Dr. Poonam Bajaj is a Physiotherapist and a Rehab Specialist, in practice since 17 years. She has a special interest in diagnosis and treatment of Posture, Gait and Balance Disorders, across all age groups from the premature newborn tot the frail elderly including the sporting population.
 Professional Background:
Dr. Poonam Bajaj has been working as a Consultant Physiotherapist in Mumbai since the past 17 years.

Current Practice is based out of:
  • Khar west, Mumbai.
  • Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital, as Consultant Physiotherapist in the Department of Rehab and Sports Medicine ( October 2014-till date)
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     October 2001 to September 2011
    Attached to the Physiotherapy Dept, Sir Hurkisondas Nurrotumdas Hospital & Research Center, Mumbai.

  • As Asstt-Chief-Physiotherapist, (January 2007 to September 2011)
  • Cheers Child Care, Kemps Corner Mumbai ( 2010- 2014)
  • MindTemple, Juhu, Mumbai ( 2003-2014)
  • Thakurdwar, Girgaum, Mumbai ( Private Clinic)
  • Om Chambers, Kemps Corner ( Private Clinic)
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     Educational Background:
    Dr. Poonam Bajaj P.T. Graduated from the College Of Allied Health Sciences, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal in April 2000,(BPT) including her externship at the L.T.M. Medical College & Sion Hospital, Mumbai, from Dec 1999 - Feb 2000.

    She Completed her Post-Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation from AIIPMR, Mumbai, January 2002. [ DR (PT) ].

    She completed her Masters in Physiotherapy in Neurological and Psychosomatic Disorders in May 2015 from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore [ MPT-Neurological and Psychosomatic Disorders]
     Additional Educational Qualifications [Certification and Courses]:
    International Certificate Courses and Professional Training.
    2017 February K Taping therapist training, on 18th February, 2017 ( click here )
    2017 January Kinetic Control, Myofascial Trigger Points for Movement Optimisation and Pain, Level3, on 10th & 11th Jan, 2017 ( click here )
    2017 January Kinetic Control, Managing Movement - Elbow, Forearm, Wrist and Hand, Level3, on 8th & 9th Jan, 2017 ( click here )
    2016 December Foot Biomechanics, Assessment to effective treatment, 11th Dec,2016. ( click here )
    2016 October Vascular Cognitive Impairment, Teaching Course on 26th to 29th October, 2016 at Hyderabad. ( click here )
    2016 October How to Improve your Research Methods and get Published, on 26th to 29th October, 2016 at Hyderabad. ( click here )
    2016 September NeuroCom Clinical Intergration Seminar, Marcia Thompson,DPT.(click here)

    2016 September.Onsite training at the Gait and Balance Laboratory, with Dr Fay Horak, Oregon Health and Sciences University, Portland Oregon, USA.
    2016 September The Impact of Cognition in Rehabilition on 18th September, 2016 ( click here )
    2016 September OHSU, on 30th September, 2016. ( click here )
    2016 July Oratacial Pain and Dental Sleep Medication. COFP 2016 conference, ( click here )
    2016 June HYSIOHEALT - Neuromuscular Dry Needling (Basic) Course. 11th & 12th June, 2016( click here )
    2016 February Foot Biomechanics, Assessment to effective treatment, 25th Feb,2016. ( click here )
    2015 October One Day Hands on Workshop On Exercise Testing & Prescription on 11th October, 2015 at Saifee Hospital Mumbai.click here
    2013 February Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, USA, BESTest Balance Worksop on Feb 9th to 10th. 2013.( click here )
    2007 August Onsite Training Balance Disorders, California Education Connection, Los Angeles, U.S.A. (click here)
    2007 August Onsite Training on Adult balance Disorders with Dr.Fay Horak, Oregon Health Sciences University, Balance Disorders Laboratory, Portland, Oregon, U.S.A.(click here)
    2007 August Onsite Training on Pediatric Balance Disorders with Dr.Marjorie Woollacott, University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon, U.S.A.
    2007 August Onsite Training with Dr.Christopher Powers, Dept. of Biokinesiology, University of Southern California, L.A., U.S.A.
    Certification Courses: Local and International
    Date Course Instructor
    2017 June Gait Analysis at Connecticut Medical Center Sylvia Ounpuu, Kristan Pierz M.D. -Center for Motion Analysis ( click here )
    2016 December Foot Biomechanics: Assessment to effective treatment Simon Dickinson, TalarMade, UK
    2016 October Vascular Cognitive Impairment Stephen Davis, Jeyaraj Pandian
    2016 October How to improve your research methods and get published Stephen Davis, Jeyaraj Pandian
    2016 September Impact of Cognition in Rehabilitation Fay Horak, USA
    2016 February Foot Biomechanics Simon Dickinson, TalarMade, UK
    2014 February Cortico-Subcortical Relay- A neuronal bypass. Dr. Nandu Chhabria
    2013-2015 MPT Neurological and Psychosomatic Disorders RGUHS, Bangalore, India
    2012 August Theraband Workshop- Balls and Balance, Aarti Prasad, Bangalore India.
    2011 February Kinetic Control, Cervical Spine and Shoulder Sarah Mottram, UK. (click here)
    2009 January Neurodynamic Solutions – Upper Limb Micheal Shacklock, New Zealand. (click here)
    2008 November Movement Impairment Syndromes Shirley Sahrmann, Washington University USA.(click here)
    2008 August Core Muscle Stabilization Paul Hodges, New Zealand.(click here)
    2008 June Disorders of the Rear Foot and Fore Foot Phillip Vasyli, Australia.(click here)
    2007 Clinical Prosthetics & Orthotics Dr.Nandu Chhabria, Mumbai, India.
    2006 Functional Biomechanics of the Lower Quarter Dr.Christopher Powers, University of Southern California, USA,(click here)
    2004 November Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT) Part C and D Phil Burchell Mckenzie Institute International, New Zealand.(click here)
    2003 November Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT) Part A and B Phil Burchell Mckenzie Institute International, New Zealand.(click here)
    2003 January Evaluation and Treatment of "Balance and Dizziness Disorders", Dr.Fay B. Horak OHSU, USA(click here)
    2002 Year Long Cortico-Subcortical Relay Theory. Dr.Nandu Chhabria, Mumbai, India.(click here)
    Teaching Experience - Courses Conducted and Invited Presentations
    April 16th 2017 award winning presentation on Role of Botox in recovery of upper limb function post stroke at the Bombay Neurological Association Meeting 2017.
    August 2017 Presentation on Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine at CMP Homeopathic Medical College:.(click here)
    Feb 14 th 2016 Rehab in Childhood Cancer at Sir H N Reliance Foundation Hospital
    November 2016 Rehab in Stroke : World Stroke Day.
    2013 December "Understanding Balance": Pathomechanics of Balance Disorders Audience: Consulting Physiotherapists from across the country, Masters Students.
    This course provided an understanding of the "how-to" application of Balance treatments across all patient populations- paediatric, musculo-skeletal disorders, sports persons, the neurologically challenged and the elderly.
    2010 October "Balance and Plasticity"- Conducted at Sir H.N. Hospital & Research Center, Mumbai, India.

    Audience: Consulting Physiotherapists from across the country, Masters Students.
    This course created an awareness and provided a clear cut clinical guideline for testing and treating balance disorders, across all age groups.
    2007 March Lab Asstt for Irradiation Therapeutics – Conducted by Dr Nandu Chhabria, Mamta Shah, at Sir H.N.Hospital and Research Center
    2003 March Lab Asstt for Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation by Dr. Nandu Chhabria & Mamta Shah, at Sir H.N. Hospital & Research Center.
    September 2016: Round Table at ORegon Health Sciences University: Attaching photo:
    March 31st: Conducted Workshop at IFNRCON 2017: Photos and Cert attached