Karishma Keswani
Neuro Physiotherapist
Thane
Summary
Accomplished Physical Therapist possessing strong clinical assessment and evaluation skills. Provides supportive environment conducive to addressing individual needs. Distinguished client-facing skills and experience working closely with health care professionals to assess and treat complex conditions.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Clinical Neuro Physiotherapist
Jupiter Lifeline Hospital
09.2013 - 05.2016
- Was involved in treatment planning and delivery for Neurological patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Improved patient mobility by designing and implementing personalized treatment plans.
Consultant Neuro Physiotherapist
Physioqinesis
11.2016 - 07.2021
Responsible to treatment of all kinds of neurological conditions like stroke, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis etc.
Co-Founder
Rise Network
11.2021 - Current
Leading a team of Physiotherapists and responsible for their training.
Carrying out assessment and treatment of neurological cases using evidence based strategies.
Managing various teams like marketing, sales and quality control.
Education
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation
IPNFA, Switzerland
Switzerland11.2022
Certified in Constraint Induced Movement Therapy
University of Alabama
Alabama, Birmingham08.2021
Certification in NDT For Stroke And Brain Injury
Neurodevelopmental Treatment Association
USA01.2015
Master of Physiotherapy in Neuro, Gold Medalist
Kasturba Medical College
Mangalore, India06.2013
Bachelor of Physiotherapy -
Terna Physiotherapy College
Nerul, India 04.2001 -
Certification
Seminar on "Burns update'09"
Affiliations
- Registered as a physiotherapist in the Maharashtra State OT/PT Council
- Life member of Indian Association of Physiotherapists
- Member of Neurodevelopmental Treatment Association (NDTA-USA)
Post Graduate Dissertation
Active Range of Motion of Lower Extremity in Acute Stage Predicts Recovery of Functional Ambulation Post Stroke
Contribution In Research
- Contributed towards editing the manuscript for the publication: Retrowalking as an Adjunct to Conventional Treatment Versus Conventional Treatment Alone on Pain and Disability in Patients with Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Clinical Trial
- Contributed towards editing the manuscript for the publication: Reliability and Validity of Standing Back Extension Test for Detecting Motor Control Impairment in Subjects with Low Back Pain
- Contributed towards editing the manuscript for the PhD thesis: Comparison of traditional balance exercise, progressive resistance strength training and a combination of both among institutionalized elderly with balance impairment- a randomized controlled trial
Activities
- Attended conference by International Congress on Neurology & Rehabilitation
- Attended National Neuro-physiotherapy colloquium
- Attended hands-on workshop on Rajan's eclectic approach for hemiplegia
- Certification in management and treatment of adults with stroke and brain injury
Timeline
Co-Founder
Rise Network
11.2021 - Current
Consultant Neuro Physiotherapist
Physioqinesis
11.2016 - 07.2021
Clinical Neuro Physiotherapist
Jupiter Lifeline Hospital
09.2013 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Physiotherapy -
Terna Physiotherapy College
04.2001 -
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation
IPNFA, Switzerland
Certified in Constraint Induced Movement Therapy
University of Alabama
Certification in NDT For Stroke And Brain Injury
Neurodevelopmental Treatment Association
Master of Physiotherapy in Neuro, Gold Medalist
Kasturba Medical College