Orthopedics & Manual therapy
Orthopedics & Manual therapy
About
Orthopaedic Physiotherapy is a specialty that deals with the movement of Joints, strengthening of Muscles, coordinated movements of the Limbs and the physical function aspects of the human body. Manual therapy deals with the advanced therapeutic skills of a physiotherapist to administer therapy to the patient.
The Saveetha College of Physiotherapy harbors various practices in effective patient management in par with the golden standards and is well equipped for the same. The college is also equipped with the modern instruments and technical devices required in assisting patient management
Orthopaedics and Manual therapy in Saveetha College of physiotherapy is an active specialty in the Saveetha college of Physiotherapy. There are very experienced faculty members with unique set skills like physical diagnosis, manual therapy and post operative management of orthopedic conditions.
An active academic schedule with concept mapping, group learning, case discussions and evaluative seminars keep the students on the run and enthusiastically involved with the program.
Research is also an important criterion in the specialty with active projects for both the undergraduate and the post graduate program.
The clinical exposure is also appreciated with an adequate work load with clinical teaching in the out patient department and also the bedside. The students are exposed to active clinical management of the patients and also encouraged to take part in active deliberations in the management of clinical cases.
Faculty
Faculty
Dr. K. Kotteeswaran., M.P.T., (Ortho) Ph.D
Professor
Experience (Teaching and Research): 13 years 9 Months
Research of Interest: Physiotherapy management for Osteoarthritis of Knee, Balance and Proprioceptive management in Osteoarthritis of Knee
Scopus: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=56295062400
ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Kotteeswaran_k
H Index: 3 Citation: 33 i10 index: 2
WOS id: AAM-2758-2021
ORCID id: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6578-2945
Dr. Kamalakannan.M, MPT (Ortho).,PhD (PT).,COMT.,
Professor,
BPT Program Clinical Phase Coordinator
Experience (Teaching & Research): 10 + years
Research of Interest: Low level laser therapy, Diabetic Foot Ulcer, Low back pain and Manual Therapy
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?user=j_I3VYkAAAAJ&hl=en
Scopus: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57205435989
Research gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Kamalakannan-m
H index: 5; Citation: 98; i10 index: 5
WoS id: https://www.webofscience.com/wos/author/record/3692104
Dr. Anitha A, MPT (Orthopaedics), MIAP
Associate Professor
Experience (Teaching and Research): 8 years
Research of Interest: Getting to know the recent advances and trends in my profession is of great importance to me with a goal toward patient centred approach by applying evidence based clinical approach.
Scopus: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorid=57212864181
Research Gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Anitha_Arul/stats
H index: 1 Citation: i10 index: 0
WOS id: https://publons.com/dashboard/summary//
ORCID id: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8876-0498
Dr. K. Ramana
Assistant Professor
Experience (Teaching and Research): 11 years
Scopus: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57222757448
H- index =1
WOS id: https://publons.com/publon/51214576/
ORCID id: 0000-0003-2332-2187
Dr. B. Mugilan BPT., MPT (Orthopedic and Traumatology).,
Tutor
Experience (Teaching and Research): Fresher
Research of Interest: Interest towards MyoFacial Release, trigger points, reffered pain and biomechanical aspect of approach towards the patient by using evidence based clinical approach as well as exploration towards the implementation of own idealogy (biomechanically) into the research for better improvement in treatment approach.
ORCID id: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-3287-4965
Dr. Anusuya., MPT (Orthopedic and Traumatology).,
Tutor
Experience (Teaching and Research): Fresher
Research of Interest: Orthopedics
Google Scholar Id: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=jGcY-P8AAAAJ&view_op=list_works&citft=1&email_for_op=priyadarshinip.scpt%40saveetha.com&authuser=3&gmla=ALUCkoVOCKgTKZbHVW04HZqc-2xejRpHlON8usBDl0r3Ps94lM3o_gdtEtycGXhfuwq9XQE6_0WbwKQVHEZN9jPEPJE6CB_pMmr3nYfdQ-tJ68AZ7Lfdy-rSal2G0c2EDIr5LrKL5RwNk7hqrLCgzBVtC7rx3JrbBA47CyuauuUA1o3gl4gR5hq7Cpe49Be8FG4NEHse3to_j1w3I38aJyZ7m88sr2F7SAk2X4rBIVFJJ5DubPGh8BvFhe_zhVy_rgiq6hRHuZS0qeFEjlU
ORCID id: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-7300-6720
Dr. Anusuya., MPT (Orthopedic and Traumatology).,
Tutor
Experience (Teaching and Research): 3 yrs
Research of Interest: Manual therapy ,PRT and METS
ORCID id: 0009-0006-2256-5653
ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITIES
Glimpses of Activity based learning
WORKSHOP
Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, SIMATS, Chennai conducted a one day manual therapy workshop titled - "Functional shoulder- An integrated manual therapy approach" held on 27th April 2022. Dr. Kalaiselvan kalaimani has been invited as a resource person for this workshop. Principal Prof. Dr. Jagatheesan and Vice-Principal Prof.Dr. S. Prathap have felicitated the program.
