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Skills
Certification
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Patent
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Seema Saini

Seema Saini

Professor, Dr. D.Y.Patil College Of Physiotherapy, Dr. D.Y.Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune, India
Pune

Summary

18 years as a Physiotherapist and Academician, has a firm understanding of how to determine root causes of bodily pain and retrieving motor functions. Well versed in a broad range of treatments and modalities for restoring functions and minimizing disability. Extensive background in research and innovation. Passionate about fostering academic development and success for every student. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages

Work History

PROFESSOR

Seema Saini
Pune
09.2018 - Current
  • Coordinator for Institutional Startup & incubation Cell at
    Dr. D.Y.Patil College of Physiotherapy, Pune, India.
  • Member of Working Committee for DPU Incubation Center of Dr. D.Y.Patil University, Pune, India.
  • Head for Outpatient department of Physiotherapy.
  • Post Graduate Course Coordinator for Semester II.
  • Coordinator for Staff and Student Welfare Committee, Gender Sensitization Committee and healthy Practices.
  • Coordinator for National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) Criterion VII (Institutional Values and Best Practices).
  • Approved Post Graduate Guide by Dr. D.Y.Patil Vidyapeeth.
  • Member of Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences of Dr.
    D.Y.Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune.
  • Member of the Board of Studies in Physiotherapy Subjects of Dr. D.Y.Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune.
  • Instructed and evaluated students in classroom in alignment with college mission by incorporating innovative teaching and learning strategies.
  • Provided students with constructive, encouraging and corrective feedback.
  • Established and maintained inclusive, collegial and collaborative culture within classroom.
  • Supported multidisciplinary research teams focused on scholarly publication.
  • Taught diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities.
  • Designed and implemented various educational activities and programs to meet student needs.
  • Reviewed program materials and coordinated updates to keep department materials relevant and accurate.
  • Developed semester outlines and instructional plans for each class session to comply with stated course objectives.

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

Smt. Kashibai Navale College Of Physiotherapy
Pune
10.2014 - 09.2018
  • Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
  • Served students and programs through participation in assessment processes, academic support units and university committees and task forces.
  • Head of Department, Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
  • Head for Outpatient department of Physiotherapy
  • National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) Coordinator
  • Post Graduate Course Coordinator
  • Approved Post Graduate Guide by Maharashtra University of Health Science

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

Chaitanya Medical Foundation, College Of Physiotherapy
Pune
10.2011 - 09.2014
  • Helped students to develop and demonstrate broad, integrative and specialized knowledge, essential habits of mind, communicative fluency and effective problem-solving skills.
  • Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
  • Post Graduate Course Coordinator
  • Post Graduate Mentor
  • Faculty Head for Student Council
  • Musculoskeletal Subject Coordinator
  • Approved Post Graduate Guide by Maharashtra University of Health Sciences

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

Dr. D.Y. Patil College Of Physiotherapy
Pune
03.2006 - 09.2011
  • Class In charge for Final Year BPT.
  • Ward In charge of Orthopedics in Patient Department.
  • Criterion IV National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) Coordinator.
  • Musculoskeletal Subject In charge for BPT Fourth Year.
  • Helped struggling students by providing support outside of classrooms and consistently checking in on progress.
  • Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
  • Proctored exams and provided remediation for learning improvement goals.
  • Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.

Education

Ph.D. - Physiotherapy

Sumandeep University, Vadodara
08.2018 - Current

Ph.D. Thesis Title- Cognitive Behavior Questionnaire in Non Specific Chronic Low Back Pain(CBQ-NSCLBP) – Development and Validation

Paper Publications:

  • “Saini S, Golwala P. Development and Validation of the Cognitive Behavior Questionnaire in Nonspecific Chronic Low Back Pain (CBQ-NSCLBP). Cureus. 2023 Jul
  • “ Develop and Validate Cognitive Behaviour Assessment Questionnaire (CBAQ) in non specific Chronic Low Back Pain” Published in Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy (2023)
  • “Role of psychological distress, catastrophizing and fear avoidance belief in Chronic Low Back Pain: Clinical Review” published in Drugs and Cell Therapies in Hematology (2021)
  • “Cognitive Behaviour Assessment in Chronic Non Specific Low Back Pain: A Narrative Review” published in International Journal of Cognition and Behaviour (2020)

Masters in Physiotherapy - Musculoskeletal Disorders

Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University, Uttaranchal, India
06.2003 - 07.2005

Bachelors in Physiotherapy -

Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar
06.1998 - 09.2002

FAIMER - Interprofessional Education

MAHE-FAIMER, Manipal
07.2021 - 10.2023

Skills

    Curriculum Development

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Certification

(i) Fellowship in Psychology Counselling from NHCA Singapore
(ii) Certificate in Child & Adolescent Counselling from NHCA Singapore
(iii) Certificate in Behaviour Therapy from NHCA Singapore

Affiliations

  • Life Member of Indian Association of Physiotherapy (L – 21143)
  • Member of Occupational therapist and Physiotherapist council, India (PR – 2012/03/PT/002154) Cell: +918087564345
  • Academy of Health Professions Educators (AHPE)- Life Membership Number: AHPE/349/2022

Additional Information

  • AWARDS/HONUORS , Rashtriya Shiksha Ratan Award in best teacher category at Global teacher conference 2019 at Mumbai, India on 22/12/2019.
  • Global Teacher Role Model Award 2020 at Global Achievers Conference on 5/09/2020
  • 32 Publications in indexed Journal (National & International)

Patent

 

A GAIT ASSESSMENT SYSTEM

Application No.202321000678 A

Publication Date : 27/01/2023

Copyright

  • COGNITIVE BEHAVIOR ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE (CABQ) IN NONSPECIFIC CHRONIC LOW BACK PAIN.

Registration Number : L-115709/2022 Dated : 21/05/2022

  • INDIAN SCALE FOR PRIMARY CAREGIVERS OF CEREBRAL PALSY CHILDREN

Registration Number : L-112490/2022 Dated : 28/02/2022

Timeline

MAHE-FAIMER - FAIMER, Interprofessional Education
07.2021 - 10.2023
PROFESSOR - Seema Saini
09.2018 - Current
Sumandeep University - Ph.D., Physiotherapy
08.2018 - Current
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR - Smt. Kashibai Navale College Of Physiotherapy
10.2014 - 09.2018
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR - Chaitanya Medical Foundation, College Of Physiotherapy
10.2011 - 09.2014
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - Dr. D.Y. Patil College Of Physiotherapy
03.2006 - 09.2011
Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University - Masters in Physiotherapy, Musculoskeletal Disorders
06.2003 - 07.2005
Guru Nanak Dev University - Bachelors in Physiotherapy,
06.1998 - 09.2002

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