanavati hospital &Saifee hospital for over a year, she joined as an Assistant Professor at
MGM’s College of Physiotherapy, Navi Mumbai in the year 2013. She was promoted to Associate
Professor in Cardiovascular & Pulmonary PT department in the year 2020. She is a MUHS recognized
Post-graduate teacher in Cardiovascular & Respiratory Physiotherapy since 2019 and presently she is
a research guide for six post-graduate students.
As a part of her academic role at the institute
level, she is subject in-charge for Kinesiotherapy & Physical Diagnosis and Cardiovascular &
Respiratory Physiotherapy. She is also a class co-ordinator of II BPTh batch.
She is Co-ordinator
of Internal Quality Assurance Cell and College Co-ordinator for Online Teacher Database activity of
MUHS.
Under her clinical portfolio, she is clinical head of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary
Physiotherapy department and in-charge for COVID clinical management alongside managing Medical &
Surgical Intensive care units, medical & surgical wards and Pulmonary Rehabilitation OPD.
Her
fields of interest are Pulmonary rehabilitation, Critical Care Physiotherapy management, student
training and Teaching technology.
Currently she is also pursuing her Ph.D. in Physiotherapy from P.T School & Centre, Seth G.S Medical College under Maharashtra University of Health Sciences.
Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Health Professionals Education
Designation:Associate Professor
Date of Joining:22/06/2016
Qualification:MPTh, Musculoskeletal Sciences
Professional experience: 8 years
Dr. Prachita Walankar (PT), has completed her Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy from PT School and Centre, Seth GSMC & KEMH (MUHS) in the year 2012. She completed her Masters in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy from PT School and Centre, Seth GSMC & KEMH (MUHS) in 2015. She joined as an Assistant Professor at MGM’s College of Physiotherapy, Navi Mumbai in the year 2016. She was promoted to Associate Professor in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy in the year 2021. She is a MUHS recognized Post-graduate teacher in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy since 2021.
As a part of her academic role, she is subject in-charge for Functional Diagnosis and Physiotherapeutic Skills and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy. Currently, she is holding the portfolio of PG Coordinator, Member of the Examination committee, Academic committee, Research Committee, IQAC Committee and Workshop/Scientific Events Committee. Under her clinical portfolio, she is clinical head of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Inpatient department. With keen interest in providing patient care, her major role is in teaching and training of undergraduates and postgraduates, mentoring them and contributing to academic, research and clinical field to the fullest.
Designation:Assistant Professor
Date of Joining:24/01/2017
Qualification:Assistant Professor
Professional experience: 5 years
After completing MPTh (Musculoskeletal Sciences) in 2011, I have dedicated my efforts to improve patient care in this field. It’s my aspiration to continue to contribute to the field of Physiotherapy through research
Musculoskeletal Sciences, Medical Education etc.
Awarded the 2nd prize at the World Ayush Expo &Aarogya, National Physiotherapy Conclave, 2019 for Paper Presentation titled - Correlation between Emotional Intelligence and Patient Satisfaction in Rehabilitation
Designation: Assistant Professor
Date of Joining:11/5/2017
Qualification: MPT , Neuro-physiotherapy (PhD Scholar)
Professional experience: 8 years and 9 months
Academic exp: 8 years 9 months
Non-academic: 1 year 6 months
Dr Siddharth S Mishra (PT) is an Associate Professor in Neuro-Physiotherapy at MGM’s College of Physiotherapy, Navi Mumbai.
Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy (BPT) from Dr. M V Shetty Institute of Physiotherapy (RGUHS) in the year 2007- 2012.Master’s Degree in Neuro-Physiotherapy [MPT –Neurosciences PT] speciality From KLE Institute of Physiotherapy, KLE University Belgaum in the year 2012-2014. Pursuing Ph.D. in HPE from MGM Institute of Health Sciences University (MGMIHS) Navi Mumbai. Clinical experience of more than 1.6 years in corporate hospital like Breach Candy Hospital and Suvarna Hospital Mumbai.
Certified PNF level 1 & 2 IPNFA (Netherlands); Certified Matrix Rhythm Therapy Level 1 (Germany). Certified Sensory integration from CIIMPD United Kingdom
Academically: Subject in-charge for Electrotherapy & Neuro-Physiotherapy Head of Department of Electrotherapy & Neuro-Physiotherapy PG class in-charge and co-ordinator, In-charge of website committee, Member of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Academic Committee, Hostel Committee, Inspection committee, purchase committee and infrastructure committee. Appointed as CAP Custodian for MUHS University assessment and evaluation Process 2022-23 Appointed as Nodal Officer for AISHE Representative from the Institute from 2021 onwards. Appointed as Judge Panel for Scientific Research Paper Presentation in An DPU Physio Drome International Physiotherapy Conference Jan 2024.
Total no. of Publications: 20
• Resource Person in Basic Workshop in Research Methodology at MGM College of Physiotherapy, Navi Mumbai, April 2024.
• Resource Person in Basic Workshop in Medical Education and Technology at MGM College of Physiotherapy, Navi Mumbai 2021-24.
• Appreciated for Introducing CBPME for Undergraduate students 2023-24
• Editorial Board Member in Journal of Modern Health Sciences.
• 2nd Place in Paper Presentation KRUPTCON International Multidisciplinary Physiotherapy Conference- 2021 Bangalore.
• 1st Place in Paper Presentation at "MEDINSPIRE - 2019"An International Multidisciplinary Medical Summit, Navi Mumbai.
• 3rd Place in Paper Prsentation at JSS National Neuro-Physiotherapy Conference-Mysuru January 2015
• 1st Place in Paper presentation at National Physiotherapy Conference “Physio Accord 2014”, Bangalore,Karnataka, India January-2014
• 1st Place in Paper Presentation at The National Physiotherapy Update Conference, Belgaum, Karnataka, India. December-2012
• 1st Place in Poster Presentation at 7th All India Physiotherapy Student Conference, Mangalore, Karnataka, India January -2011
• 2nd Place in Poster Presentation at 6th All India Physiotherapy Student Conference January 2009.
Designation: Associate Professor
Date of Joining:23/12/2021
Qualification: MPT in Community Health
Professional experience:
5 years and 2 months
Expert in Community based physiotherapy. Trained in Antenatal and Postnatal Care, Neurodynamic solutions. She has been conducting Health Promotion and Ergonomic Lectures and workshops for school children, teachers, industry personnel and geriatric population. Conducted Health Promotion webinar for geriatric population. She has attended various National and International conferences.
International: 02 , National: 01
Womens Health and Ergonomics
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Designation:Assistant Professor
Date of Joining:14/1/2019
Qualification:MPTh (Neurosciences)
Professional experience: 2 years
Dr PriyadarshaniKatalkar is a registered physiotherapist currently working as an assistant professor
with MGM College of Physiotherapy (since 2019). She graduated from MGM school of Physiotherapy
(2015) and did her Master's in Neurosciences in paediatrics from Manipal academy of Higher Education
(2018).
Priyadarshini is particularly interested in paediatrics neurological conditions. She has
1 year of clinical experience from snehapaediatrics clinic.
“I love interacting with people of
all ages, from children to older adults,” Priyadarshini declares. “I particularly enjoy helping
people progress through their rehabilitation and recovery.”
In her spare time, she enjoys
travelling and spending time with her family and friends.
paediatric neurology, applied sciences, biological sciences
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Designation:Assistant Professor
Date of Joining:23//2020
Qualification:MPT in Cardiopulmonary Sciences
Professional experience: 6 months
I have completed my under-graduation from MGM School of Physiotherapy, MGMIHS, Navi Mumbai. Thereafter, completed post-graduation in cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy from MCHP, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka.
Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Diabetic Foot Care, Renal Rehabilitation
Designation:Assistant Professor
Date of Joining:1/10/2020
Qualification:MPT (Community Physiotherapy)
Email-id:mayurik@mgmcopnn.edu.in
5.Brief Biography – Dr Mayuri Khatavkar (PT) as the Incharge – MGM’s Womens Health Physiotherapy services, Kalamboli and Clinical Incharge for the outreache and extension activities
MPT from Sancheti Institute College of Physiotherapy (pass out year 2019), BPTh from K J Somaiya College of Physiotherapy (pass out year 2016), Experience in working in MGM College of Physiotherapy since October 2020. Skilled and certified in Kinesiotaping, Neurodynamics, Therapeutic Pilates, MET, MFR, NDT, Sensory integration, Balls-bands-tubes rehabilitation, Tai-chi, Dry needling, Pre-Postnatal Exercises, Pelvic health rehabilitation, Vestibular rehabilitation, Nutrition, Child Birth Education, Lactation Rehabilitation, etc
Paper presentations -:
Designation:Assistant Professor
Date of Joining:19/10/2020
Qualification:MPT in NeuroPhysiotherapy
Professional experience:
Academic experience:-6 months
Non Academic experience experience:-6 months
Publications: 02
Adult and Paediatric Neuro rehabilitation
1st Place in Poster Presentation on “NonInvasive Brain Stimulation And Chronic Stroke-Review Of Literature” at Nitte Institute Of Physiotherapy (PHYSICON-2017), Mangalore
Designation:Assistant Professor
Date of Joining:7/12/2020
Qualification:MPTh Community Physiotherapy
Professional experience: 1 year and 4 months
Dr Nithin Ravindran Nair (PT) has completed his graduation (BPTh) from MGM College of Physiotherapy, Navi Mumbai affiliated to Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS) in the year 2017 and his post-graduation MPT in Community Physiotherapy in the year 2020 from MGM College of Physiotherapy, Navi Mumbai under Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS). He is currently working as an Assistant Professor at MGM College of Physiotherapy, Navi Mumbai. On clinical aspect he is responsible for the services offered by Department of Community Physiotherapy. He is also assigned to coordinate the academic activities for 2nd year BPTH students. He is actively involved in training of undergraduate and post graduate students. His administrative role includes being a member of student welfare council, mentorship and alumni; equipment purchases and maintenance; IQAC. He has sound knowledge of research methodology; biostatistics, being his area of interest. He is capable of assessing the patient accurately and providing best available evidence-based treatment to them from a community (promotive, preventive, curative and rehabilitative) perspective.
His research interest includes Geriatric Health, Industrial Health, Male Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation, and Medical Education.
Secured 1st prize in scientific paper presentation (COVID Senior Category) titled " Assessment of functional outcomes, level of fatigue, and risk of sarcopenia in COVID 19 patients at discharge - A cross sectional study." at SCIENTIFICA 2022 - An International virtual research conference held on 12th and 13th March 2022.
Presented a scientific paper on “Effect of progressive resisted training and Russian current stimulation on gluteal muscle strength and balance performance among sarcopenic elderly – An open label randomized controlled trial” at SCIENTIFICA 2022 – An international virtual research conference held on 28th March 2021
Presented a scientific paper on “Prediction of Coronary Arterty Disease using ACSM risk factor categories among call center staff of Mumbai – A cross sectional study” and secured 2nd prize at MUHS STATE LEVEL RESEARCH CONFERENCE – 2019.
Designation:Assistant Professor
Date of Joining:30/10/2021
Qualification:MPT in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
Dr Raveena Kini (PT) has completed her Bachelors (BPTh) in 2016 and Masters (MPT) in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy in 2019 from Seth G.S.Medical College and KEM Hospital Mumbai. She stood first in her Masters in Maharashtra University of Health Science, Nashik and has received the Vice Chancellors Merit Certificate and a Gold Medal from Mumbai branch of Indian Association of Physiotherapists for the same. She further went on to do certification in Medical Writing from Symbiosis University, Pune. She has worked as a clinical physiotherapist in Saifee Hospital for a period of about 2.5 years until October 2021. She has keen interest in research and has about 7 research articles published in National Journals and 3 research articles published in International Journals. She is an author to a few articles published in Physiotimes magazine.
Chronic pain, Low back pain, Geriatrics, Biopsychosocial Pain Model.
Designation:Assistant Professor
Date of Joining:30 / 10 / 2021
Qualification:MPT in Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy
Dr Lakshman Iyer (PT) is a trained cardiopulmonary physiotherapist, who has completed his under graduation from MGM School of Physiotherapy and done his post-graduation from Manipal College of Health Professions in July, 2021.
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Heart Failure, Coronary Artery Disease, and Sarcopenia
Recipient of ‘The Chancellor’s Medal’ by MGM Institute of Health Sciences for ‘Best Graduate in Physiotherapy Batch 2014-2018’
Designation:Assistant Professor
Date of Joining:20 / 03 / 2023
Qualification:MPT in Cardiovascular and respiratory physiotherapy
Dr. Manali Sonavane(PT) has completed her Bachelor’s degree in physiotherapy (BPTh) from PT School and Centre, Seth G.S. Medical College and KEM Hospital Mumbai.(MUHS) in the year of 2018.
She pursued her Masters (MPT) in Cardiovascular and Respiratory Physiotherapy from PT School and Centre,Seth G.S.Medical College and KEM Hospital Mumbai. (MUHS)from 2019-2022
She is a certified Maharashtra state IAP Covid worrier. She is a member of the Society of Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Rehabilitation (SOCVPR)
She has also worked in Alpha Physiotherapy clinic, Private Cardiac rehabilitation setup and cooperate hospital setup like Breach Candy over 2 years.
Obesity and fitness, Cardiac rehabilitation, Pulmonary rehabilitation, Covid-19
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