Dr. R. Prasanna Venkatesan MPT (Neuro), DOMTP, MSC (Osteopathy)

A qualified, dedicated skill full Osteopath and Specialised Physiotherapist. I have 20 years of versatile experience in providing health care service in the field of Neuro Rehabilitation, Paediatric Rehabilitation, Musculoskeletal, Cardio- Respiratory, Sports Rehabilitation and Fitness.

Education

Meenakshi University (MAHER), Chennai, India.
MPT [Neurology] with PG Diploma in Nurological communication disorder (PGD.NCD); 2005- 2007

Cherraan’s College of Physiotherapy, DR.MGR Medical University, Chennai, India.
BPT; 1998 – 2003

The Osteopathic College of Ontario, Canada.
Diplomate in Osteopathic Manipulative Theory and Practice (DOMTP); 2018 – 2020

DESH BHAGAT UNIVERSITY MSc Osteopathy
2019 - 2021

European Teaching Group of Orthopaedic Medicine
Diploma in Orthopaedic Medicine (D.OM)
2021 – 2022

Membership

Dubai Health Authority (DHA)
Eligibility Letter DHA/LS/2152013/329347 Active till Oct 2017

Indian Association of Physiotherapists
National Osteopathy Association Of India
L-11902; 0513-P Life Time Membership

Asia – Pacific Osteopathic Association

Professional Experience
• Worked as a Physiotherapy coordinator at Commitment’s from March 2004 to April 2005.
• Worked as a Chief Physiotherapist at Agadi hospital Neuro Rehabilitation in Bangalore from March 2007 to Feb 2008.
• Worked as a Chief Physiotherapist at Kavya Hospital in Bangalore, India from March 2008 to 2012
• Working as a Consultant Osteopath & Neuro Physiotherapist at Meenakshi Maternity and Children’s Hospital in Chennai from 2013 to Till date.

Main Duties and Responsibilities: 2007 to TILL DATE
• Assess the physical condition of patients, diagnoses problems and preparing the treatment plan, treatment course and treatment sitting by listing out the treatment protocol.
• Assessing physical abilities of the patients such as Peadiatrics, Neuro, Ortho, Cardio, Geriatrics and Sports Injuries patients.
• Evaluate the patient prognosis, effeteness of treatment protocol and modify the treatment plan according to the patients needs.
• Educates patients, their families and the community to prevent injury and disability and to lead healthy lifestyles.
• Strong ability to effectively communicate medical information, test results. Diagnoses and propose of treatment in a manner easily understood by the patient.
• Supervising work experience students, students on clinical placements and other members of staff including Physiotherapy and rehabilitation assistants.
• Plans & implements community fitness programs and health camps.
• Consults with physician on resident’s progress; maintains appropriate records.
• Maintaining daily treatment record and patient prognosis and statistical report. Follow up and review of old cases. Reviews and Analyses patients’ feedback forms.

PROJECT WORK DETAILS
MPT: INTER RATER RELIABILITY AND TEST RE-TEST RELIABILITY OF THE ORPINGTON PROGNOSTIC SCALE IN PATIENT WITH STROKE.

BPT: A COMPARITIVE STUDY BETWEEN IFT AND SWD IN REDUCING PAIN AND DISABILITY IN PATIENTS WITH CERVICAL SPONDYLOSIS.

MSC(Osteopathy): OSTEOPATHY APPROACH IN CERVICOGENIC HEADACHE.

• NIMHANS, Department of Psychiatric & Neurological Rehabilitation – Bangalore, India
• Apollo Hospitals – Chennai, India
• Alagendra Orthopaedic Centre – Coimbatore, India.
• The Institute of Orthopaedic Research and Accident Surgery – Madurai, India
• Sheela Hospitals – Coimbatore, India
• Families for Children (Department of Peadiatric Rehabilitation) – Coimbatore, India

INTERNSHIP DETAILS
• Kongunadu Hospital - Coimbatore, India
• NIMHANS - Bangalore, India
• Ganga Hospital - Coimbatore, India
• Richmond Hospital - Coimbatore, India
• Rex Orthopeadics Hospital - Coimbatore, India
• Cherran Rehabilitation Centre - Coimbatore, India

CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & EDUCATION
Trained in advanced Western concepts and attended Hands on Training and workshop.
• Dr. Ady Kim (Malaysia) – DRY NEEDLING
• CERTIFED in Neuromuscular Dry Needling.
• CERTIFIED IN KINETIC CUPPING THERAPY
• CERTIFIED IN ADVANCED BIOMECHANICAL CORRECTION OF SPINE AND PERIPHERAL JOINTS.
• CERTIFIED IN PERNATAL AND POST NATAL EXERCISE SPECIALIST.
• CERTIFIED IN PELVIC FLOOR REHABILITATION
• DYNAMIC TAPING – Certified
• KINESIO TAPING - Certified Taping Techniques in Clinic and Sports
• Physical Medicine and Cardio – Pulmonary Rehabilitation – Cardio Pulmonary Exercises
• Treatment of Motor Deficit and Introduction to sensory deficits in cerebral Palsy
• Focus on Cardio Pulmonary Exercises – National Physical Therapist Conference.
• Hands on workshop on Adult Hemiplegia using the Principles of NEURODEVELOPMENTAL THERAPY (NTD).
• Physical Medicine and Cardio-Pulmonary Rehabilitation – Physio Focus Towards Excellence.
• Recent Advances in Neurology, Orthopedics, Obstetrics and Gynecology for Physiotherapist.
• Recent Trends in Spasticity Diagnosis and Therapeutic Interventions.
• International Classification of Diseases (ICD – 10) Orientation Training.
• Essential rheumatology for the physiotherapists and Pulmonary rehabilitation
• Manipulative therapy of the spine – The Maitland approach
• Physiotherapy in Orthopaedics
• Physiotherapy in Cardio-Respiratory Diseases
• Physiotherapy in Neurology