DHIVYA BALAJI
Physiotherapy
Chennai
Summary
Physical therapist with a specific goal of assisting patients in managing pain and injury. Adept at providing exercises for long-term health and tracking progress. Professional with excellent communication and dependability who is skilled at working with other healthcare providers and following treatment guidelines.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
FREELANCE PHYSIOTHERAPIST
HOME CARE SERVICE
Chennai
09.2022 - Current
- Improving patient tolerance and reduces dependence.
- Helping patients regain your stability and mobility with renewed confidence.
- Providing comprehensive rehab and recovery at home.
- Deep understanding of program design to reduce pain restore movement and increase functional level
CONSULTANT PHYSIOTHERAPIST
PRIME OBG WOMEN SPECIALITY
Chennai
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Evaluated physician referrals and determined appropriate evaluation procedures based on the needs and medical history of the patient.
- Patients and family members were educated on diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
- Prescribed and demonstrated home exercises to patients to aid in their progress and physical health.
- Patient prognosis, treatment, and responses were recorded in reports and patient charts.
- Therapy sessions and exercises were modified based on the patient's progress and limitations.
- Attending professional development opportunities allowed me to conduct research and stay up to date on current treatment modalities.
CLINICAL PHYSIOTHERAPIST
PHYSIO PLUS PHYSIOTHERAPY AND FITNESS CLINIC
Chennai
02.2017 - 07.2019
- Evaluated and treated chronic and acute pain, disc prolapse and neuropathies.
- Developed physiotherapy treatment strategies to improve strength and functionality.
- Delivered home care therapy to long-term care patients and assisted with ROM and stretching exercises.
- Created methods adaptable to individual needs of each client.
- Organized and prioritized workload and delegated responsibilities to other team members.
- Adapted therapy sessions and exercises according to patient progress and limitations.
Education
MASTER of PHYSIOTHERAPY - Physical Therapy in Obstetrics & Gynecology
VELS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL of PHYSIOTHERAPY
Chennai, India 08.2019 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Physiotherapy - Physical Therapy
VELS University School of Physiotherapy
Chennai, India 08.2012 - 01.2017
Skills
Patient assessment
Case management
Progress monitoring
Patient-focused therapy
Skilled in patient relations
Physical examination
Manual Therapy
Electrotherapy
Rehab protocols
Ability to educate, advice, and motivate people
CERTIFICATIONS
- Manipal Whitefield Shoulder Rehab 2-days Conference in Bangalore.
- Consideration of a BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL framework for overactive bladder syndrome and bladder pain syndrome (Embodia Online course).
- Biopsychosocial: it's more than just a buzzword (Embodia Online course)
- Introduction to Medical Therapeutic Yoga (Embodia Online course)
- Pelvic Floor Dysfunction: the missing link in persistent LBP? (Embodia Online course)
- Pain Education Theory and Practice (Embodia Online course)
- APTEI: BLAME: Flatulence, Tickling & Wads (Embodia Online course)
- Preparing for the practical component of the Canadian Physiotherapy Competency Exam (Embodia Online course)
- Mother's Mental health, E-workshop
- Antenatal exercise, E-workshop
- Labor and its Stages,E-workshop
- International Clinical Training & Research,E-workshop
- Load Management – muscle injuries, E-workshop
- Oncology Rehabilitation, E-workshop
- Gut-Brain Axis, E-workshop
- PCOS, E-workshop
- Corona virus and PT intervention, E-workshop
- FAI rehabilitation, E-workshop
- McKenzie method, E-workshop
- Knee Osteoarthritis Diagnosis &Management Latest Guidelines
- One day Workshop on K Taping conducted by SHASTI Institute of Medical Sciences
- One day Workshop on K Taping conducted by SHASTI Institute Medical Sciences
Timeline
FREELANCE PHYSIOTHERAPIST
HOME CARE SERVICE
09.2022 - Current
CONSULTANT PHYSIOTHERAPIST
PRIME OBG WOMEN SPECIALITY
08.2021 - 08.2022
MASTER of PHYSIOTHERAPY - Physical Therapy in Obstetrics & Gynecology
VELS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL of PHYSIOTHERAPY
08.2019 - 05.2021
CLINICAL PHYSIOTHERAPIST
PHYSIO PLUS PHYSIOTHERAPY AND FITNESS CLINIC
02.2017 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Physiotherapy - Physical Therapy
VELS University School of Physiotherapy
08.2012 - 01.2017