LAVANYA NANDAKUMAR
Chennai
Summary
Dedicated physiotherapist with extensive experience in women's health, rehabilitation, and ergonomics. Expertise in evidence-based practices supports a commitment to driving impactful outcomes for clients and enhancing employee wellness. Proven ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver innovative health solutions that promote physical well-being and productivity. Passionate about advancing knowledge of emerging health technologies to support data-driven initiatives.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Junior Research Fellow
Faculty of Physiotherapy, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research
Chennai
10.2021 - 03.2023
- I worked as junior research fellow on a project titled Design and development of wearable biofeedback device for postnatal Diastasis Recti Abdominis (DRA) patients
- Clinically assessed women on daily basis with physical discomforts
- Especially assessed and treated women with Diastasis Recti
- Organised postnatal fitness camps, assessed postnatal mothers for postnatal musculoskeletal discomforts, weight gain issues and provided them with appropriate physiotherapy management
- Trained in research advancements in postnatal rehabilitation
- Trained in writing research paper works, Maintained research records, bills
Clinical Exposure
Sri Ramachandra Hospital
Chennai
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Worked on physiotherapy rehabilitation in Antenatal, Postnatal, Gynaecology wards and OBG outpatient department
- I have been trained in women’s health with the goal of improving the function and decreasing pain, guiding on personal path to improved health and wellness
- Pelvic pain, urinary or fecal incontinence, osteoporosis and pain associated with pregnancy are all conditions that I have evaluated and treated
- As women’s health specialist I also treat and relieve various problems associated with breastfeeding (including blocked ducts, mastitis, engorgement) as well as many of the side effects of menopause, including treatment for physical aches and pains, pelvic floor rehabilitation and self-care strategies to improve mood, sleep and well-being
Clinical Physiotherapist
LN Ortho And Trauma Care Centre
Chennai
12.2018 - 07.2019
- Developed expertise and knowledge in patient education to ensure consistent delivery of outstanding services
- Supported Senior physiotherapist in improving operations and resolving issues to deliver top-notch patient service
- Delivered an exceptional level of service to each client through impeccable attention to every detail
Physiotherapist Intern
Saveetha Medical College Hospital
Chennai
10.2018 - 04.2019
- Training in cardio pulmonary resuscitation basic life support conducted by department of emergency medicine, Saveetha Medical College
- Trained in physiotherapy rehabilitation in musculoskeletal, neurological, cardio-pulmonary, obstetrics and gynecology, general surgery departments in Saveetha Medical College and Hospitals
- Internship training program in FITNESS ONE GYM at kilpauk, chennai
- Internship training based on identifying, assessing and setting functional goals for children with multiple disabilities at VIDYASAGAR, kotturpuram, chennai
- Internship training program in sports physiotherapy, rehabilitation and fitness at PHYSIOCARE, west mambalam, chennai
- Internship training based on rehabilitative and palliative care for cancer patients at ADYAR CANCER INSTITUTE, chennai
- Assessed patient’s physical condition to identify issues and plan an appropriate treatment regimen
- Improved patients range of motion and assisting in muscle re-education and strengthening through techniques including manual and electrotherapy
- Assisted individuals with permanent disabilities to maximize daily functioning through patient education and holistic approach
- Liaised with other health care professionals including occupational therapists and psychologists, to provide a multidisciplinary, holistic care plan to improve patient health
- Educating patient, their families and the wider community to lead healthy lifestyles to prevent injuries and disabilities
- Delivered an exceptional level of service to each patient by listening to concerns and answering questions
Education
Pursuing PhD - Women's Health Physiotherapy
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education And Research
Chennai05-2025
Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) - Women’s Health
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research
Chennai01.2021
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) -
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences
Chennai01.2019
Skills
- Excellent diagnostic abilities
- Independent and Collaborative Work
- Enthusiastic problem solver
- Clear communicator
- Patient-Centric Service Expertise
- Highly organized
- Time management
- Leadership Excellence
- Self-motivated
- Knowledge of computer operating systems
- Research Proposal Writing
Certification
- Antenatal And Postnatal Exercise Specialist
- Menstrual Health, Hygiene and Rehab Practitioner
- Lactation Rehab Practitioner
- Female Sex Health Rehab Practitioner
- Onco-Vaginal Rehab Practitioner
Accomplishments
1st prize in paper presentation, Physio Summit 2016, Bethany Navajeevan College, Kerala
Training
- Antenatal and Postnatal Exercise Specialist, 2019, IHFA
- EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE AND PRACTICE BASED EVIDENCE, 07/27/17, Saveetha College of Physiotherapy
- Current Concepts in Shoulder Rehabilitation, 12/11/16, The Madras Medical Mission, Chennai
Academic Research
- Effectiveness of Trunk Restraint Therapy on Upper Limb Compensation Strategies In Hemiparetic Subjects
- Relationship Between Physical Activity, Anthropometric Measurement, Quality of Life and Menopausal Symptoms Among South-Indian Women
Languages
Tamil
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Telugu
Elementary (A2)
A2
Speaking engagements
Guest Lecture on “Step up for BreastFeeding - A Physiotherapist Perspective” held on 5/8/2022, at saveetha college of physiotherapy, SIMATS, chennai.
Speaker for the IAP, Women’s cell Conference SHE Physio - “Menopause
positive approach” held on 17/03/2022 at Holiday Inn, OMR.
Speaker for the workshop on “Physiotherapy wellness-exercises for pregnancy and beyond” held on 13th august 2022 at Faculty of Physiotherapy, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (SRIIC), Chennai.
Timeline
Junior Research Fellow
Faculty of Physiotherapy, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research
10.2021 - 03.2023
Clinical Exposure
Sri Ramachandra Hospital
08.2019 - 06.2021
Clinical Physiotherapist
LN Ortho And Trauma Care Centre
12.2018 - 07.2019
Physiotherapist Intern
Saveetha Medical College Hospital
10.2018 - 04.2019
- Antenatal And Postnatal Exercise Specialist
- Menstrual Health, Hygiene and Rehab Practitioner
- Lactation Rehab Practitioner
- Female Sex Health Rehab Practitioner
- Onco-Vaginal Rehab Practitioner
Pursuing PhD - Women's Health Physiotherapy
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education And Research
Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) - Women’s Health
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) -
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences
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