Importance of research & up gradation in evidence-based knowledge is inevitable for the best Physical Therapy Practice. Research is connected with experience, critical, creative and independent thinking faculty who link academics and patient care with evidence-based outcome. The environment at MGM COP is favourable for research, which has encouraged the faculty to publish in high quality journals, present papers and posters in conference, file & register patents, copyrights and designs. We also encourage research and innovation in health services and clinical trials by faculty and undergraduate and postgraduate students. The infrastructure, equipment's and facilities of the Research Laboratories and Centres is excellent. Hence, institute provides a platform to staff members & students to device the novel & advanced skills in order to provide foundation for the future generation.

Research Thrust Areas

Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy

• Chronic Pain & Its management
• Biopsychosocial factors affecting musculoskeletal pain
• Importance of Core Stabilisation in musculoskeletal dysfunction
• Work related musculoskeletal disorders
• Effectiveness of manual therapy techniques in rehabilitation
• Sports Injuries and its management

Neurophysiotherapy

• Early Interventions and Neurophysiological approaches in Adult and Pediatric population with Neurological impairments
• Motor control and Functional training
• Electrodiagnostic studies- Assessment and Management
• Gait and Balance- Assessment and Management
• Training using Assistive and Ambulatory devices
• Various assessment Tools and Management to enhance Quality of Life in Adult and Pediatric population with Neurological impairments

Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Physiotherapy

• Fitness testing using simple fitness test battery in healthy young adults
• Exploring pulmonary function & body composition analysis in people with various respiratory, cardiac and metabolic disorders.
• Exploring pulmonary function & body composition analysis in people with various respiratory, cardiac and metabolic disorders.
• Developing an evidence-based plan of care in the field of Cardio-Pulmonary Rehabilitation in an Indian set-up.
• Exploring barriers & facilitators to Cardio-Pulmonary Rehabilitation among the general public.

Community Physiotherapy

• Community Rehabilitation for disabled children
• Health Promotion
• Cognitive Rehabilitation
• Male pelvic floor rehabilitation
• Balance Rehabilitation for elderly.