Shajitha S
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate consultant physiotherapist with comprehensive knowledge across all areas of physiotherapy, including musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiorespiratory rehabilitation. Proficient in designing personalized treatment plans, utilizing advanced therapeutic techniques, and promoting patient recovery and well-being. Skilled in patient assessment, manual therapy, and exercise prescription, with a focus on improving mobility, reducing pain, and enhancing overall quality of life. Strong interpersonal and communication skills to foster trust and collaboration with patients and multidisciplinary healthcare teams. Committed to continuous learning and professional development to provide evidence-based care and achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Consultant Physiotherapist
Manipal Hospitals
02.2021 - Current
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
- Evaluated physician referrals and determined appropriate evaluation procedures according to patient needs and medical history.
- Adapted therapy sessions and exercises according to patient progress and limitations.
- Recorded patient prognosis, treatment, and responses into reports and patient charts.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans accordingly.
- Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
- Extended post-operative rehabilitation to improve surgical outcomes and recovery.
- Created individualized exercise programs to improve patient mobility and function.
Physical Therapist
Satspandana Charitable Trust
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
- Recorded patient prognosis, treatment, and responses into reports and patient charts.
- Observed and recorded patients' responses to therapies and exercises to report to practitioners and recommend adjustments to treatment plans.
- Educated families and patients on proper body mechanics and self-care practices to improve long-term outcomes.
- Developed patient-specific home exercise programs, guiding patients on correct implementation to safely achieve goals.
- Used pain management and relaxation techniques to reduce discomfort and stress.
- Applied manual techniques and therapeutic exercises to improve range of motion, strength, balance and coordination.
Physical Therapist
Executive Centre for Physiotherapy
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Discussed rehabilitation and reconditioning options to improve patients' function and quality of life.
- Administered sports injury rehabilitation, facilitating return to pre-injury levels of activity.
- Implemented specialized physical therapy programs to improve functional mobility and reduce pain for patients with chronic conditions.
- Planned and carried out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning and alleviate pain.
- Aims to maintain cognitive function and support the ability to carry out daily activities.
- Diagnosis and treat physical issues to prevent disabilities, aid rehabilitation and relief pain.
- Advocate moderate intensity activities such as brisk walk.
- Focus on helping children achieve optimal function for independent exploration. Includes muscle strengthening exercises using stretching bands.
Education
Bachelors of Physiotherapy - Physiotherapy - 62.00%
Padmashree Institute of Physiotherapy
Bengaluru, India01-2019
Associate of Science - Biological Sciences - 69.00%
Pallithura Higher Secondary School
Trivandrum, India01-2014
High School Diploma -
St. Vincent High School
Trivandrum, India01-2012
Skills
- Orthopedic rehabilitation
- Gait analysis
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Pain management techniques
- Trained in diagnostics and prognostics
- CPR training
- Geriatrics experience
- Case management expert
- Stress management techniques
- Mobility improvement
- Pediatric Rehabilitation
- Therapeutic exercises
- Patient assessments
- Team Training
- Treatment Planning
- Physical assessment
- PCOD Management
- Balance and stability management
- Sports Injury Management
- Post operative management
- Basic Life Support Training
- Pain relief techniques (electrotherapy modalities)
Accomplishments
- Rheumatoid Arthritis - Assessment Work - Under Guidance of Dr. Kanika Sinha (PT).
Certification
- Pain Management Using Interferential Therapy and TENS by Subin Solomen.
- Recent Trends in Electrotherapy.
- Internship Completion Certificate from Ananthapuri Hospital and Research Institute - Trivandrum.
- Physio - con 2017 from NITTE Institute of Physiotherapy.
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Malayalam
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Kannada
Intermediate (B1)
Hindi
Upper intermediate (B2)
Tamil
Intermediate (B1)
Affiliations
- Health Care and Professional Council (HCPC) - Reg No. PH135972.
- Indian Association of Physiotherapist - Reg No. L52854
Timeline
Consultant Physiotherapist
Manipal Hospitals
02.2021 - Current
Physical Therapist
Satspandana Charitable Trust
09.2020 - 02.2021
Physical Therapist
Executive Centre for Physiotherapy
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Pain Management Using Interferential Therapy and TENS by Subin Solomen.
- Recent Trends in Electrotherapy.
- Internship Completion Certificate from Ananthapuri Hospital and Research Institute - Trivandrum.
- Physio - con 2017 from NITTE Institute of Physiotherapy.
Bachelors of Physiotherapy - Physiotherapy - 62.00%
Padmashree Institute of Physiotherapy
Associate of Science - Biological Sciences - 69.00%
Pallithura Higher Secondary School
High School Diploma -
St. Vincent High School
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