RESEARCH & CONFERENCE PAPERS AND PUBLICATIONS:
Publications:
April 2016 Neurological Rehabilitation in Urban India versus Rural India ; The Indian Practitioner.
May 2013 Causes of Fall Predeliction - Fall Prevention Employing Magnetic Resonance Diffusion Tensor Imaging- Tractography; IJCRR 5 (10), 128-136.
Research and Conference Papers:
2016 Post-traumatic Parkinsonism in Diffuse Axonal Injury: A Case Study, Sir H N Reliance Foundation Hospital, Mumbai Temporo-spatial, Kinetic and Kinematic Gait deviations, measured in 12 camera, 3D Motion Analysis system, helped diagnose gait Changes of atypical post-traumatic parkinsonism.

This was presented as a poster at the World Parkinson Congress, Portland USA. (click here)
2016 Prediction of Falls in the geriatric Indian Population with Chronic Stroke; Sir H N Reliance Foundation Hospital, Mumbai A Co-relative study of the Berg Balance Scale and the MiniBESTest Wherein the MiniBESTest is found to strongly co-relate with the Berg Balance Scale and qualitatively it is better equipped to assess the specific Cause of loss of balance in Stroke

This study was presented as a poster at the World Stroke Congress, Hyderabad, India
2016 Recovery from a Stroke Induced Coma: A case Report, Sir H N Reliance Foundation Hospital, Mumbai.

Use of a Standardized scale for level of consciousness is essential for Correct recognition, designing individualized therapeutic programs for Comatose patients.

This study was presented as a poster at the World Stroke Congress, Hyderabad, India (click here)
2011 Vestibular Dysfunction in Children with Developmental Disorders, MindTemple, Mumbai.

With increasing recognition, diagnosis and incidence of disorders in children (such as ADD, ADHD, ASD and other Neurobehavioural Disorders), this study discusses balance exercises in treatment of Inattention, Impulsivity and Hyperactivity, without medication.

This study was selected to be presented as a paper at the ANCIPS, Kochi, India.
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2010 Gait Deviations: in Vestibular Dysfunction, Principle Investigator, Dept. of Rehab Sciences, Sir H.N. Hospital & Research Center, Mumbai India.

This Study looks at the Specific Changes in Walking Parameters,

such as Stability, Step Length etc, with Deterioration of the Vestibular System in the Elderly.

This Study was Presented as a Paper at the ICNR, Conference, Goa, India. (click here)
2006 – 2007 "Falls: Prediction & Prevention",
Co-investigator: Medical Research Society (M.R.S.), Sir H.N. Hospital & Research Center, Mumbai, India.

This study Addresses the risks of Falls and the Methods of Diagnosing and Thereby Preventing FALLS in the Elderly Population in India.

This Study was Selected to be Presented as a Paper at the ISPGR Conference in Bologna, Italy in 2009. www.ispgr.org (abstracts, Italy2009, O58, pg 84) (click here)
2002 Brain Dysfunction: "Milestones and Neuroanatomical Study",
Co-investigator, Medical Research Society (M.R.S.), Sir H.N. Hospital & Research Center, Mumbai, India.

This Study used PET Scans to Study Activation of Specific areas of the Brain when Treated by Methods of Brain Plasticity vs Conventional Milestone focused Approach, in Treatment of Children with Brain Damage.
2001 "A Comparative Study of Four Assessment Scales for Evaluation of Motor Ability in Children with Cerebral Palsy."
Dissertation for Post-graduate diploma in Rehab Medicine, AIIPMR, Mumbai.

This study compares the efficacy of four different instruments used to measure disability in children with brain damage.

This was selected to be presented as a paper at the 40th, conference of the Indian Association of Physiotherapists. (click here)
Practical Demonstration and Hands on Demonstration of Neuromuscular Facilitiation Techniques to participants.
Presentations include
2016 November Role of Rehabilitation in Stroke Survivors, World Stroke Day, Sir H N Reliance Foundation Hospital, Mumbai India
2016 September Value of Gait Analysis in diagnosis of Atypical Parkinsonism, Round Table at Balance Disorders Laboratory, Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, USA
2016 September "Caring for the Caregivers"- Sir H N Reliance Foundation Hospital, Mumbai, India.
2016 February Rehabilitation in Childhood Cancer, Sir H N Reliance Foundation Hospital, Mumbai India
2013 August Physiotherapy in School children with ADD, ADHD, and Spectrum Disorders, Navy School, Colaba, Mumbai
2012 April Workshop on "Developmental Disorders in Children", Universal School.
2012 January Balance Impairments in Neurobehavioural Disorders in Children, presented as Scientific Paper at ANCIPS (Annual National Conference of Indian Psychiatric Society ) Kochi, India.
2011 September Workshop on "Developmental Disorders in Children", at the KIDS QUEST ACADEMY.
2011 May Workshop on Cursive Writing, MindTemple, Mumbai, India.
2011 February Workshop on "Cursive Writing", MindTemple, Mumbai, India.
2010 April "Gait Deviations as a result of Balance Impairments", International conference ICNR (International Congress of Neuro Rehab), Goa, India.
2010 February "Physiotherapy in Pediatrics", CHEERS Child Care, Mumbai,India.
2009 August "Understanding Spine Pain", Rheumatology Practioners Group, Mumbai,India.
2009 June FALLS: PREDICTION & PREVENTION. Balance Disorders in Indian Population, International Conference ISPGR (International Society of Posture and Gait Research) Conference, Bologna, Italy.
2009 February "Workshop on Ergonomics" – IPCL, Nagothane, RIL.
2008 December "Balance Disorders in Geriatrics," Versova Senior Citizen’s Group, Mumbai, India.
2008 March "Dyslexia & Balance Disorders," Mental Health Week, Times Foundation, Mumbai, India.
2007 January "Osteoarthritis & Balance Disorders," Senior Citizen’s Group, MindTemple, Mumbai, India.
2002 February "Comparison of Paediatric Scales in the evaluation of Cerebral Palsy" Scientific Paper presented at 40th National Conference of Indian Association of Physiotherapists (IAP), Indore, India.
2001 January Poster presentation on "Stress Management", at 39th National Conference IAP, Delhi, India.